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August Service Change: More Convenient Service is On the Way
Effective Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022, more convenient service is on the way as METRO makes adjustments to increase service and reliability on various local bus, Park & Ride, and curb2curb routes.
The Heritage Society Celebrates Houston’s 186th Birthday with Free Tours & Cake
On Saturday, August 27, grab your party hats and venture out to downtown, because Houston is celebrating its 186th birthday with Mayor Sylvester Turner! Mister McKinney, the chairperson of the annual City’s Happy Birthday Houston, invites Houstonians and tourists for a late afternoon of free and fun quality time.
Sheriff's Office Arrests Multiple Suspects Involved in a Double Homicide in 2020
Fort Bend County Sheriff’s detectives in partnership with members of the Gulf Coast Violent Offenders Task Force arrested multiple suspects involved in the murder of Devin Massey, 15, and Jonathan Massey, 17, which occurred in 2020.
Need Date Ideas? Rooftop Cinema Launches Fall Film Lineup
Special tribute to Olivia Newton-John Aug. 23 with all proceeds from “Grease” that evening going to her cancer research and wellness center. All-ages screenings return starting Sept. 10 with films like Encanto, Lightyear, and more. Tickets available today at noon online for all new listings Sept. 7 through Halloween.
Earn Your Diploma with New HISD REAL Program
HISD announces accelerated diploma program HISD REAL to help disconnected students earn high school diploma
Houston Independent School District, in partnership with Eight Million Stories, Inc., will be offering a new education option called HISD REAL. The primary goal of HISD REAL is to support disconnected students in earning their high school diploma through re-engagement strategies and innovative ways of learning.
Fashion’s Best-Kept Secret Finds Another Home in Houston
“Best Place to Buy Prada for Next to Nada”
United Apparel Liquidators (UAL) has quietly taken the fashion world by storm, curating treasure troves of designer apparel, shoes, and accessories for both men and women at steeply discounted prices. UAL was started by Bill & Melody Cohen over 40 years ago. Currently, Melody remains as active chairman in the woman led company.
A New Texas History Paintings Exhibit at The Heritage Society Tells the Tales of a Cowboy
The Heritage Society is Texas proud to display a historical exhibit: The Life and Times of Charles Goodnight
Beginning on Friday, August 12, The Heritage Society is featuring a portfolio of stunning oil paintings by artist Lee Cable detailing the life and story of the famous cowboy and plainsman from the 1800s, Charles Goodnight. The cost to tour the exhibit is only $5 and is at The Albert & Ethel Herzstein Museum Gallery at 1100 Bagby Street.
The Houston Fire Department Places Three New Decontamination Task Force Vehicles In Service
Stations 17, 24, and 66 received brand-new 2022 Ford F-250 Crew Cab Decontamination (decon) units, replacing aging units.
Day Shift Film Review
He works hard for the money. Hunting, killing and extracting teeth from vampires for a living, in the hot San Fernando Valley, is no joke.
Like Black Families, HBCUs are Financially Short-Changed
Increased federal and philanthropic funding still needed
As college students settle into campus life, many Black Americans remember the multi-generational sacrifices that have established higher education as a bridge to a better life.
The McDonald's 16th Annual Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour Returns to Live, In-Person Concerts in Five U.S. Cities
The free concert series salutes the spirit of the homecoming tradition with renowned gospel and urban artists and HBCU performances
The McDonald’s Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour® is back live and in person with an intergenerational celebration of Black faith, culture and excellence. Inspired by Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) homecomings, the 16th annual tour will launch in September during Gospel Music Heritage Month and bring showstopping musical performances by GRAMMY® Award winners Anthony Hamilton, Smokie Norful, Karen Clark Sheard, and other gospel and urban luminaries to five cities across the nation.
NFL Hosts Third Annual HBCU Open House
Event Will Highlight Sports Focused Career Opportunities for HBCU Students and Alumni
Today, the National Football League (NFL) is hosting the third annual NFL x HBCU Open House, bringing together stakeholders across Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs) and football landscapes to discuss NFL initiatives, areas of opportunity, and an aim to further strengthen relationships.
Brett Orlando Named Managing Director of The Chifley, Houston’s Newest Boutique Hotel
Brett Orlando has been named Managing Director of the Chifley, Houston’s newest boutique hotel. Orlando brings more than 20 years of progressive leadership in the hospitality industry, with significant experience in all aspects of hotel management and building brand culture.
Congressional Data Privacy Bill Would Unjustly Enrich Trial Lawyers
Several Members of Congress just introduced legislation that aims to protect consumer data from misuse and abuse.
Houston Habitat for Humanity Hosts Homeownership Fair
Virtual event on Saturday, September 24 provides free resources and guidance to hopeful homeowners
Registration is now open for Houston Habitat for Humanity’s virtual Homeownership Fair slated for Saturday, September 24. This free event will provide hopeful home buyers with the resources and tools needed to begin their journey to homeownership. All sessions will be available in English and Spanish. The event is generously sponsored by East West Bank and Veritex Community Bank.
