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Explosion at historic Fort Worth hotel injures 21, covers streets in debris

Twenty-one people were injured Monday as a result of a gas explosion at a historic downtown Fort Worth hotel, according to police.

New PBS NewsHour Weekend Special on Racial Justice, Policing and Violence, America in Black and Blue 2020, Premieres Tonight at 9 P.M. on PBS

Hosted by Alison Stewart, features interviews with author Roxane Gay, Florida Congresswoman Val Demings, Minnesota reform advocate Nekima Levy Armstrong and more

Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council Kicks Off Next Century of Female Entrepreneurs with 2018 Girl Scout Cookie Season

Council launches Cookies4Heroes campaign to donate 10,000 cases of Girl Scout Cookies to first responders and military

Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council (GSSJC) enters the next century of Girl Scouts learning how to be future CEOs. The Girl Scout Cookie Program® not only teaches girls essential entrepreneurial skills but also powers amazing experiences for girls across the United States, including outdoor and travel opportunities, exposure to STEM and ways to improve their communities through service projects. This year, GSSJC is rallying the community to donate more than 10,000 cases, or 120,000 packages, of Girl Scout Cookies to first responders who provided relief during Hurricane Harvey across our 26-county jurisdiction as part of Cookies4Heroes.

PVAMU NROTC Student Accepted into the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) envisions a world in which all communities have an equal voice in public policy through leadership cultivation, economic empowerment, and civic engagement. It’s no wonder why senior political science student Roman Zepeda applied for a CBCF internship. The Austin, Texas native has had his sights focused on public policy and leadership cultivation, every since he was in high school in Round Rock, Texas. He was accepted into the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s semester-long internship for the Fall 2018 semester.

Home Cook’s Perfect Bite Pays Off Big at WFC

Rebecka Evans from Houston, Texas, knows how to bring home the bacon, $10,000 worth that is! The stay-at-home mom and self-taught home cook was named the 2017 World Bacon Champion title and awarded a $10,000 prize package for her Dutch Crunch Baby Pancakes at the World Food Championships, which was held Nov 8-12 at The Wharf in Orange Beach, Ala.

Texans Training Camp Day 8

“We just finished with a two-minute drill, and although it is the Texans playing each other, if I was on the offensive side of the ball, I'd have felt like we lost the game today,” coach Culley said.

$20,000 County Connections Grant Fuels Dreams of Fifth Ward Program’s Students

Every student’s idea of a summer well spent is different. For incoming fifth grader Karli Win, summer camp at the Julia C. Hester House is an opportunity to participate in new experiences and sharpen her skills in the classroom. During a recent field trip to Prairie View A&M University, it was an inspiration for the possibilities ahead.

Hurricane Harvey Telethon on Sept. 12 to Include Beyoncé, Oprah, Kelly Rowland, Michael Strahan and More

According to Variety.com, the telethon announced last Thursday on Instagram by Jamie Foxx will now also include appearances by Beyoncé, George Clooney, Julia Roberts, Barbra Streisand, Reese Witherspoon, and Oprah Winfrey, among others, that on Sept. 12 will raise money for Hurricane Harvey relief.

Houston Native Serves with the U.S. Navy Half a World Away in Japan

A Stephen F. Austin High School graduate and Houston native is serving in the U.S. Navy with the forward deployed unit, Naval Beach Unit 7.

Houston Native Protects Middle East Skies Over Bahrain

A 2007 San Angelo Central High School graduate and Houston, Texas native is a part of a Navy team tasked to protect the skies over the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations.

Strife in Life: GED 2017 Graduation Focuses On Successes of Adult Learners at Harris County Department of Education

Graduation 2017 is slated for May 20 at 11 a.m. in the Harris County Department of Education Conference Center, 6300 Irvington Blvd., Houston, Texas. The ceremony focuses on the successes of adult learners as they return to school to get their GEDs. The theme “Strife in Life” captures the personal stories from students who share their successes and struggles.

Boy Turns Grief For Dad Into Service For Others

Six-year-old Oscar Payton Jr. is learning to live without his father and showing us all what it means to "Stand for Houston."

Houston Native Serves Aboard Navy Warship Homeported in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii

A Houston, Texas native and 2008 Booker T. Washington High School graduate, Petty Officer 2nd Class Larnell Smith is serving in the U.S. Navy aboard the guided missile destroyer, USS Halsey.

Remembering Claudia Marie Llorens Moran

Claudia Marie Llorens Moran made her grand entrance into this world on October 6, 1930, in Natchitoches, Louisiana. And on January 1, 2017, she made her peaceful exit in Houston, TX. The beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend died at the age of 86.

"A Day Without A Woman" Strike Planned By Women's March Organizers

On Monday, a video message was broadcast from Hillary Clinton to the audience at the MAKERS Conference on women’s leadership in California. It was the former Presidential candidate’s first statement since the inauguration of her opponent, President Donald Trump.

SuperBash 2017 Honored Celebrity’s Philanthropic Efforts in the Community

Super Bowl LI served as the perfect opportunity to showcase Houston’s southern hospitality, diverse culture and community spirit. The Music World Entertainment Complex was the ideal landmark to host SuperBash 2017, a week-long of parties and events hosted by some of the hottest names in sports and entertainment. One of the most significant events of the weekend was the Power of Influence Awards Brunch, Friday morning to kick off Super Bowl weekend.

Cocktail Plates to Share & Devour at Capital Grille

When it’s cocktail time in Houston, there are many choices to consider; we live in a city that has a plethora of dining establishments that offer everything from steak tartare to dessert and coffee. At Capital Grille, their bar menu offers a range of signature cocktails and appetizers to please the pickiest of palates.

R & B Starlet Coline Creuzot Lives the “High Life” with New Single

Houstonian R&B Chart Topping Singer-Songwriter Releases Smoky 2017 Single

Houston’s own and one of R&B’s most promising voices, Coline Creuzot is soaring high today with her hot single, “High Life”. Fresh off the heels of her hit 2016 single “Truth Is” which climbed to #24 on the Billboard Adult R&B/Contemporary charts, “High Life” is available for streaming on the artist’s Soundcloud page. Written by Dallas Blocker (Bun B, Rick Ross, Paul Wall) and produced by J Sounds, “High Life” is a must-add to any summer playlist.

The Kaleidoscope Foundation Guild Recognizes Some Of Houston’s Outstanding Philanthropists

“Oh, How Fascinating” served as the overarching fundraising theme for the Kaleidoscope Guild as they honored some community leaders and achievers who demonstrate a commitment to professional excellence, community service, and philanthropy.

Nora's Home Hosts "Yoga on the Meadow" to Benefit Organ Transplant Patients

Presented by Green Bank Saturday, April 28, 2018 at The Houstonian Hotel, Club and Spa

Nora’s Home, Houston’s haven for organ failure and transplant patients receiving care in the Texas Medical Center, will host “Yoga on the Meadow” on Saturday, April 28, 2018 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Houstonian Hotel, Club and Spa.

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