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THIS MONTH: Texas Communities Bring Hope, Can-Do Spirit to School Choice Week Celebrations

Gov. Greg Abbott Issues Proclamation Recognizing Jan. 23-29 as School Choice Week

Kids learn differently, and families need education options. That's the message Texas families and educators are bringing to their celebrations of National School Choice Week 2022.

Healing with Food and Herbs

My first encounter with herbal healing was when I was a little Frenchman, as my uncle called me, and we visited my cousins in Elton, Louisiana. I was sick with a cold and all I can remember was a log in a pot. I drank it, within a few hours, my cold healed. I am sure it was magic, but it always sparked curiosity in herbal medicines.

Change Happens wins $100,000 grant to narrow gaps in health, wealth, and opportunity for Third Ward youth

Change Happens announced today that it has been awarded a $100,000 grant from the Foot Locker Foundation Community Engagement Program to support its Each One Of Us program.

How to Prepare for Your Home Search in 2022

Whether you were out bided on every home you liked or you never found the right fit because of limited inventory, you probably encountered a few challenges if you tried to buy a home last year.

Houston Native Serves at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island

Petty Officer 1st Class Kendrick Pope, a native of Houston, Texas, is serving with the U.S. Navy’s cutting-edge maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft squadron in Oak Harbor, Washington. Pope joined the Navy 11 years ago. Today, Pope serves as an intelligence specialist.

Sixty-five Years Later & We Are Still Fighting to Vote

In 1957, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. gave an historic speech to advocate for the voting rights of African Americans in the United States. Calling the denial of African Americans’ right to vote a “tragic betrayal of the highest mandates of our democratic tradition,” Dr. King laid out what would happen if African Americans could vote. Below are excerpts from his “Give Us the Ballot” speech.

19 states have fewer than 15% of ICU beds left as health care staffing shortages complicate care

As a record number of Americans are infected with Covid-19, largely due to the rapidly spreading Omicron variant, some states' health care systems are beset with nearly full intensive care units.

Prince Andrew stripped of military titles and charities amid sex abuse lawsuit

Britain's Prince Andrew has been stripped of his military titles and charities, Buckingham Palace announced on Thursday, a day after a judge ruled a sexual abuse civil lawsuit against the Queen's son could proceed.

Lubbock, Texas is the Place to Be!

One may think that there is not much happening in West Texas, but one has not stepped in Lubbock County. Like a diamond in the rough, once you Discover West Texas, there is no denying that the culture and all it embodies will have you wanting more.

2 men arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of rapper Young Dolph

Two men are in custody after federal and local authorities arrested them in connection with the fatal shooting of rapper Young Dolph.

The Obamas Portraits Are Coming to Houston Thanks to MFAH

From the moment of their unveiling at the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery in February 2018, the official portraits of President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama have become iconic. Kehinde Wiley’s portrait of Barack Obama and Amy Sherald’s portrait of Michelle Obama have inspired unprecedented responses from the public.

Catalytic converter thefts in Greater Fifth Ward ‘won’t be tolerated,’ DA Ogg says

The thieves who cut catalytic converters out of City of Houston vehicles from a municipal facility on Japhet Street last year are the latest example of those committing the rampant property crime in Harris County, and they must be held accountable, District Attorney Kim Ogg said Wednesday.

Congressman Al Green Proudly Stands with President Biden and Vice President Harris in the Fight for Passage of National Voting Rights Legislation

On Tuesday, January 11, 2022, Congressman Al Green (TX-09) released the statement below following the U.S. President and Vice President’s remarks in Atlanta, GA advocating for voting rights: Basileus Basil

HISD COVID-19 Update

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo announced that Harris County has raised the COVID-19 threat level to red—the highest and most severe level.

U.S. Department of Education Emphasizes Importance of Full-Service Community Schools Through Competitive Grant Program

Department aims to scale the program to impact more children and families as communities respond to the pandemic.

Today, the U.S. Department of Education released the Notice of Proposed Priorities, definitions, and requirements for the Full-Service Community Schools competitive grant program and tomorrow is launching a 30-day public comment period for the program. These proposed priorities align with the vision set forth by the Biden-Harris Administration and U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona in support of high-quality educational opportunities for all students and the important role of full-service community schools in providing wraparound and academic supports to students and families that are critical in their academic success.

Houston-Based Non-Profit Partners With Celebrities & Influencers To Help Inspire The Youth & Prevent Suicide!

Houston-based non-profit 501(c)3, Society of Royals, has partnered with local Houston schools to provide encouraging letters to grade school kids around the city to keep them uplifted in these difficult times, where the youth are experiencing isolation, fear of the unknown, mental challenges, and more.

Fort Bend County Offers Grant Funding to Nonprofits for Family Violence Prevention

Fort Bend County in support of family violence prevention invites area nonprofit service providers to sign up for the Family Protection Grant to help support survivors of domestic violence and their children.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston encourages volunteers to step up during January’s National Mentoring Month

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston, the region’s leading youth development organization, recognizes National Mentoring Month throughout January and encourages community members to step up and volunteer to make a difference in the lives of young people. The organization now celebrates 70 years of providing life-changing services to youth in our community, which enables them to realize bright futures.

Getting COVID shots in all kids begins with understanding community barriers

The new year begins with good news for anxious parents wanting COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters for their children. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted emergency use authorization of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine booster for children 12 to 15 years of age. This means everyone over the age of 12, including adults, can get booster shots. The FDA also allows a third primary series dose for certain immunocompromised children 5 through 11 years of age.

Congressman Al Green Strongly Disapproves of the Texas GLO’s Mismanagement of Hurricane Relief Funds

On Saturday, January 8, 2022, Congressman Al Green (TX-09) released the following statement:

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