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Texas Bar Foundation grants Communities In Schools of Houston $10,560 for Summer Legal Internship Program

Grant to support 2023 summer program students

The Texas Bar Foundation, based in Austin, has awarded Communities In Schools of Houston (CIS) a grant of $10,560 for the Summer Legal Internship program for three Houston-area students in CIS schools. Since 2009, CIS has partnered with the Houston Bar Association (HBA) to provide the HBA/CIS Summer Legal Internship Program.

Paul Wall, Cricket Wireless Team for Mother’s Day Surprise

When Paul Wall heard the story of Dr. Bernada Baker and “Baby Bella,” he had to spring into action.

KTSU Launches Spring Membership Campaign to Celebrate 50 Years of Public Radio Excellence

KTSU 90.9 FM, Houston's legendary public radio station announces the launch of its spring membership campaign from March 24 to April 2, 2023.

Dance Houston Announces 4TH Annual H-Town Get Down

The Largest Hip-Hop/Pop Culture Dance Festival In Houston

Dance Houston, Houston’s Premier Producer of Dance Events, announces the 4th Annual H-Town Get Down, the largest hip hop/pop culture dance festival in Houston, to be held Saturday, June 17, 2017, at Miller Outdoor Theatre.

Yvonne Guidry Hosted A Latina Leaders Celebratory Dinner This Past Tuesday

December 5, 2018. Hennessy had big plans for Yvonne this month. On top of her third consecutive celebration of Spoiled Latina Day, Hennessy has tapped Yvonne to present the first Latina Leaders Dinner in Houston honoring 25 women who have made a significant impact in the community. Yvonne will take part in the special toast honoring Hennessy’s special guests.

Houston “To Showcase the City” During Convention

Mayor Turner describes Convention as “an infusion of fresh air”

After two years of preparation, 50,000 will be in Houston to attend the Spanish-language “Love Never Fails”! International Convention of Jehovah’s Witnesses August 23-25, 2019, at NRG Stadium.

University of Texas to Honor Houstonians & African-American Trailblazers Henry Keculah Jr.and Lonnie Fogle

The Texas Exes Black Alumni Network (The Network) will tip its hat to three outstanding titans of industry, community activists and educational advocates at the group’s annual Legacy Dinner Friday at the University of Texas @ Austin.

The Ensemble Theatre to be recognized by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and the August Wilson Estate during run of “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom”

The Ensemble Theatre celebrates its 30-year revival of August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, directed by Eileen J. Morris with Opening Night and Media Reception, Thursday, May 10, 2018, 6:30 p.m. 3535 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002.

Council Member Edward Pollard Calls for FBI and DOJ Investigation into the Ahmaud Arbery Killing in Letter

In a letter to U.S. Attorney General William Barr, Houston City Council Member for District J Edward Pollard expresses the importance of an investigation at the highest level of government into the shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery. Pollard sent a letter to the attorney general asking that the FBI and Department of Justice launch an official investigation into Arbery’s death, which took place in February 2020.

SPARK Week Celebrates 40 Years of Transforming Houston School Parks

In an exciting endeavor to rejuvenate and enhance community spaces, the SPARK School Park Program is thrilled to announce the upcoming SPARK Week, taking place from November 13th to 17th. This celebration marks a significant milestone in their journey, as they embark on a mission to build or "re-SPARK" 40 school parks in the Greater Houston area, all part of their remarkable $10 million campaign.

One rookie is very excited on the eve of his regular season debut

As the Houston Rockets concluded practice on Tuesday. There was one player who wandered off and found a basketball to shoot on a side goal. You could tell that this young man was in his zone as he casually shot at the basket talking and singing to himself as if he was the only person in the gym at the time.

Making It Better Guild Luncheon Sows the Seeds of Literacy

Friday, March 2, 2018 – 10 am – 2:30 pm - Junior League of Houston – 1811 Briar Oaks Lane

85% of all juveniles who interface with the juvenile court system are functionally illiterate, but Making It Better is working to change that statistic. By providing critical reading intervention programs for children in Houston’s under-served communities, the organization is sowing the seeds of literacy in an effort to grow the next generation of proficient readers. For more than a decade, Making It Better’s mission has been to transform lives through effective literacy programs, mentoring and enrichment opportunities for at risk youth in our city.

Snooze Sets Opening Date for New Katy Location

Snooze, an A.M. Eatery, the all-day breakfast and brunch hotspot, will grow within the Houston community with an opening inside LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch on Wednesday, October 25, 2017. Founded in 2006, Snooze aims to evolve breakfast dining with culinary innovation, an energetic atmosphere and friendly service. This is the restaurant’s third location in the Houston area, but first for the city of Katy. "We are thrilled to be able to bring our spin on breakfast to more guests in the Houston area,” said Snooze, an A.M. Eatery’s CEO, David Birzon. “We look forward to participating in our community and bringing energy and life to the morning breakfast scene.”

The Threat Of A State Takeover Intensifies for The Houston ISD

Last October, the Houston school board opened its regular, monthly meeting with the typical routines — the pledge of allegiance, recognition — and then moved to the district’s business

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee to Host Congressional Delegation in Visit to Houston to Address Criminal Justice Reform

Congresswoman Jackson Lee: “It is our responsibility in Congress to listen to all sides and try and find solutions to restore trust in our criminal justice system.”

Houston Author and Pastor Mia K. Wright, to Keynote at Alpha Kappa Alpha International Conference

More Than 20,000 Women from Around the World Expected to Converge in Houston for the National Greek Sorority’s 68th International Conference

Houston’s own, Mia K. Wright, co-pastor and director of ministry at The Fountain of Praise, a 20,000-member megachurch, has been selected to serve as a keynote speaker at Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority’s 68th International Conference, which will kick-off in Houston this week. Wright will speak at the Ecumenical Worship Service on Sunday, July 10, 2018 from 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. at the George R. Brown Convention Center. Kurt Carr and The Kurt Carr Singers will be guest musical artists. The Ecumenical/Worship Service is open to the public, so attendees don’t have to be registered for the conference to attend.

HCC Trustee Sentenced to Nearly Six Years in Prison

Former Houston Community College board member Chris Oliver will serve 70 months in federal prison, U.S. District Judge Vanessa D. Gilmore decided. Contractors allegedly paid Oliver a total of more than $250,000 influence contract awards between 2009 and 2016. Oliver plead guilty to accepting a $12,000 bribe from an HCC contractor, a bribe for which the Federal Bureau of Investigation provided funding.

NAACP Reveals Tactics Fossil Fuel Industry Uses to Manipulate Communities of Color

The fossil fuel industry regularly deploys manipulative and dishonest tactics when engaging with communities of color, often working to co-opt the respect and authority of minority-led groups to serve corporate goals.

Houston First, Mayor Turner Welcomes City Hospitality Members for Inaugural Meeting

Today Houston First Corporation (HFC), along with the Hotel Lodging Association of Greater Houston, brought the city’s hospitality industry together to host the first meeting in a series called “Destination Strategies & Insights.” These meetings will provide hoteliers and stakeholders a platform for open discussion to strengthen communication within the industry.

City Council Member Edward Pollard Free Masks Giveaway

City Council Member Edward Pollard and his staff, along with more than a dozen volunteers, gave away 12,000 disposable face masks on Tuesday, April 28, to Houston residents is support of the Harris County order requiring residents to wear masks or face coverings when outside the home. Hundreds of cars began lining up at 6:30 a.m. in the parking lot of the PlazAmericas Mall, located at 7500 Bellaire Blvd. to receive the masks. Council Member Pollard also used this opportunity to encourage residents to complete their Census forms.

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