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Spotlight on Tomorrow’s Stars: The 2025 Tommy Tune Awards Light Up Houston’s Theatre Scene
🎭✨ Cue the lights, raise the curtain, and let the magic unfold! Houston’s high school theatre scene is taking center stage once again as Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) proudly announces the finalists for the much-anticipated 2025 Tommy Tune Awards. Celebrating talent, dedication, and the irreplaceable joy of live theatre, this iconic event is more than a ceremony—it’s a citywide standing ovation for the stars of tomorrow.
Prairie View A&M University Breaks Ground on the Future: A Bold Leap Forward in Education Excellence
On a brisk Texas morning filled with pride, purpose, and promise, Prairie View A&M University officially broke ground on what is being heralded as a transformational milestone in the institution's enduring legacy of academic excellence—the Teaching and Academic Student Support Services Building.
Rooted in Innovation: HCC Katy Celebrates Nancy Dillon Itz Greenhouse Ribbon Cutting
In a vibrant ceremony blooming with purpose and promise, Houston Community College (HCC) Katy campus officially cut the ribbon on the brand-new Nancy Dillon Itz Greenhouse on March 19, ushering in a new era of hands-on education for students pursuing careers in modern agriculture and environmental science.
Texas Southern University’s Tiger Ball 2025: A Black-Tie Triumph of Scholarships, Soul, and Style
Get ready, Houston! The countdown is on for one of the city's most impactful and elegant evenings—Texas Southern University’s (TSU) 4th Annual Tiger Ball, happening Saturday, April 5, 2025, at the grand George R. Brown Convention Center. Whether you're a proud TSU alum, a steadfast supporter of Black excellence in higher education, or simply a fan of fine dining with a cause, this is your night to shine
Houston Style Magazine Celebrates 10 Delicious Years of Black Restaurant Week–Houston: A Culinary Movement Fueled by Flavor, Culture, and Community Empowerment
Cue the confetti and fire up the fryers—Black Restaurant Week–Houston is turning 10, and this is no ordinary anniversary. What began as a passionate idea cooked up right here in the Bayou City has simmered into a nationwide culinary revolution that has uplifted thousands of Black-owned food businesses from Houston to Harlem and beyond.
🚨 Measles Alert: Houston Health Department Sounds the Alarm to Protect the City We Love
Houston, we’ve got a problem — but we’ve also got the power to fix it. The Houston Health Department (HHD) has launched an urgent investigation into potential measles exposures linked to Fort Bend County’s first confirmed case of the disease. Although this specific case is travel-related and not tied to the outbreak in West Texas, the warning sirens are blaring for Houston-area residents — and it’s time to pay attention.
A Towering Tribute: Downtown Houston Building Renamed for Beloved Mayor Sylvester Turner
In a heartfelt and unanimous decision that echoes across city streets and hearts alike, Harris County Commissioners voted to rename the towering Lamar Plaza building in downtown Houston to honor a man whose legacy touched every corner of this great city—former Mayor and U.S. Representative Sylvester Turner.
Get Ready to Shell-ebrate: Mystic Mermaid Oysters Take Center Stage for National Oysters on the Half Shell Day at Fish City Grill
Oyster lovers, mark your calendars and loosen your belts—Monday, March 31, 2025, is National Oysters on the Half Shell Day, and Fish City Grill is bringing the flavor, the flair, and a little mermaid magic to your plate.
Texas Black Expo 2025: Star Power, Purpose, and Prosperity Converge in Houston
📍 George R. Brown Convention Center | 🗓️ May 2–4, 2025
Houston, get ready for the ultimate celebration of Black excellence, enterprise, and empowerment! The Texas Black Expo (TBE) is back for its electrifying 2025 Summer Celebration—and this year, the stakes, star power, and statewide reach are higher than ever. Set against the bustling backdrop of the George R. Brown Convention Center, from May 2–4, this year’s theme, "Connecting for Contracts," turns vision into velocity for minority-owned businesses across Texas and beyond.
Rev. Al Sharpton & DA Alvin Bragg Set to Ignite the National Conversation on Justice Reform at 2025 NAN Convention
This spring, New York City is about to feel the heat—not just from spring’s early bloom, but from the powerful voices set to converge at the 2025 National Action Network (NAN) Convention. Leading the charge is none other than civil rights icon Reverend Al Sharpton, who’s turning up the volume on America’s most urgent justice conversations with a not-to-be-missed fireside chat alongside Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg.