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JANICE Weaver 7th Annual Blood Drive A Big Success

Here are some photos of the Janice Weaver 7th Annual Blood Drive last Friday at KTSU which was very successfully attended. The an- nual ‘Blood Drive’ event was also a perfect time to salute Houston’s “First Responders” and Chief Sam …

Commissioner Ellis Responds To Houston Port Authority’s Disparity Numbers for M/WBE’s

Today, the Houston Port Authority released the results of a disparity study looking at the access that minority and women-owned businesses have to the Port Authority’s contracting dollars. In response, County Commissioner Rodney Ellis, who championed Harris County’s disparity study, …

City of Houston and Comcast Launches Internet Voucher Program and Lift Zones With U.S. CARES ACT Funding

Having Internet access has always been critical in the areas of education, business, and every aspect of life. The pandemic has created an even bigger need for connectivity and pointed out the many who were left behind due to a …

Rocket to Santa

We all can agree that 2020 has been a year many of us did not expect to ever experience in our lives. If we can feel that way as adults imagine what kids are feeling. The holidays are right around …

Harris County Clerk Teneshia Hudspeth Holds First Annual Toy Drive

The Harris County Clerk’s Office (HCCO) will be collecting toys for children and gifts for teens during its first annual Clerks for Christmas Toy Drive, December 1-11, 2020, benefiting the Children’s Assessment Center (CAC). The CAC serves nearly 5,000 young …

JANICE WEAVER – Seventh Year Anniversary Blood Drive: SURVIVING – THRIVING & MOBILIZING

During this 2020 holiday season, many are concerned and focused on preparing a festive time for family and friends. However, some will be helping to provide a much-needed service to others by “Giving the Gift of Life” in a season …

Harmony Schools Of Innovation-Houston Named Top Pandemic Proof School By “Children At Risk”

Harmony School of Innovation - Houston has been named a top Pandemic Proof School in the greater Houston area by the Texas education non-profit Children at Risk. The organization ranked HSI-Houston number three out of 117 middle schools.

Houston, We Have A Problem! Again

After receiving praise and adoration of a brilliant game on both sides of the football in a blowout defeat of the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving Day, Lions head coach Matt Patricia was eventually fired. And the Texans found themselves right …

Houston City Council Approves $10 Million Boost to Small Business Economic Relief Program (SBERP)

Mayor Sylvester Turner and City Council approved $10 million in additional funding for the City’s Small Business Economic Relief Program (SBERP), bringing the total allocation of CARES Act 2020 dollars used to fund the program to $35 million.

Pope Francis Suggests Building Bonds of Reciprocity for Solidarity

A common phrase that I have heard since the pandemic started is the need for something better to be birth from it. Whether that is a new skill, career opportunity, cleaner environment, the desired outcome was always to be better …

Mayor Turner Welcomes Hewlett Packard Enterprise HQ Relocation to Houston Region

Earlier this afternoon, Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) announced the company will relocate its global headquarters from San Jose, California to the Houston region and its new Springwoods Village campus. The expansion and headquarters relocation to the Houston area has the …

Congressman Al Green Highlights Small Business Saturday

On Saturday, November 28, 2020, Congressman Al Green released the following statement, highlighting Small Business Saturday:

She’s Happy Hair and The She’s Happy Foundation Thanksgiving Give Back

On November 25th six families in the Houston area will have a reason to be thankful this Thanksgiving holiday; thanks to a group of black business owners that collaborated to create memorable moments to make a difference in the community.

Congressman Al Green Joined Lemond Kitchen for Meal Distribution in Ninth Congressional District

On Saturday, November 28, 2020, Congressman Al Green joined Lemond Kitchen at the Power Center, located in the Ninth Congressional District represented by Congressman Green, for a meal distribution event. Lemond Kitchen manages the City of Houston’s Houston Eats Restaurant …

Mayor Turner Issues Statement on the Deaths of Two City of Houston Employees Due to COVID-19

Mayor Sylvester Turner tonight sends his condolences to the families of two City of Houston employees who died this week as a result of COVID-19.