Discover How Kwanzaa Tradition, Creativity, and Community Unite in Third Ward
As Kwanzaa approaches, Third Ward Cultural District invites the community to events that honor and celebrate African heritage.
Houston Land Bank Announces ‘Finding Home’ Initiative to Develop Affordable, Resilient Housing in Underserved Neighborhoods
The Houston Land Bank (HLB) has launched the Finding Home Initiative.
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Higher Dimension Church’s Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway to Feed 600 Houston-Area Families
Higher Dimension Church (HDC) is bringing hope and holiday blessings to families in need with its Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway for the Houston and Katy communities.
Support These Houston-Area Businesses on Small Business Saturday
Here are some locations to consider visiting on Small Business Saturday, which is November 30.
The Ensemble Theatre Celebrates ‘The Twelve Ways of Christmas’
This holiday season, The Ensemble Theatre is giving the community ‘The Twelve Ways of Christmas’ by Chika Kaba Ma’Atunde.
Legendary Barrelman Leon Coffee Named 2025 RODEOHOUSTON® Hall of Fame Inductee
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo officials announced renowned barrelman Leon Coffee as the 2025 RODEOHOUSTON Hall of Fame inductee.
RodeoHouston® Makes Historic Purse Increase to $2.5M for 2025
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo officials announced the purse payout for RodeoHouston 2025 will increase by $355,500, making the total payout $2,533,500.
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Grants Texas Graduate Programs More Than $480K in Assistantship Awards
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo officials are awarding 29 graduate-level college students $484,790 in educational funding through the Rodeo’s Graduate Assistantship Program.
Call for Artists: Houston Creatives Invited to Apply for ‘HueMan:Shelter,’ a Bloomberg Philanthropies Public Art Challenge Winning Project
HueMan:Shelter is a public art project that simultaneously serves as a social awareness campaign bolstering Houston’s successful interventions addressing homelessness by continuing to dispel myths and harmful stereotypes about the unhoused.
Sisters Network® Inc. Celebrates 30th Anniversary ‘The Power of Sisterhood’ During 2024 National Black Breast Cancer Summit
Sisters Network® Inc. will host the 2024 National Black Breast Cancer Summit on Oct. 4-6, 2024, at the Hyatt Regency-Galleria.
HBCU Culture and Unity Shine at 2024 Pepsi National Battle of the Bands 10th Anniversary
Pepsi National Battle of the Bands brought together over 43,500 attendees to NRG Stadium, creating a moment full of music, unity, and tradition that honors the rich history and influence of HBCUs.
Trauma to Triumph: Houston-Area Mother and Life Coach Launches Free Conference
NEIL Coaching has invited a series of professional presenters in the fields of mental health, wellness, spirituality and empowerment to equip attendees with valuable knowledge, exercises, goal setting strategies and healing approaches.
Health Care-Focused High School Launched by Memorial Hermann and Aldine ISD Welcomes First Class of Students
HEAL High School is a partnership between Memorial Hermann Health System and Aldine Independent School District (ISD), which is supported by a $31 million initial gift from Bloomberg Philanthropies to Memorial Hermann Foundation.
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Awards More than $1 Million in Scholarships to Texas FFA Students
Seventy Future Farmers of America members representing 57 FFA chapters from across Texas were presented with $1.4 million in scholarships from the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo during the 96th Annual Texas FFA State Convention.
Houston Housing Authority, HUD Launch Groundbreaking Programs to Enhance Housing Mobility, Support Aging in Place
The Housing Choice Voucher Mobility Services Program offers comprehensive support to families with Housing Choice Vouchers to expand their housing and neighborhood options, while the Older Adult Home Modification Program provides essential safety and accessibility modifications, enabling low-income seniors to safely age in place.
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.
New Department of Neighborhoods Director Named for City of Houston
Houston City Council confirmed Mayor John Whitmire’s appointment of Herbert Sims as Director of the Department of Neighborhoods (DON), where he has served as the interim director since February.
Taste Kitchen + Bar Hosts Fundraiser Donating Half of All Sales to Houston Mom Battling Cancer
Taste Kitchen + Bar, Houston’s all-day brunch destination, hosted a special fundraiser for Julie Gray, a Houston mom and creative arts director who has been battling cervical cancer for nearly two years.
City of Houston Partners with Apache Corporation to Plant 2,500 Trees for Earth Day HTX 2024
The City of Houston has partnered with the Apache Corporation for a large-scale tree-planting event to celebrate Earth Day HTX 2024.
Mark Perez Goes from High School Dropout to Helping HCDE Learners in Adult Education
Mark Perez, who experienced abuse growing up, went from being a high school dropout to helping Harris County Department of Education learners pursue their education.