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TSU launches groundbreaking student-run, e-radio station

Texas Southern University students have a new voice – The Voice – with the launch of KTSU2, a student-run, streaming radio station that officially launches on Tuesday, February 19.

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Houston Native Turns Over Command of VFA-34 "Blue Blasters" after Successful Tour

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – Cmdr. William M. Mathis, a native of Houston, was relieved by Cmdr. Juston R. Kuch during a Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34 “Blue Blasters” change of command ceremony at Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana, Nov. 15.

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The Pavilion Ranked No. 3 Outdoor Amphitheater in the World for 2018

The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion is now ranked third in the top 100 amphitheaters in the world based on the number of tickets sold so far in 2018, according to Pollstar magazine, the concert industry’s leading trade publication. The Pavilion’s ticket sales have totaled 467,620 for concerts between November 23, 2017 and November 21, 2018.

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Women Empowering Nations Announces Girls Leading Our World 2020 Tour Dates with the Debut of Mini Documentary

This documentary captures the experiences of teen girls as they travel the world exploring topics of social justice, world economics, sustainability and women in leadership–all in 24 minutes With the debut of a mini documentary, Women Empowering Nations (WEN) offers viewers an up-close look at the impact global exposure has on three African American teen girls. From June 28 - July 8, 2018, young women from Tulsa, Oklahoma and Houston, Texas embarked on an International journey, paired with mentors, that would prove to leave a lasting impact on their lives.

Stafford High School Names 2019 Valedictorian, Salutatorian

In less than four months, Paul Phung and Hira Ahmed will be two of the 54,369 undergraduate students at Texas A&M University in College Station.

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Stilettos & Champagne Pairs High Heels and Bubbly with Philanthropy

On November 10, 2018, This Woman’s Work, a non-profit 501(c)(3), will hold its annual Stilettos & Champagne Fundraising Reception Saturday, Nov. 10 at the Julia Ideson Library, located at 550 McKinney St, Houston, from 6:30 – 10 p.m.

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Paris Texas Apparel Co. Expands and Relocates to New Storefront in Tanglewood Area

Housed in the Woodway Collection shopping center, the store will more than double in size

Locally owned and operated store Paris Texas Apparel Co. is moving to an expanded new storefront at 1341 S Voss Road, which is slated to open to the public on March 23, 2018. At more than 2,700 square feet, the new location is more than double the size of the original brick-and-mortar location in Memorial.

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Mackenzie Scott Just Gave Away $2.7B

Houston-area groups are among the recipients; In 2020, Scott made two similar surprise announcements in which she donated a combined $6 billion to COVID-19 relief, gender eq

MacKenzie Scott, the billionaire philanthropist known for her impromptu multi-billion dollar donations to charities and racial equity causes, announced Tuesday that she has given $2.7 billion to 286 organizations. This is the third round of major philanthropic gifts Scott has made, which together rival the charitable contributions made by the largest foundations.

Truck driver says truckers should be next to get COVID-19 vaccine

Experts say vaccines are the best bet at fighting the more contagious COVID-19 variants, and while some are pushing back, many more are anxiously awaiting their turn.

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Make your Event an Experience at The Gallery Event Studio -- Now Open in EaDo

Make your Event an Experience at The Gallery Event Studio -- Now Open in EaDo

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Mayor Turner Announces "Super Saturday Vaccination Day"

As the city of Houston intensifies its push for vaccinations, Mayor Sylvester Turner is shifting focus on getting kids the shot too.

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Megan Thee Stallion Teams Up with Key Glock to Unveil New “Ungrateful” Music Video

Today, three-time Grammy award-winning recording artist, entrepreneur and philanthropist Megan Thee Stallion released the new music video for “UNGRATEFUL (feat. Key Glock)” from the Houston native’s acclaimed LP “Traumazine.” Watch the new visual HERE directed by Colin Tilley.

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Medicare Recipients Eligible for Free Benefits Counseling From Houston Health Department's Area Agency On Aging

The Harris County Area Agency on Aging (AAA), a division of the Houston Health Department, will offer free help for beneficiaries signing up for Medicare options during open enrollment beginning October 15. Beneficiaries can compare all their Medicare options and make changes to their health or prescription drug coverage for 2023.

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Repeat DWI offender convicted of murder in drunken driving crash

A Houston man with five prior convictions for driving while intoxicated has been convicted of felony murder for killing another driver in a drunken driving crash in 2018, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced Friday.

Houston Health Department Offers Tips For Unusually High Tempatures This Week

The Houston Health Department encourages people to stay safe as the National Weather Service warns of hot weather this week.

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EstrellaTV Breaks with Tradition on Season 24 of Its Hit Show “Tengo Talento, Mucho Talento” with First-Ever All-Female Edition and First-Ever Split of Grand Prize

In Star-Studded Season Finale, Spanish-Language Television Network EstrellaTV, Has Network First, with Ashley Acosta of Houston, Texas and Viririana Sandoval of Tallahasee, Florida Splitting the Crow

EstrellaTV, a leading Spanish-language broadcasting network in the U.S., announced today that its #1 hit show Tengo Talento, Mucho Talento concluded its first-ever all-female special edition with an unprecedented moment in the show’s history, a split of the first-place grand prize between Ashley Acosta of Houston, Texas and Viririana Sandoval of Tallahasee, Florida, who both will share the $100,000 prize.

HUD Charges Houston Rental Property Owners with Discriminating Against Person with Disabilities

The U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced today that it has charged the owners of several residential properties in Houston, TX, with violating the Fair Housing Act by refusing to rent a house for use as a group home for persons with mental disabilities. Read HUD’s Charge.

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Haunted Houstonopoly – Spooky Life-Sized Game Offers Scares & Shares for All Ages

Haunted Houstonopoly, a live action Halloween experience that pairs a larger-than-life nostalgic board game dedicated to H-Town with spooky fun for kids during the day and frightful nights for adults after dark, opens this Friday, October 1, 2021, at 2501 Rice Boulevard in Houston!

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CONMEBOL Copa America 2024 to be Hosted at Houston Texans' NRG Stadium

The Houston Texans' NRG Stadium has been announced as the host venue for the CONMEBOL Copa America 2024, set to host three matches

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Independence Day Fireworks Spectacular at CityCentre

Families invited to celebrate Fourth of July with an evening of festivities at the premier dinning, shopping and entertainment destination

CITYCENTRE, Houston's premier dining, shopping, and entertainment destination, is inviting families to join in the Fourth of July festivities at their highly anticipated In- dependence Day Fireworks Spectacular. On Tuesday, July 4, from 7 to 10 p.m., a fun-filled evening of food, fireworks, and freedom awaits all attendees.