“For a President, who has now had 2 attempts on his life, scrubbing the entire area should have been a requirement, or does this administration not take the 47th President’s life seriously?”
Natalie hasn’t just grown into an athlete—she has become a multifaceted star who defines modern excellence. Congratulations and Happy Women’s History Day Nat!
To the casual observer, the “Houston Miracle” is often measured in statistics: a 60% reduction in homelessness since 2011, or the rapid skyline expansion of a city that never stops building. But for those on the front lines of the city’s housing crisis, the reality is far more fragile. At a recent Houston Community Media briefing, the message from experts was clear: getting someone into a home is merely a starting point. The real challenge is keeping them there. “Housing is not a finish line,” Read more […]
DJ Michael “5000” Watts is a part of Houston culture, many Houstonians childhood. His mother lived in the same neighborhood as I did growing up. His loss felt like a piece of my childhood chipping away. This past monday, hundreds celebrated his impactful life-King’s Day. The day started with a private funeral service at the Luke Humble Church where Pastor Walter August facilitated the service. Guests included the family of Watts, entertainers such as Slim Thug, Mike Jones, D-Reck of Wreckshop Read more […]
Houston, we need to talk about a number. No, it’s not the All-Star game score or the fluctuating price of a gallon of gas at the corner station. I’m talking about three digits that serve as the ultimate safety net for our community: 2-1-1. This past week, I was invited to celebrate 211 Day—a moment to recognize the 211 Texas/United Way HELPLINE. If you follow my work, you know I’ve spent my career telling the stories of this city. I’ve seen our highest highs and our most devastating Read more […]
This year, I looked at the lineup, but made the same assumption—that it would be boring, stuffy, and in the current political climate, exhausting. However, I told myself that #TRIBFEST25 would be the year I attend. I am so glad I made that decision because I was wrong.
Can you remember the sheer joy of meeting your childhood hero? The rush of emotion when you saw that icon—a Disney Princess, a Marvel powerhouse, or the classic icon, Mickey Mouse? That feeling, that unique mix of awe and pure, unadulterated happiness, is the magic ingredient Disney has perfected since the birth of Mickey Mouse on November 18, 1928. That’s a legacy worthy of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame! The recent christening of the Disney Destiny marked not only the arrival of a new Read more […]
Across the United States, the housing market is broken. You may have read that it is not merely expensive; it is structurally unsound, locking millions out of stability and disproportionately impacting our most vulnerable communities. This is an economic crisis, a public health crisis, and a moral failure across the nation. “Rent increased 9% in one year, which outpaced wage growth… 15,000 more renter households were cost-burdened in 2023,” said panelist Caroline Cheong, Kinder Institute for Read more […]
Free Family Fun, Underground Music, and Public Art Abound HOUSTON, TX (September 3, 2025) – Buffalo Bayou Partnership (BBP) is pleased to share a fall season packed with vibrant public programs connecting the community with nature and culture. Themed “A Year in 10s,” 2025 marks the 10-year anniversary of Buffalo Bayou Park, highlights progress in the Buffalo Bayou East 10-Year Plan, and celebrates the unique spaces and thriving ecosystems of the 10 miles BBP stewards. Mark Read more […]
Meanwhile, on the other end of Pennsylvania Avenue in the Oval Office, President Trump discussed his health concerns with the press during a Q&A session. The president had not been seen publicly for three days. Concerns arose after the president’s recent disclosure of venous insufficiency.
