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Kroger is Opening Stores and Helping Recovery Efforts in Affected Communities
In Aftermath of Hurricane Laura,Kroger is stepping in to help support communities in recovery.
Harley Davidson Texas Children's Hospital Teddy Bear Run
Cowboy Harley-Davidson Beaumont will ride from Beaumont, TX to Houston, TX to deliver over 300 teddy bears to children staying at Texas Children’s Hospital. They will begin at St. Elizabeth and The Medical Center in Beaumont before heading out to Houston.
It was a Jolly-filled Night at Joy to the World!
The Bayou City Performing Arts presented Joy to the World, a holiday concerto commemorating 40 fabulous seasons. It was a special night featuring the Gay Men’s Chorus of Houston and the Bayou City Women’s Chorus held on National Worlds Aids Day. It celebrated inclusivity, diversity, and the spirit of Christmas while reflecting on the worldwide AIDS crisis and how we still have much too accomplished with awareness and prevention.
Marina Coryat Is Hosting Convergence at the 19th Annual CEO Marketplace Fair
Marina Coryat, talk show host of the popular community affairs show Convergence, is bringing her show to the C.E.O. - Christian Entrepreneur Organizations 19th annual Market Place Fair on Sunday, December 16, 2018, from 10 am to 3 pm at the Kingdom Builders Center (KBC), 6011 West Orem Drive, Houston, Texas 77085. She will be interviewing entrepreneurs Warren Broadnax of She’s Happy Hair, Dorothy Cook and keynote speaker Minister James Standfield, How to Build a Million Dollar Business God’s Way.
Spotlighting Women Making A Difference: Meet Phyllis Burton of Sock Out Poverty, Inc.
Phyllis Burton is the Executive Director For Nonprofit Organization Sock Out Poverty, Inc. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Masters of Business Administration Degree.
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Announces Opening of Disaster Recovery Center in Northeast Houston
Jackson Lee: “This Disaster Recover Center will serve the vital needs of residents impacted by Hurricane Harvey, seeking to recover from the catastrophe and get their lives back on track.”
THIS WEEKEND: "Un-Cross Talk" Brings an Immersive Musical Experience to the Midtown Arts and Theater Center of Houston
Jacqui Sutton is proud to present "Un-Cross Talk", an evening of original Frontier Jazz compositions, which is supported in part by the Houston Arts Alliance, and by the many supporters who participated in the crowd-funding efforts to mount this production.
Animal Lovers Gather for Themed Brunch and Pet Fashion Show
On Saturday, February 8, 2020 from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., philanthropic animal lovers will gather at the Hotel Zaza in Houston’s Museum District for the 7th annual Wags and Whiskers, formerly the Best Friends Brunch, benefiting Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston’s Animeals program. The “On Broadway” themed event will feature a pet fashion show, silent auction, and more!
Farmers Market Set to Reopen in East End Houston
New health and safety protocols to be implemented
After remaining closed for 13 weeks due to city-wide restrictions, locals and tourists will now be able to enjoy the traditional delicacies available at the Farmers Market on the award-winning Navigation Esplanade in East End Houston. A total of 25 vendors will be back on Sunday, June 14th, with a wide variety of fresh vegetables and fruits as well the unique art and crafts of local artisans. Vendors will include:
Mayor Turner Announces Creation of Economic Development Subcommittee on Education
Mayor Sylvester Turner announced the creation of the city council Economic Development Subcommittee on Education, which will focus on improving educational opportunities to support a flourishing workforce.
The Skin Cancer Foundation’s Free Skin Cancer Screening Program Stops in Houston, TX Destination: Healthy Skin Brings Skin Cancer Education to Thousands Nationwide
The Skin Cancer Foundation’s Destination: Healthy Skin RV is back for its third year, stopping in Houston on May 5-6.
GONZO247 to Create Live Mural at the Closing of “The Art of Awareness: A Community’s Self-Portrait of Immunization Health” Art Exhibit
Winners of the People’s Choice Award will also be announced
GONZO will headline the closing of “The Art of Awareness: A Community’s Self-Portrait of Immunization Health” art exhibit, curated by The Immunization Partnership. Known for painting walls to break down barriers, he will create a live mural based on attendees’ response to "What got you through it (the COVID-19 pandemic)?" and "What do you value more in your life, now that we are on this side of the pandemic?"
Anime Matsuri 2022 – Japanese Culture and Related Arts Comes To Houston's GRB
Anime Matsuri is an annual anime, Japanese culture and related arts convention hosted at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas.
Astros Outfielder Heads To The IL
The Astros got some bad news on Friday as the team learned that OF Michael Brantley was headed to the 10-day Injured List due to tightness in his right hamstring. His stint was retroactive to May 25.
Amanda Edwards Hits Campaign Trail Running: Over $600K Raised in 11 Days for Texas' 18th Congressional District Race!"
🚀Quick Catch Up: Former Houston City Council Member, Amanda Edwards, running for Texas' 18th Congressional District, has announced her campaign raised over $600K within just 11 days of her declaration on June 19, 2023. Looks like she's off to a strong start in her quest to succeed Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee who has her sights on the Houston Mayor's role.
Kwame Alexander, Daphne Maxwell Reid, and Denene Millner Headline the 2023 National Black Book Festival
The 2023 National Black Book Festival (NBBF) will be held Oct. 26-28 in Houston and will feature best-selling, award-winning author Kwame Alexander; actress and author Daphne Maxwell Reid, and best-selling, award-winning author Denene Millner. NBBF celebrates its 16th anniversary this year and the venue for the in-person event will be Fallbrook Church's Brook Sports Facility, 12512 Walters Road in Northwest Houston.
HMAAC Opens Robert Hodge's It Takes A Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back
July 12 - September 7, 2019
HMAAC is delighted to originate It Takes A Nation of Millions To Hold Us Back, a solo exhibition of the works by Robert Hodge. The exhibit opens July 12 and runs through September 7, 2019.
NubianPoets.com Launches 2018 National Poetry Month Contest — This Year’s Theme is “Black Love”
April is National Poetry Month and NubianPoets.com is proud to have Latorial Faison who has been featured along with Iyanla Vazant, Danny Glover, and Dr. Cornel West in the 2003 NAACP Image Award winning book Keeping the Faith: Stories of Love, Courage, Healing, and Hope from the Black community as this year’s contest judge.
The developing countries with the most to fear from Brexit
The potential fallout from Brexit won't stop with the UK and the European Union, a new study has found. The UK's departure from the EU may also pose a serious threat to developing countries that depend on trade with Britain, a new report has found.
Guacamole Lovers, Rejoice! The Avocado Genome Has Been Sequenced
A new study illuminates the avocado’s family history and lays the foundation for the species’ improvement.
We now know the DNA of guacamole. Scientists including Texas Tech University’s own Luis Herrera-Estrella have sequenced the avocado genome, shedding light on the ancient origins of this buttery fruit and laying the groundwork for future improvements to farming.