Camp Bow Wow ® Releases the Top Dog Breeds for 2022
Labrador Retriever tops list compiled by nation's largest doggy day care and boarding franchise for National Dog Day
In honor of National Dog Day on Aug. 26, Camp Bow Wow, North America’s largest doggy day care and boarding franchise, is sharing the top dog breeds for 2022 based on its database of nearly 400,000 Campers across the U.S. and Canada.
Houston Black-Owned Beverage Company Exotic Pop to Launch Signature Créme Soda Line in US and Canada September 1
Houston’s Exotic Pop, a Black-owned beverage company known globally for its rare sodas, snacks and beverage collaborations with hip-hop artists, will debut a six-flavor line of exclusive Créme Sodas across the United States and in select cities in Canada on September 1, 2022!
This Lift is Only $1.25: METRO Cuts Ribbon on Newest Rideshare Option
Today, METRO Board of Directors Chair Sanjay Ramabhadran, along with Board members Diann Lewter, Troi Taylor, Christopher Hollins, and METRO President & CEO Tom Lambert, joined community leaders and elected officials to celebrate the ribbon-cutting of METRO's 314 Hiram Clarke curb2curb service in southwest Houston.
Americans are still obsessed with this Spielberg film
E.T. and Jaws have been carefully remastered and reworked throughout the decades to enhance the legendary footage. Now, for the very first time, both films will make the jump to IMAX theaters—E.T.’s release is August 12 and Jaws will arrive on September 2.
Ars Lyrica Houston opens its 2022-23 Season with Hail, Bright Cecilia!
On Friday, September 23 at 7:30 pm, Grammy-nominated early music ensemble Ars Lyrica Houston begins its 2022-23 season with an exultant concert in Zilkha Hall featuring eight solo singers and a colorful Baroque orchestra. The season opener “Hail, Bright Cecilia!” celebrates the legacy of St. Cecilia, the patron saint of music, by spotlighting two splendid Cecilian odes by Henry Purcell, alongside George Frideric Handel’s spirited Concerto in C Major from Alexander’s Feast.
Slavery Remembrance Day Commemoration and Legislative Update Hosted by Congressman Al Green
Congressman Al Green is inviting family and friends to the inaugural Slavery Remembrance Day Commemorative Breakfast and Legislative Update he is hosting on Saturday, August 20th at 8:30 am CT at the Collective (formally Power Center) in Houston, Texas. There is no admission cost to this historic event.
AAMA to Celebrate Illumine Gala on October 28, 2022 in Houston
The Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans to hold its largest fundraising event of the year at The Ballroom at Bayou Place in support of its year-round programs and services.
Texas Wine Month Passports Are Now On Sale!
Tickets go on sale today for Texas Hill Country Wineries' Texas Wine Month passport event, which will be happening this year for the entire month of October at over 45 wineries in the beautiful Hill Country.
Houston Texans, ConocoPhillips, Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages and Ashley Launch 2022 Inspire Change Grant
$400,000 will be awarded to local nonprofits working to reduce barriers to opportunity
The Houston Texans, ConocoPhillips, Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages and Ashley (formerly Ashley Homestore) are proud to announce the 2022 Inspire Change Grant, which will fund programs, seed projects and create partnerships that support social justice and racial equity efforts in Houston. In this second year of the program, the Texans and their partners will award $400,000 to local nonprofits and educational programs. The grant application is available beginning today through Sept. 16.
St. Luke’s United Methodist Church holds ceremonial groundbreaking on transformative new Community Center in Houston’s Gulfton/Sharpstown area
55,000 square-foot Center will offer array of social and community services
St. Luke’s United Methodist Church today held a ceremonial groundbreaking event for construction of an expansive new $23.5 million Community Center in the Gulfton/Sharpstown area of Southwest Houston, located on its Gethsemane church campus at 6856 Bellaire Blvd.
Congressman Al Green Hosts Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway
On Wednesday, August 17, 2022, Congressman Al Green will host a back-to-school backpack giveaway. He is honored to be partnering with local organizations Ridgemont Community Center and ICNA Relief for this back-to-school-drive.
Visit Lake Charles’ TikTok Goes Viral Promoting Ms. Johnnie’s Gingerbread House
All in a day’s work, Shalisa Roland, public relations director for Visit Lake Charles (VLC), received a media inquiry about Ms. Jonnie’s Gingerbread House, 720 Alamo St., and needed to provide updated images. Kathryn Shea Duncan, social media director for VLC joined forces with Roland to capture new images and social media content including a TikTok that is currently creating an Internet sensation for local business owner, Kevin Ames.
