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Taste of Louisiana: Annual ‘Cajun AF’ Festival to bring mouthwatering, all-you-can-eat seafood boil

Erica Ponder

Mar 29, 2021

Taste of Louisiana: Annual ‘Cajun AF’ Festival to bring mouthwatering, all-you-can-eat seafood boil

HOUSTON (Press Release) — The Bayou City is welcoming the taste of Louisiana once again with the Annual Cajun AF Festival, the biggest...

Houston art gallery to host ‘Bend Over Brunch’ with yoga instructor Aisha Shalid

Erica Ponder

Mar 29, 2021

Houston art gallery to host ‘Bend Over Brunch’ with yoga instructor Aisha Shalid

HOUSTON (Press Release) — Houston’s newest art gallery Primary Paint Party opened their doors in January 2021 and they have been making a...

Get your boots ready! Local restaurant Kamp is bringing the Rodeo to Houston March 26-28

Erica Ponder

Mar 18, 2021

Get your boots ready! Local restaurant Kamp is bringing the Rodeo to Houston March 26-28

HOUSTON — It’s time to grab your cowboy hats and strap up your boots! One of Houston’s most sought out premiere restaurants/lounges, Kamp...

Over 5,000 free meals served to the Houston community at Burns Original Bar-B-Que, thanks to BossLif

Erica Ponder

Feb 21, 2021

Over 5,000 free meals served to the Houston community at Burns Original Bar-B-Que, thanks to BossLif

HOUSTON (Press Release) — It was a beautiful day to give back to the Houston community Sunday following the rough week we’ve all had...

Rapper Lil’ Baby partners with Change Happens to bless Houston families with winter coats

Erica Ponder

Jan 29, 2021

Rapper Lil’ Baby partners with Change Happens to bless Houston families with winter coats

HOUSTON — The winter season warmed up a little bit, thanks to award-winning rapper Lil’ Baby. The rapper partnered with Quality Control,...

Bar 5015 serving up new flavor with tasty brunch, dinner options

Erica Ponder

Jan 29, 2021

Bar 5015 serving up new flavor with tasty brunch, dinner options

HOUSTON — Houston’s Bar 5015 has taken their flavor up a notch with new delicious, filling food items for guests to enjoy. Thanks to Bar...

Houston-based bar is hosting a kid’s expo for young people to display their products and services in

Erica Ponder

Jan 14, 2021

Houston-based bar is hosting a kid’s expo for young people to display their products and services in

HOUSTON (Press Release)— Longtime Houston business owner, Steve Rogers of Bar 5015 is holding the 2nd Annual Kidpreneur Expo to celebrate...

Meet the Artist: Installation inspired by movie ‘Do the Right Thing’ encourages dialogue, celebratio

Erica Ponder

Dec 19, 2020

Meet the Artist: Installation inspired by movie ‘Do the Right Thing’ encourages dialogue, celebratio

HOUSTON — Art is oftentimes our escape to a perfect world, our opportunity to tell a story in our own way, and our outlet to create a...

Erica Ponder

Dec 18, 2020

FuelUp and Tava Cares present free toys and gas gift cards at holiday giveaway

HOUSTON (Press Release)— During a global pandemic, families will get an opportunity to put more under the Christmas tree this holiday...

Burns Original Bar-B-Que partners with BossLife Foundation and 1501 Records for Annual Thanksgiving

Erica Ponder

Nov 21, 2020

Burns Original Bar-B-Que partners with BossLife Foundation and 1501 Records for Annual Thanksgiving

HOUSTON (Press Release) — The Burns’ family will host their annual Thanksgiving community day on Nov. 23 where they will provide over 600...

Rapper Slim Thug partners with Checkers to feed Houston’s northside community

Erica Ponder

Nov 16, 2020

Rapper Slim Thug partners with Checkers to feed Houston’s northside community

HOUSTON (Press Release) — Rapper Slim Thug, alongside Checkers Restaurants, fed over 200 residents from Garden City Apartment Complex...

Remembering DJ Screw: Visual tribute ‘All Screwed Up’ released on the 20th anniversary of the hip-ho

Erica Ponder

Nov 16, 2020

Remembering DJ Screw: Visual tribute ‘All Screwed Up’ released on the 20th anniversary of the hip-ho

HOUSTON — Fans of the late DJ Screw are in for a treat Monday as a visual tribute honoring his life and legacy is set to be released on...

Over 130 bikers come out to Bar 5015 Halloween Bike Ride featuring rapper Slim Thug

Erica Ponder

Nov 2, 2020

Over 130 bikers come out to Bar 5015 Halloween Bike Ride featuring rapper Slim Thug

HOUSTON (Press Release) — On Halloween, Bar 5015 hosted their annual monthly bike ride consisting of over 150 local bikers riding through...

Fashion, Family, Faith: How Houston boutique owner Martha E. Berry turned a negative into a positive

Erica Ponder

Oct 28, 2020

Fashion, Family, Faith: How Houston boutique owner Martha E. Berry turned a negative into a positive

HUMBLE — The COVID-19 pandemic has been hard on most business owners across the country. From closures to changes in hours, business...

Notable Hip-Hop platform launches app to help independent artists stream their music & music vid

Erica Ponder

Oct 5, 2020

Notable Hip-Hop platform launches app to help independent artists stream their music & music vid

HOUSTON (Press Release) — With over a decade of experience in the hip hop community, HipHop Streets has been committed to helping...

From a Seed: Grammy-nominated artist A-Lex takes Houston media by storm with new music

Erica Ponder

Sep 25, 2020

From a Seed: Grammy-nominated artist A-Lex takes Houston media by storm with new music

HOUSTON — Last Thursday was filled with incredible music, great vibes, and liberating sounds for a celebration of artistry that is sure...

‘The past is never dead’: Houston celebrates co-star London Boyce for landing first movie role in Li

Erica Ponder

Sep 21, 2020

‘The past is never dead’: Houston celebrates co-star London Boyce for landing first movie role in Li

HOUSTON — Houston rolled out the pink carpet for child star London Boyce Saturday after she debuted in her first movie role for Lionsgate...

Mask Up: Rapper Slim Thug releases line of affordable personal protective equipment in wake of COVID

Erica Ponder

Jul 30, 2020

Mask Up: Rapper Slim Thug releases line of affordable personal protective equipment in wake of COVID

HOUSTON — One of the first faces of COVID-19 awareness in the Hip-Hop community is now offering up affordable personal protective...

Too Much Sauce: Burns Original BBQ launches contest alongside Kroger

Erica Ponder

Jul 24, 2020

Too Much Sauce: Burns Original BBQ launches contest alongside Kroger

HOUSTON (Press Release)— North Houston-based restaurant Burns Original BBQ is known for their finger-licking good BBQ, but the...

Beauty, brains, boss: Infinity Med Spa CEO Jessica Hatch talks journey of building her empire and fo

Erica Ponder

Jul 14, 2020

Beauty, brains, boss: Infinity Med Spa CEO Jessica Hatch talks journey of building her empire and fo

HOUSTON — Beauty, brains, and BOSS— these three things pretty much sum up entrepreneur and business owner Jessica Hatch, the founder and...