Employee of the Month Hicham Al-Hazbari: Winning the Lottery of a Lifetime
Courage is required when you leave life to chance, and Hicham Al-Hazbari certainly possesses it. As Harris County Department of Education’s May Employee of the Month, he personifies the phrase “luck of the draw,” having found a new home and …
Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee Statement on Bill To Overturn Harris County Election Results
The Texas Legislature advanced Senate Bill 1993, which would allow the Secretary of State to order a redo of elections in Harris County. If passed, this law would apply to only Harris County, home to more than 4.7 million people.
Harris County Teens Recognized in HCDE's Scholastic Art & Writing Awards Ceremonies
Beaming smiles and proud parents poured into the Wortham Theater Center this week for the 2023 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards regional award ceremonies sponsored by Harris County Department of Education.
In First One Hundred Days, Harris County Commissioner Lesley Briones is Moving Precinct 4 Forward
In the first 100 days, Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones led the passage of a holistic justice and safety package, positioned the Precinct to significantly increase infrastructure investments, and traveled across the Precinct engaging with residents and building …
University of Houston to Announce Major Gift to Strengthen Nursing Education, Address Nursing Shortage
The University of Houston will announce a multimillion-dollar gift to its College of Nursing that will help bolster the nursing workforce amid a significant labor shortage in the profession. The college will officially be renamed in honor of the donors.
The Ninfa Laurenzo Scholarship Fund Presents Tacos Over Texas
Tacos Over Texas, celebrates three of Mama Ninfa’s favorite things: good food, good music and good friends while raising money for The Ninfa Laurenzo Scholarship Fund. The day-long festival includes Taco Tasting Competition, Food Trucks, DJ Willie from Mega101FM-KLOL, shop …
The Best of Everything
Main Street Theater (MST) is producing Julie Kramer’s adaptation of Rona Jaffe’s 1958 bestseller, The Best of Everything, about ambitious secretaries in the big city.
Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson Announces Show in Houston (Aug. 24) and Dallas (Aug. 25)
Today, EMMY® and GRAMMY® award-winning multi hyphenate, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, announced that he will embark on a global tour in celebration of the 20th Anniversary of his game-changing debut album, Get Rich or Die Tryin’. Produced by Live Nation …
Department of Neighborhoods Announces Complete Communities University Spring 2023 Graduates
The Department of Neighborhoods (DON) is proud to announce the Complete Communities University (CCU) Class of Spring 2023 graduation. Twenty-eight aspiring community leaders from neighborhoods throughout the city received certificates of course completion at a graduation ceremony held on May …
Great Things Are Happening at the Ensemble Theatre
The Ensemble Theatre is celebrating their 46th Anniversary Season not only celebrates the genius of African American voices of the past and the present but also offers plays that explore controversial subjects facing our communities.
Houston Equity Fund offering $8 million in grant funding for minority-owned small businesses
Minority-owned small businesses and nonprofits in the Houston area can apply for up to $100,000 in grant funding later this month. A total of $8 million is available this year during the second phase of the "Open for Business" grant …
Life Lessons of Mom
A mother’s job is to shape you into the best version of yourself. She inspires you to reach for the stars while also giving you lessons on what to look out for along your journey. With a gentle hand, she …
Houston Achieves a One-Year 17% Decrease in Street Homelessness
Results for the greater Houston area’s annual Homeless Count and Survey were released today, revealing a remarkable, one-year 17 percent decrease in street homelessness from January 2022 to January 2023. The reduction is one of the biggest in the city’s …
TSU Aviation Program Reaching New Heights with Approval of Training Facility at Houston Spaceport
Houston Airports continues to invest in aviation by supporting the next generation of aeronautical professionals with an innovative learning environment.
Take Extra Precautions to Avoid Drowning Accidents
Summer is just around the corner! Swimming and splashing around in the pool, lake or beach is a great way to keep cool in Houston’s summer heat. However, if precautions are not taken, a young child can drown quickly and …
