Catalytic converter thefts in Greater Fifth Ward ‘won’t be tolerated,’ DA Ogg says
The thieves who cut catalytic converters out of City of Houston vehicles from a municipal facility on Japhet Street last year are the latest example of those committing the rampant property crime in Harris County, and they must be held accountable, District Attorney Kim Ogg said Wednesday.
Congressman Al Green Proudly Stands with President Biden and Vice President Harris in the Fight for Passage of National Voting Rights Legislation
On Tuesday, January 11, 2022, Congressman Al Green (TX-09) released the statement below following the U.S. President and Vice President’s remarks in Atlanta, GA advocating for voting rights: Basileus Basil
District Attorney Ogg requests more prosecutors to combat county-wide violent crime
Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg appeared before county commissioners Tuesday to request additional funding for 82 new prosecutors in 2022. Ogg seeks additional staffing to address three “crime drivers” spiking Harris County’s homicide and criminal victimization rates: repeat violent offenders, domestic violence and gang crime.
HISD COVID-19 Update
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo announced that Harris County has raised the COVID-19 threat level to red—the highest and most severe level.
U.S. Department of Education Emphasizes Importance of Full-Service Community Schools Through Competitive Grant Program
Department aims to scale the program to impact more children and families as communities respond to the pandemic.
Today, the U.S. Department of Education released the Notice of Proposed Priorities, definitions, and requirements for the Full-Service Community Schools competitive grant program and tomorrow is launching a 30-day public comment period for the program. These proposed priorities align with the vision set forth by the Biden-Harris Administration and U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona in support of high-quality educational opportunities for all students and the important role of full-service community schools in providing wraparound and academic supports to students and families that are critical in their academic success.
Houston-Based Non-Profit Partners With Celebrities & Influencers To Help Inspire The Youth & Prevent Suicide!
Houston-based non-profit 501(c)3, Society of Royals, has partnered with local Houston schools to provide encouraging letters to grade school kids around the city to keep them uplifted in these difficult times, where the youth are experiencing isolation, fear of the unknown, mental challenges, and more.
Martin Luther King Jr Day Acts of Service Project on Texas Parkway
Give back to your community this Martin Luther King Jr Day and volunteer with MCTX At-Large #1 Councilmember Vashaundra Edwards in the “Acts of Service Project on Texas Parkway” by helping to cleanup the corridor. Interested individuals or groups, may sign up
Fort Bend County Offers Grant Funding to Nonprofits for Family Violence Prevention
Fort Bend County in support of family violence prevention invites area nonprofit service providers to sign up for the Family Protection Grant to help support survivors of domestic violence and their children.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston encourages volunteers to step up during January’s National Mentoring Month
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston, the region’s leading youth development organization, recognizes National Mentoring Month throughout January and encourages community members to step up and volunteer to make a difference in the lives of young people. The organization now celebrates 70 years of providing life-changing services to youth in our community, which enables them to realize bright futures.
Getting COVID shots in all kids begins with understanding community barriers
The new year begins with good news for anxious parents wanting COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters for their children. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted emergency use authorization of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine booster for children 12 to 15 years of age. This means everyone over the age of 12, including adults, can get booster shots. The FDA also allows a third primary series dose for certain immunocompromised children 5 through 11 years of age.
Congressman Al Green Strongly Disapproves of the Texas GLO’s Mismanagement of Hurricane Relief Funds
On Saturday, January 8, 2022, Congressman Al Green (TX-09) released the following statement:
"She Raised Her Voice! 50 Black Women Who Sang Their Way into Music History" by Jordannah Elizabeth, illustrated by Briana Dengoue
Tap, tap, tap, tap. That's often the start of some good music. The sound of sticks hitting cymbals. The pat of a hand on a stomach or thigh, just keeping the beat. It's what your toes do when you're about to break out into a dance because the tunes are just so good. Tap, clap, tap, and read "She Raised Her Voice! by Jordannah Elizabeth, illustrated by Briana Dengoue.
Black Celebrity Soul Food Chef, Rene Johnson’s, Heart Healthy Movement
“One of the best ways you can celebrate this upcoming Black History Month is by honoring your health and longevity, and the health and longevity of your loved ones, through making some strategic tweaks to your favorite family recipes.” - Chef Rene Johnson
Turkey Leg Hut Food Trucks Expanding to Private Events as an Additional Option with Ongoing Pandemic
Houston’s famous Turkey Leg Hut (TLH) is seeing another success story emerge with the expansion of their food trucks for private parties and gatherings amid the ongoing pandemic.
People For the American Way Announces the Full-time Appointment of Ithaca Mayor Svante Myrick As Executive Director of the People For Foundation
People For President and CEO Ben Jealous Praises Myrick’s Progressive Record As Mayor; Applauds Myrick’s Willingness To Focus Fulltime on Defending American Democracy
Today, People For the American Way President and CEO Ben Jealous announced the full-time appointment of Ithaca Mayor Svante Myrick as Executive Director of People For and praised Myrick’s progressive record as Mayor. Myrick will transition from his duties as Mayor and part-time executive director of the People For Foundation next month, where his expanded duties will include fundraising, donor cultivation, media and public speaking roles, as well as continuing the important work he has already initiated to build strategic partnerships and advance People For’s public safety and democracy reform initiatives.
Local Business Owner Is Seeking Support After Losing Her Business During This Past Weekend's Tornado!
Martha E. Berry has been a force in the community by helping small businesses build their brands and their boutique since reaching success within the boutique industry. Her selfless efforts have reached people all over the world. After being laid off in 2016, and experiencing many obstacles, the then single mother began styling her church members in her living room to make extra money.
Katy Prairie Conservancy preserves nearly 965 acres of land for conservation projects
The Katy Prairie Conservancy (KPC) announces the preservation of nearly 965 acres of additional land for two important land conservation projects, increasing lands conserved by the land trust to 30,127 acres. The lands will be protected from any future commercial development.
People For: Biden ‘Must Deliver’ on Voting Rights in Atlanta
As President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris prepare to travel to Atlanta to call for federal voting rights protections, People For the American Way President Ben Jealous released the following statement:
Methodist's New Threat to Nurses and Doctors
Houston Methodist Hospital is doubling down on its vaccine mandate ultimatums, now threatening to fire nurses and doctors who refuse to take a booster shot too.
Texas Customs And Border Protection officers seize $358K in methamphetamine at Los Indios Bridge
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers working at the Los Indios International Bridge seized $358,908 in methamphetamine on Jan. 3.
