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Pusha T Has Helped Inspire Kanye West To Write During Wyoming Sessions
Wyoming is looking a lot like Hawaii.
Judge Allows Teens To Sue Fox’s ‘Empire’ For Filming At Their Jail
The defendants claim they suffered psychological damage and were denied medical attention when Fox taped the hit show at their detention center.
An Illinois judge is allowing a group of teens to sue Empire for filming the show in the juvenile prison they reside in.
2016 Liftoff Houston Business Plan Competition Winners Announced!
The City of Houston and Capital One Bank hosted its the fourth year of the Liftoff Houston Business Plan Competition: a program that launches new businesses today, for a better Houston tomorrow! The Liftoff Houston Business Plan Competition is designed to encourage Houstonians to achieve the goal of business ownership while contributing to the local growth and sustainability of the Houston economy.
Hungry Howie's Pizza Opens Development Throughout Michigan
Top Pizza Franchise Announces New Store Development and Resale Opportunities in Home State
Hungry Howie's Pizza, the originator of the Flavored Crust Pizza®, has announced development plans in its home state of Michigan. For the first time in 10 years, there are franchising opportunities available statewide for new-store development, as well as the resale of established locations. Reopening this market to expansion has been long-awaited by many savvy entrepreneurs in the Mitten State looking to deliver a high-demand product with brand recognition by way of a franchise model.
City of Houston And Resilient Houston Recognized With Top Awards For Planning and Resillience
City of Houston's Planning and Development Department and the Mayor's Office of Resilience brought home top awards for planning projects in Texas.
Plate Loss Device Promotes Weight Loss: Want to Make a Big Change? Start Small!
On March 26, Plate Loss launches on the crowd-funding site, KickStarter. With early bird pricing, starting as low as $12.99 for a 2-pack (a significant discount from when the device hits the market), the patent-pending plate can help reduce up to hundreds of calories from each meal, with no diet changes and no exercise required. Little steps lead to big changes.
First Professional Baseball Team to Be Named After an African American Woman
The National Urban Baseball League is pleased to announce that it will be the first professional baseball league to have a team named after an African American woman, Attorney Vickie Pasley. The team, which will be based in Chicago, will be called the Vickie Pasley All Stars.
LEAD’s “Poker With A Purpose” Offers a Charitable Twist On Casino Night
Philanthropy comes to casino night in benefit of LEAD, a Houston area youth organization
On April 24, 2018, Houston’s own LEAD (Letting Everyone Achieve Dreams) will present “Poker With A Purpose” in benefit of their growing youth programs. Hosted by Kirby Ice House, registration will be available from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. followed by charity poker, craps and blackjack games.
Event Center Hosts Wedding Planner Competition to Celebrate Grand Opening
CC AT Morgan Falls Event Center is celebrating their grand opening by hosting a "Wedding Planner" competition featuring the most esteemed wedding planners in Houston, Texas. This event is tailored for couples who are recently engaged and married and are seeking to get wedding themed inspiration or those who simply need guidance on how to choose the right wedding planner for their special day. This event will feature celebrity event planners, chefs and a host of other vendors who will design unique love themes throughout the venue.
Toyota Texas Music Revolution 22 in Plano
Dallas area radio station KHYI The Range is hosting Toyota Texas Music Revolution 22 March 23-24, 2018 at Oak Point Park & Amphitheater in Plano. Come celebrate the biggest Toyota Texas Music Revolution yet with KHYI and the City of Plano! Headlining this year’s show is Grammy award winner Ryan Bingham and “country’s next star” Margo Price!
February in Memorial City - Fat Tuesday, Valentine's Day and Rodeo Round Up at The Lawn
Fat Tuesday, Valentine’s Day and the Rodeo are just around the corner! Head out to Memorial City’s newest greenspace, The Lawn, and join the merriment for these February favorites:
Artist Invites Citizens to Examine Capital Punishment in Texas On October 10
San Antonio artist Mark Menjivar has been engaged in projects looking at capital punishment in Texas from diverse perspectives for over five years. For Open Letters, Menjivar has invited prisoners on Texas’ death row to write letters to the public about their experiences and the trauma they and their families have experienced post-conviction. At the event at the Rothko Chapel, 3900 Yupon Street, on October 10 at 7:00 p.m., attendees will be invited to listen to one of these letters and respond through a facilitated dialogue.
Toddler Sisters, Entrepreneurs Launch Clothing Line Targeted at Kids
Kid sisters Stephanie and Samantha Smith have set out to show the world their concept of high fashion. Their company, SASS-E Todds, is a unique clothing line created by toddlers for toddlers. The two girls love to create and design clothing and accessories. The girls are hosting A Play Date Pop Up Shop at Little Hand Learning Center on December 16th at 2:00pm in Chicago, IL.
Black-Owned Natural Haircare Subscription Box, CurlKit, Collaborates With Shea Moisture to Release Their New Red Palm Oil Collection
Shea Moisture Red Palm Oil Is Taking Over Curlkit’s April 2018 Subscription Box
This month, Curlkit has collaborated with Shea Moisture and the top hair care brand is exclusively taking over Curlkit’s April 2018 subscription box with its new Red Palm Oil Collection. Shea Moisture is known for its commitment to ethical sourcing and the Community Commerce Program which creates opportunities for social and economic empowerment of the communities that they are involved in. Their program focuses on and encourages entrepreneurship, women’s empowerment, education, and wellness.
Study Shows That Gargling Listerine is Effective in Killing Certain STDs
A study has shown that Listerine Cool Mint and Total Care are effective in killing certain sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in the mouth and throat. Although the study revealed information that came as news to researchers, the manufacturers of Listerine say they have known this since 1879.
Dr. Scott Yarish Provides Reconstructive Surgery to People in Need in Mexico
Houston plastic surgeon Dr. Scott Yarish, of Yarish Plastic Surgery, to provide free reconstructive surgery for the less fortunate in Mexico.
Houston artists create mural as tribute to 2020 high school seniors
New mural unveiled at upcoming celebration
A new mural celebrating the Houston area class of 2020 has been added to the iconic collection of murals in Graffiti Park, 2102 Leeland St. in East Downtown (EaDo). Internationally recognized Houston artist, Gonzo247 collaborated with artists Nicky Davis, JoJo, Sy and Carolyn Figueroa to create a vibrant, colorful piece filled with uplifting messages to inspire members of this year’s graduating class who have endured a difficult year, missing many traditional memories because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Urban South - HTX Joins More Than 300 Breweries In “Black is Beautiful” Beer Initiative
Houston brewery participates in global beer collaboration to bring awareness to injustices faced by people of color
Urban South - HTX, Urban South Brewery’s new Houston location, is honored to participate in the “Black is Beautiful” initiative, a global beer collaboration created to bring awareness to the injustices that many people of color face daily. Urban South’s “Black is Beautiful” creation will be released to the public in early July, and the brewery will donate 100% of the proceeds from beer sales to Black Lives Matter: Houston.
METRO July 4th Service Schedule and Lane Closures
In observance of Independence Day, METRO will operate the following schedule on Friday, July 3, 2020.
Astros Launch Houston Together T-Shirt Campaign
Net proceeds from T-shirt sales go directly to the Astros Foundation's COVID-19 relief efforts
The Houston Astros organization continues to do their part in helping the citizens of Houston and surrounding areas get through the coronavirus pandemic. They have launched a Houston Together T-shirt campaign with net proceeds from sales going directly to the Astros Foundation and it's COVID-19 relief efforts.
