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Bahamas National Youth Choir to sing at TSU today
The Bahamas National Youth Choir will deliver a special performance for the parents of new TSU students who have assembled at the University for summer orientation. The Choir will serenade parents as they have lunch after their morning informational session. The Choir has already made several stops in Houston, including a performance at the Galleria.
Civil Rights Lawyers Push for White House Witnesses and Documents in TPS Lawsuit
The Trump Administration has flatly refused to turn over any evidence from the White House in Centro Presente v. Trump, a lawsuit challenging President Trump’s termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS), a life-saving humanitarian program for immigrants from Honduras, El Salvador and Haiti.
METRO’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Schedule
METRO will continue its regular weekday service for METRORail, local, and commuter buses on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Monday, Jan. 15, 2018.
Nigeria’s Women’s Bobsled Team Qualifies for 2018 Olympics, Country’s 1st Ever Winter Olympians
According to ESPN, Nigeria will be represented in the Winter Olympics by the African nation’s women’s bobsled team, which qualified for the 2018 Games in PyeongChang, South Korea. Driver Seun Adigun and breakpersons Ngozi Onwumere and Akuoma Omeoga completed the fifth out of the five required qualifying races and became the first African team ever to qualify in the bobsled category.
The Lancaster Hotel’s Rose Brooks retires after 39 years of service
Rose Brooks, the storied Lancaster Hotel’s longest standing employee, will retire this month after 39 years of service. During that time, she has served more than 1.4 million guests including politicians, celebrities, actors and performers, sports icons, powerful lawyers, government leaders, local executives, honeymoon, anniversary couples, remodels, and renovations. The list goes on and on.
Congressman Al Green Joins President Biden for White House Signing of the CHIPS and Science Act
It was an honor to be with my colleagues and President Biden at the White House today for the signing of H.R. 4346 – The CHIPS and Science Act, a bipartisan, bicameral bill that I proudly voted for. The CHIPS and Science Act primarily makes a major investment of over $50 billion to bolster semiconductor production in the United States.
HISD Superintendent Millard House II Honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
“We may have all come on different ships, but we’re in the same boat now,”- Dr. Martin Luther King
The Collective opens its May exhibition at Cypress art studio “Now Collaboration” features Jo El Mercer and Ezra Hezekiah
The Community Artists’ Collective opens its May exhibition, “Now Collaboration,” at the Province 8 Art Studio, 17037 FM Road 529 in Cypress on Saturday, May 13, from 2 to 5 p.m.
NAACP Condemns Misrepresentation by Amy Coney Barrett on Racial Justice Ruling, Calls for Judiciary Committee to Pursue
Derrick Johnson, president and CEO of the NAACP, issued the following statement today on the misleading testimony of Judge Amy Coney Barrett before the Senate Judiciary Committee regarding her nomination to the Supreme Court:
Mayor Sylvester Turner Announces Plans for Citgo Freedom Over Texas
Celebrating 30 years of July 4th music, fireworks and fanfare on Buffalo Bayou, Houston’s signature patriotic event - CITGO Freedom Over Texas - will turn it WAY up with live performances, family activities and stunning pyrotechnics Tuesday, July 4th from 4 p.m. – 10 p.m. For the first time in the event’s history, the celebration will kick off with a patriotic tribute by United States Air Force Band of the West. Five-time GRAMMY-nominated and CMA Award-winning artist, HUNTER HAYES will follow before multi-platinum selling, 2016 MTV Video Music Award-winning DNCE takes the stage.
Cleaning Service Helps Cancer Patients
It looks like a typical morning for the cleaning crew from Maids And Moore Cleaning Services of Conroe.
Amazon Prime Video Enjoys "Great Success" with Borat Subsequent Moviefilm
During its opening weekend, tens of millions of customers around the world streamed Sacha Baron Cohen’s Provocative Satire Borat Subsequent Moviefilm, resulting in huge engagement on the service
United, Focused Efforts Can Bring About Positive Social Changes
Economic inequality, racism and classism—among many other societal ills—loom large in the United States and around the world. The need for change has never been greater. So where do we begin?
Del Frisco’s Restaurant Group to Open New Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse Restaurant in San Diego
Del Frisco's Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:DFRG) today announced that its award-winning Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse brand will open its first restaurant in San Diego in late 2018. In addition to the San Diego restaurant, Del Frisco’s Restaurant Group plans to open one more Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse restaurant in the back half of 2018 and another in the first half of 2019 in California.
Texans WhItney Mercilus Gives Merci - Check Presentation
Houston Texans Whitney Mercilus is known for showing NO MERCI on the field, but off the field, he is known as a gentle giant within the community. As a part of his continuous efforts to give back to the Greater Houston community, Mercilus and the WithMerci Foundation are donating $20,000.00 to the Houston Independent School District Foundation for the Department of Special Education.
Wells Fargo Returns as Presenting Sponsor for 2021 Leadership Institute
The Institute, now in its 21st year, is part of a larger mission to advance pathways toward economic mobility for HBCU students and intentionally diversify the future work force within corporate America
Bayou City Art Festival Launches New Collegiate Art Collective for Houston Area College Art Students
Bayou City Art Festival, produced by the Art Colony Association Inc. (ACA), has launched the Collegiate Art Collective, a new and unique exhibition featuring one-of-a-kind artwork from Houston area college art students.
Charity Group Started By George Floyd’s Uncle To Break Ground On Housing
The Uncle of George Floyd, having established a charity in his nephew’s name, is breaking ground for a new community space, call center, and affordable housing development. His organization is looking to elevate lives with a project that will deliver employment opportunities, housing, and essential resources for the people of Harrison, Arkansas, a location once labeled the most racist town in America.
Visionaries Art League Gala
The Art League of Houston has been a fixture in the Houston art community for over 30 years. It is also responsible for art classes taught by art professionals, exhibits, and public art installation. Recently, implosion house. Also, the Texas Artist of the Year Award, Patrons of the Year, and Lifetime Achievement Awards. Past award recipients include John Biggers, Rick Lowe, and Jesse Lott.
Visit Finn Hall for Tunes and Touchdowns
Houston Sports, Live Music, Karaoke Nights, and an Art Market at Finn Hall
Finn Hall, Downtown Houston’s premiere food hall, is starting the season with fun happenings all month long. Located in the heart of downtown and only a few blocks away from all the action at Minute Maid Park, Finn Hall is the ideal location for discovering new eats and cheering your favorite sports team around the Swallow Nest bar.