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Ashley Jadine Foundation Presents Our AJF 10-Year Anniversary Gala

The Ashley Jadine Foundation (AJF) will have its 10th Year Anniversary Gala at The Ballroom at Tanglewood on Sunday September 25, 2022.

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'True Believers' Opens October 6 at theMcNay

True Believers: Benny Andrews & Deborah Roberts offers a historic and contemporary view of the Black experience in America through the work of two artists from different generations. This exhibition explores the deep connections between the work of Andrews and Roberts in their shared use of collage and exploration of activism, racial injustice, family, and religious themes.

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Out for Good Gala 10/14! Honoring Linda Morales

LGBTQ Houston's premier annual gala! We hope you can join us on Friday, October 14, at the Out for Good Gala, benefiting your local LGBTQ center. We invite you to be a part of this special night where we will honor Linda Morales with the 2022 LGBTQ Community Vision Award for decades of advocacy and service to Houston's LGBTQ and Latino communities.

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Black and Hispanic people are more likely to get monkeypox but less likely to be vaccinated

The organizers of Atlanta Black Pride, an LGBTQ celebration held each Labor Day weekend, have big plans. There will be parties and performances, workshops and financial literacy classes, brunches and a boat ride. This year also brings an event that no one ever expected would be necessary: a vaccination clinic.

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Black Lives Matter executive accused of 'syphoning' $10M from BLM donors, suit says

An executive at Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation (GNF), is accused of "syphoning" more than $10 million from donors, the grassroots arm of the BLM organization said a court filing this week.

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Mayor's Adult Literacy Breakfast and Signature Fundraiser Will Celebrate Honorees

The Mayor’s Office for Adult Literacy and the Houston Public Library will host the Mayor’s Literacy Breakfast: A Salute to Adult Literacy. The event will recognize Houston Astros Manager Dusty Baker as the honorary chair for adult literacy and recognize event honorees Margaret Doughty, Barbara Bush Houston Foundation and the CITGO Corporation.

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Poder Hispano Hispanic Heritage Month Event at Houston Botanic Garden to Celebrate Houston's Diverse and Growing Latino Community

On Saturday, October 8, 2022, Houston Botanic Garden will host the first annual Poder Hispano Hispanic Heritage Month event celebrating Houston’s diverse and growing Latino community. The full-day event is family friendly and open to the public, and will feature fun activities, access to the Houston Botanic grounds, as well as interactive booths hosted by local organizations and small business vendors.

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Exclusive: Texas DPS chief rejects claims of cover-up in Uvalde investigation and denies telling his captains 'no one is losing their jobs'

Texas' top cop Col. Steven McCraw vowed Thursday to fire any member of his Department of Public Safety who did not do their job the day a gunman massacred 19 children and two teachers at Robb Elementary in Uvalde.

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MLB rules are changing and players aren't happy about it

Major League Baseball announced Friday three rules changes to take effect in the 2023 season, after receiving a majority vote from the Competition Committee. The players union has expressed disapproval of two of the new rules.

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KCK officer charged with multiple domestic violence offenses

A man who has been a KCK police officer since 2017 is now facing five felony charges out of two counties for domestic violence.

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New York governor declares state disaster emergency amid circulating poliovirus evidence, samples found in 5 counties

New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state disaster emergency amid evidence of circulating poliovirus, a move that will increase the availability of resources including expanding the network of polio vaccine administrators, state health officials said.

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In Senate races across the country, candidates are locked in a debate over debates

Voters looking to see their Senate candidates put to the test on a debate stage may only get one opportunity this fall, while others may be entirely out of luck.

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King Charles III vows to serve 'with loyalty, respect, and love' in first address as monarch

On the first full day of his reign, King Charles III demonstrated his seriousness in dedicating the rest of his life to public service.

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Once a 'quintessential pro-life Texan,' she had to flee her home state to get an abortion

Nine years ago, Cade DeSpain messaged a friend about a cute girl he saw on her Facebook feed.

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BBD, En Vogue + Tony Toni Tone 11/5/22

The Pavilion is excited to announce their 2022 season – Majic Under the Stars featuring Bell Biv DeVoe, En Vogue and Tony! Toni! Toné! on Saturday, November 5, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. Tickets will go on sale Friday, September 9, at 10 a.m.

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grandson at 713 Music Hall (10/3)

Platinum-selling alt-rocker grandson will be hitting the road in support of Bring Me The Horizon’s American tour. The tour will make a stop at 713 Music Hall on Monday, October 3rd.

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UHD GatorServe for National Day of Service

University of Houston-Downtown Serves the Northline Community

Determined. Dedicated. Committed to others through service. That’s UHD Gators!

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HISD to host Business Operations Job Fair

The Houston Independent School District seeks to fill several critical operational positions, including bus drivers, custodians, crossing guards, plumbers, telecommunication technicians, electricians, HVAC technicians, and maintenance repair personnel.

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Fort Bend County Judge Invites Public to 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony

Honors Missouri City Resident, First Responder, Retired NYPD Sergeant

Fort Bend County Judge KP George will hold a 21st remembrance ceremony to commemorate and honor the sacrifices of first responders and victims of the attacks on September 11, 2001, on Friday, September 9, at the Historic Fort Bend County Courthouse located at 401 Jackson St., Richmond, TX 77469 from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

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Poet, Journalist, TV Personality, Author Kevin Powell named PVAMU’s new Writer-in-Residence

Prairie View A&M University announced today the appointment of the highly-regarded poet, journalist, TV personality and author Kevin Powell to serve as its second writer-in-residence of the Toni Morrison Writing Program.