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Houston's 1st special needs daycare facility hosts Grand opening for new location in Katy during National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

Houston's first special needs daycare facility celebrated National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month this past Saturday, with the Grand Opening of their second location in Katy.


Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church releases new album 'Chapters + Verses'

Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church is proud to announce the release of their highly anticipated new album, "Chapters + Verses" under the leadership of Pastor Marcus D. Cosby, and Minister Leon C. Lewis.


Howdy Homemade Ice Cream brings special guest Lil Keke to surprise Kashmere High School athletes with Under Amour athletic gear

Howdy Homemade Ice Cream made their third stop on their Houston school tour to provide the Athletes of Kashmere High School with Under Amour Athletic gear.


Houston’s only child care facility for children with special needs is hosting a grand opening

Smartie Pants Academy Center is the only childcare center in the Houston area that specializes in childcare for children with disabilities.


Heroes Again Bootcamp with Veterans for mental health awareness

We are proud to launch one of our biggest wellness initiatives ever! Heroes Again is a program developed to offer a space where we mix Fitness with Mental Health. Our Heroes are Veterans and also Community Leaders and Fitness instructors.


PJ's Coffee Spring Branch surprised local mail carriers and customers with coffee and gift cards for National Thank A Mail Carrier Day

In honor of National Thank A Mail Carrier Day, a local branch of PJ's Coffee Gifted Spring Branch Long Point USPS staff and customers with free coffee, gift cards, and a thank you note.



Paramount acquires Isaac Yowman’s award-winning film to air on BET for Black History Month

The Historic Fifth Ward, located on the northeast edge of downtown Houston, Tx, served as home to the iconic musical venue “Club Matinee” founded in 1936.


Texas Gospel Music Excellence Awards releases names of living legends & trail blazers to be honored

The Texas Gospel Music Excellence Awards, led by the passionate Pastor Larry Davies, has announced the names of the twenty three individuals that have blazed the trail and set the standards for gospel music over the nation.


Second annual HBCU All-Star Game to be held at Texas Southern University H&PE Arena in Houston on Sunday, April 2

HBCU All-Stars LLC have announced that the 2023 HBCU All-Star Game, a college basketball showcase highlighting the best HBCU players in the country, will be held at Texas Southern University H&PE Arena in Houston on Sunday, April 2 at 4:00 PM, ET.


Governor Abbott supports new ERCOT reliability standard, market design

Governor Greg Abbott on Jan. 10 sent a letter to the Public Utility Commission (PUC) supporting the adoption of a reliability standard and new reliability design for the ERCOT market, as more people and businesses move to Texas and energy demand grows.


The Houston Museum of African American Culture presents annual Champagne & Ribs Fundraiser hosted by Grammy award winner Bryan-Michael Cox

The Houston Museum of African American Culture (HMAAC) is excited to host their annual end of the year fundraiser, Champagne & Ribs, on Thursday, December 15th at 6:30pm! This year's host will be none other than 9 time Grammy Award Winning writer and producer, Bryan-Michael Cox.


Notable injury law firm is spreading Texas-sized joy to single mothers and children during this holiday season

For over 10 years Godsey/ Martin and IJUSTGOTHIT.com (IJGH) have brought Christmas cheer to hundreds of families across Texas.


Houston StepFest makes its return to introduce local students to HBCU opportunities

StepFest will return this year, after 2 years due to the pandemic, at Worthing Early College High School, where students and youth will get insight from representatives from Clark Atlanta University, Texas Southern University, Morehouse College, HBCU Alumni Association, and other HBCU campuses.


Comedian Marcus D. Wiley's 'Grown, Gray and Forgiven' tour will stop in Houston

National Syndicated Radio Personality, Media Professional and Comedian, Marcus D. Wiley is making a special stop on his "Grown, Gray, and Forgiven" comedy tour.


Burns Original Bar-B-Que, 1501 Certified Ent., Slim Thug & The BossLife Foundation provided over 1,000 free Thanksgiving meals to the community

For decades The Burns' family has given out free hot Thanksgiving dinners to the community on the Monday of Thanksgiving week.


Gracie’s journey back to Texas Hearing Institute

A graduate of the Melinda Webb School, a school for children who are deaf and hard of hearing, Gracie Baltazar has returned for the 2022-2023 academic school year as a language Teacher of the Deaf.


Abbott calls for investigation of Harris County Elections

Governor Greg Abbott today called for an investigation into the widespread problems with Harris County's elections last Tuesday. Voters in Harris County were frustrated by confusion and delays including missing keys, insufficient paper ballots in Republican precincts, staffing problems, and more.


Proposed electric market changes would cost Texans tens of billions more — without doing enough to improve reliability

A proposed California-style redesign of Texas’ electricity market would cost Texans an additional $22.8 billion from 2025 to 2030 — including $8.5 billion more in 2025 alone — but would not make the state’s power grid significantly more reliable, according to a study released by the Texas Consumer Association on Wednesday.


Wreckshop films continues the legacy of highlighting Houston talent with the release of Dirty 3rd Threequel

With over 25 years of celebrating Houston-based rappers, actors, and entertainers, Wreckshop Films (Wreckshop Records), is back and excited to announce the release of The Dirty 3rd: Next Generation soundtrack and movie.