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Fabolous Spends 100K+ on Gifts for Brooklyn Youth in Annual Toy Drive

Fabolous made Christmas come early for kids in the Madison Square Boys and Girls Club of Brooklyn this year with his annual Christmas Toy Drive. The event was made possible by the Brooklyn rapper’s foundation A Fabolous Way (which is designed to merge communities and the arts), Def Jam and D’usse.

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The 16th Annual Texas Med Run Focuses on Children's Needs

The Harris Health System CAPES Program provides more than just support for families across the country

Houston, Texas - The 16th Annual The Texas Med Run, 10K. 5K Run/Walk and Kids K, will be highlighting the growing need of support for children in the Houston area.

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Young Rising Star Shahadi Wright Joseph Chats With Houston Style

 Shahadi Wright Joseph an 11-year-old Broadway singer, dancer and actress is the next child star to watch!

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Three Museums To Visit During Black History Month

There are still few days in February to celebrate Black History Month. Three museums in Houston don’t stop their celebration on February 28th but continue all year making them the perfect place to soak up some history and culture.

The Community Artists' Collective: An Updated message regarding COVID-19

We are paying very close attention to the news and announcements surrounding the COVID - 19 outbreak.

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Acres Homes initiates arts grants as part of mayor's Complete Communities program

Acres Homes announces seven arts and cultural projects selected for the Visit My Neighborhood program of Mayor Sylvester Turner’s Complete Communities initiative—the first of the five pilot communities to announce its programs.

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$5 Million in ARPA Funding Invested in Arts and Cultural Organizations

Four months following approval by Houston City Council, 62 Houston Arts & Cultural organizations from across the City learned that their requested funding, up to $100,000, was approved. The Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs (MOCA) was able to accomplish this effort in collaboration with Mid-America Arts Alliance, a trusted partner with a track record of helping the city efficiently distribute federal funds within the creative economy.

Negris Lebrum Cosmetics Launch Party

Negris Lebrum Cosmetics is elated to launch the Negris Lebrum Cosmetics on Thursday, July 18, 2019 at the Sage Gate Winery located at 2600 Travis Street in Houston, Texas from 5 – 8 PM.

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Visit Lake Charles Supports the History Walk for the Avenue of Flags

The Visit Lake Charles Board of Directors recently granted $10,000 to the Avenue of Flags for the creation of the History Walk experience to highlight all versions of the American flag with a digital storytelling aspect as an enhancement to the traditional Avenue of Flags event that occurs each Memorial Day and Veterans’ Day at Orange Grove Graceland Cemetery.

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Time for a Citizens' Commission On Defending the Right to Vote

Donald Trump's commission on "election integrity" is meeting sensible resistance. The commission issued letters calling on states to provide it with extensive personal information on all voters, including names, addresses, birthdates, party affiliation, the last 4 digits Social Security numbers, military status and criminal records. This data collection would be targeted by every cyber thief in the world. At least 20 states have already indicated that they would not comply completely, including California, New York, Texas and more.

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Bill O’Reilly Takes His Longest Vacation After Controversy

Embattled Fox News Channel host Bill O’Reilly, who announced he was going on vacation starting Wednesday and returning April 24, hasn’t taken off this much time consecutively in March or April for at least 10 years, an examination of his show’s transcripts revealed.

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Remax Southwest to Better Serve Customers with U-Haul

U-Haul Company of Texas is pleased to announce that Remax Southwest has signed on as a U-Haul® neighborhood dealer to serve the Sugar Land community.

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Black Filmmaker, Shirah Dedman, Produces New Documentary Exposing the Truth About Gentrification

A new documentary exploring displacement of African-Americans out of major U.S. cities will release on YouTube on October 25, 2017. YOU A NOMAD is a short film set in Oakland, California, where in the past generation almost 40 percent of the Black population has been displaced. The film uses a unique cross-section of African-American voices to unfold the systemic issues underlying the rapid gentrification Oakland is now facing.

The Women's Fund for Health Education and Resiliency Now Offering Online Programs

Beginning Wednesday, April 1, 2020, 2 p.m.

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 launching a weekly series of online programs beginning on Wednesday, April 1, 2020, at 2 p.m. via Zoom.

Liberty Tax Adds to Business with U-Haul Affiliation

U-Haul Company of Texas is pleased to announce that Liberty Tax has signed on as a U-Haul® neighborhood dealer to serve the Houston community.

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20th annual Black and Latino Playwrights Celebration to host tribute to August Wilson

The late Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright August Wilson will be the subject of a career tribute during the 20th annual Black and Latino Playwrights Celebration (BLPC) Aug. 29-Sept. 4 at Texas State University.

The Women’s Fund Hosts Health and Wellness Awareness Presentation on Sleep Health

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, will host a “Sleep Health” presentation exploring the importance of sleep in overall health, benefits of good sleep, consequences of inadequate sleep, sleep disorders, and tips for getting a better night’s sleep with guest speaker Dr. Ali Al-Himyary on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, from Noon to 1 p.m.

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Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in San Antonio, TX

Experience firsthand the iconic River Walk transforming into a floating St. Patrick’s Day celebration from the comfort of the Omni La Mansion Del Rio and Mokara Hotel & Spa.

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Piroshky Piroshky: Seattle's Renowned Bakery Returns to Texas!

Piroshky Piroshky, the acclaimed bakery rooted in Eastern European inspiration, is making a festive return to Texas from 12/13 to 12/17, offering handcrafted Piroshky delights for preorder pickups in Dallas, San Antonio, Austin, and Houston. Indulge in the essence of the Pacific Northwest, order online at piroshkybakery.com, and join the nationwide tour that has garnered acclaim on Anthony Bourdain's “No Reservations” and the Travel Channel's “Zimmern List.” Don't miss this opportune time to savor the iconic Piroshky experience!

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Theatre Under the Stars 2023 Leading Ladies Luncheon to Honor Paula Harris with the Shirley Stein Outstanding Champion in the Arts and Education Award

The 2023 Leading Ladies Luncheon will be held on Friday, April 28 at 11:30 a.m. at Tony’s located at 3755 Richmond Avenue.