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Mayor Turner Kicks off Historic Summer Jobs Program

Hire Houston Youth Provides 5,000 Jobs for 2017

Mayor Sylvester Turner and partners kicked off the application period for the second year of Hire Houston Youth at a breakfast at the McDonalds on Studemont at I-10. Utilizing public/private partnerships, Hire Houston Youth will provide jobs and internships to Houston youth between the ages of 16 to 24 at an hourly wage of $8. In the past, the city helped place only about 450 kids in summer jobs. This year, there will be 5,000 positions available.

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Houston Film Fest Announces Panorama Mexico

The 53rd Annual WorldFest-Houston international Film Festival held a launch party for their inaugural Panorama Mexico at the Hotel ZaZa- Memorial City last Tuesday. The mission of the festival is to recognize and honor outstanding creative excellence in film adding to the rich cultural fabric of the City of Houston.

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A Texas man who went missing as a teen 8 years ago was just found alive sleeping outside a church

A Houston man who went missing as a teen more than eight years ago was found sleeping in front of a local church, according to police.

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Black and Hispanic Children in Texas Lag Behind Peers On Success Measures, Study Say

African-American and Hispanic children in Texas have more barriers to success than their counterparts from other races, according to a new report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation.

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Democrat Christina Morales Wins Texas House Seat Formerly Held by Alvarado

Democrat Christina Morales has handily won the special election runoff to fill the former Texas House seat of state Sen. Carol Alvarado, D-Houston.

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Democrat Christina Morales wins Texas House seat formerly held by Alvarado

Democrat Christina Morales has handily won the special election runoff to fill the former Texas House seat of state Sen. Carol Alvarado, D-Houston.

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Work Begins on Large Raw Water Main Low Water Pressure Expected

City of Houston Water will begin repair work today on a large, raw water line that serves as the primary water source for the City of Houston East Water Purification Plant on Federal Road.

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Old Dominion Will Not Perform at RodeoHouston®

Because of a death in a band member’s family, Old Dominion will not be performing at RodeoHouston® Wednesday, March 8, 2017, as scheduled. Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ officials are currently working on booking a new artist.

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National Urban League: Celebrates Achievements and Advocate For A Better Nation

Thousands of National Urban League convention goers from all corners of the country gathered at the George R. Brown Convention Center last week for a momentous event. The occasion was not only a celebration of the organization's remarkable achievements but also a collective commitment to improving the nation for everyone.

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Mr. Brainwash "Houston is Beautiful" Exhibit Opening Reception

The city illuminated with electric energy during a private opening reception for Houston is Beautiful, a collection of artworks by Mr. Brainwash (Thierry Guetta).Owners of Art of the World Gallery Liliana Molina and Mauricio Vallejo celebrated the exhibition along with special guest Mr. Brainwash and over 250 art enthusiast on Thursday, April 27, 2017.

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Slim Thug With Boss Life Construction, IJustGothit.com, and Radio One Houston Presented A Family Affected By Hurricane Harvey With A New Home!

Slim Thug with his company Boss Life Construction, IJustGotHit.com, and Radio One Houston stations: 97.9 The Box, 92.1 Radio Now, and Majic 102.1 partnered together this summer to give a little extra hope to those affected by Hurricane Harvey with a special Home Giveaway Contest. The #HarveyDidNotWin started on July 9th with announcements taking place on Radio One Houston stations and having listeners affected by Hurricane Harvey call in explaining their experience of losing a home due to the storm.

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Local Lingerie Boutique Wins Industry Award and Immediately Switches Gears to Help Women Affected by Harvey

Locally owned and operated lingerie boutique Top Drawer Lingerie recently received a Best of Intima Award from industry publication Intima Magazine. The annual award honors the best independent lingerie, swimwear, and loungewear retailers in North America and arrived just before Hurricane Harvey devastated the store’s hometown of Houston.

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Houston ISD Board Blocks Lathan From Top Spot

No surprises were made by the way the Houston ISD School Board voted 6-3 to decline interim superintendent Dr. Grenita Lathan the permanent job to run the largest district in Texas.

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Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan Appoints Former City Council Member Mike Laster as an Assistant County Attorney

Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan announces the appointment of Mike Laster, to serve as an Assistant County Attorney with the General Counsel practice group where he will be handling housing and community development issues.

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Houston Media Personality Announces College Tour For Freshmen Girls

Radio/Television Personality and founder of JJ’s I’m Me Foundation, JJ Simmons is thrilled to launch the first I’m Me Tour: College Edition at the Texas Southern University August 26-27, 2017. The 2-day experience will include workshops, motivational sessions, guest speakers, and empowering freshmen young ladies to continue their journey of success while adjusting to the collegiate life.

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Jamila Barefield Receives Her Angel Wings

In 2014, Jamila Barefield heard the words no one ever wants to hear. “You have cancer.” She has just an examination of her colon in 2013 and doctor told her everything looked well. The thing is that the doctors only examine half of Jamila’s colon. He didn’t even look at her other half with cancerous polyps. That might have cured if treated early enough. Sadly, there were not. This began her three-year battle with colon cancer.

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Del Frisco’s Restaurant Group Supports Hurricane Harvey Relief Efforts with $805,000 Donation

Company Donates 20 Percent of Restaurant Sales to Houston Food Bank and Encourages Houston Restaurant Week Participation

Texas-based Del Frisco’s Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:DFRG) donated $805,000 to the Houston Food Bank to aid in Hurricane Harvey relief efforts. From Thursday, August 31 through Monday, September 4, 20 percent of sales at all 53 Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House, Del Frisco’s Grille and Sullivan’s Steakhouse restaurants nationwide was collected and donated in support of the Houston community.

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Obscure and Exposed: Art Installation Uses UH Campus as Canvas

‘The Miraculous: Houston’ Project is Part of CounterCurrent17 Festival April 18-23

Look up, look down, look all around and you can’t miss the bright yellow vinyl panels with text plastered all over the University of Houston campus. “Coog’s House” is transforming into a canvas for a public art installation called “The Miraculous: Houston” for the CounterCurrent17 Festival April 18-23. Click here to see a complete schedule of events.

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Kroger Promotes Laura Gump to Lead Houston Division

The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today announced Laura Gump, vice president of Merchandising for the Kroger Houston division, has been promoted to president of the division. She succeeds Joe Kelley who was recently named president of King Soopers.

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Grammy Award-Winning Vocalist Leslie Lugo Headlines University of Houston-Downtown’s Kickoff for Hispanic Heritage Month

University of Houston-Downtown’s (UHD) Marilyn Davies College of Business (MDCOB) kicks off a month of events celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with a program highlighting the business school’s partnerships with influential Latino business associations followed by a performance by Grammy Award-winning singer Leslie Lugo.