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AIDS Foundation Houston announces World AIDS Day 2021, Presented by Chevron

The Virtual Commemoration will include remarks from Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, surprise performances, award presentations and more

AIDS Foundation Houston, Inc. (AFH) will host their annual World AIDS Day event as a Virtual Experience on Wednesday, December 1, 2021. Emceed live by Houston Public Media’s Ernie Manouse, the fundraiser will support AFH in its mission to end the HIV epidemic in the greater Houston area and will showcase its vision of a community where HIV is stigma-free and rare, and people have equitable access to care.

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Trade Up to Tramontina for Holiday Cooking and Gifting - Online Black Friday Specials Make It Easy

Holiday memories have many dimensions, including the tastes, aromas and emotional satisfactions of special meals with family and friends. With its extensive offerings of premium cookware, cutlery, serveware and kitchen accessories, Tramontina products can elevate home cooking or delight the home cook enthusiast on your gift list.

HISD receives high ranks from Children at Risk for being pandemic resilient

The Houston Independent School District is home to some of Houston’s most pandemic resilient schools according to Children at Risk’s annual list of best public schools.

Texas Renaissance Festival Barbarian Invasion & Color Run

5k color run to kick off the weekend while recognizing deaf awareness with ASL interpreters

Calling all brutes and boors! The Texas Renaissance Festival is thrilled to host a Barbarian Invasion themed weekend Saturday, Nov. 13 and Sunday, Nov. 14, as the festival season continues. The kingdom is also proud to welcome back certified interpreters to provide quality interpreting service and access for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community this weekend. Translators will be paired with Practicum Interns for shows, performances and demos throughout the faire.

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Festive Holiday Cocktails That Should Be On Your Radar

Skip the boring holiday cocktails this year and upgrade your drink selection with Tommy Bahama’s signature cocktails. Whether you’re in the mood for whiskey, champagne or rum, Tommy Bahama Restaurants has something everyone can enjoy.

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Houston Grand Opera Opens Dialogues of the Carmelites on January 14

Director Francesca Zambello returns to HGO to helm the Houston premiere

On January 14, 2022, Houston Grand Opera (HGO) will open Poulenc’s Dialogues of the Carmelites.

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Nashville parents arrested after children under 4 left alone for more than 24 hours

The parents of four children face child neglect charges after the children were found alone and unfed for more than 24 hours inside a filthy home, according to court records.

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US concerned that a Russian anti-satellite weapons test created a debris field in space

The US is concerned that Russia carried out a major anti-satellite weapons test over the weekend, two US officials told CNN. One of the officials said it may have created a potentially dangerous debris field in space.

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Why CNN is launching a new series on skin whitening

In 2020, the global skin whitening market was reportedly valued at $8.6bn. It is projected to grow to $13.7bn by 2025.

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Meet the teens making the digital world a kinder and gentler place

Deny your kids access to digital life, and you hamstring their social life — especially in a pandemic. You also limit their ability to develop online skills that will help them succeed.

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Kyle Rittenhouse provoked fatal shootings by pointing AR-15 at man, prosecutors say in closing arguments

Kyle Rittenhouse provoked the fatal shootings in Kenosha, Wisconsin, last year by pointing his AR-15-style weapon at Joseph Rosenbaum, prosecutors said Monday in closing arguments of his homicide trial.

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Popular Christmas light display impacted by supply chain issues

Global supply chain problems have threatened to dim a holiday light display that is a community favorite.

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Beloved restaurant in Jacksonville, NC, closed after 60 years

The Ark Drive-in in Onslow County served people in the community for 60 years and served its last customer on Saturday, November 13.

'I have lost my everything': Afghans grapple with loss, hope as they prepare to leave Fort McCoy, WI

Frough Tahiry, 23, hid in dark places along the streets of Kabul in the middle of the night Aug. 27 as her country fell to the Taliban. She was alone — something she said could get her killed if the Taliban found her.

Adele notches 10 million viewers for CBS with 'One Night Only' special

Adele had a big night. The singer's new special, "Adele: One Night Only" notched roughly 10 million viewers for CBS on Sunday.

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Man says he has no electricty bill in his home from the future

There is a growing push at the state and local level to shake off our reliance on fossil fuels and power our homes with electricity.

Taylor Swift debuts Blake Lively directed video for 'I Bet You Think About Me'

Taylor Swift has delivered another red present. The Grammy Award winner dropped the music video for "I Bet You Think About Me," a newly released track off of her "Red (Taylor's Version)" album, on Monday.

This governor just became the most important Republican recruit in the country

At first glance, Vermont Sen. Patrick Leahy's decision to retire rather than seek a 9th(!) term in office does little to affect the fight for the US Senate majority in 2022.

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Rev. Jesse Jackson attends Ahmaud Arbery killing trial as testimony from investigators continues Monday

As the defense cross-examined a Georgia state investigator who interviewed one of the defendants in the trial for the killing of Ahmaud Arbery, noted civil rights leader the Rev. Jesse Jackson attended Monday's court proceedings in a show of support for the Arbery family.

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Ex-Trump adviser Michael Flynn's call for 'one religion' in the US garners swift condemnation

Former Trump national security adviser Michael Flynn's call for "one religion" in the US to win the battle of good versus evil has garnered sharp backlash from a range of critics.