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King Announces Champagne Talk World Tour 2023
Tickets Available Starting Wednesday, June 21 with Artist Presale General Onsale Begins Friday, June 23 at 10 AM Local at IFeelKing.in
Next Weekend at Discovery Green
Can you believe July is around the corner? Discovery Green has activities to ring in the new month for the entire family. Below is a breakdown of what is going on next weekend!
China gets by with a little help from its friends -- on the Supreme Court
China is overtaking America in a variety of high-tech industries -- thanks to some inadvertent help from the U.S. Supreme Court.
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month
Legacy Community Health geriatric specialist offers tips for caregivers of dementia patients
As the population ages, more people will be faced with caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or another type of dementia. The road for caregivers is challenging at best and difficult to navigate without the proper guidance.
Tina Fey And Amy Poehler Announce New Tour Dates
Tickets will be available beginning Wednesday, June 21 at 10am local with presale
Domino’s will deliver your next pizza without an address
An address is typically required when getting food delivered. Not for Domino’s.
Joe Biden’s long-standing support for Hunter Biden on display following plea deal
For months, as the Justice Department’s investigation into Hunter Biden intensified, his father made little attempt to distance himself from his son.
Houston Man Sentenced to 35 Years in Prison for Cypress-area Murder
A Houston man who took his ankle monitor off to commit a murder in the Cypress area in 2018 was sentenced to 35 years in prison late Thursday, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.
Only 1% of US wineries are Black-owned. These entrepreneurs want to change that
As hotel staff lowered the shades, signaling the beginning of the “Black on Black” dinner, guests seated in Aspen’s historic Hotel Jerome seemed to take a collective breath — preparing for a joyful and emotional four-hour celebration of the wine industry’s most influential Black leaders.
Older adults to party at “Senior Prom” hosted by Houston Health Department’s Congregate Meal Program
More than 150 Houston area seniors will dust off their dancing shoes and dress in their dazzle for a day of music, dancing, mingling and fun at the “Golden Time of Day Senior Prom,” hosted by the Houston Health Department’s Congregate Meal Program.
Juneteenth Celebration: Juneteenth Conversation with Dr. Ruth J. Simmons
Houston Society for Change partners with Congregation Beth Yeshurun on Juneteenth Celebration: Juneteenth Conversation with Dr. Ruth J. Simmons has been rescheduled to Monday, June 19, 2023, at Congregation Beth Yeshurun 4525 Beechnut St Houston, Texas at 5:00pm.
Now Open: Hôtel Swexan Ushers A New Era of Dallas Hospitality
The 134-Room Boutique, Family-Owned Hotel Offers Five Unique Food & Beverage Concepts, Panoramic Rooftop Views and World-Renowned Design, Redefining Luxury in the Dallas Market
The 134-Room Boutique, Family-Owned Hotel Offers Five Unique Food & Beverage Concepts, Panoramic Rooftop Views and World-Renowned Design, Redefining Luxury in the Dallas Market
Sounds of Blackness Introduces Their Single "Woke"
Sounds of Blackness introducing their new single "WOKE." "WOKE" is available worldwide on all digital platforms starting June 16, 2023. “WOKE” COMING IN JUNE FROM THE 3X GRAMMY AWARD-WINNING SOUNDS OF BLACKNESS! SAY IT LOUD I’M “WOKE” AND I’M PROUD!
Cirque du Soleil returns to Houston with one of its most adored productions
Corteo makes its comeback in Houston from Feb. 28 to March 3, 2024, at the Toyota Center
Tickets are available to Club Cirque members starting today, June 5, at 10 a.m. General on-sale starts on June 15, 2024 at 10 a.m.
After Repeated Republican Misrepresentations about the Form FD-1023, Ranking Member Raskin Requests FBI Reiterate Briefing Information in Writing for All Committee Members
Follows Committee Republicans’ Repeated Distortion of Facts Communicated by Senior FBI Officials During Briefing for the Chairman and Ranking Member
Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member for the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, sent a letter to Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Christopher Wray to request that the FBI reiterate in writing for all Members of the Committee the non-classified information provided to Chairman Comer and Ranking Member Raskin in the June 5, 2023, briefing regarding the subpoenaed Form FD-1023.
Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Sally Ride's Historic Space Flight
Get Expert Insight from another female NASA trailblazer, Shuttle Commander Eileen Collins
June 18, 2023, marks the 40th anniversary of the day Sally Ride blasted off aboard the shuttle Challenger to become America’s first woman in space. By breaking NASA’s gender barrier, Ride inspired girls and young people from diverse backgrounds to blaze trails that previously had seemed off-limits to them.
