July 18, 2026

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

Entertainment, Local, National, News

Is Lizzo the new face of confidence or a cry for ‘self-love’ and attention?

In recent ‘breaking the internet’ news, Lizzo had ‘Black Twitter’ up in arms after a video went viral of the singer twerking in a risque...

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

Local, National

Service ‘shout out’: US Navy’s Tristan Edwards of Houston

We at African American News and Issues always honor and respect our great service men and women proudly protecting our country. We salute Ensign Tristan...

By aframnews
December 15, 2019

Local, News, Politics, Texas

Rep. Senfronia Thompson named Vice Chair of House Select Committee on Statewide Health Care Costs

On Dec. 10, Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen appointed Representative Senfronia Thompson to serve as the Vice Chair of the House Select Committee on Statewide...

By aframnews
December 15, 2019

Education, Local

Houston Community College celebrates grand opening of cutting-edge virtual reality lab

Houston Community College is celebrating the grand opening of its new virtual reality lab at the HCC West Loop campus....

By aframnews
December 15, 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...

By aframnews
December 15, 2019

Community, Education, Local, News

Students receive pearls of wisdom, words of encouragement from media leaders

The Houston Association of Black Journalists held its annual Student Mentorship Breakfast on Dec. 7 to a packed house of speakers and students awaiting media-related...

By aframnews
December 15, 2019

Community, Local

Living Legend: Birdie Lee Chadwick

Longtime Third Ward resident, Birdie Lee Chadwick, recently celebrated her 100th birthday on November 29 with a host of family and friends who flew in...