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Official Statement for the Passing of Houston Legend Big Pokey of the Screwed Up Click!

Remembering Houston Legend Big Pokey of the Screwed Up Click!

Houston rapper Big Pokey dies after collapsing on stage

Rapper Big Pokey has died at the age of 45 after collapsing on stage in Texas.

Fireworks, Performances, and Family Celebrations at Miller Outdoor Theatre This July

It’s summer and the programs are popping at Miller Outdoor Theatre (MOT). Powerhouse performances by Houston Symphony and Theater Under the Stars fill the July calendar with fun for the entire family including two incredibly special Miller 100th celebratory and performance celebrations.

Fort Bend County Judge KP George Hosts Annual Juneteenth Freedom Celebration

Fort Bend County Judge KP George will host his Annual Fort Bend County Juneteenth Celebration on Friday, June 16, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Landmark Community Center, located at 100 Louisiana St., Missouri City, TX 77469.

High Temperatures Threaten Houston Residents

Rebuilding Together Houston Responds with Safe and Sound Services Program

Summer heat is threatening Houston area residents more than ever this year. Low-income families living in aging homes with inefficient temperature control and poor air quality are most at risk for health and safety challenges. In response, Rebuilding Together Houston (RTH) launched its Safe and Sound Services Program (SSSP), sponsored by Houston Methodist Hospital, targeting significant health and safety hazards in homes and providing relief to the Harris County homeowners most in need.

The Gloria Gaynor: I Will Survive Documentary Blesses the 2023 Tribeca Film Festival

“You think I'd lay down and die? Oh no, not I, I will survive…” The lyrics to the song “I Will Survive,” which won the only Grammy for Best Disco Recording in 1980, could also be words written on the first page of Gloria Gaynor’s diary.

"Woven Wonders: Indian Textiles from the Parpia Collection" to Showcase at MFAH This Summer

An exquisite display of 80 textiles, spanning from the 14th to the early 20th century, will grace the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (MFAH) from June 10 to September 4, 2023. This remarkable exhibition, curated from the private collection of Banoo and Jeevak Parpia, presents a captivating glimpse into the preeminence of Indian textile arts developed over a span of 600 years.

Houston Texans Tytus Howard Named 2023 Black College Football Pro Player of the Year

Houston Texans offensive lineman Tytus Howard cherishes the moments he spent on the campus of Alabama State University (ASU) in Montgomery, Alabama. There, he honed his skills on the football field and became a first-round draft pick in the 2019 NFL Draft by the Texans.

Stafford Elects Its First Minority Mayor

Stafford, a city located southwest of Houston, made history on Saturday, June 10, by electing Ken Matthew as its first minority Mayor. Matthew secured a victory in a run-off election, receiving 500 votes, while incumbent Mayor Cecil Willis received 484 votes. Matthew's extensive experience includes 17 years of service on the Stafford City Council, making him the longest-serving council member in the city at the time of his candidacy.

How Houston’s homelessness breakthrough could be a national game-changer

When our homeless response outreach teams first met Curtis, he had been living on the streets for nearly 20 years. He was sleeping in a tent under a freeway near downtown Houston. Following the unexpected death of his mother, he had fallen into a deep depression. A lack of adequate mental health support had led him to self-medication, then drug-related incarceration, then homelessness.

At least 11 states have enacted restrictive voting laws this year, new report finds

At least 11 states have enacted 13 restrictive voting laws this year, according to a new analysis from the liberal-leaning Brennan Center for Justice at New York University’s law school.

Houston Police K-9 dies from heat exhaustion after being left in a patrol car when the engine unexpectedly shut off, officials say

Houston police are investigating the death of a 4-year-old K-9 who suffered heat exhaustion Monday after being left in an air-conditioned patrol car when the engine unexpectedly shut off, police said.

The University of Houston-Downtown Receives $2.588 Million Title V Grant for Pathways to Teaching Program

Project Promises Significant Impact on Local Economy for Decades

As part of a continued effort to serve both students and critical community needs, the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) was recently awarded a U.S. Department of Education Title V Grant for $2,588,121 over five years, allowing UHD to continue its Pathways to Teaching in Critical Areas of Need (PTCAN) Program as part of the College of Public Service’s Urban Education department. The program is designed to produce educators in key and underserved areas in the Houston area, in such areas as bilingual education. The program will continue to improve the Houston workforce and economy for generations to come.

Engaged Media Studios announces slate of new partnerships, projects and progress as the company looks ahead to a successful 2023

Ably led by founder, president and CEO Jacqueline Shorter-Beauchamp, fast-moving enterprise charts a steady course through the cloudy tech haze

As the tech industry nationwide scrambles to navigate challenges and recalibrate amid the latest headlines, one company, Engaged Media Studios, Inc. (EMS) is trending upward. EMS is on the rise and continuing to progress toward its goal of leading in its space, and making modern Black history and Women’s history an everyday occurrence.

Festive and Fun Happening at Finn Hall

Juneteenth, Pride Month, Live Music, New Extended Hours and More!

Finn Hall, Downtown Houston’s premiere food hall, is celebrating the summer with new extended hours and hosting festive happenings for Juneteenth and Houston’s Pride weekend. Discover new food options until 10 p.m. and drinks from Swallow’s Nest until 11 p.m. every Thursday through Saturday and a range of festive and fun events planned for the month of June.

Melissa Aytenfisu: Solo Art Show Opening June 22nd

Through a series of lithography prints, letterpress prints, mixed media pieces, paintings, and an installation, this exhibition explores ways in which Covid 19 has exposed social and economic inequities, and profiled systemic racism in Houston.

U-Haul Opens at Former Space City Self Storage in Houston

U-Haul® has purchased the former Space City Self Storage facility at 13123 Hiram Clarke Road to better serve its customers in the Houston community. The property was acquired on May 25.

Curative Expands No Copay, No Deductible Health Insurance Plan to Houston Metro Area

First-of-its-Kind, High-Quality Health Plan Expands Offering in Houston, Where Residents Express Great Concern Over The Cost of Care, According to New Survey Data

Curative Insurance Company, provider of a cutting-edge, no copay, no deductible health plan*, is now expanding its fully insured benefit offering to the Houston metro area to serve employers in all of Harris County as well as any of their employees nationwide. Curative plans to expand the fully-insured option statewide in the near future and then to other states later this year. Curative now has one of the largest provider networks in the Houston area as well as a broad nationwide network of providers to support its unique solution.

Solid Waste Management Department Collection and Facility Schedule for Juneteenth

Mayor Pro Tem Dave Martin would like to make residents aware of the collection and facility schedule changes for the upcoming Juneteenth federal holiday.

Local TV Meteorologist turned businesswoman and STEM advocate announces her candidacy for Houston City Council, At-Large Position #3

Casey Curry, a well-known meteorologist and community advocate, has announced her candidacy for Houston City Council At-Large #3.

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