Celebrating Extraordinary Girl Scout Dads: A Father’s Day Tribute by the Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council
This Father's Day, June 18 (and every day!) the Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council is proudly shining a spotlight on extraordinary Girl Scout dads and father figures who have gone above and beyond to support their daughters' journeys in scouting. These inspiring dads have made a significant impact on their daughters' lives, demonstrating unwavering commitment, enthusiasm, and dedication to the Girl Scout movement. Through their unconditional love and boundless support, these fathers help make Girl Scouting possible throughout the 26-county San Jacinto Council. These dedicated fathers are available for interviews, photos, and questions regarding Girl Scouts:
Fort Bend County Judge KP George to Celebrate Juneteenth in Historic Kendleton, TX
The city of Kendleton, along with Fort Bend County Judge KP George, Lucille’s 1913 Foundation, and Fort Bend Heritage Unlimited is pleased to announce its highly anticipated annual Juneteenth Celebration, scheduled to take place on June 19, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., at Bates Allen Park, 630 Charlie Roberts Lane, Kendleton, TX 77451. The event promises to be a day filled with live entertainment, vendors, historical displays, and a celebration of unity.
25th annual Take Your Dog To Work Day® is Friday, June 23
Companies will be "working like with a dog" on PSI's 25th annual Take Your Dog To Work Day®. Pet Sitters International (PSI), the world's leading educational organization for professional pet sitters, created the event in 1999 to celebrate the great companions dogs make and promote their adoptions. PSI Founder and CEO Patti Moran saw it as a unique way to give back to the pet community from which PSI members earn their livings.
Former At-Large Houston City Council Member Amanda Edwards Announces Candidacy for Congress & to Succeed Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee in the 18th Congressional District
This morning, former At-Large Houston City Council Member Amanda Edwards launched her campaign today to succeed Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee to serve Houston’s 18th Congressional District. Surrounded by community stakeholders in the heart of 5th Ward, she announced the news of suspending her bid for Houston mayor in order to run for Congress.
Official Statement for the Passing of Houston Legend Big Pokey of the Screwed Up Click!
Remembering Houston Legend Big Pokey of the Screwed Up Click!
Texas Southern University Board of Regents Appoints Interim President
Dr. Mary Evans Sias, Higher Ed Thought Leader and Experienced University President, Named for Role
Members of the Texas Southern University Board of Regents have unanimously appointed Mary Evans Sias, Ph.D. to assume the role of interim president. Dr. Sias, a member of the TSU Board of Regents and appointed by Texas Governor Greg Abbott in October 2020, has resigned from her board role during this interim period. The role will become effective June 30th. The Acting Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Dakota Doman, will remain in place until the beginning of the interim presidency term.
PASSING THE TORCH: A Father’s Legacy of Military Service
Upon returning home from deployment, Mess Specialist 1st Class Harding James Jr., would drop his sea bag near the door. Soon after, an eight-year-old’s footsteps would rush behind him, arms open, ready to smell the bag. He was infatuated with how it smelled like the ocean.
Juneteenth Event: The Power of Entrepreneurship and Workforce Education Focus of Black Birmingham Business Leaders Event
Juneteenth will be celebrated in Birmingham with a focus on empowering Black communities through entrepreneurship and workforce education at an event hosted by Concerned Communities for America. The event aims to strengthen small businesses in Birmingham and empower residents to consider vocational and technical opportunities that lead to economic freedom.
E!’s Black Pop: Celebrating The Power Of Black Culture - Premiering June 19th, 2023
In honor of the upcoming Juneteenth holiday, E!’s Black Pop: Celebrating the Power of Black Culture will be premiering on Monday, June 19 at 8 p.m. ET/PT with back-to-back episodes showcasing Black excellence! Tune into the 4-part series executive produced by Stephen Curry and narrated by La La Anthony. This series will reveal how Black culture influenced and revolutionized music, television, sports, and film from the past to present d
Texas Signs HB 12 to Extend Postpartum Medicaid Coverage to Twelve Months
Today, House Bill 12 which extends postpartum Medicaid coverage from 60 days to twelve months, was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott. A previous version of this bill was signed in the 87th session to increase coverage to six months, however the state did not receive the necessary federal funding.
Fireworks, Performances, and Family Celebrations at Miller Outdoor Theatre This July
It’s summer and the programs are popping at Miller Outdoor Theatre (MOT). Powerhouse performances by Houston Symphony and Theater Under the Stars fill the July calendar with fun for the entire family including two incredibly special Miller 100th celebratory and performance celebrations.
Fort Bend County Judge KP George Hosts Annual Juneteenth Freedom Celebration
Fort Bend County Judge KP George will host his Annual Fort Bend County Juneteenth Celebration on Friday, June 16, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Landmark Community Center, located at 100 Louisiana St., Missouri City, TX 77469.
Father's Day Weekend Fun at the Lone Star Museum
Check Out Visiting F-16, Lego Day, Father’s Day Warbird Ride Discounts and More!
