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Prairie View A&M University is rolling out the purple carpet for former Brown University President Ruth J. Simmons. On Friday, she’ll be introduced as the first woman President in the history of the esteemed HBCU. The #RuthTheTruth campaign was launched last October when Simmons, a native Houstonian, was named the sole finalist for the position. She […]

Houston City Council member Dwight Boykins joined Mayor Sylvester Turner in announcing the new Sunnyside Multi Service Center (MSC), which will provide vital health screenings for seniors and enhance the overall quality of life for residents in District D. The new MSC will be located at 4410 Reed Road near Cullen less than a mile from the current location. With a fully operational health clinic, the $25 million facility will […]

A bomb squad has given the all clear after a suspicious blinking box found in a northwest Harris County park turned out to be a hoax. According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, the bomb squad found no explosives near the 11300 block of Royal Village Street at Royal Blue. Instead of a bomb, authorities […]

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There is no doubt that there was an unprecedented amount of damage done to homes, businesses, infrastructure, and families during and in the aftermath of hurricane Harvey this past August of 2017.  6 months later, it is still very evident that many in the Houston metropolitan area are still in the pain-staking process of persevering […]

Our Houston Astros are on fire and now they’ve taken their talents to the big screen! Jost said  “This week the Houston Astros won the World Series in an epic matchup with the Dodgers. Here to talk about it is new baseball fan Leslie Jones …” Watch the guest appearance below by Houston Astros players […]

WE EARNED HISTORY!!! Mayor Sylvester Turner invites all Houstonians to join him for the Houston Astros World Championship Parade and Celebration on Friday, November 3rd at 2:00 p.m. to honor and celebrate the team’s historic 2017 World Series win. “It’s a true privilege to proudly host this magnificent salute to our hometown team that has earned history,” said Mayor Turner. “As we […]

Via TheKatyNews.com Texas Health and Human Services announced today that Harvey victims will have three additional days to apply for D-SNAP in Harris County as the state begins to ramp down its post-Harvey program for disaster food relief. The extra opportunity is being offered due to the challenges that exist when serving a large and […]

The BlackAmericaWeb.com Relief Fund, founded by nationally syndicated radio personality Tom Joyner, is hosting a “Friends with Benefits” Comedy Show to raise money for families who have greatly affected by Hurricane Harvey and Irma. Joyner, along with comedians Huggy Low Down and Chris Paul, will headline the shows that will take place October 26 and […]

Kroger’s Mobile Pharmacy Trailer is on-site at the George R. Brown Convention Center to serve displaced Houston families affected by Hurricane Harvey. Hundreds of guests each day are having prescriptions filled. There are no restrictions re: the originating pharmacy–the team can fill prescriptions from any pharmacy, as well as prescriptions written by the on-site DMAT […]

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Houston ISD is looking to lessen the burden on its community as it recovers from Hurricane Harvey by offering students free meals. The district announced Wednesday that all HISD students will receive three free meals per day for the 2017-2018 school year as part of the National School Lunch/Breakfast Program. HISD is still asking all […]

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SCHOOL CLOSINGS ABBEY ACADEMY PREPARATORY SCHOOL and amp; DAYCARE – Opens Sept. 5. Academy of Accelerated Learning – Opens Sept. 5. Art Institute of Houston – Opens Sept. 5. ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC SCHOOL – Opens Sept. 5. AVONDALE HOUSE – Opens Sept. 5. FORT BEND CHRISTIAN ACADEMY – Opens Sept. 5. KIPP Houston Public Schools – Opens Sept. 5. LONE STAR COLLEGE – […]

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