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Million Dollar Contract Increase COVID Vaccination Cancel By Harris County Court After Controversy

A contract to help increase COVID-19 vaccination has been canceled by Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo over controversy brought on by Republican commissioners.

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Bun B's H-Town Takeover to Make Rodeo Debut

Bun B and Houston rappers to headline Rodeo’s Black Heritage Day, presented by Kroger, March 11

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo officials announced today that Bun B will make his RODEOHOUSTON debut Friday, March 11, 2022, for Black Heritage Day. His performance, known as Bun B’s H-Town Takeover, will include some of Houston’s most well-known rap icons.

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The California Recall and You

Next Tuesday, every registered voter in the State of California will have an opportunity to cast a vote on the question of whether to recall Governor Gavin Newsom and replace him with one of over 40 candidates on the ballot, or, vote “NO” on question number one and keep him in office for the rest of his term. You might not think this election matters to you or concerns you. You could not be more wrong, if you fail to do your part by not voting, and he is recalled,

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Danny Amendola Participates In His First Practice As A Houston Texan

And just like that, the Danny Amendola era has started in Houston. The former New England Patriots star was in practice with the Houston Texans on Monday after signing a one-year, $2.5 million dollar deal.

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Astros Defeat The Mariners 5-4 In Extra Innings Thanks To Some Late Clutch Hits

One night after putting up 11 runs on the scoreboard, the Houston Astros needed extra innings to finally put away the pesky Seattle Mariners. Houston defeated Seattle by a score of 5-4 in 10 innings, thanks to some timely hitting by veteran third baseman Alex Bregman and shortstop Carlos Correa.

Wells Fargo Returns as Presenting Sponsor for 2021 Leadership Institute

The Institute, now in its 21st year, is part of a larger mission to advance pathways toward economic mobility for HBCU students and intentionally diversify the future work force within corporate America

The 8th Annual Festival of African Arts, Culture and Entertainment 2021 Houston AfriFEST

Houston, the most diverse city in the U.S. will again take center stage as it pays tribute to the continent of Africa. On Saturday, October 16, 2021 the Nigerian American Multicultural Council (NAMC) will host its 8th annual Houston AfriFEST - a festival of African arts, culture, and entertainment from Noon to 6:00 p.m. on the grounds of the Houston Baptist University, located at 7502 Fondren Rd., Houston, TX 77074.

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Rockets Re-Sign Anthony Lamb to Two-Way Contract

The Houston Rockets announced they have re-signed forward Anthony Lamb to a two-way contract.

How 9/11 changed travel forever

When this century began, you could pull up to the airport 20 minutes before a domestic flight in the United States and stroll straight over to your gate. Perhaps your partner would come through security to wave you goodbye. You might not have a photo ID in your carry-on, but you could have blades and liquids.

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Watch a plane fly through a tunnel -- and set a Guinness World Record at the same time

Some pilots focus on flying high, but Dario Costa's success at flying low has landed him in the Guinness Book of World Records.

A scratched-up piece of New York punk rock history -- Johnny Ramone's guitar -- is up for auction

The white paint is scratched off and worn away along the sides of Johnny Ramone's electric guitar, the one he used on stage for nearly 20 years to make some of punk rock's most distinctive chords with the legendary Ramones.

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British rapper Wiley charged with assault and burglary

London police say British grime artist Wiley has been charged with assault and burglary.

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Michael K. Williams, 'Wire' actor, found dead

Michael K. Williams, an actor best known for his role as Omar Little on HBO's "The Wire," has died. He was 54.

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SWAC Week One Honors

The Southwestern Athletic Conference passed out weekly honors for outstanding performances on the offensive and defensive sides of the ball as well as special teams and newcomer of the week.

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Slump Busters Correa And Tucker Leads The Astros To Victory Over The Padres

For the Houston Astros, that feeling was something they were not used to at all going 22 innings without scoring a run. The last run the Astros had scored going into the game against the San Diego Padres on Friday night came in the eighth inning of a 4-3 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Monday night.

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Houston Texans And Partners Launch $400,000 Grant To Support Social Justice And Racial Equity Initiatives In Houston

The Houston Texans, ConocoPhillips, Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages and Miller Lite are proud to announce the Inspire Change Grant, which will fund programs, seed projects and create partnerships that support social justice and racial equity efforts in Houston.

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This forgotten language is seeing a revival thanks to TikTok

Tut, a centuries-old language once used by enslaved Black people, has found its way to social media.

Cia, 20, was scrolling through TikTok one night when she came across a video about a forgotten secret tongue.

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BioPark loses third ape to bacterial infection

A third ape has died of complications from a bacterial infection at the Albuquerque BioPark. On Thursday the BioPark announced the death of a 30-year-old female Siamang, Johore.

Coda to a massive scandal: Two Kraft executives charged in accounting scheme

Kraft Heinz and two of its former high-ranking executives settled charges with the Securities Exchange Commission, which found the company engaged in a "years-long accounting scheme" involving falsified supplier contracts.

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March On Washington 2021 Focuses on Voting Rights

“Fifty-eight years after the #MarchOnWashington, Americans are marching again today for our democracy. With state laws disenfranchising voters and making it harder to vote, we need the Senate to pass the For the People Act and the House-passed John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act!” wrote House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on social media.