Father’s Day Weekend fun is in the flight plan for air and space enthusiasts of all ages, courtesy of Lone Star Flight Museum.
Black Public Media Wins $40,000 NEA Grant
National Endowment for the Arts award to support the Harlem-based media arts organization’s residency program at The Johnny Carson Center for Emerging Media Arts
The Harlem-based national media arts nonprofit Black Public Media (BPM) has received a $40,000 award from the National Endowment for the Arts’ Grants for Arts Projects program. The award will support its fellowship and residency program for new works in immersive, interactive and emerging media at the Johnny Carson Center for Emerging Media Arts at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The initiative is a part of BPMplus, Black Public Media’s program designed to increase Black participation in emerging tech storytelling, which was founded in 2018. The BPM project is one of 1,130 projects across the country, totaling more than $31 million, that were selected during the NEA’s second round of Grants for Arts Projects FY2023 funding cycle.
High Temperatures Threaten Houston Residents
Rebuilding Together Houston Responds with Safe and Sound Services Program
Summer heat is threatening Houston area residents more than ever this year. Low-income families living in aging homes with inefficient temperature control and poor air quality are most at risk for health and safety challenges. In response, Rebuilding Together Houston (RTH) launched its Safe and Sound Services Program (SSSP), sponsored by Houston Methodist Hospital, targeting significant health and safety hazards in homes and providing relief to the Harris County homeowners most in need.
"Woven Wonders: Indian Textiles from the Parpia Collection" to Showcase at MFAH This Summer
An exquisite display of 80 textiles, spanning from the 14th to the early 20th century, will grace the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (MFAH) from June 10 to September 4, 2023. This remarkable exhibition, curated from the private collection of Banoo and Jeevak Parpia, presents a captivating glimpse into the preeminence of Indian textile arts developed over a span of 600 years.
Former Adult Education Director Eduardo Honold Tapped to Return to Role
Harris County Department of Education has rehired Eduardo Honold, Ph.D., as the senior director of its Adult Education division, a position he previously held from 2009 to 2018.
How Houston’s homelessness breakthrough could be a national game-changer
When our homeless response outreach teams first met Curtis, he had been living on the streets for nearly 20 years. He was sleeping in a tent under a freeway near downtown Houston. Following the unexpected death of his mother, he had fallen into a deep depression. A lack of adequate mental health support had led him to self-medication, then drug-related incarceration, then homelessness.
H-E-B Tournament of Champions Raises $13.5 Million, Breaks Records to Support Texas Nonprofits
The H-E-B Tournament of Champions, one of the nation's largest charitable events, achieved an unprecedented milestone by raising a record-breaking $13.5 million. This outstanding feat brings the total amount raised over 38 years to an impressive $159 million, demonstrating the enduring generosity of committed organizations and individuals supporting Texas nonprofit organizations.
Black Owned Tech Startup Is Changing How We Find Films & TV Shows
We all know the feeling of not being able to find something to watch when you finally have the chance to sit down and decompress. Most people will get sucked into scrolling endlessly through Netflix recommendations or will simply settle on something subpar. Juneteenth is next week and a new black owned business is revolutionizing this idea. We all know the feeling of not being able to find something to watch when you finally have the chance to sit down and decompress. Most people will get sucked into scrolling endlessly through Netflix recommendations or will simply settle on something subpar. Juneteenth is next week and a new black owned business is revolutionizing this idea.
The University of Houston-Downtown Receives $2.588 Million Title V Grant for Pathways to Teaching Program
Project Promises Significant Impact on Local Economy for Decades
As part of a continued effort to serve both students and critical community needs, the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) was recently awarded a U.S. Department of Education Title V Grant for $2,588,121 over five years, allowing UHD to continue its Pathways to Teaching in Critical Areas of Need (PTCAN) Program as part of the College of Public Service’s Urban Education department. The program is designed to produce educators in key and underserved areas in the Houston area, in such areas as bilingual education. The program will continue to improve the Houston workforce and economy for generations to come.
Engaged Media Studios announces slate of new partnerships, projects and progress as the company looks ahead to a successful 2023
Ably led by founder, president and CEO Jacqueline Shorter-Beauchamp, fast-moving enterprise charts a steady course through the cloudy tech haze
As the tech industry nationwide scrambles to navigate challenges and recalibrate amid the latest headlines, one company, Engaged Media Studios, Inc. (EMS) is trending upward. EMS is on the rise and continuing to progress toward its goal of leading in its space, and making modern Black history and Women’s history an everyday occurrence.
Festive and Fun Happening at Finn Hall
Juneteenth, Pride Month, Live Music, New Extended Hours and More!
Finn Hall, Downtown Houston’s premiere food hall, is celebrating the summer with new extended hours and hosting festive happenings for Juneteenth and Houston’s Pride weekend. Discover new food options until 10 p.m. and drinks from Swallow’s Nest until 11 p.m. every Thursday through Saturday and a range of festive and fun events planned for the month of June.
