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Next Weekend at Discovery Green

Houston, get ready to enjoy a list of fun activities that your whole family can continue to enjoy during the month of September!

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Drew Carey to host ‘The Price is Right: A Tribute to Bob Barker’ on CBS in honor of his late predecessor

The life and career of Bob Barker, the beloved “Price is Right” host of 35 years who died last week, will be celebrated with an hour-long special set to air on CBS this Thursday.

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6th Annual Ujamaa Fest Celebrates Black Excellence, Entrepreneurship, and Community Empowerment on Long Island

Get ready for an extraordinary showcase of Black excellence as the 6th Annual Ujamaa Fest takes center stage on Saturday, September 16, 2023. Hosted at the Delano Stewart Plaza, located at 40 Station Drive in Wyandanch, NY, this year's Ujamaa Fest promises an unforgettable experience for attendees. And the best part?

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ONE Musicfest Announces Single-Day Tickets and Individual Artist Lineups for an Unforgettable Weekend Experience

Both Saturday & Sunday Sets Prove Reason to Join ONE Musicfest for Two Days of Performances, Artistry, and Cultural Celebration!

ONE Musicfest, the Southeast's premier music festival, is thrilled to announce the release of single-day tickets for its highly anticipated weekend full of music, food, and culture. Music enthusiasts can secure their spot for an unmatched experience of live performances, art installations, and cultural celebrations. The festival will take place at Atlanta's Piedmont Park on Saturday, October 28th, and Sunday, October 29th, promising a dynamic lineup that caters to diverse musical tastes.

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General Motors Teams Up with Google Cloud on AI Initiatives

Companies share new details on AI collaboration and announce future generative AI explorations

General Motors and Google Cloud today shared new details on how the two companies collaborated to bring conversational AI technology into millions of GM vehicles, helping drivers in a variety of ways

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The Women’s Fund Hosts Fall Membership Luncheon with Focus on Living Life to the Fullest and Finding Fulfillment

The Women’s Fund for Health Education and Resiliency, a nonprofit providing Houston-area women and girls with the tools needed to be advocates for their health, is hosting the annual Fall Membership Luncheon at Tony’s on Friday, September 22, 2023, at 11:30 a.m.

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MLK III: What’s even more challenging today than 60 years ago

After a summer of discontent and disaffection, we returned to the nation’s capital Saturday to mark 60 years after Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. led the March on Washington. We returned with a clear demand and unified call: It’s time to realize the dream. It’s time to realize that, in more ways than we can count, the challenges facing marginalized communities, particularly Black and brown Americans, are even more prevalent than they were six decades ago.

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Trump leads in polls, money – and understanding the delegate race

Former President Donald Trump has attracted a lot of attention for his lead in the polls and the money race, but he’s also already ahead in an essential area that’s gotten less notice: the delegate process.

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Soccer world rallies behind Jenni Hermoso to leave Luis Rubiales looking increasingly isolated

The soccer world has rallied behind Jenni Hermoso, leaving Spanish soccer chief Luis Rubiales looking increasingly isolated as the pressure builds on him a week after his unwanted kiss on the Spain star at the Women’s World Cup final last Sunday.

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Five ways technology is changing how you get your online shopping and takeout deliveries

In recent years, we’ve grown accustomed to the sight of Amazon vans and courier cars bringing packages to our doors. But according to consultancy firm McKinsey, the growth of e-commerce since the Covid pandemic has “put huge pressure on the last-mile delivery system” – the final stage of the delivery process, where parcels are transported from warehouse to customers.

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MFAH Advance Exhibition Schedule: Fall 2023

Information current as of August 7, 2023

Nancy and Rich Kinder Building Reinstallations: Three shows curated from the MFAH modern and contemporary collections comprise this exhibition series for the third-floor galleries in the Kinder Building, which opened in November 2020.

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Washington Ho & Tony Buzbee launch HoBuzz, “Texas Sober” Delta-8 THC seltzer

Houston heavyweights partner to create low-calorie, non-alcoholic beverages

Washington Ho – Houston real estate executive and star of “House of Ho” on Max – and Tony Buzbee – prominent national trial attorney and U.S. Marine Corps recon veteran – have joined forces to launch HoBuzz, a non-alcoholic, Delta-8 THC infused seltzer. The “Texas Sober” seltzer is now available by the 6-pack at hobuzzco.com, with shipping nationwide, and will debut in Houston at the 8th Wonder Brewery taproom (2022 Dallas St.) and other select locations beginning Monday, Sept. 4.

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Most cancer screenings don’t extend life, study finds, but don’t cancel that appointment

Most cancer screenings don’t ultimately give someone extra time beyond their regular lifespan, according to a new review of clinical trials involving more than 2.1 million people who had six kinds of common tests for cancer. But experts say this doesn’t mean you should cancel that colonoscopy or mammogram appointment.

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A federal hate crime probe is underway after 3 people were killed in a racist rampage in Jacksonville, officials say. Here’s what we know

A federal hate crime investigation is underway after a White gunman with a swastika-emblazoned assault rifle killed three Black people at a Dollar General store in Jacksonville, Florida, authorities said.

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Tropical Storm Idalia prompts evacuations along Florida’s Gulf Coast ahead of expected Category 3 landfall

Tropical Storm Idalia is expected to strengthen into a hurricane Monday and bring life-threatening and potentially catastrophic storm surge, winds and flooding rainfall to Florida’s Gulf Coast starting Tuesday into Wednesday as a Category 3 storm.

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FEMA announces $3 billion for climate resiliency as time runs low for Congress to replenish its disaster fund

In a record-breaking year of disasters, the Federal Emergency Management Agency is announcing nearly $3 billion Monday for communities to build resiliency against climate change-fueled extreme weather.

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NASA moves a step closer to supersonic passenger flights

Oh for the glory days of travel, when the seats were bigger, the food was better, and you could jet across the Atlantic in less than three hours.

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At least five killed in severe storms in Michigan

At least five people have died in Michigan during severe storms that struck late Thursday into the overnight hours, bringing heavy rains, strong winds and at least one confirmed tornado to the region.

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US fighter jets intercept aircraft violating airspace near where Biden is vacationing in Lake Tahoe

US military fighter jets responded to a civilian aircraft that “violated a Temporary Flight Restriction” area near Lake Tahoe, Nevada, where President Joe Biden is vacationing, the North American Aerospace Defense Command said in a statement.

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FACTS ARE FACTS: The Dynamic Influence of the Hispanic Community in Houston and a Glimpse into the Upcoming HHCC - DATA SUMMIT at The Federal Reserve

Beneath the vast Texan skies, the city of Houston in Harris County is a bustling hub of energy, innovation, and cultural richness. Its vibrant tapestry showcases a mosaic of diverse communities, but one in particular dazzles with a brilliance that’s impossible to overlook — the Hispanic community. Their soaring numbers, increasing economic influence, and radiant cultural contributions make them an integral part of Houston’s heartbeat. As the city eagerly anticipates the Houston Hispanic Chamber Of Commerce - DATA SUMMIT at The Federal Reserve on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, let’s delve into why this community’s numbers and stories are truly unparalleled.