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Houston Texans Announce 2017 Home Game Themes
Team to Induct Andre Johnson into Ring of Honor
The Houston Texans today announced the themes for each home game in 2017.
Hon. Ruben Cortez Lauded For Leadership on Texas State Board of Education
Cortez Granted the 2017 Cesar Chavez Spirit Award for Leadership Award in San Antonio
Texas State Board of Education Board Secretary Ruben Cortez (D- Brownsville) was honored as the recipient of the 2017 Cesar Chavez Spirit Award for Leadership by the Cesar E. Chavez Legacy and Educational Foundation (CECLEF). The CECLEF has a long history of social advocacy and established to preserve the life & legacy of Cesar E. Chavez, legendary American labor leader and civil rights activist.
City of Houston launches informational website regarding Nov. 6 city ballot
Houstonians will have the opportunity to vote on two city charter referendums: Propositions A &B. As part of the city's effort to educate the public regarding the Nov.6 ballot, the city has launched the "Houston Votes 2018" website providing information about the propositions and the voting process.
South Texas College of Law Houston to Honor Three Exceptional Alumni at 2021 Alumni Association Annual Luncheon
South Texas College of Law Houston (STCL Houston) will honor three exceptional graduates Sept. 28 at its 2021 Alumni Association Annual Luncheon at Hotel ZaZa-Houston Museum District.
No More Flat Irons: Houston Celebrates Its First World Afro Day
The Afro Chicks 5K Run Celebrates Curly Girls around the Nation
It’s a great day to be a curly girl loving her hair and partaking in Afro excellence. Launched In Europe to encourage normalization and aspiration towards Afro hair, culture, and identity, Houston celebrates World Afro Day with its first Afro Chick 5K Run this Saturday, September 15th at TC Jester Park located at 4201 T C Jester Boulevard Houston, TX 77018 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Presented by IAmQueen and MAD Movement, sponsored by KIND Bars, Proceeds of this event will be donated to The Rose Houston to help provide free mammograms and treatments for uninsured women.
El Franco Lee II: A Journey Through Urban Mannerist Pop Art
The Houston Museum of African American Culture (HMAAC) is proud to present a captivating exhibition titled "El Franco Lee II: Mid-Career Survey," curated by HMAAC's esteemed Chief Curator, Christopher Blay. This highly anticipated showcase marks the first solo museum exhibition dedicated to the remarkable works of Houston-based artist El Franco Lee II.
Blossom Hotel Houston to Host a Night Under the Stars
The Lunar-Themed Luxury Hotel Will Host Rooftop Stargazing Event on April 15 in Partnership with the Houston Astronomical Society and True Anomaly Brewing Co.
Blossom Hotel Houston’s, the city’s newest luxury hotel, “Lunar Evening” event on April 15 from 7:30pm – 9:30pm in partnership with the Houston Astronomical Society and True Anomaly Brewing Co.
TRAVIS SCOTT & CACTUS JACK FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES CITYWIDE TAKEOVER OF HOUSTON, TEXAS WEEK OF ASTROWORLD FESTIVAL 2021
ASTROWORLD WEEK INCLUDES TEXAS HOMECOMING PREMIERE OF A24’s “RED ROCKET,” CELEBRITY GOLF TOURNAMENT & CACTUS JACK FOUNDATION FALL CLASSIC SOFTBALL GAME.
Performing Arts Houston presents Time For Three
Performing Arts Houston presents the GRAMMY-winning trio Time For Three, performing original music, arrangements of popular songs, and covers of classics in their unique, genre-blending style at Wortham Center’s Cullen Theater on February 9. The group will also participate in a post-performance Westwood Creative Chat panel discussion open to all audience members. Tickets start at $29, at performingartshouston.org.
Congressman Al Green Joins Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo to Announce Launch of Brighter Future for Harris County Kids Initiative
“It gives me great pleasure to know that the quality of life for many babies in Houston will greatly improve thanks to the Brighter Future for Harris County Kids initiative. The Brighter Future for Harris County Kids initiative consists of multiple programs that will address early childhood education and development, as well as support infant and child health.”
D.E.C.F. Hosts Annual Scholarship Fundraiser "Carnivale Mystique-Mardi Gras Gala" Let the Good Times Roll!
The Delta Education and Charitable Foundation (D.E.C.F.) will again host their annual scholarship fundraiser this year, “Carnivale Mystique-Mardi Gras Gala” on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023 at the Houston Marriott Westchase Hotel.
Russell Simmons Supports National Robotics Competition in Houston
National C-STEM Challenge for Pre-K to 12th Grade to be Held at Health Museum of Houston
Houston based, C-STEM Teacher and Student Support Services (C-STEM), a leading national nonprofit, exposing low-income children of color to the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields, is hosting the National C-STEM Challenge. This free, family-friendly event will be held on Saturday, May 20, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at the Heath Museum of Houston, located at 1515 Hermann Drive, Houston, TX 77004.
Preserving and Sharing Lost Latino Treasure
Arte Público Press Program Receives NEH Challenge Grant
Arte Público Press’ long-term project to locate, preserve and disseminate the written legacy of Latinos in the United States from the Colonial Period to 1980, the Recovering the US Hispanic Literary Heritage Program, has received a $500,000 challenge grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) to raise funds to improve the digital infrastructure of its US Latino Digital Humanities Center (USLDH).
Hispanic Heritage and History Lives on in Campus Namesakes Throughout HISD
HISD has 22 schools that recognize the contributions of Hispanic civic and community leaders who range from educators and civil servants to local restaurateurs, newscasters, Congressional Medal of Honor recipients, and even Nobel Prize-winners.
Houstonians React to the Departure of Houston ISD Superintendent Richard Carranza
Houston in shock over Houston ISD Superintendent Richard A. Carranza
Civil Rights Leaders Decry Rushed Confirmation Hearing of Unfit Attorney General Nominee Jeff Sessions
Today, civil rights leaders from The Leadership Conference, the National Action Network, the NAACP, the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc., NCAPA, NCLR and MALDEF condemned the rushed hearing of Senator Jeff Sessions, an unfit nominee for Attorney General, and called on the Senate Judiciary Committee to oppose his nomination.
NAACP, DEI supporters call on Black athletes to avoid colleges in states with anti-DEI laws
Black activists, political leaders and supporters of diversity, equity and inclusion programs are urging Black student athletes to boycott colleges and universities in states that have promoted or passed anti-DEI policies.
Educational Empowerment: Leaders Esteem Christian Bible University Holds Their First Graduation Ceremony
Leaders Esteem Christian Bible University Holds Their First Graduation Ceremony.
Future College Athletes From The Astros Youth Academy Recognized
On Sunday, the Astros Youth Academy hosted their College Signing Day at Minute Maid Park to recognize players that are signed to play college baseball or softball next season.
Houston Mayoral Race Appears Headed for a Runoff
Whitmire, Jackson Lee in a Dead Heat for Mayor, Yet Whitmire Leads in Runoff
Less than two weeks before the start of early voting, the top two candidates vying to become Houston’s next mayor are locked in a virtual tie, with John Whitmire and Sheila Jackson Lee each drawing support from about one-third of likely voters.
