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.
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.
Hank Aaron Swinging Into a Post Office Near You
The U.S. Postal Service dedicated the Hank Aaron stamp during a ceremony on July 31 at Truist Park in Atlanta.
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.
Hurricane Season is Here: Be Prepared
Staying informed before, during and after a tropical system strikes is just as important as making personal storm plans.
Michelle Obama’s When We All Vote to Engage Voters Across the Country This Summer
When We All Vote’s Founder and Co-Chair, Michelle Obama, will use her voice throughout the tour to engage eligible voters.
Greater Houston Disaster Alliance Launches Recovery Fund for Those Impacted by Severe Weather and Derecho
Based on data showing areas with high need, the fund will serve residents of Harris, Montgomery and Waller counties who were affected by the severe weather.
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.
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.
2nd Annual Empire State Jazz Festival Returns to Discovery Green this Saturday
The Second Annual Empire State Jazz Festival returns to scenic Discovery Green in downtown Houston this Saturday, May 11 with an impressive lineup of renowned jazz artists from across the nation.
2024 Black Men Buy Houses Workshop Helping Black Men Achieve Home Ownership
The Black Men Buy Houses Workshop, led by Kevan and Ayesha Shelton, is set to launch its 2024 season on May 11 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. This workshop is pivotal in helping Black men achieve homeownership.
TWEF’s Sold-Out International Women’s Leadership Summit Featuring Tyra Banks Raises Over $300K for Scholarships
The Texas Women’s Empowerment Foundation hosted its 20th Annual International Women’s Leadership Summit at Hotel ZaZa in the Museum District, co-chaired by founder Deavra Daughtry and philanthropist Reggie Van Lee. The sold-out event, featuring special guest Tyra Banks, raised over $300,000 for the TWEF Eagle Scholar Program, providing scholarships to deserving students.
HISD Extends 479 Job Offers at Campus Hiring Fairs Held Over the Weekend
More than 1,300 candidates attended two Houston Independent School District hiring fairs this past Saturday and HISD extended 479 same-day job offers for open, campus-based positions in the 2024-2025 academic year.
HISD Expands Partnership with Hazel Health to Offer No-Cost Care at Every Campus
As part of its new Continuum of Care model for student wraparound supports, the Houston Independent School District is expanding its partnership with Hazel Health to every campus and Sunrise Center in the district.