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Made possible by a grant from Kinder Foundation, Jazz Sundays celebrate the vibrancy and rich tradition of jazz and the incredible Houstonians who preserve the artform. From classic jazz to zydeco, blues and more, this[...]
The Harris County District Attorney's Office has prosecuted 77 hate crime cases in the last 7 years. The most ever, by any District Attorney's office in Texas. If you see or experience a hate crime,[...]
Hunker Down and Prepare for the Flood!
Image courtesy of kristv.com Houston is under a tropical storm warning and flash flood watch. Impacts from Harvey will likely begin today and continue through the weekend for the greater Houston region. Public Safety officials encourage residents[...]
Texas Southern University is Now Home to NAACP Official Archives
Image courtesy of Micheal Boddy Texas Southern University has been designated as the official depository of records from the Texas NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People). A special presentation was held August[...]
Houstonians Can Now Buy Their Own Customized Houston Blue Tiles
Image courtesy of Craig Hlavaty The man behind a crusade to preserve historic pieces of Houston's roadways has introduced a way for locals to take part in the tradition. If you have spent any time[...]
Texas Southern University Makes College Choices 2017 Top 50 Best HBCU’s List!
Image courtesy of tshaonline.org EUGENE, Ore., Aug. 14, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- College Choice, a leading authority in college and university rankings and resources, has published a ranking of the 50 Best Historically Black Colleges and[...]
Come Join the Crowd at the Palm Center Farmer’s Market!
There is something special going on in HOUsoutheast! Something that's bringing families closer, and living healthier lifestyles. Come out and find out for yourself at the Palm Center Farmer's Market! Come see the fresh green[...]
University of Houston Undergrads to Receive Support for Research
Photo courtesy of the University of Houston $500K Mellon Foundation Grant Aims to Strengthen Scholarship in the Humanities The University of Houston has received a $500,000 grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to establish[...]
Is Your Organic Farmer’s Market Certified?
Image courtesy of Healthy Diet Advisor Do you know if organic foods sold at the farmers market really are organic? This can be a tough one to answer. Small farmers, with sales of less than[...]
New bikes bring new life to historic Third Ward
Image courtesy of Houston Chronicle Alan Moore, co-founder of 3rd Ward Tours, uses microphone and speaker to lead the bicycle tour Sunday, June 18, 2017, in Houston. The tour has many stops to tell histories[...]