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Astros Set 2017 Opening Day Roster
Six players to debut on active Opening Day roster
The Houston Astros have set their 2017 Opening Day roster today, which includes 13 pitchers, 12 position players and two players on the 10-day Disabled List. The announcement was made by Astros General Manager Jeff Luhnow.
Harris County Warned of Flood Risks 20 Years Ago
A report released two decades ago on the Harris County reservoir system predicted with alarming accuracy the catastrophic flooding that would besiege the Houston area if changes weren't made in the face of rapid development. The report released in 1996 by engineers with the Harris County Flood Control District said the Addicks and Barker reservoirs were adequate when built in the 1940s.
Chris Young Makes 6th Rodeo Appearance
The weather didn't stop the crowd from coming out on Monday night at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo to have a little fun! And it didn’t stop this writer either.
Congressman Al Green Distributes Masks to Two Local Nursing Homes
On Wednesday, June 10, 2020, Congressman Al Green released the following statement:
Congressman Al Green Distributes Masks to Two Local Nursing Homes
On Wednesday, June 10, 2020, Congressman Al Green released the following statement:
Houston Bullet Train Moves Ahead with Completion of Federal Report
The Texas Bullet Train made a huge push forward Friday as federal regulators for the first time outlined a preferred route between North Texas and Houston, and identified passenger station locations, including one in rural Grimes County.
Local Nonprofit Partners With Well Known Houstonians for 1st Annual City of Houston Student Appreciation Day
Nonprofit organizations You Are a Queen and Kings II Kings in collaboration with Franklin Beauty & Barber Institute, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee and the Santana Dotson Foundation, hosted its 1st Annual Student Appreciation Day Back-to-School event for the City of Houston benefiting students living in homeless shelters.
Ayesha Curry Visits Houston to Promote New Restaurant
A much long-awaited visit from Lifestyle Expert and Cookbook author Ayesha Curry, co-owner with Chef Michael Mina of International Smoke, finally culminated in a week-long visit to Houston with back to back events including a book-signing and cocktail demo during happy hour, that had Ayesha behind the bar creating Gina Jamaica cocktails for guests.
Houston Black Restaurant Week Set to Kick Off On April 14
It's that time of the year again! Houston's Black Restaurant Week will be in full effect for two weeks from April 14 through April 28 this year. This will be the fourth annual culinary fest where Houstonians will celebrate the flavors of African-American, African and Caribbean cuisines.
Carlos Correa Proposes to Texas Beauty After World Series Win
Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa was finishing up his interview on Fox minutes after his club clinched its first World Series title when he pulled a ring out of his back pocket and took a knee.
Registration now open for Mayor’s Back 2 School Fest
The City of Houston is hosting the 12th Annual Mayor’s Back 2 School Fest for 25,000 kindergarten through fifth grade students on Saturday, August 13.
Kellogg’s Black History Every Month: A Call for Food Justice
Kellogg Company is continuing to celebrate the launch of its campaign, “Kellogg’s Black History Every Month: A Call for Food Justice.”
Houston Community College Named Finalist for Prestigious Lumina Foundation Grant
Houston Community College (HCC) has been named one of 10 national finalists to receive a $1 million grant from the Lumina Foundation of Indianapolis, IN.
Houston native serves aboard USS Carl Vinson
viation Electrician’s Mate Airman Lopez Cervantes, a native of Houston, conducts maintenance in the hangar bay of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Dec. 6, 2021. Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability through alliances and partnerships while serving as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Micheal Mensah)
Red Cross supports more than 65 people from Houston Apartment Fire
The American Red Cross Texas Gulf Coast region is helping more than 65 people recover after an apartment fire yesterday at the Stonehave Apartments near the Galleria. Volunteers from the Houston chapter of the Red Cross were on scene last night meeting with families and providing assistance to meet their immediate needs.
Proud Boys leader and top members charged with seditious conspiracy over January 6
The Justice Department on Monday charged the head of the Proud Boys, Enrique Tarrio, and four other leaders with seditious conspiracy in the January 6 US Capitol attack, escalating the criminal case against the far-right extremist group.
Film/TV Producer Datari Turner to Host Master Class & Premiere Two Films at ABFF
Fresh off his NAACP Image Award nomination for the Showtime documentary Shut Up and Dribble, film and television producer Datari Turner will debut his latest works -- the films Same Difference and If Not Now, When? -- at the American Black Film Festival this month. Produced under his Datari Turner Productions enterprise, both films were selected in the festival's Narrative Features category.
NAACP Calls for Full Release of Mueller Report, Barr Summary Not Enough
Robert Mueller stated, "While this report does not conclude that the President committed a crime [of obstruction of justice], it also does not exonerate him.” Yet that is exactly what William Barr has tried to do. It is even more imperative that we have full access to the Mueller report and evidentiary basis to learn the facts surrounding Donald Trump’s actions and potential attacks on the integrity of our democracy.
Angela Bassett checked on Ariana DeBose after viral rap
Angela Bassett did indeed do the thing. The "Black Panther" star told Variety she messaged Oscar-winning actress Ariana DeBose after DeBose mentioned her in a now-viral performance at the BAFTA Awards.
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Announces Most Ambitious Fundraising Event in its History
BIG NIGHT (At the Museum), presented with YouTube, offers an unprecedented opportunity to witness today’s country music masters connecting with historic instruments.
The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum, in partnership with YouTube and the country music community, will stage the most ambitious digital fundraiser in the museum’s history, BIG NIGHT (At the Museum). Premiering at 8 p.m. CDT on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020, the program is free to view on the museum’s YouTube channel.
