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2 HISD educators investigated for indecency with a child

ABC13 is reporting that a Houston ISD counselor is one of two educators who are accused of indecency with a child.

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KaBOOM! and the Rebuild Texas Fund Provide New Play Opportunity for Kids Impacted by Hurricane Harvey

Volunteers from Burnett Elementary and the community joined KaBOOM! on to transform an empty site into a kid-designed, state-of-the-art playground in just six hours at Burnett Elementary.

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The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests

220729-N-DN159-1027 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (July 29, 2022) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman, Keandre Smith, from Houston, operates a forklift

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USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Sailors operate catapult systems

viation Boatswain’s Mate (Equipment) Airman Apprentice Pius Ezimako, center, from Houston, records aircraft information while Aviation Boatswain’s Mate

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Harmony Science Academy - Beaumont Graduation Plan

Harmony Public Schools Houston South and West Districts are proud to announce Graduation plans for the Class of 2023 for Harmony Science Academy - Beaumont.

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Conducts Underway Replenishment with USNS Tippecanoe

Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Electrical) 2nd Class Andre Wesley, from Houston,

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Representative Al Green on The Conscience Agenda and Commemoration of Slavery Remembrance Day

On Friday, July 14, 2023, Representative Al Green confirmed the 2nd Annual Slavery Remembrance Day Commemorative Breakfast and Legislative Update to be held in Houston, Texas. This momentous occasion will center around Representative Green’s Conscience Agenda as well as his commitment to driving righteous legislation while commemorating the descendants of the enslaved.

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Media Arts Center San Diego’s 26th Annual San Diego Latino Film Festival

Celebrating 26 Years of the Latino Experience Through Film

March 14 - 24, 2019 marks the 26th Annual of Media Arts Center San Diego’s San Diego Latino Film Festival (SDLFF). The festival will take place once again at the AMC 18 Fashion Valley theaters and Digital Gym CINEMA in North Park.

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Youngest Black Law School Graduate, 19 yr old Haley Taylor Schlitz, To Be Honored at Largest Black Homeschool Expo

From July 22-24, 2022, The Liberated Minds Black Homeschool and Education Virtual Expo is celebrating its 11th Anniversary featuring Haley Carolyn Taylor Schlitz, the youngest Black law school graduate ever, serving as another phenomenal example of the incredible power of homeschooling. Taylor Schlitz had always been an excellent student who loved school until the fifth grade when she became less engaged after moving to a different public school district. Due to not being challenged and feeling as if she was denied greater educational opportunities due to her race, Taylor Schlitz's parents decided to choose homeschooling as an excellent option.

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Clogged arteries are not the only sign of cardiovascular disease

Doctors rely on a variety of risk assessments to evaluate how likely a person is to develop heart disease. While the scores provide an invaluable tool for health care professionals and the general public alike, they are not infallible.

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Looking for ways to protect against pandemic PTSD

As many places start to look forward to life after the first wave of the coronavirus, another type of illness could be about to follow in its wake.

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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Seeks Massive Aid Package To Help Texas Recover From Hurricane Harvey

Jackson Lee: “The catastrophic destruction caused by Hurricane Harvey demands massive amounts of aid to address the overwhelming needs of the countless victims who face the daunting task of rebuilding their lives.”

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Wells Fargo Names David Miree Lead Region President for Texas

Veteran business, community leader assumes responsibility for more than 10,000 team members, 664 branches and 1,213 ATMs across Texas

Wells Fargo & Company has named David Miree to the newly-created role of lead region president for Regional Banking’s Texas Region. Miree will report to Eastern Regional Banking Executive, Michelle Lee, and will be based in Houston.

Harris County Extends Contract with Houston Food Bank to Provide Meals to Families Struggling Due to COVID-19

The Collaboration Provides 4.3M Pounds of Food each Month to Harris County Residents

Choosing between paying the rent and ensuring there’s food on the table isn’t a choice that Harris County families should have to make. As we continue to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, including the economic fallout, Commissioner Rodney Ellis is committed to helping working families have access to food.

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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Statement on the Ongoing ITC Deer Park Fire

Jackson Lee—“Given what has transpired, there is no doubt that a federal investigation needs to proceed. Representatives of the facility’s parent company need to be in Houston, on the ground, on-site. All means must be utilized to protect surrounding communities who are continuously being impacted. I will join the congressional representative of the area and other colleagues to work as a congressional delegation to ensure a full federal review and a full federal investigation of this matter.”

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Following the Success of “The New Edition Story,” BET is Now Planning to Air “The Bobby Brown Story” in Fall 2018

BET is planning to air a TV biopics about the life and career of singer Bobby Brown. It will be a follow-up to the network’s record-breaking hit series, The New Edition Story.

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Mayor Turner Announces Return of Historic Bricks to Freedmen's Town, Important Milestone Reached Before End of Black History Month

Mayor Sylvester Turner announces the re-installation of historic bricks in Freedmen's Town at the corner of Andrews and Genesee, a significant milestone reached before the end of Black History Month. This morning, Houston Public Works crews began re-installing the original bricks that were temporarily removed to complete storm drainage improvements in the Fourth Ward.

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Richard Carranza From Houston Chosen as New NYC Schools Chancellor

Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a new pick for the Education Department’s chancellor just days after his first choice turned the position down.

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College Football Playoff Selection Day Report: Houston Is 2017’s 15th Best Sports City

With the College Football Playoff selection committee to release its final Top 25 ranking on Dec. 3 and the North American sports industry expected to pull in nearly $69.4 billion this year – up from $67.2 billion in 2016 – the personal-finance website WalletHub took an in-depth look at 2017’s Best Sports Cities.