All results / Stories

Tease photo

Texas Gulf Coast Red Cross Deploys Volunteers Ahead of Hurricane Lee

Hurricane Lee is threatening parts of the East Coast with strong winds, a devastating storm surge and heavy rain later this week. The American Red Cross is preparing to respond and urges everyone in Lee’s potential path to monitor their local weather and be prepared for this storm.

Tease photo

TSU Center for Justice Research, Baylor College of Medicine, and UTHealth Receive $2.6 Million NIH Grant to Examine Structural Racism and Perinatal Health Disparities

Texas Southern University’s Center for Justice Research, Baylor College of Medicine, and UTHealth McGovern Medical School will receive $2.6 million from the National Institutes of Health to examine perinatal health disparities, with a particular focus on women in Houston’s high-crime and high-incarceration communities.

Tease photo

Convicted Rapist Sentenced To 60 Years For 2015 Murder

A 26-year-old Houston man, who was already in prison for raping two women, was sentenced late Wednesday to 60 years in prison for murder, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.

Tease photo

The Black Promoters Collective Announces Coco Jones’ Performance At Baltimore’s Rams Head Live! as a Part of the "What I Didn't Tell You Tour Part II”

As a promoter partner of COCO JONES' highly anticipated "What I Didn't Tell You Tour Part II," the Black Promoters Collective is happy to announce the Baltimore date at Rams Head Live! On October 31. Promising an unforgettable experience by the critically acclaimed actress and singer/songwriter, "What I Didn't Tell You Tour Part II" marks the second leg of her inaugural and highly successful headlining tour that initially launched on August 5th.

Tease photo

Another Key National Endorsement Signals Amanda Edwards is Primed to Succeed Jackson Lee to Become TX-18’s Next Congresswoman

The Collective PAC has endorsed Congressional candidate Amanda Edwards in the 18th congressional district race, while also endorsing current Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee in her 2023 Houston Mayoral bid. Along with an earlier dual-endorsement from Higher Heights for America PAC, it is becoming clear that national organizations are coalescing around Edwards to become the next Congresswoman from the 18th Congressional District.

Tease photo

Houston's Top-Ranked H-E-B Locations in the Suburbs

Houston and its sprawling suburbs boast numerous H-E-B locations, offering residents an array of choices for their grocery shopping needs. Houston Chronicle readers have spoken, highlighting their top picks in the suburban areas.

Tease photo

Houston Random Acts of Kindness Day, Life Enhancement Services Hosted Grand Opening of First Student ‘RAK Room’ of the School Year

Life Enhancement Services, a nationally accredited behavioral healthcare agency with offices in Houston, Texas, Washington, D.C., and Baltimore, Maryland, and Houston Random Acts of Kindness Day, Inc., (HRAK) will host a ribbon cutting tomorrow, Friday, September 15, 2023 at 8:30am to celebrate the Gand Opening of a new “RAK Room” for students at C. E. King Middle School in Houston!

Tease photo

Houston First to Open Lynn Wyatt Square for the Performing Arts

Reimagined Downtown Green Space to Transform Houston’s Theater District

Houston First Corporation (HFC) is celebrating the long-awaited Lynn Wyatt Square for the Performing Arts (LWS) at a grand opening event, Thursday, September 21, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. Participants at the celebration will include Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, philanthropist Lynn Wyatt, HFC Chairman David Mincberg, and HFC President and CEO Michael Heckman, along with other public officials and leaders from Houston’s performing arts and business community as well as project architects and designers.

Tease photo

Comedy, Conversation & Cocktails With Ced The Entertainer At RockHouse 9/27!

Ced The Entertainer will be in Houston for a one-night only event to showcase his wine, have a conversation with fans, and display a comedy set.

Tease photo

Rice to host ‘Go! ENTREPRENEUR TOUR Experience’ with Damon Dash Sept. 23

Rice University’s Center for Engaged Research and Collaborative Learning (CERCL) is partnering with DiverseCiti Houston to celebrate the influence and impact that 50 years of hip-hop has made on the world of business and entrepreneurship.

Tease photo

Houston Grand Opera Presents Katie: The Strongest of the Strong October 10 through 12 at Miller Outdoor Theatre

HGO invites Houston students and families to the park for inspiring new company-commissioned opera

Houston Grand Opera (HGO) will present Katie: The Strongest of the Strong, part of its Opera to Go! series for students and families, from Tuesday through Thursday, October 10 through 12, at Miller Outdoor Theatre.

Tease photo

J.D. Silva & Associates Expands with Construction of New 42,000 sq ft Lawplex Building in Pearland

J.D. Silva & Associates, a distinguished Texas-based veteran and minority-owned personal injury and criminal defense law firm, is excited to announce a significant expansion of their practice with the construction of a new cutting-edge "Lawplex" building in Pearland, Texas.

Tease photo

Local Checkers Will Host A Party With A Purpose -- Birthday Bash For Slim Thug Benefiting CoolxDad!

It’s a celebration for a cause! Checkers is celebrating the 43rd birthday of its long-time friend, Slim Thug, on September 30th by throwing a party, debuting a limited-edition special meal and benefiting a community organization.

Tease photo

TDECU Encourages Financial Literacy for New College Students

A person smiling at a book store Description automatically generated

TDECU, Houston's premier credit union, is excited to welcome college students back to school this fall. College is often the first time young adults experience true financial independence, and this new freedom brings a host of opportunities and responsibilities.

Tease photo

TSU Center for Justice Research, Baylor College of Medicine, and UTHealth Receive $2.6 Million NIH Grant to Examine Structural Racism and Perinatal Health Disparities

Texas Southern University’s Center for Justice Research, Baylor College of Medicine, and UTHealth McGovern Medical School will receive $2.6 million from the National Institutes of Health to examine perinatal health disparities, with a particular focus on women in Houston’s high-crime and high-incarceration communities.

Tease photo

George Memorial Library Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with Aztec Dance Performance

Fort Bend County Libraries’ George Memorial Library will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a special live performance, “Danza Azteca Splendor!” on Saturday, September 30, from 11:00 am to 12:00 noon, in the Jodie E. Stavinoha Amphitheater at the library, located at 1001 Golfview in Richmond.

Tease photo

The Idea Fund Launches Round 17

The Idea Fund is pleased to announce the seventeenth round of funding for artist-centered projects. The Idea Fund will award a total of $60,000 in Round 17 to artists or collectives in the Greater Houston Area with grants of $5,000 and $2,500 each.

Tease photo

Commissioner Lesley Briones Kicks Off Hispanic Heritage Month with Community Celebration and Master Plan Workshop at Burnett Bayland Park

First of several heritage events to be held from September 15 - October 15

Commissioner Lesley Briones hosted a community celebration at Burnett Bayland Park in Gulfton Saturday, September 9, marking the start of a series of events throughout Harris County Precinct 4 to honor Hispanic Heritage Month.

Tease photo

Convicted Rapist Sentenced To 60 Years For 2015 Murder

A 26-year-old Houston man, who was already in prison for raping two women, was sentenced late Wednesday to 60 years in prison for murder, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.