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October 20, 2021

Four freaky family-friendly things to do in Houston this Halloween

Houston is crawling with spooky events for all the little ghouls and goblins this Halloween. Don’t miss out on these freaky fun attractions! Zoo Boo...

by Nevaeh Richardson

September 16, 2021September 20, 2021

Community Entertainment Events Family Local News

Zoo Boo Returns to the Houston Zoo on Oct.1

The Houston Zoo is inviting all little ghouls and goblins to its month-long, family favorite Zoo Boo, presented LyondellBasell. From Oct. 1–31, guests are encouraged to wear their best costumes for the Zoo’s frightfully delightful Halloween event. This year’s...

by Staff

Entertainment Events National News

KISS postpones tour after Gene Simmons tests positive for COVID

The band Kiss has been forced to postpone many of its tour dates after frontman Gene Simmons tested positive for COVID-19. As for now, Simmons...

by Editor-in-Chief September 2, 2021September 3, 2021

Community Eats & Tweets Entertainment Events Family Local News

Drink beer, save animals: Brew at the Zoo returns!

Brew at the Zoo is back! After canceling the 2020 event, the Houston Zoo is happy to once again offer the community the opportunity to...

by Staff August 5, 2021August 30, 2021

Community Events Health & Wellness

Sickle Cell sufferers dying from lack of blood, nonprofits host emergency blood drive

The COVID-19 pandemic put a halt to our daily lives but it also severely affected our medical resources. One of the main resources that have...

by Alexandria Green-Jones July 21, 2021July 30, 2021

Education Events National News

Civil Rights Attorney Ben Crump to speak at FAMU summer commencement

The Florida A&M University (FAMU) lineup of summer commencement ceremony speakers is headlined by civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump and includes alumni Marcelia Freeman and...

by Staff July 19, 2021July 22, 2021

Community Education Entertainment Events Family Local News

HMAAC presents ‘A Beautiful Portrait of Southern American Life: Remembering William Tolliver’

The Houston Museum of African American Culture (HMAAC) is delighted to present from July 23 through October 9, 2021 A Beautiful Portrait of Southern American Life: Remembering William...

by Staff July 14, 2021August 5, 2021

Entertainment Events National

Lil Baby announces nationwide tour with special guest Lil Durk

Get ready for one of the first and biggest nationwide tours since the pandemic. Lil Baby will embark on a nationwide tour with Lil Durk...

by Staff June 22, 2021June 23, 2021

Community Events Family Health & Wellness Local Opinion

Vegan Vibez Festival inspired me to become vegan…again

The Vegan Vibez Festival held its third annual event in Houston on Juneteenth. This festival was my first real outing since this pandemic began and...

by Nevaeh Richardson June 20, 2021June 22, 2021

Business Events Real Estate

Houston Black Real Estate Association hosts gala supporting families affected by COVID

This past year has been a true trial for Houston and our nation and there are still so many in need who lost loved ones,...

by Alexandria Green-Jones June 18, 2021June 24, 2021

Community Entertainment Events Local

Primary Paint Party celebrates Juneteenth with Black Art Exhibit

Black Art Exhibit at Prime Art Gallery will open on Juneteenth. This exhibit was curated by Deshun Sharp & Irene Valentin and features work from...

by Nevaeh Richardson June 18, 2021

Events National News

Helping a Hero and Lee Greenwood award 22 honorees for supporting wounded veterans

Helping a Hero and the charity’s National Ambassador Lee Greenwood recently hosted three national events to promote patriotism and support our nation’s wounded veterans. During...

by Nevaeh Richardson June 18, 2021