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Texas State Representative Lauren Ashley Simmons Visits Houston City College – Coleman College for Health Sciences
Rep. Lauren Ashley Simmons tours HCC Coleman College to explore workforce education and career-ready training, spotlighting Houston’s role as a national model for accessible, high-impact higher education.
YES Prep’s Leading Houston Forward Luncheon Shines Spotlight on Alumni, Excellence, and the Power of Education
YES Prep celebrates student success and community leadership at its Ninth Annual Leading Houston Forward Luncheon on Nov. 6, featuring inspiring alumni keynote speakers Kelly Truong and Jair Sanchez.
Nicholas Payton Brings New Orleans Brilliance to Houston for One Night Only
Friday, November 14, 2025 | 8:00 PM | Wortham Theater Center’s Cullen Theater
Experience the electrifying sounds of Grammy-winning trumpet virtuoso Nicholas Payton live in Houston! A night of jazz, soul, and modern funk awaits on November 14 at the Wortham Theater Center.
Building a Dream: Houston Unites to Support Affordable Housing and Hope for All Annual Houston Habitat for Humanity Luncheon Honors Joel Deretchin for a Lifetime of Impact
Under the glittering chandeliers of The Post Oak Hotel, more than 360 Houston leaders gathered for Houston Habitat for Humanity’s Building a Dream Luncheon, honoring Joel Deretchin’s decades of service and celebrating the power of community to make homeownership possible for all.
Global Leaders Unite at the Women in the Fast Lane of STEAM Luncheon: A Celebration of Innovation, Fashion, and Global Sisterhood
Houston shined on the global stage as the Greater Houston Women’s Chamber of Commerce hosted its dazzling Women in the Fast Lane of STEAM Luncheon, Style Show & Shopping Experience, celebrating women driving innovation, leadership, and style. This year’s event marked a historic collaboration with international leaders from Paris and hinted at taking the celebration to France next year
Fort Bend District Clerk Beverley McGrew Walker Reaffirms Commitment to Passport Services for Fort Bend County Residents
Fort Bend County District Clerk Beverley McGrew Walker reassures residents that all county passport offices remain open and fully staffed amid national disruptions — and announces a community Passport Fair on October 25 to make travel services even more accessible.
Roxanne Orsak Makes History as First Woman President of H-E-B
H-E-B just made Texas history. For the first time in its 120-year legacy, the beloved San Antonio grocer has appointed a woman president. Roxanne Orsak, who began as a store trainee in 1988, will take the helm in January 2026 — a full-circle moment honoring the company’s founding by Florence Butt in 1905.
Texas Southern University President J.W. Crawford III Charts Bold Path Forward Ahead of 98th Homecoming Celebration
Texas Southern University kicks off its 98th Homecoming with renewed purpose and Tiger pride as President J.W. Crawford III delivers the State of the University Address on October 17. The celebration marks a season of growth, innovation, and momentum as TSU moves closer to its 100th anniversary.
Inspiring Global Change from Houston: The Youth Executive Leadership Program (YELP)
Houston high school student Mihika is breaking boundaries with the Youth Executive Leadership Program (YELP), empowering young leaders locally and globally through education, entrepreneurship, and innovation.
Comcast Empowers Houston’s Youth: A $25,000 Boost for Big Brothers Big Sisters’ Cybersecurity Mentorship Program Building Digital Confidence, One Mentorship at a Time
Comcast and BBBS Greater Houston are teaming up to launch Digital Tech Connect, an innovative cybersecurity mentorship program in Fort Bend County that empowers youth to navigate the digital world safely and confidently.