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CNN anchor Bernard Shaw dead at 82

Former CNN anchor Bernard Shaw died Wednesday at a Washington, DC, hospital of pneumonia unrelated to Covid-19, Shaw's family announced Thursday. Shaw was 82.

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Mayor Turner Extends Condolences Following Death of Queen Elizabeth II

Houston City Hall will be Lit Red, White and Blue in Queen's Honor Tonight

Statement from Mayor Sylvester Turner on the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.

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BBD, En Vogue + Tony Toni Tone 11/5/22

The Pavilion is excited to announce their 2022 season – Majic Under the Stars featuring Bell Biv DeVoe, En Vogue and Tony! Toni! Toné! on Saturday, November 5, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. Tickets will go on sale Friday, September 9, at 10 a.m.

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UHD GatorServe for National Day of Service

University of Houston-Downtown Serves the Northline Community

Determined. Dedicated. Committed to others through service. That’s UHD Gators!

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Red Cross Emergency Preparedness for Older Adults

A disaster or emergency that can directly affect your daily life can happen at any time, sometimes without warning. Thankfully, there are things you can do to be prepared, respond safely, and help speed your recovery. As we celebrate National Grandparents Day remember that these tips from the Red Cross can help you know what to do before, during and after a disaster or emergency.

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HISD to host Business Operations Job Fair

The Houston Independent School District seeks to fill several critical operational positions, including bus drivers, custodians, crossing guards, plumbers, telecommunication technicians, electricians, HVAC technicians, and maintenance repair personnel.

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Introducing “One Unlimited for iPhone” — the plan that loves iPhone as much as you do, exclusively on the network America relies on

Get your Apple favorites with Apple One, including Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple Arcade and iCloud+ all in one plan, with Verizon 5G Ultra Wideband and ten-times faster speeds than 4G LTE¹ - only on Verizon.

Texas Black Expo Announces the In-Person Return of its Summer Celebration

The 2023 season marks the organization’s 20th anniversary of serving the small business community throughout the state of Texas.

The Texas Black Expo announces the in-person return of the annual Summer Celebration, June 22 – 25, with the theme of BOOM: Building Our Own Marketplace. This free, four-day event at the George R. Brown Convention Center marks the organization’s 20th anniversary of serving the small business community in Houston and throughout the state of Texas.

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Building renamed for HCC alum, Lamar Institute of Technology former president/CEO

Dr. Lonnie L. Howard Technology Center recently approved at Beaumont campus

Former Lamar Institute of Technology President/CEO, Lonnie L. Howard – a 1995 graduate of Houston Community College – was recently bestowed the honor of having the institute’s technology center bear his name.

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Education Freedom: A Movement to Support Children Not Broken School Systems

Because of increased parent engagement, an education freedom movement is sweeping the nation that has the potential to have a significant positive impact on children and communities. The global pandemic forced parents to engage in local education policies more intentionally than we have seen in over half a century.

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Shuford Named Interim Commissioner of State Health Department

Hellerstedt to Retire After Nearly 14 Years of Service

The Texas Health and Human Services Executive Commissioner Cecile Erwin Young today named Dr. Jennifer Shuford interim commissioner of the Texas Department of State Health Services, effective Oct. 1, replacing Dr. John Hellerstedt who is retiring from state service.

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Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux Prepares to Make Baytown Debut

Award-winning restaurant seeks more than 200 team members ahead of fall opening

Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux is getting ready to bring gameday with a taste of Louisiana to Baytown!

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Crime Stoppers’ Leading the Way to a Safer Houston Gala Returns November 13 “On the Field” at Minute Maid Park

Honoring Hall of Famer Jeff Bagwell, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee and Jim McIngvale ‘Mattress Mack’ for their steadfast contributions to public safety and the Houston community

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Communities In Schools of Houston celebrates 10-year anniversary of Mental Health Initiative

Communities In Schools (CIS) of Houston marks the 10th anniversary of its Mental Health Initiative, (MHI) which was launched in September 2012 to expand mental health support across the Houston-area campuses it serves. For the past 43 years, supporting students' mental health and well-being has been at the core of what CIS does. With the MHI, the organization was able to implement targeted efforts to collectively address the growing mental health needs on CIS campuses.

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Dr. Polly Sparks Turner endorses Chris Hollins for Houston Mayor

Prominent pharmacist, public health professional, and civic leader is campaign’s second major endorsement

Today, Dr. Polly Sparks Turner endorsed Chris Hollins to serve as the next Mayor of Houston. In the second major endorsement for the Hollins campaign, the prominent Houston pharmacist, public health professional, educator, and civic leader expressed confidence in Chris’s diligence to confront health disparities and inequality.

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Houston Plant Shop and Montrose Collective Team Up for Free Plant Party Saturday

Free Family-Friendly Event to feature Live Music, Plant Market, Succulent & Sips Bar

The Plant Project Houston is inviting the community to a Free Plant Bar Experience at the Montrose Collective, located at 888 Westheimer, this Saturday, September 10, 2022, from 2pm-6pm!

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Kenan Thompson plans to keep the 'energy up' at the Emmys

It appears that Kenan Thompson is going to try and get by without a little help from his friends.

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Who's who in the House of Windsor: Queen Elizabeth II's line of succession

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II has died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland, Buckingham Palace said on Thursday. She was 96.

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Vice President Harris spoke at the National Baptist Convention's 142nd annual session in Houston

Vice President Harris spoke at the National Baptist Convention's 142nd annual session in Houston

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Rochelle Garza Fundraiser Cohosted by Christian D. Menefee

Congratulations to Christian D. Menefee for co-hosting a fundraiser in honor of Rochelle Garza candidate for TX attorney general. It was a packed house at the beautiful home of Amber Mostyn. Great to see so many great folks including Commissioner Rodney Ellis, Congresswoman Sylvia R Garcia, Jacob M. Monty, Mini Timmaraju, Jay Kumar Aiyer, Lynne T. Jones, Lillie Schechter, Larry Veselka, Terry Munoz Morales and so many more.