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Four HCA Healthcare Gulf Coast Division Hospitals Earn 2022 Press Ganey Human Experience Guardian of Excellence Award®

HCA Healthcare Gulf Coast Division today announced four hospitals were named 2022 Human Experience Guardian of Excellence Award® winners by Press Ganey.

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Rodeo announces partnership with Curtis “50 Cent” Jacksons’ Sire Spirits for 2024

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has announced a new sponsorship agreement with Sire Spirits for the 2024 Rodeo. Sire Spirits is owned by award-winning multi-hyphenate, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, who will also be performing at RODEOHOUSTON® on Black Heritage Day, presented by Kroger, on March 1, 2024.

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Former Mayor Pro-Tem Ellen Cohen Backs Todd Litton's Bid for State Senate

In a significant endorsement, Former Mayor Pro-Tem Ellen Cohen has thrown her support behind Todd Litton for State Senate District 15, a position previously held by Mayor John Whitmire.

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All our recent progress with Covid-19 could be wiped out by variants, CDC director says. 'Please stay strong'

The US is at risk of losing all its recent gains in the battle against Covid-19 as highly contagious variants take advantage of Americans getting lax with safety measures.

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Statement on the Decision by the Trump Administration to Invoke Executive Privilege Regarding Congressional Oversight Requests Concerning the 2020 Census

Jackson Lee—“Moreover, the decision to invoke Executive Privilege is yet another example of this President flouting legitimate requests at Congressional oversight and preventing the discovery of information likely to aid the consideration of legislative action in the Congress. It is imperative that the President reconsider his decision to stonewall legitimate requests at oversight. If he does not, I am confident that the Courts will see this act for what it is: an attempt to deny transparency, when nothing more than the health and vibrancy of our democracy is at stake.”

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After being pummeled, Southeast US faces the threat of more storms and tornadoes

About 90 million people from the US Gulf Coast to the Northeast could see severe weather on Tuesday as part of a multi-day storm outbreak.

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Congressman Al Green Takes Helm As Chair Of Texas’ Democratic Congressional Delegation

On Friday, December 4, 2020, Congressman Al Green (TX-09) released the following state- ment announcing his chairmanship of Texas’ Democratic Congressional Delegation for the 117th Congress: “As the incoming Chair of the Texas Congressional Delegation, I look forward to serving alongside my colleagues as we collectively commit to serving all Texans.

bellagreen’s Spring Seasonal Menu Blooms with New Flavors

Honey Garlic Cauliflower Wings, BLT Chicken Wraps, Roots & Fruits Salad and more available at Texas’ Greenest Restaurant beginning March 22

Spring is in the air, and bellagreen™ is celebrating the change in seasons with vibrant new dishes starring springtime’s best fruits and vegetables.

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Moms Who Rock the Mic - Supastar

The life of DJ and a mother have a lot in common. Both have people that love to scream their name. Both always have places that require their attendance at a successful event. Their schedules would make anyone exhausted. Go is their middle name. Kandi Eastman, Supastar, and Rachelle Renee know this all too well. As some of Houston most well known DJs, they balance being a mother with that of being everyone’s favorite DJ. Allow me to reintroduce DJs who are moms that rock the mic.

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Brandic PR Signs New Client, Visual Artists Betty and Rose Refour

Brandinc PR, a full service boutique public relations and social media marketing agency, is pleased to announce the latest addition to their client roster, Oklahoma visual artists Betty & Rose Refour.

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Trump is cool with making Daylight Saving Time permanent but Congress needs to OK

After losing an hour of executive time to "springing forward" his clock an hour over the weekend, President Donald Trump voiced his support Monday to eliminate states' legal requirement of "falling back" an hour each year.

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Local Football Community Takes a Stand With DePelchin Against Child Abuse in Harris County

University of Houston football team players and Rice University football team players along with the Texas Bowl Executive Board will join DePelchin Children’s Center Tuesday morning in tying blue ribbons for the 5,812 victims of child abuse in Harris County in 2016.

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Club Nomadic Lacks City's Occupancy Permit

Days before Super Bowl LI concerts at Club Nomadic in Sawyer Heights, the traveling nightclub does not have the city's certificate of occupancy necessary for the crowds of thousands expected at the venue.

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District D NEXT GENeration Advisory Council BETA CLASS Application Open

District D NEXT GENeration Advisory Council is a leadership development program comprised of 15 committed young leaders who either live, work, or have close ties to Houston City Council District D. These young leaders are selected to have input in improving the quality of life with the District, while acting as ambassadors and leaders for service in the community.

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HMAAC Black Panter Community Day

HMAAC is the Proud Disney Partner for the earliest Houston advance screening of Marvel Studios Black Panther this Saturday, February 10, 2018. As community partner, HMAAC brings to Houston Black Panther Community Day

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Early Warning: Astros Gerrit Cole takes the mound in Game 2 of the ALDS against the Indians

Earlier this year, January 13th to be exact, an early morning emergency alert warning of an incoming ballistic attack was mistakenly dispatched to all cellphones in Hawaii. That alert set off a mass hysteria of panic amongst the citizens who were already on edge due to the rocky relationship between the United States and North Korea.

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In Honor of Veteran's Day, Barnes & Noble Bookstore in River Oaks Presents Peaceful Bones Book Signing by Vietnam War Veteran, Prominent Houston Doctor Samuel Axelrad, M.D.

Dr. Samuel Axelrad is a Houston author, retired urologist and Vietnam War veteran who recently published a memoir titled Peaceful Bones. Dr. Axelrad's memoir illustrates his time in Vietnam as an army surgeon during the Vietnam war where he finds himself helping not only American soldiers but hundreds of Vietnamese citizens both wounded and ill. Peaceful Bones is about one special patient named Hung Nguyen aka "Charlie" who becomes an unlikely friend on the battlefield. Dr. Axelrad saves Charlie's life, forging a bond that crosses cultural and enemy lines.

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TECHLink at Scenic Woods Regional Library

Where a person’s imagination and creativity are limitless!

The Houston Public Library (HPL) is opening the doors of its latest innovative library to date - TECHLink! The grand opening is Saturday, May 19 starting at 11AM.

Houston Contractor Pays Back Wages After U.S. Department of Labor Investigation Finds Overtime Violations

After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD), D & V Painting Services – based in Houston, Texas – has paid $67,363 in back wages for violating the overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

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Texans Whitney Mercilus plays Santa to some special kids

The WithMerci Foundation Partners with Whataburger to give back to Easter Seals of Houston

The WithMerci Foundation supports child advocacy programs servicing the special needs population and this holiday season they will continue to spread the Christmas joy to their 2019 partner; Easter Seals of Greater Houston.