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Lexus UPTOWN Honors Hollywood Celebrates Legacy of Black Comedians

Actors/Comics Cedric the Entertainer and Deon Cole Among Those Being Recognized for Breaking Barriers in Hollywood

On March 8 at the Sunset Room Hollywood, Lexus and UPTOWN Magazine will collaborate once again -- this time to proudly honor the contributions of Black comedians to American culture, arts, and entertainment. The event coincides with the 50th anniversary of hip hop (2023), as Guy Torry's iconic documentary "Phat Tuesdays: The Era of Hip Hop Comedy," explores the intersection of the music genre and Black comedy during a significant time in the 1990s.

The “Texas Bond King” Reaches Over $20 Billion in Assets

Houston, TX (March 1, 2023) Garcia Hamilton and Associates, L.P, the leading bond manager in Texas surpasses $20 billion in assets under management. The company has grown from $200 million and continues to prove that they are one of the fastest growing and most successful businesses in the US.

2023 NCAA March Madness Music Festival With Lil Nas X, Tim McGraw, and More!

Free Ticketed Festival Sponsored by Coca-Cola, Capital One and AT&T, Held at Discovery Green Park Will Tip-Off Full Weekend of Men’s Final Four Festivities

The NCAA March Madness Music Festival will provide fans access to hype-worthy entertainment and more via registration for each day’s events

Harris Health Supports More Than 34,000 Direct and Indirect Jobs; Pumps $5.7 Billion into Harris County and Texas Economy

A report released by Harris Health System shows its public healthcare mission to be a prominent contributor to the Houston-area economy with an economic impact of $4.8 billion to Harris County alone, and another $900 million in impact spread across the state of Texas.

City of Houston Awarded Federal Reconnecting Communities Planning Grant for Gulfton and Beyond Study

The United States Department of Transportation announced the City of Houston will receive $552,160 in federal funding through the Reconnecting Communities Pilot (RCP) grant program for the Reconnecting Communities: Gulfton and Beyond Study.

cullud wattah at Stages February 10-March 31

After appearing at The Public to widespread acclaim, this gorgeous, emotional play makes one of its first appearances outside New York at Stages. Winner of the 2021 Smith Blackburn Prize, cullud wattah follows three generations of Black women living through the current water crisis in Flint, Michigan. It’s been 936 days since Flint has had clean water. A third-generation General Motors employee, Marion is consumed by layoffs at the engine plant.

Mother Who Drowned Her Two Children Sentenced to 40 Years

A Houston mother who drowned her two children, ages 5 and 7, in 2016 pleaded guilty to two counts of murder on Monday in exchange for 40 years in prison, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.

Houston native Jenn Rossi makes a go of it selling Texas wines through The Cause Urban Winery, winning awards along the way

Proceeds from sales of the four wines go to four Houston charities

A passion for wine and winemaking, an entrepreneurial spirit and a heart for charity motivated Houston native Jennifer (Jenn) Rossi to start The Cause Urban Winery (The Cause) in 2019, which is now offering four Texas wines and winning major awards. Rossi’s hard work and dedication have paid off, with 2023 proving to be an award-winning year, notching silver and bronze medals in prestigious competitions. The impressive awards list includes:

HISD to host public meeting to discuss District Annual Report

The Houston Independent School District will host a public meeting on March 2, 2023, to explain the 2021-2022 District Annual Report.

Alley Theatre Announces the Cast & Creative Team of Sherlock Holmes and The Case of the Jersey Lily

Alley Theatre Resident Acting Company Member Todd Waite Returns to the Role of Sherlock Holmes for the Fifth Time at the Alley

The Tony Award®-winning Alley Theatre announces the cast and creative team of Sherlock Holmes and The Case of the Jersey Lily. The comedy-mystery Sherlock Holmes and The Case of the Jersey Lily by Katie Forgette and directed by Alley Theatre’s Associate Producer & Casting Director Brandon Weinbrenner runs April 14 – May 7, 2023 in the Hubbard Theatre.

John Whitmire Endorsed for Houston Mayor By Former Mayor Lee P. Brown

John Whitmire announced today that former Houston Mayor Lee P. Brown has endorsed him in his campaign for mayor of the City of Houston.

Super Bowl LVII Champ Chiefs' Safety Justin Reid Returns to Give Back in the City Where His NFL Career Started

Teaming up with Kids’ Meals Houston

Super Bowl Champion, Justin Reid of the Kansas City Chiefs’, returns to his second home and the city where his NFL career started, Houston, TX to give back to the community that cheered him on for 4 years. The former Texans and now Chiefs’ safety served as an ambassador for Kids’ Meals Houston and was known for surprise events for the community through his foundation, J.Reid Indeed, with the help of partners, Amazon and Microsoft. Reid returns to Houston and will make a special stop at Kid’s Meals Houston, 330 Garden Oaks Blvd., Houston, TX 77018, on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 from 10 AM to 11 AM joining volunteers to package food for the community.

Humble Man Sentenced to 37 Years in Prison for Shooting at Police during 37-mile Chase

An Humble man was sentenced to 37 years in prison for shooting at a police officer in Upper Kirby during a chase through Houston on the Southwest Freeway, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.

St. Peter Catholic - A Career and Technical High School- Houston's first Catholic T E High School groundbreaking ceremony to be held on March 7, 2023

A Career and Technical High School is proud to announce the groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the construction of Houston's first Catholic CTE high school.

Benjamin Crump wins NAACP Social Justice Impact Award and vows 'never to stop fighting racism and discrimination'

Attorney Benjamin Crump has been at the forefront of some of the highest-profile cases involving civil rights and racial injustice -- but acknowledges there's much more work to be done.

Angela Bassett checked on Ariana DeBose after viral rap

Angela Bassett did indeed do the thing. The "Black Panther" star told Variety she messaged Oscar-winning actress Ariana DeBose after DeBose mentioned her in a now-viral performance at the BAFTA Awards.

Damian Lillard becomes first player in NBA history to score over 70 points in under 40 minutes in Portland Trail Blazers' win over Houston Rockets

Damian Lillard set an NBA record in his monster scoring night on Sunday, racking up 71 points in 39 minutes, including 13 three-pointers, as the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Houston Rockets 121-114.

NAACP Image Awards 2023: How to watch and why the show still matters

The 54th NAACP Image Awards is a week-long celebration of excellence in film, TV, music and literature that will culminate in a televised ceremony Saturday.

Fireside Chat with Mayor Turner & Police Chief Finner to Focus on Youth Crime & Violence

Youth invited to participate in person or virtually

The Mayor’s Youth Council (MYC) and Youth Police Advisory Council (YPAC) invite youth to participate in a Fireside Chat with Mayor Sylvester Turner and Houston Police Chief Troy Finner about issues of crime and violence faced by youth, on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, from 6 to 8 p.m.

Black History Books for Adults

The month of February has whipped by so fast that you almost missed it.

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