July 26, 2026

Community

On the front line with HPD’s Troy Finner: “Sit your butts down!”

By: N.L. Preston HOUSTON – As he has for the last 30 years, Troy Finner continues to “beat the streets” of Houston, and one thing...

By aframnews
April 19, 2020

Community, Health, Local, National, News

COVID-19 and the Black Community: Why are we dying?

COVID-19. Coronavirus. Those two scary words have been in the headlines of every major and minor media outlet, and have landed nearly a million Americans...

By aframnews
April 19, 2020

Community, Education, Entertainment, Events, Local, News

TSU hosts virtual watch party with DJ Paul “PD” Davis

HOUSTON – Join Texas Southern University on Facebook Live Saturday for a Virtual Gathering connecting fellow Tigers during this global pandemic. KTSU DJ Paul “PD”...

By aframnews
April 18, 2020

Community, Local, News

Congresswoman Lee, Trinity United Methodist Church host food drive in SE Houston

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee in partnership with Trinity United Methodist Church, Sr. Pastor Ed C Jones, III is hosting a FREE Food Distribution Day on...

By aframnews
April 18, 2020

Arts, Community, Culture, Entertainment, Lifestyles, Local

14-year-old comedian, kidpreneur: “You are not going to outwork me!”

Funny, talented, real, raw and humble are words many use to describe someone who's "lived more than a few years," but speaking to 14-year-old TJ...

By aframnews
April 12, 2020

Arts, Community, Culture, Entertainment, Local

The Ensemble Theatre virtually ‘feed souls’ of the community with one pot of gumbo

“We are all in this together. This pot of gumbo is to feed everybody,” said Eileen Morris, artistic director for Houston’s legendary The Ensemble Theatre....

By aframnews
April 12, 2020

Community, Local, News, Politics

Mary Benton appointed Director of Communications for Houston mayor

ry Benton has been appointed the new Director of Communications for Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner’s Office. Benton brings valuable years of experience in media relations,...

By aframnews
April 12, 2020

Arts, Community, Education, Entertainment, Local

Carver High School’s Theater Director inducted Into Texas Thespian Hall of Fame

Carver High School theater director Roshunda Jones has been recently inducted into the Texas Thespian Hall of Fame. It is an honor granted to educators...