How New Tech Can Help You Save on Your Mortgage
Here’s the process for applying for a loan using new technology, whether you’re one of the 6.3 million Americans eligible to refinance or among the millions eager to become a homeowner.
Biden-Harris Administration Approves $7.7B in Additional Student Loan Debt Relief
With the addition of the new relief, the administration has now approved $167 billion in loan forgiveness for 4.75 million Americans.
Celebrate Women’s Health Month This May by Prioritizing These Things
By integrating these practices into daily life, women can take charge of their health, reduce the risk of disease, and enhance their overall quality of life.
Children’s Museum Houston and Harris County Public Library Recognized as 2024 Recipients of Nation’s Highest Museum and Library Honor
The Institute of Museum and Library Services announced Children’s Museum Houston and Harris County Public Library of Houston as two of the 10 recipients of the 2024 National Medal for Museum and Library Service.
5 Essentials for Homeowners Navigating Construction Contracts
Here are five key elements to consider for a successful construction experience.
Breaking the Silence: Breast Cancer Disparities Among Black Women
Breast cancer disparities among Black women are pressing issues that demand attention and action.
Shipley’s Do-Nuts to Open 61 New Locations
Shipley Do-Nuts, one of the nation’s oldest and largest do-nut brands, has plans to open 61 new locations throughout Texas.
Biden-Harris Administration Propels HBCUs with Record $16 Billion Investment
Officials said the Biden-Harris administration’s dedication to HBCUs underscores their vital role in fostering upward economic mobility in the United States.
Ed Dwight, America’s First Black Astronaut Trainee, Reaches Space at 90
The liftoff from Blue Origin’s West Texas launch site was the company’s first passenger flight in nearly two years.
Firearm Safety Begins at Home
Unfortunately, 40% of U.S. households with children have firearms, of which 15% are stored in the least secure way.
2024 Pepsi National Battle of the Bands to Feature PVAMU, TSU
Get ready for a weekend of incredible music from some of the greatest musicians that historically Black colleges and universities have to offer, Houston!
HISD Teams Working to Assess, Repair Damage from Thursday’s Storm; 2 Student Injuries Reported
Officials from the Houston Independent School District said they are working to assess and repair damage from the storm Thursday evening.
Comfort Foodies Offers $10 Meals Today to Help Those Affected by Thursday’s Storm
Houston eatery Comfort Foodies is offering home-cooked meals for under $10 on Friday, May 17, to help those who are without power or have been displaced or affected by yesterday’s storm.
7 Essentials for Setting Your New College Grad Up for Success
Here are some ideas for gifts that will help your graduate succeed in their brave, new world post-grad.
Flood Warning Vs. Watch: What You Should Know
If you’re in the Houston area, you have more than likely experienced your fair share of bad weather on multiple occasions, but have you ever wondered what the difference between a Flood Watch and a Flood Warning is?
5 Things to Know About Asthma and Summer Heat
Here’s what the American Lung Association wants everyone to know during summer, when extreme heat can make asthma harder to manage.
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Celebrate Freedom Fest Happening at Houston’s Emancipation Park in Honor of Juneteenth
Join the Houston community in June for the official Juneteenth Celebration at Emancipation Park.
A Win for Black Entrepreneurship: Is the New FTC Ban Good for Black Businesses?
For Black entrepreneurs, the elimination of non-competes can now open the door to new innovations, creativity and fairer competition in the marketplace.
HUD Announces $40 Million Boost for Housing Counseling Nationwide
The funds, administered through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Office of Housing Counseling, will facilitate counseling services catering to the needs of homebuyers, homeowners, and renters across America.
Ensemble Theatre’s Young Performers Program Summer 2024 Offering Top-Quality Training
The Ensemble Theatre’s theatre arts training program — the Young Performers Program (also known as YPP) Summer Sessions — is offering top-quality training in the areas of theatre, dance, vocal performance, music theory and technology this year.