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Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston Provides Guidance for Parents in Talking to Youth About Stressful Events

The last year has brought its share of traumatic and life-altering events, including the COVID-19 pandemic, racial unrest, economic stress and most recently, a catastrophic winter storm in Texas that left millions without power and water, sometimes for several days. These situations can be confusing and overwhelming to children and teens who are trying to make sense of the upheaval, which is why Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston is offering guidance to parents in talking to youth about stressful events.

Houston Texans Donate $500,000 Toward Winter Storm Relief

The Houston Texans organization has always been there when Houstonians were in need and they have once again stepped up their relief efforts to be there for those in need. Janice S. McNair and the Houston Texans today announced a $500,000 donation to the Greater Houston/Harris County 2021 Winter Storm Relief Fund.

Texas is still reeling from devastating winter storms and for some, recovery could take months

Monica Ware, a mother of four, says the broken water pipes that flooded her Houston home as winter storms pounded Texas last week have destroyed nearly all of the family's belongings.

Momentum is building for a stock-trading tax — and Wall Street is furious

Uncle Sam is in search for a pot of gold that could ease the pain of trillion-dollar deficits. And some believe Wall Street might just have the answer.

How you can help Texas winter storm victims

Unprecedented winter storms have blanketed Texas, causing bitter cold temperatures and widespread power outages throughout much of the state. President Joe Biden has declared a state of emergency, which makes people eligible for federal assistance. Still, the need for help is immediate as many struggle to find shelter, food and warmth in these dangerous freezing conditions. You can donate to any of the organizations listed by clicking this link or the button below:

Cousins and Rockets are set to part ways at some point this season according to reports

The Houston Rockets organization has been a standup franchise this NBA season. For a team that has been through a ton of adversity, they keep doing what’s best for the team and the players. On Saturday, it was reported that the Rockets and reserve center DeMarcus Cousins are set to part ways sometime this season and a transaction could happen before the NBA All-Star break which is set for the first weekend in March.

Godspeed Mr. Watt

It has been one week since arguably the best player in Houston Texans franchise history announced that he had come to a mutual agreement with ownership to be released from the organization and become a free agent. The news sent the sports world and Texans fans into a whirlwind, especially since the future first ballot Hall of Fame defensive end J.J. Watt was a fan favorite on and off the field.

H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards to Host Year-Long 20th Anniversary Celebration

Created in 2002, the H‑E‑B Excellence in Education Awards are designed to honor outstanding public school professionals and to thank them for their dedication and commitment. Through this program, H‑E‑B seeks to pay tribute to those educators who go the extra mile each and every day to serve their students and their communities and who inspire others to do the same.

Rockets rally comes up short in Philadelphia

I am a firm believer that most individuals believe that there are no such things as moral victories in professional sports. Many have the mindset like the majority of the athletes that only wins, and losses are the only thing that shows up in the standings.

Rockets fall to the Wizards in John Wall’s return to D.C.

Monday night was not the return home visit that John Wall envisioned when he circled the game against the Washington Wizards in D.C. on the schedule. Wall, who was traded this past offseason to the Rockets for Russell Westbrook and a first-round pick did everything he could to keep his injury riddled team afloat by scoring 29 points and dishing out 11 assists. But in the end, it wasn’t enough as Houston (11-16) lost to Washington (8-17) by a score of 131-119.

Houston Texans and DE J.J. Watt Mutually Agree to Part Ways

The Houston Texans and DE J.J. Watt have mutually agreed to part ways, the team announced today.

Houston Prepares for Historic Winter Storm

Houston brace yourselves a winter storm is coming unlike we have ever seen. In today’s press briefing Judge Lina Hildago and Mayor Sylvester Turner urged Houstonians to stay at home starting Sunday, Feb. 14 to Tuesday, 16th unless it is absolutely necessary.

TXU Energy presents Prehistoric Beasts, Opening March 6

TXU Energy presents Prehistoric Beasts offers guests an exciting opportunity to take an up-close look at towering predators that once roamed the earth. Come face-to-face with an 8-foot-tall Terror Bird, Sabretooth Tiger with 11-inch-long canines, T-Rex’s larger cousin Giganotosaurus, and many more.

School Closures for Feb. 15-16 Ahead of Winter Storm

It will be a day at home for many students across our area in preparation of the winter storm. County and city officials have warned that the streets will be covered in ice and that is something most Houstonians are not use. They want everyone to stay off the roads unless it is an emergency. School closures will help with keeping people safe and avoiding accidents. Use the next 48 hours to be prepared to shelter in place at least for two days.

Black Fatherhood Special OWN Spotlight: They Call Me Dad

OWN Spotlight: They Call Me Dad,” a one-hour special that celebrates Black fatherhood, is set to return on Tuesday, February 23 at 9 p.m. ET/PT (immediately after OWN’s hit drama series “Queen Sugar”).

Mayor Turner and Comcast Announce The Comcast RISE Investment Fund, Which Will Award $1 Million In Grants To BIPOC-Owned, Small Businesses In Houston

Mayor Sylvester Turner and Comcast announced the Comcast RISE Investment Fund, which will provide $5 million dollars of grants to hundreds of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC)-owned, small businesses in five cities nationwide, including $1 million in Houston.

Americans Can Take Pride in the Super Bowl

Last night, millions of people across the world watched the Tampa Bay Buccaneers win the Super Bowl over the Kansas City Chiefs. They saw great athletes performing at the top of their profession. They saw a game marked by hard tackling and blocking, fierce runs and complex plays. It was a big night with a big audience. The obvious question is how was the National Football League able to pull off playing the season with 32 teams and then the playoffs and the big game in the midst of a pandemic?

H-E-B Partners With Local Couple To Expand Their Entrepreneurial Dreams

Hope is something that is sought when desperation sets in. The source of that anguish can be from all sorts of things. For Kim and L. J. Williams their sense of despair was from a health scare. During a time in their lives when they were the happiness celebrating the birth of their second child, they got hit with the news that Kim was prediabetic.

Houston Symphony Announces March Classical Programs

The Houston Symphony debut of celebrated conductor Esa-Pekka Salonen highlights the orchestra’s classical offerings in March, which also include Houston Symphony Principal Clarinet Mark Nuccio as soloist in Aaron Copland’s Clarinet Concerto.

Texans President Jamey Rootes Resigns

HOUSTON – Things are continuing to change in the Houston Texans organization as long-time president Jamey Rootes is leaving the organization to pursue his interests as a writer, public speaker, consultant and professor at the University of Houston.

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