Commissioner Rodney Ellis’ Statement on Proposed Redistricting Plan
Every decade, after each U.S. census, states, cities and counties engage in a process called redistricting, where they adjust the boundaries of their governing districts to reflect changes in population growth and other factors.
Downtown Houston Transit Lanes Getting a Fresh New Look
A faster, more reliable commute is coming to downtown Houston. METRO's latest project, in partnership with the city of Houston, will bring a fresh new look to existing transit-only lanes in the city's central business district.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston Great Futures Dinner: Resilient Together
“Great Futures Start Here.” That’s what the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston is all about. And the Great Futures Dinner: Resilient Together was a big step in ensuring that will happen, as it raised more than $900,000 to …
Harmony Public Schools to Break Ground on New Sugar Land-Area Campus
Construction will soon begin on Sugar Land's newest high school. Harmony Public Schools will break ground on our newest campus in the Sugar Land area. This high school will be located at 13738 Old Richmond Road, Sugar Land, TX making …
James Beard Nominated Chefs Help Reopen Kulture Restaurant with Limited Dining Series
Houston-based restauranteur Marcus Davis and Chef Keisha Griggs announce the line-up of featured chefs for the first round of Kulture: A Black Chef Table dinner experience.
3 children found abandoned in an apartment with another child's remains in Texas, sheriff says
Sheriff's deputies in Houston made a horrifying discovery in an apartment Sunday: three children who they say were abandoned with the decaying body of another child inside.
Trae Tha Truth Receives Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award For His Philanthropy
Houston rapper Trae Tha Truth, who has dedicated himself to philanthropy and social justice efforts for many years, will soon get the recognition he rightfully deserves.
Astros Are On The Verge Of Another World Series Appearance
The Houston Astros continued their offensive explosion from Game 4 of the American League Championship Series on Wednesday, as they defeated the Boston Red Sox 9-1 in Game 5 to take a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven series.
Colin Powell, First Black US Secretary of State, Dies of Covid-19 Complications Amid Cancer Battle
Colin Powell, the first Black US secretary of state whose leadership in several Republican administrations helped shape American foreign policy in the last years of the 20th century and the early years of the 21st, has died from complications from …
GreenStreet Unveils Downtown’s First Houston BCycle Art Station
Houston-based Midway, a privately owned, fully integrated real estate investment and development firm, today unveiled an eye-catching new Art Station titled “The Whimsy Station,” brought to life by local artist, designer and muralist Shelbi Nicole, adorning its Houston BCycle station …
Bail jumping charges filed against DWI suspect blamed for 3 deaths in crash
Bail jumping charge have been filed against Camilo Morejon, 48, the Cuban national accused of filming himself drinking and driving on Facebook Live just moments before causing a crash last year that killed three people, Harris County District Attorney Kim …
LULAC is the Lead Plantiff in the Lawsuit Against Texas Redistricting Maps
The state’s Latino civil and voting rights organizations have filed a lawsuit challenging Texas on its four new redistricting maps: Congressional, State Senate, House, and State Board of Education. The coalition seeks to prevent the use of the maps because …
NFL Veteran Whitney Mercilus Adopts Lamar Fleming Middle School to Kick Off His Life Skills Program for Special Needs Students
Whitney Mercilus and the WithMerci Foundation have adopted Houston Independent School District’s Lamar Fleming Middle School Special Needs Department to launch a Life Skills program. Mercilus will hold a press conference on Tuesday, October 19th at 11 A.M. at Lamar …
Mayor Turner Recognizes October as National Code Compliance Month
Mayor Sylvester Turner joined leaders from the City and around the country in observing October as National Code Compliance Month, recognizing and appreciating the hard work done by the many City employees, contractors, and private citizens to keep our communities …
HISD to double extra-duty pay for teachers providing academic tutorials
To recognize the importance of eliminating pandemic-related learning loss, the Houston Independent School District is doubling extra-duty pay for teachers providing academic tutorials for students.