Small Businesses Applaud Governor Abbott’s Signature of Texas Regulatory Consistency Act Into Law
Law will ensure greater certainty across the regulatory landscape
Small business owners in Texas are grateful Governor Greg Abbott has signed the Texas Regulatory Consistency Act (HB 2127) into law. Championed by Rep. Dustin Burrows (R-Lubbock) and Sen. Brandon Creighton (R-Conroe), the law clarifies that business and labor standards are maintained under state and federal law, while more narrowly focused law on health, safety, and permitting of businesses will still fall under local authority. This clarification will help small business owners better comply with regulations, rather than being burdened by the complexity of multiple jurisdictions of law over their business practices.
Fort Bend County to Hold Press Conference to Announce Community Economic Development Agreement with Area Nonprofits
Aims to Address County’s Homelessness Population
Fort Bend County Judge KP George along with Fort Bend Area nonprofit organizations, will hold a press conference at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at the Fort Bend County Emergency Operations Center, 307 Fort St., Richmond, TX 77469, to announce the Community and Economic Development Agreement between Fort Bend County and Attack Poverty.
Melissa Aytenfisu: Solo Art Show Opening June 22nd
Through a series of lithography prints, letterpress prints, mixed media pieces, paintings, and an installation, this exhibition explores ways in which Covid 19 has exposed social and economic inequities, and profiled systemic racism in Houston.
U-Haul Opens at Former Space City Self Storage in Houston
U-Haul® has purchased the former Space City Self Storage facility at 13123 Hiram Clarke Road to better serve its customers in the Houston community. The property was acquired on May 25.
Curative Expands No Copay, No Deductible Health Insurance Plan to Houston Metro Area
First-of-its-Kind, High-Quality Health Plan Expands Offering in Houston, Where Residents Express Great Concern Over The Cost of Care, According to New Survey Data
Curative Insurance Company, provider of a cutting-edge, no copay, no deductible health plan*, is now expanding its fully insured benefit offering to the Houston metro area to serve employers in all of Harris County as well as any of their employees nationwide. Curative plans to expand the fully-insured option statewide in the near future and then to other states later this year. Curative now has one of the largest provider networks in the Houston area as well as a broad nationwide network of providers to support its unique solution.
Local TV Meteorologist turned businesswoman and STEM advocate announces her candidacy for Houston City Council, At-Large Position #3
Casey Curry, a well-known meteorologist and community advocate, has announced her candidacy for Houston City Council At-Large #3.
Hometown NFL Star, Michael Brockers and Houston Legend, Scarface, Host Celebrity Golf Tournament Benefiting Third Ward Students
Celebs Partner with Almeda Emancipation Corridor Alliance to Kick Off Inaugural Juneteenth Celebration & Golf Benefit
The Almeda Emancipation Corridor Alliance (T.A.E.C.A.) will kick off their first-ever Juneteenth Celebration this Thursday, June 15, 2023, with some notable names at an inaugural “Celebrity June Tee Off Golf Tournament” to benefit inner-city students, at the prestigious Wildcat Golf Club (12000 Almeda Road) in Houston, Texas!
Houston's #1 Automotive Customization Shop 713 Motoring Wins Hustler Of The Year Award At Rick Ross' 2023 Promise Land Car & Bike Show!
Over the weekend, Houston's number 1 automotive customization shop, 713 Motoring, traveled to Atlanta, Georgia for Rapper Rick Ross', 2nd Annual Promise Land Car & Bike Show. With an all-black fleet of new school modern day cars, 713 Motoring CEO, Big Ash, showed up the "713 Way", winning the 2023 Hustler of The Year iced out custom Key pendant and chain! 713 Motoring is no stranger to decking out the cars of some of your favorite Celebs such as Slim Thug, DJ Chose, The Sauce Factory’s Sauce Walka, Beat King, Big Tho, projects for the legendary DJ Screw, and many more.
Texas Southern University to Lead the Way for Juneteenth Commemorations
Members of the Texas Southern University community will honor Juneteenth at several events throughout the month on campus and in the Houston region.
Immigrants without documentation face mental health trauma even after arriving in US
New research from Rice University recommends open paths for authorized migration
Immigrants migrating to the U.S. face all kinds of hurdles, but after arriving stateside, the hardships continue, which can result in additional psychological distress, according to new research from Rice University.
Communities In Schools of Houston announces Society of Petroleum Engineering scholarship recipients
Communities In Schools of Houston, an educational nonprofit, announces recipients of the Society of Petroleum Engineering (Guff Coast Section) scholarships for students starting the 2023-24 academic year. The scholarships will provide $12,000 to each recipient, renewable for eight college semesters ($1,500 per semester) to help fund their higher education in an energy-related field.