April 30, 2026

Community

Home Ownership = POWER

As we embark on another year, we must focus on controlling more of what’s happening in our own communities, but how can you have any...

By aframnews
January 6, 2020

Community, Education, Local, News

Dr. Archie L. Blanson named Interim President at Lone Star College-North Harris

Dr. Archie L. Blanson has been named Lone Star College-North Harris Interim President. His new position was made official on Jan. 2....

By aframnews
January 6, 2020

Community, Education

Get up, get out and get educated

To the ones who sit on the couch watching television almost every day, allowing time to go by, not taking advantage of the time you...

By aframnews
January 4, 2020

Arts, Community, Lifestyles, Local, News, Texas

Acres Home resident reinvents self at age 68

“Charlie Brown” is one dapper dude. And more than his handsome outward appearance, inside he is humble, gracious and extremely grateful for the opportunity he...

By aframnews
January 4, 2020

Community, Local, News, Texas

2 Houston area women shot, killed over New Year’s holiday

Authorities were investigating the deaths of two Houston area women who were shot and killed in two different sides of town over the New Year’s...

By aframnews
January 3, 2020

Community, Local, News

Famous Acres Home BBQ restaurant ‘feeds needs of community’ year-round

'Tis the season of giving - all year long - especially when there is a community in need, a family who cares and values of...

By aframnews
December 22, 2019

Business, Community, Local

New HEB brings diverse food options, much-needed jobs to Third Ward community

On Dec. 18, the MacGregor Market H-E-B opened its doors for the first time after nearly 11 months post-groundbreaking. Located at the corner of N....

By aframnews
December 21, 2019

Community, Education, Local

HISD offers free meals to children at no cost at three high schools during winter break

School may be out soon for winter break, but cafeterias will be open at three HISD high schools, where Nutrition Services will offer meals free...

By aframnews
December 20, 2019

Community, Local

Living Legend: Thomas Freeman

HOUSTON – A look back at the century of life experienced by Dr. Thomas F. Freeman, a man who has shaped the narrative of Black...

By aframnews
December 16, 2019

Community, Health, Local, News, Sports, Texas

Never Giving Up: The Bobby Simon Story

Fast as lightning and physically dominant, his athletic prowess took him from high school stardom to Grambling State University and eventually the Houston Oilers. But...