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Harris County Attorney Menefee Files Student Debt Relief Brief in US Supreme Court

Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee led Harris County in joining 40 other local governments in 23 states to file an amicus brief in Biden v. Nebraska, the case challenging the United States Department of Education’s plan to provide student debt relief of up to $20,000 per student borrower. Harris County and the other governments have sided with the Biden administration and student loan forgiveness advocates, asking the Supreme Court of the United States to undo a lower court’s order halting the administration’s plan for student loan cancellation.

Mattel launches new Barbie doll for preschoolers

Mattel is giving preschoolers a new age-appropriate Barbie doll that it says is better suited for their needs.

First on CNN: US Navy veteran released from Russian custody

An American Navy veteran who has been detained in Russia for nearly a year was released from Russian custody on Thursday, his family's spokesperson told CNN, after months of negotiations spearheaded by former New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson.

White House confirms Biden aides located Obama-era classified documents at two locations in Wilmington home

President Joe Biden's aides located documents with classified markings at two locations inside his home in Wilmington, Delaware, the White House counsel's office said in a statement Thursday.

Houston SPCA Hosts UHD GatorServe for MLK National Day of Service

University of Houston-Downtown’s GatorServe for the MLK National Day of Service at Houston SPCA, the iconic nonprofit dedicated to the welfare of animals.

Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated Celebrates 85th Founders' Day on January 24

Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated will celebrate 85 years of the organization's founding on January 24 with commemorative events held in Washington, D.C. January 27 through January 29 with the theme, "Tell Them We Are Still Rising."

Houston Public Library is a 'Fine Free' System for Cardholders

With the support of Mayor Sylvester Turner and approval by Houston City Council, Houston Public Library (HPL) will no longer charge late fines on overdue books and other borrowed items. This change is effective January 11, 2023. By eliminating late fines, HPL joins other public library systems across North America in lowering financial barriers to library access and creating more equitable services for all users.

Scout's Honor: Black Boy Scouts in Houston, 1940s - 1970s

Founded in 1910, the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) emerged when the country was transforming from an agrarian society of farmers to an industrialized nation of factory and office workers. The BSA’s goal was to teach boys “patriotism, courage, self-reliance, and kindred virtues,” as well as outdoor skills, values that critics thought were lost as families moved to cities.

Gregory School Receives Official Texas Historical Marker

The Houston Public Library celebrated the unveiling of an Official Texas Historical Marker from the Texas Historical Commission for the Gregory School building at the African American History Research Center (AAHRC). The dedication ceremony took place amongst the exhibits inside and culminated outside at the marker's permanent location, at the corner of Wilson and Victor streets in Freedmen's Town/Fourth Ward.

Hakeem Jeffries makes history as the first Black lawmaker to lead a party in Congress

Hakeem Jeffries made history as the first Black lawmaker to lead a party in Congress, addressing the 118th Congress for the first time in the early hours of Saturday morning.

The Houston AutoBoative Show Combines the Best of Vehicles and Boats for One 5-day Event!

The Houston AutoBoative Show returns to NRG Center January 25-29, 2023 bringing together the best of two shows, the 67th Houston Boat Show and the 40th year of the Houston Auto Show, presented by Evolve Houston.

Department of Neighborhoods Announces Complete Communities University Training for Emerging Leaders

Spring 2023 session starts March 8 Application Deadline - February 8, 2023

The Department of Neighborhoods (DON) invites Houston residents to apply for enrollment in the Complete Community University (CCU) Spring 2023 leadership training course. The course will run 8 weeks, March 8 to April 26, 2023, Wednesdays, 6-8:30 p.m., in person and online via Microsoft Teams. In-person classes will be held at the City Hall Annex, 900 Bagby Street.

27th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration

Celebrate the power of dreams with peace march, musical performances and “I Have a Dream” speech “Caryakid Award” to honor Dr. Polly Sparks Turner

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. dreamed for us to live in a world where we would “not be judged by the color of our skin, but by the content of our character.” Join Children’s Museum Houston in honoring civil rights leader, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and his legacy during our 27th annual celebration.

Houston Texans fire head coach Lovie Smith after one season

The Houston Texans have fired head coach Lovie Smith after just one season in charge, the team announced on Sunday. The Texans finished the year with a 3-13-1 record.

Texas Southern University’s Barbara Jordan-Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs Offering Free Mini-Courses to Community

The Barbara Jordan-Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs (BJ-ML SOPA) at Texas Southern University will begin offering “mini-courses,” as part of its community engagement initiative. The first course begins on Saturday, January 7.

45th MLK Jr. Parade, Festival, & Weekend Celebrations Mayor Sylvester Turner Chosen as 2023 Grand Marshal “Climbing the Mountain to a Better Future”

The Black Heritage Society, in partnership with the City of Houston, is having its 45th Annual Original MLK Jr. Day Parade & Festival on Monday, January 16, 2023, beginning at 10 a.m. The 45th MLK Jr. Parade is free to the public and is held downtown starting on Lamar @ Smith Street. The MLK 2023 theme is “Climbing the Mountain to a Better Future.”

Leading Houston Organizations Launched Movement to Promote Health

Texas Heart Institute (THI) and Fit Houston announced a partnership to promote #WALK30, a new health campaign that combines Texas Heart Institute’s industry-leading research, thought leadership, education, and patient care with Fit Houston’s strategy for a community wellness movement across Houston’s neighborhoods. The movement launched with the community fit walk #WALK30 on Saturday, January 7th, 2023 at Arthur Storey Park.

Texans GM Nick Caserio Needs To Take A Look In The Mirror

On Sunday, the Houston Texans decided to part ways with head coach and defensive coordinator Lovie Smith after the Texans finished the 2022 regular season with a 3-13-1 record.

Must See Exhibits at HMAAC

There is still time to catch the Houston Museum of African American Culture (HMAAC)’s exhibit Negative Women: Four Photographers Questioning Boundaries, curated by Christopher Blay, HMAAC’s Chief Curator. The exhibition will be on view until January 21, 2023.

COVID-19 numbers increase in Houston region as vaccine immunity wanes, fatigue in precautions

Health officials have pointed to waning vaccine immunity throughout Harris County as a reason for the surge.

The number of COVID-19 patients in Harris County hospitals continues to increase since the holidays.

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