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 …
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 …
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.
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 …
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.
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 …
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.
HISD hiring 500 students and alumni as elementary tutors to address learning loss
In response to the unique challenges presented by COVID-19, Houston Independent School District has partnered with iEducate to hire 500 HISD students and alumni for spring semester tutoring positions at elementary schools throughout HISD. HISD students ages 15 and up …
The Station Museum of Contemporary Art Present Clark V> Fox: Subversion and Spectacle
The Station Museum of Contemporary Art is proud to present Clark V. Fox: Subversion and Spectacle, an expansive survey exhibition of the work of Native American artist Clark V. Fox, opening on Saturday, February 5, 2022, through June 26, 2022.
It’s Getting Nasty: How Sickness Is Spreading Across Houston
Today, a simple cough can clear a room. With the rise of positive COVID cases, Houston streets are getting nasty. People have become less concerned about wearing masks and social distancing. Many Houstonians have a false sense of security that …
Chisa Hutchinson’s Amerikin to be Directed by Resident Acting Company Emeritus James Black
The Tony Award®-winning Alley Theatre announces the cast and creative team of Chisa Hutchinson’s world premiere drama Amerikin. The play is directed by former Resident Acting Company Emeritus member James Black and runs February 11 – March 13, 2022 in …
Prepare for Winter Weather
Winter storms can bring snow, sleet, ice, freezing rain and high winds across our region. Winter storms create a higher risk of car accidents, hypothermia, frostbite, carbon monoxide poisoning, and heart attacks from overexertion.
Access Consciousness Celebrates the 9th Annual Global Access Bars® Day on January 15th
Access Consciousness® is inviting members of the community to experience one of the fastest growing forms of self-care on January 15th for its 9th Annual Global Access Bars Day, a day for people to discover new possibilities for growth and …
Celebrate the New Year with a Plan Before You Drink
Damien House never imagined his 2021 would end with him being alone. His entire family was wiped out in an instant in a fiery car crash when a drunken Daniel Canada carelessly got behind the wheel of a vehicle after …
New Clinic for Seniors Opens in Stafford Legacy Community Health continues to expand services in Southwest Houston
Legacy Community Health Services, Inc. (Legacy), the largest federally qualified health center in Texas, proudly announces the opening of a second clinic designed exclusively to meet the unique health and wellness needs of seniors. The Legacy Stafford Fountains Clinic, located …