Congressman Al Green Hosts Annual Green Light to Healthy Living Back-to-School Drive and Health Fair
On Monday, August 15, 2022, Congressman Al Green hosted his annual, free Green Light to Healthy Living event at Westbury High School. He released the following statement:
When Statues Die
In recent years, people have begun to spend more time contemplate the meaning and significance of statuary. Statues of perpetrators of Europe’s colonial expansion and racist legacies began to tumble in the United States and England as descendants of colonized and enslaved people of color brought attention to the human misery afflicted by those who likenesses dotted urban parks and courthouse lawns.
WNBA Champion Sheryl Swoopes Hosts First All Girls Elite Basketball Camp
Bringing awareness to female sports
4X WNBA Champion, 3X Olympic Gold Medalist, Hall of famer and legend Sheryl Swoopes hosts her first all-girls elite basketball camp, Swoopes Hoops Elite Basketball camp. Swoopes is hosting the Free camp at the Houston Texans YMCA | 5202 Griggs, Houston, TX 77021, August 15th – 17th from 8 AM to 4 PM daily. Swoopes put an all-star coaching team together to execute the best skills for some of the best talent. Swoopes and team received over 50 registrations from all over the country. Only 30 girls could be chosen to attend the camp. The girls range from 8th to 11th grade.
Certified Financial Planner Reshell Smith Offers Two Courses on Investing to Help You Become a Pro
Certified financial planner Reshell Smith is helping her clients build generational wealth, learn comprehensive financial planning and personal finance, start investing, and more. Ms. Smith offers a course on stocks and investing, in addition to a free course on her YouTube channel on tips to invest during a recession.
Spring ISD’s first Hispanic female superintendent Dr. Lupita Hinojosa Off to a Great Start
History maker Dr. Lupita Hinojosa, new Spring HISD Superintendent, opened the school year by visiting several schools to welcome students back to class.
Building Hate Crime Response Capacity in Community-Based Organizations
University of Houston in Collaboration with Houston Coalition Against Hate
Hate crime data from the FBI is alarming. Since 2020, hate crimes have surged and continue their rancid ascent. As they continue to permeate the fabric of society, the University of Houston has been called upon by the Houston Coalition Against Hate (HCAH) to guide community-based organizations, which are on the front lines in leading communities through crisis, to come together to form a consolidated response to hate. HCAH is a network of community-based organizations, institutions and leaders who have united to reduce hate and encourage belonging.
The Women’s Fund for Health Education and Resiliency: 12th Annual Rockin’ Resiliency Luncheon
Save the Date: Sunday, October 30, 2022
The Women’s Fund for Health Education and Resiliency, a nonprofit providing Houston-area women and girls with the tools needed to be advocates for their health, along with Luncheon Co-Chairs Laura Davenport with her daughter Lucy and Luba Bigman with her daughters, Katya and Keira are hosting a “Girls Who Rule the World” themed 12th Annual Rockin’ Resiliency Luncheon on Sunday, October 30, 2022, at 11:30 a.m. at the Royal Sonesta Hotel. Tassword123#
HDSA Team Hope Walk Returns to Houston on September 17
Hosted by the Greater Houston Area Affiliate of the Huntington’s Disease Society of America (HDSA)
Team Hope is HDSA’s largest national grassroots fundraising event. Thousands of families, friends, co- workers, neighbors and communities walk together each year to support HDSA's fight to improve the lives of people affected by HD and their families.
Federal Grant Helps METRO Roll Into a Greener Future
METRO Board of Directors Chair Sanjay Ramabhadran joined other Board members and agency leaders along with local, state, and federal officials to celebrate the Federal Transit Administration's (FTA) recent award of $21.6 million to the Authority for the purchase of additional electric buses and related charging infrastructure. U.S. Department of Transportation leaders issued the following statements:
Public Utility Commission of Texas Approves Hiring of New CEO for The Electric Reliability Council of Texas
The Public Utility Commission of Texas today approved The Electric Reliability Council of Texas’ selection of Pablo Vegas as Chief Executive Officer. The PUCT’s approval came immediately following the ERCOT Board of Director’s vote to hire Vegas as CEO. Texas law requires Commission approval of the CEO’s appointment and compensation package.
Back-to-school Sun Protection Tips
Banana Boat sunscreen spray was recalled due to the presence of a cancer-causing chemical, benzene. Several brands of sunscreens have experienced similar recalls in the past due to small levels of harmful chemicals, making some parents think that all sunscreens might be unsafe for children.
2022 NFL Kickoff Presented By Verizon Celebrates Start of NFL Season Thursday, September 8
NBC Sports' Special Pregame Show airs Thursday, Sept. 8, 7 PM ET / 4 PM PT on NBC and streams live on Peacock
To celebrate the return to football, the NFL will host the 2022 KICKOFF EXPERIENCE PRESENTED BY VERIZON starting at 12:00 PM PT on Thursday, September 8 at ALAMITOS BEACH in Long Beach.
