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Rockets Look To Extend Winning Streak Against The Hornets

As one of the hottest teams in the NBA prepares to play on Wednesday. Ok. Wait. I know you are saying to yourself, “Slow down sir. It was just one game.” Semantically speaking you are right. It was just one game to us, but to the Houston Rockets, that game meant everything.

LULAC Demands An Investigation Into the Videotaped Public Attack of A Latino Man Outside a Store That Leaves Him in a Coma

Nation’s Largest and Oldest Latino Civil Rights Organization Is Outraged After Police in Trinity, Texas Near Houston Call the Beating of 42-Year-old Man a “Simple Assault”

A 42-year-old Latino identified as David Gonzales Reyes is clinging to life and remains in a coma in intensive care in a Houston area hospital three weeks after suffering brain injuries during what witnesses say was an unprovoked assault outside a convenience store. The attack happened in broad daylight and was caught on surveillance video on Saturday, July 30, 2022, in Trinity, Texas. The community of 13,800 residents is located 100 miles north of Houston and is 87.7% white according to the 2021 update from the U.S. Census, with only 12% Latino. Reyes has been a longtime resident of the community where he works as a welder and in construction. Police say Reyes did not strike back at the attacker but still classified the incident as a “simple assault.”

Houston Health Department pauses Monkeypox vaccine appointments pending delivery of additional supply

Appointments for monkeypox vaccination through the Houston Health Department are temporarily on pause due to the limited supply.

2nd Annual HBCU All-Star Game to Be Held at Texas Southern University in Houston During Final Four Weekend

HBCU All-Star Game to Air Live on CBS at 4:00 PM ET

HBCU All-Stars LLC have announced that the 2023 HBCU All-Star Game, a college basketball showcase highlighting the best HBCU players in the country, will be held at Texas Southern University H&PE Arena in Houston on Sunday, April 2 at 4:00 PM, ET.

Houston School Fair at the Zoo To Bring Learning Options, Free Fun to Families

Event to feature one-on-one application help, free admittance to zoo

A bilingual school fair at the Houston Zoo on Saturday, Jan. 21 offers families a chance to gather school information and enjoy special animal interactions, all in one morning.

Angelique Bartholomew Joins Houston-Based Women-Owned Consulting Management Firm As Partner

Managing Partners Laurie Robin- son, MBA, and Tara DeAndrea, RHIA of PVMA, LLC released a joint statement on their admission to the partnership. "This is an unprecedented climate for the Disaster Recovery, Infrastructure, and Healthcare industries, it will require exceptional teams and experience for the future of Recovery efforts. Angelique Bartholomew has the experience and commitment we need to move forward in 2022. Angelique has 20+ years of public and private sector experience in project and program management. She has a consistent award-winning track record in Business Development. Angelique has teamed with global firms, led prime opportunities, and built exceptional revenue growth through strategic partnerships across the country in disaster recovery. We are pleased to have her on board."

CDC HIV Infections Trending Down in the U.S.

CDC: HIV INFECTIONS TRENDING DOWN IN THE U-S

New HIV infections are trending down in the US, especially among young gay or bisexual men

High Art 2023 at the O’Kane Gallery at UHD

The O'Kane Gallery at the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) is hosting its final spring exhibition, High Art 2023, May 13–20, with the opening reception on Saturday, May 13, 2 - 4 p.m. The annual High Art exhibition features student work from high schools throughout the Houston area. Nineteen high schools are participating in this year's exhibition with a variety of media including sculpture, painting, drawing, jewelry, video, photography, and ceramics. (Pictured above: Lolita Lopez, Lee Oak Ridge HS)

Houston District D Community Leader Spotlight: Ivy Lorraine Walls

Ivy Lorraine Walls is an inspiring young individual who has made a significant impact in our community. She is a budding farmer, community entrepreneur, and creative visionary based in Sunnyside, Houston TX.

Justice Served: Houston Man Receives 40-Year Sentence in Tragic Maliyah Bass Case

Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg Secures Guilty Plea Ensuring Justice for Two-Year-Old Maliyah

In a case that gripped the hearts of Houstonians, justice has been served as the perpetrator behind the tragic death of two-year-old Maliyah Bass has been sentenced to 40 years in prison. Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg, along with the relentless efforts of prosecutors, ensured that Trevion Thompson, the boyfriend of Maliyah's mother, faced the consequences of his actions.

Harris County Democratic Party Statement on Representative Jessica Farrar's Retirement

We are beyond grateful for Representative Jessica Farrar's 25 years of service in the Texas Legislature. Representative Farrar was a devoted fighter for the people of her district and a fierce advocate for the rights of women.

Millions of Americans Are Facing Eviction After A Federal Protection Granted By The CARES Act That Expired Last Friday, July 24th

The CARES Act was a bill passed by the U.S. government in March to help provide financial help to Americans affected by the coronavirus. One part of the bill included an ‘eviction moratorium,’ which protected tenants, who live on federally backed property or low-income housing and couldn’t pay rent, from being evicted.

In Loving Memory of Marie Mosede Sonnier Heileman

Marie Mosede Sonnier Heileman was born to the late Ernest and Della Marie (Jolivette) Sonnier in Carencrow, Louisiana on November 14, 1934. In her teens, she moved to Houston. She attended E. O. Smith Middle School. She had to stop attending in the eighth grade in order to care for her younger siblings. Marie met Henry Heileman at a Zydeco Club in Frenchtown.

George Floyd's Legacy Is Bigger Than a Defaced Statue or a Posthumous Pardon

The recent defacement of a bronze bust of George Floyd in New York City offers important clues about our national journey toward racial justice and repair.

How the New York City Truck Attack Unfolded

At least eight people were killed Tuesday in what New York officials are calling a terror attack. Here's what we know so far about what happened, per the New York Police Department.

Astros Team Store Opens for Postseason Clinch Event as Astros Secure Division Title

Astros Union Station Team Store now open for 24-hour shopping extravaganza

With today’s win, the Astros officially clinched their first division title since 2001 and kicked off the Astros Team Store Postseason Clinch Event. The Postseason Clinch Event is open now at the Union Station Team Store and will remain open to the public for 24 hours. This special retail event is the very first opportunity for Astros fans to purchase their 2017 Astros Postseason merchandise.

UPS Honors Texas Drivers for 25 Years of Safe Driving

UPS (NYSE:UPS) today announced that 55 elite drivers from Texas are among 1,436 newly inducted worldwide into the Circle of Honor, an honorary organization for UPS drivers who have achieved 25 or more years of accident-free driving.

Beto O’Rourke Raises A Record-Breaking $10.4 Million From 215,714 Individual Contributions

Following a nine day, more than 1,000 mile drive across Texas, Beto O’Rourke announced that his grassroots campaign for the U.S. Senate raised more than $10.4 million during the second quarter of 2018. Powered by 215,714 contributions and not a dime from special interests, O’Rourke continues to break statewide and national fundraising records while putting people over PACs.

Houston Author Launches ‘Simple, Soulful’ Children’s Book in November

The Night the Stars Fell, a tale of two sisters bonded in love and imagination, will debut in November 2019 by April M. Salazar, who began as a storyteller, and now is an author, illustrator, and publisher. The Night the Stars Fell reminds us all of the playful power in children,” said Salazar.

METRONext Listening Tour Rolls On

METRO's summer listening tour is moving ahead with stops in the north and southwest Greater Houston region next week. The public is invited to share ideas for transit service now and into the future. METRO is developing a regional transit plan that will serve the area through 2040. Next week's schedule is listed below. The tour continues through mid-August.

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