granting a reprieve

Harris County forgives hundreds of small business loans for locals Harris County forgives hundreds of small business loans for locals By Steven Devadanam

12.29.20  |  9:01 am

The global pandemic has wreaked havoc on local small businesses; many have struggled without savings, credit, and capital to continue ...

cash for creatives

City of Houston donates $5 million to local arts groups and creatives City of Houston donates $5 million to local arts groups and creatives By Steven Devadanam

12.28.20  |  11:30 am

Houston’s gig economy workers have been hard hit during the pandemic — artists and creatives especially so. To that end ...

the kinders do it again

Houston billionaire couple gifts massive $1 million to local charity Houston billionaire couple gifts massive $1 million to local charity By Steven Devadanam

12.22.20  |  9:30 am

Vying for the title of “Houston’s Official Benefactors,” local billionaires Rich and Nancy Kinder have gifted yet another area ...

Giving Back

Here's how to help your fellow Houstonians during the holiday season Here's how to help your fellow Houstonians during the holiday season By Holly Beretto

12.21.20  |  3:01 pm

Thus far, 2020 has been a pretty ugly affair for nearly everyone. Shuttered businesses. Lost jobs. The solitude of working ...

tuned in for christmas

Bun B and Houston nonprofit deliver holiday help for local musicians Bun B and Houston nonprofit deliver holiday help for local musicians By Steven Devadanam

12.17.20  |  4:20 pm

The pandemic has had many local musicians singing the blues, but one cherished Houston legend is ensuring these performers have ...

find your furry friends

Houston animal charities unleash super-low-cost adoption event Houston animal charities unleash super-low-cost adoption event By Steven Devadanam

12.17.20  |  11:10 am

One of the more personal and devastating effects of the pandemic is locals forced to surrender their beloved pets due ...

great scott!

Mackenzie Scott gifts historic $50 million to Houston-area university Mackenzie Scott gifts historic $50 million to Houston-area university By Steven Devadanam

12.16.20  |  1:52 pm

Historically Black universities have traditionally been overshadowed and underfunded compared to their non-Black collegiate counterparts. But now, a major public ...

fun for hou

Houston's winter wonderland delivers a treat for special-needs kids Houston's winter wonderland delivers a treat for special-needs kids By Steven Devadanam

12.14.20  |  2:56 pm

Since its recent opening, Hou-Ville has cast a spell on Houstonians. The limited-engagement exhibit has morphed Live Nation’s downtown ...

lucille's gives back

Museum District restaurant cooks up 5,000 meals for families in need Museum District restaurant cooks up 5,000 meals for families in need By Eric Sandler

12.14.20  |  12:28 pm

Three Houston charitable organizations are teaming up to make the holidays a little brighter for residents of the Third Ward ...

free for furbabies

Houston animal charities offer free pet treatment for locals in need Houston animal charities offer free pet treatment for locals in need By Steven Devadanam

12.11.20  |  2:10 pm

With the pressure of bills and the looming holiday season, some Houstonians are forced to make hard decisions regarding their ...