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November 29, 2021November 30, 2021

Harris County COVID level drops from orange to yellow

We have some good news to tell you all about in the fight against the coronavirus. Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo lowered the county’s COVID-19...

by Editor-in-Chief

November 26, 2021November 30, 2021

Community Entertainment Family Local News

PHOTOS: Aww-mazing! New ‘Winter Wanderland’ attraction spans Bagby Street Corridor in downtown Houston

This holiday season, the Houston Downtown Management District (Downtown District) invites Houstonians and visitors to enjoy “Winter Wanderland,” a series of unique illuminated attractions along...

by Staff

Community Family Health & Wellness Local News

‘Thanksgiving for Refugees’ drive welcomes new Afghan neighbors

The Alliance hosted a “Thanksgiving for Refugees” food distribution at its headquarters in Gulfton to provide meal kits for 300 Afghan and recently arrived refugee...

by Staff November 26, 2021November 26, 2021

Community Fashion

Local power couple announces “Jackets Required” series to empower and give back to young executives

Premier custom tailor and business owner Lawrence McQueen and celebrity hairstylist Kimberly Aitch, of Kim Aitch’s Camera Ready, announced their latest philanthropic community initiative, “Jackets...

by Alexandria Green-Jones November 14, 2021November 18, 2021

Community Eats & Tweets Local

Bun B teams up with Houston food trucks to fundraise for Astroworld victims

A group of Houston food trucks are teaming up to fundraise on behalf of the victims of the tragic Astroworld Festival. Bun B Presents: Breaking...

by Nevaeh Richardson November 11, 2021November 15, 2021

Business Community Local News

Houston business powerhouse inducted into Texas Business Hall of Fame

A local financial powerhouse has been recognized for his years of consistent success. Gerald Smith, an investment manager, chairman and CEO of investment management firm...

by Nevaeh Richardson November 9, 2021November 18, 2021

Community Local News

Election Day 2021: What’s on the ballot for Texans

It’s finally Election Day in Texas and it’s important to know what’s on the ballot this year. Here are the races for Election Day 2021...

by Nevaeh Richardson November 2, 2021November 10, 2021

Beauty Community Family Fashion Health & Wellness Lifestyle Local News

5 women conquering challenges gifted ‘So Unique’ experiences

Helpless? Hopeless? Many of us have had those feelings from time to time, but like the saying goes, “I don’t look like what I’ve been...

by Editor-in-Chief October 18, 2021October 22, 2021

Community Local News

Mayor Turner selects new director of Solid Waste Management

Mayor Sylvester Turner has selected Mark C. Wilfalk as the new Director of the Solid Waste Management Department. Wilfalk, who has nearly three decades of...

by Staff October 17, 2021October 22, 2021

Beauty Business Community Education Local News

Spring ISD launches first-ever barber program at Westfield H.S. – and it’s pretty dope!

During a time when many complain that this new generation of kids and students are not being taught to work with their hands and/or develop...

by Staff October 10, 2021October 15, 2021

Community Health & Wellness Local News

Houston Health Department COVID-19 vaccine gift card incentive program reaches capacity

The Houston Health Department on Thursday evening reached its capacity of 20,000 participants for its COVID-19 vaccine incentive program. As of October 3, 76.8 percent of eligible Houstonians have their first...

by Staff October 10, 2021October 11, 2021