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University of Houston-Downtown's Lemke on lack of grocers: 'The consumer base to support those institutions isn’t present in those neighborhoods'
By John Suayan | Mar 17, 2022
The ubiquitous sight of fast food establishments in the southwest Houston neighborhood that's home to his church has the Reverend Brandon Washington taking the initiative to teach his congregants the benefits of healthy eating.
'Just hoping for the best': Members of Greater Houston's Ukrainian community help compatriots back home
By John Suayan | Mar 1, 2022
Some members of Greater Houston’s Ukrainian community are turning their worry and despair for their homeland into something positive by lending helping hands.
'A blessing': Local company hosts bike giveaway in Houston
By Caleb Lombardo | Dec 29, 2021
This Christmas, hundreds of children in Northwest Houston didn't have to worry about what they were getting this year.
'Happy ending': Tabby kitten rescued from highway support beam
By Emily Bevard | Dec 9, 2021
A group of Houston residents shared six hours of their time earlier this month, rescuing an orange tabby kitten who had been found on top of a southwest freeway during the day.
'They stepped up and saved lives': CITGO feeds health care workers
By George Willis | Dec 2, 2021
CITGO is providing 5,000 meals to health care workers at Ben Taub Hospital in a show of appreciation for their efforts throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
'Keep the pot boiling': Salvation Army continues on despite struggles from coronavirus, staffing
By John Kelly | Dec 1, 2021
The Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Campaign is a huge part of the holiday season just like the Nativity scene, Santa Claus and presents. It's safe to say that for most people, it isn't Christmastime until the Salvation Army sets up its red kettles in front of stores.
'Showing these kids we love them': Houston social groups, motorcycle clubs provide Thanksgiving dinner for children of gunned down family members
By Karen Kidd | Nov 25, 2021
More than 20 social groups and motorcycle clubs have joined in an effort to provide Thanksgiving dinner for three children, whose parents and 6-year-old sister were killed in their apartment last summer, a Houston-area news station recently reported.
Trees for Houston to give away 1,000 free trees at giveaway event tomorrow
By Emily Bevard | Oct 22, 2021
Trees for Houston will host its Tree Giveaway event Saturday, Oct. 22, inviting residents to drive through and pick up a free tree.
Join Us In Making A Difference All Year
By Target Hunger | Oct 13, 2021
We reintroduced our monthly giving program, The Orange Club, recently.
Brady shares pride in Conroe firefighters returning from Louisiana
By Karen Kidd | Oct 12, 2021
Conroe firefighters recently returned from Louisiana where they were helping with recovery efforts following Hurricane Ida and were welcomed back on social media by U.S. Rep. Kevin Brady.
Point of Order — Don’t Squander this Opportunity
By Luis Figueroa, Every Texan | Oct 2, 2021
In this endless barrage of bad policy comes a real opportunity to do some real transformative good for Texas communities.
Help Us by Feeding Families Year Round
By Target Hunger | Sep 18, 2021
September is Hunger Action Month! School is in session, cooler weather is in the air, and together we are making a difference in the fight against hunger.
Mattress Mack opens Houston store up for Hurricane Ida victims to 'sleep and eat for free'
By Trina Thomas | Sep 2, 2021
A furniture store owner offered up his brick-and-mortar as a safe haven for individuals fleeing Hurricane Ida that needed a place to sleep while waiting for the storm to pass.
Crossbridge Church clears medical debt for hundreds of Fort Bend County residents to 'show Christ’s love in a tangible way'
By Andy Nghiem | May 22, 2021
Crossbridge Church in Sugar Land recently paid off $1.9 million in medical debts for hundreds of Fort Bend County residents.