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Houston is changing how heavy and bulk trash is collected. Instead of waiting for scheduled street pickups, residents can now request service when needed through the city’s 311 system. How It Works Why It Matters Houston hopes this system will make bulk trash service faster and fairer for everyone.

Cupid’s bow could break your heart. The most romantic day of the year is right around the corner — but many unsuspecting lovers will be dumped by their beaus before LOVE DAY Feb. 14. The Tuesday before Valentine’s Day, known as “Red Tuesday,” is the most common 24-hour period for break-ups, according to experts, who […]

With just three weeks until the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, families can save money by purchasing discounted carnival packs in advance, which include tickets for games, rides, and food. Other budget-friendly tips include taking METRO to save on parking, targeting discount days, and using concert tickets to access the grounds. The official resale marketplace […]

Chocolates make the best Valentine's Day gifts, with options for every taste - from simple sophistication to bold creativity.

Pizza Hut is set to close approximately 250 underperforming restaurants in the U.S. in the first half of 2026 as part of a strategic turnaround effort. Yum! Brands, the parent company of Pizza Hut, announced the closures during its Q4 2025 earnings call. The move is part of the Hut Forward program, which includes targeted […]

Valentine’s Day isn’t complete without beautiful flowers. They’re the timeless go-to gift. Here are the best flowers to give your sweetie. The post The Best Valentine’s Day Flowers Ranked appeared first on MadameNoire.

McDonald's unveils free McNugget Caviar kits for Valentine's Day, blending fast food with luxury. Available online Feb. 10.

Our queer queens shone like diamonds at the 68th GRAMMY Awards in Los Angeles, which is why you'll see them making quite an appearance on this week's Women Crush Wednesday list! The post Women Crush Wednesday — 50 Queer Queens Keeping Our WCW Fantasies Red Carpet Ready, Vol. 9 appeared first on MadameNoire.

Visiting historic neighborhoods, museums, and cultural landmarks invites meaningful conversations and reminds us that history is rooted in real people, places, and experiences.

If Black women are going to truly heal, we must move beyond performative care and into practices that support our wholeness.

The Madd Hatta Morning Show on Majic 102.1 is no stranger to stirring the pot, but the latest installment of his “Daily Dilemma” segment has taken the internet by storm. A woman’s viral rant, claiming there’s “no benefit in a man being a stepdad or taking on a single mom because these women are ungrateful […]

It’s the conversation that took over The Madd Hatta Show: A Black woman, seven years deep into marriage, admitted she was unhappy. The twist? Her husband hadn’t done anything wrong. In fact, by her own admission, he is “absolutely perfect.” But as she revealed, sometimes “perfect” just isn’t enough when you’ve lost yourself in the […]