CBS Studios /NAACP Venture and the Black List Partner to Identify Television Writers Telling Black Stories
CBS Studios/NAACP Will Provide a WGA-Minimum Script Deal
CBS Studios/NAACP Production Venture and The Black List today announce a new initiative to discover episodic writing talent whose work authentically represents the Black experience. CBS/NAACP’s production partnership, run by Sheila Ducksworth, will offer a WGA-minimum script deal to one of the writers identified by this initiative.
Marvel Studios' "She-Hulk: Attorney at Law" Green-Carpet Premiere
Series Streams Exclusively on Disney+ Beginning August 18
Stars, filmmakers and special guests came together on the green-and-purple carpet tonight at El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood to celebrate the upcoming launch of Marvel Studios’ “She-Hulk: Attorney at Law” on Disney+. Series talent and filmmakers in attendance included Tatiana Maslany, Mark Ruffalo, Jameela Jamil, Josh Segarra, Ginger Gonzaga, Jon Bass, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Griffin Matthews, Rhys Coiro, Mark Linn-Baker, Krystin Goodwin, Steve Coulter, Patty Guggenheim. Kat Coiro (director/EP), Jessica Gao (head writer/EP), Kevin Feige (EP), Victoria Alonso (EP), Wendy Jacobson (Co-EP) and Amie Doherty (music by). Special guests included Anjali Bhimani, Daniel Cormier, Trinity Fatu, Aramis Knight, Chiney Ogwumike, Brandon Perea, Alan Stokes, Alex Stokes, Tara Strong and Zeb Wells
HISD Expands Participation in Verizon Innovative Learning
The partnership will bring free tech education to more local Title I schools
On Thursday, August 18, eight HISD middle schools will kick off their participation in Verizon Innovative Learning, Verizon’s award-winning education initiative, which addresses barriers to digital inclusion and helps drive equity within education for some of the most vulnerable populations across the country. In partnership with Digital Promise, the Verizon Innovative Learning Schools program provides free technology devices, internet access and innovative STEM learning programs to teachers and students to help give under-resourced students the technology, education, and opportunity they deserve. Being part of the program will keep students connected, helping to facilitate learning wherever it is taking place.
Houston Health Department to begin intradermal monkeypox vaccination Tuesday
Eligibility criteria expanded to people diagnosed with HIV
The Houston Health Department on Tuesday will switch to intradermal monkeypox vaccination, an injection just under the skin, and expand eligibility criteria to the estimated 26,000 people living with HIV in Houston and Harris County.
Houston-based RFC Media Proud of its 3 New Inductees into The Texas Radio Hall of Fame
Longtime Houston radio hosts Pam Kelly, Laurie Kendrick and Maria Todd have been elected to the Texas Radio Hall of Fame’s class of 2022, the latest members of Houston-based RFC Media’s talent roster to be inducted.
Virtual Realities: The Art of M.C. Escher from the Michael S. Sachs Collection
Through September 5, 2022
“You have to retain a sense of wonder; that’s what it’s all about.” —M.C. Escher
Houston Blues & Jazz Festival presents two performances in one night
Eric Gales and Diunna Greenleaf
Houston Blues & Jazz Festival presents two performances in one night Eric Gales and Diunna Greenleaf Sunday, September 25, 2022 The Rustic Houston, Downtown
City of Houston Selects Five Storytellers for the Houston Inspires/Houston Inspira Public Health Campaign
The City of Houston has selected five Storytellers for the "Houston Inspires/Houston Inspira" public health campaign funded by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The campaign’s goal is to engage environmental organizations, artists, and storytellers to inspire awareness and action to improve health and safety outcomes in Houston neighborhoods.
Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee Statement on Win in 10% Bail Bond Rule Case
A Harris County judge denied a bail bond company’s request to block the 10% minimum premium rule passed by the Harris County Bail Bond Board earlier this year. This marks the second court to uphold the rule’s legality. The hearing was argued by Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee and First Assistant County Attorney Jonathan Fombonne.
Houston Blues & Jazz Festival includes three performances in one night
Houston Blues & Jazz Festival MonoNeon, Andy Timmons and James Francies Saturday, September 24, 2022 713 Music Hall at 7 p.m.
Fort Bend County, We Have Something to Celebrate!
Inaugural Law Enforcement and Community Champions Awards Gala and Fundraiser
The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Foundation will host their Inaugural Law Enforcement and Community Champions Awards Gala and Fundraiser. This Black-Tie event will highlight and award members of Fort Bend’s Law Enforcement community in the categories of Rookie of the Year, Investigator of the Year, Deputy Dhaliwal Community Relations Officer of the Year, Supervisor of the Year, Medal of Valor, and Officer of the Year.