Close to 2 in 5 Americans (38%) say cash feels more “real” than digital money: It’s a tangible reminder of value and remains a permanent part of their financial toolkit (27%). Yet, new Empower research shows that in practice, physical dollar bills may be fading from daily life: 1 in 5 say they use cash…
In today’s world, it’s rare for kids to hand over a few crumpled dollar bills for a purchase. Most transactions happen online or with a tap of a card, which can make money feel less tangible to the next generation. However, that shift doesn’t mean financial lessons have to get lost – it just means…
The best business ideas are often simple solutions to everyday problems, hiding in plain sight. You don’t need to look for the “next big thing;” you just need to pay attention to the world around you. Here are five practical ways to find a business idea in your daily life. 1. Solve a Problem You…
Ninety-five percent of parents with a child enrolled in an afterschool program are satisfied with that program, and there is overwhelming support for more government funding for afterschool, according to a new study. But unmet demand for these programs is high in all 50 states, and majorities of middle- and low-income families who want after-school…
Texas Southern University has named longtime policy strategist and research leader Calvin Johnson, Ph.D., as the new Dean of the Barbara Jordan-Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs following a nationwide search. Johnson joins Texas Southern from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Office of Policy Development and Research where he served 12…
The secret is out on the Houston area. In a stunning show of appeal, five Houston suburbs have landed in the top 25 of the highly anticipated 2026 U.S. News & World Report “Best Places to Retire” list. Leading the charge are The Woodlands (#4) and Spring (#5), placing the region firmly in the national…
The giving initiative will benefit food banks affiliated with Feeding Texas as well as seniors who receive support from Meals on Wheels As a long-time partner in the fight against hunger, H-E-B has committed $5 million to support food banks across Texas and a $1 million gift to benefit Meals on Wheels programs across the…
October 2025
As this current administration moved into office, the team at PermitUsNow had prepared themselves for a year filled with tariffs. 2025 has been marked with higher material costs and shifts to alternate materials, but, as Founder and CEO of PermitUsNow Helen Callier said, if you paid attention to the campaign in 2024, it should have…
Class of 2018 member of the Top 30 Women Influential Women of Houston, Dannette Davis, was recently named a 2025 Entrepreneurial Women of Impact Honoree. She serves as Principal for Kay Davis Associates. Below is the official press release: CHICAGO, October 21, 2025– The Women Presidents Organization (WPO), in partnership with WomenElevating Women (W.E.W.), is…
Houston is a city of opportunity — a place where people from around the world come to build new lives and pursue the American dream. But for many of Houston’s immigrants, becoming a U.S. citizen is just out of reach for a number of reasons. In community centers, churches, and local libraries, volunteers are helping…
Today, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo announces Kyle Olsen as chief show operations officer (CSOO) to help lead future growth of the event and organization. “There is no question Kyle will lead this organization’s operations strategy into a new era. He has an extensive background in live events and is passionate about ensuring our…
2025 2024 % change Third-quarter (July – Sept.) total sales (units) 223,377 212,068 +5.3% Nissan Division sales 210,226 197,528 +6.4% INFINITI sales* 13,151 14,540 -9.6% Calendar year-to-date total sales (units) 711,903 701,524 +1.5% Nissan Division sales 673,260 658,957 +2.2% INFINITI sales* 38,643 42,567 -9.2% NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nissan Group…
On Sep. 4, 2025, three-time Grammy Award-winning artist DēP release his solo album, BIRTHRIGHT, a fusion of the genres of Soul, R&B, Rock, Afro-Soul, Reggae, and Gospel. Album Description: BIRTHRIGHT is DēP’s prophetic declaration — a bold fusion of Black diasporic sounds, lived truth, and ancestral legacy. Inspired by Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl performance and…
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is excited to announce dates and details for key events held during a weeklong celebration leading up to the 2026 Rodeo, scheduled for March 2 – March 22. 2026 SCHEDULE OF PRE-RODEO EVENTS: World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest, presented by Cotton Holdings: Feb. 26 – Feb. 28More than 250 barbecue…
Sisters Network® Inc., the nation’s pioneer and leading, Black-led national breast cancer survivorship organization is proud to announce the 2025 National Black Breast Cancer Summit, taking place October 3–5, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency-Galleria, 2626 Sage Rd., Houston, Texas. The summit is free and open to the public and will convene top medical experts, survivors, advocates, and…
Nissan unveiled the all-new 2026 Nissan Sentra today, re-invigorating the compact sedan space with eye-catching design, life-enhancing technologies and standard Safety Shield® 360 safety features – backed by an enduring nameplate with more 40 years in production and over 6.5 million units sold. “Building on decades of sedan excellence, the all-new 2026 Nissan Sentra is…
September 2025
