Mayor Turner Appoints New Press Secretary
Mayor Sylvester Turner has tapped communications and public affairs professional Ada Ortega to serve as his new press secretary.
HISD to Reconnect Safely, Return Strong for 2020-2021 School Year
With the health and safety of students, families, and staff as the top priority, all HISD students will begin the 2020-2021 school year virtually on Tuesday, September 8, 2020. Virtual instruction for all students will continue for six weeks through …
Moderna Coronavirus Vaccine Shows 'Promising' Safety and Immune Response Results in Published Phase 1 Study, But More Research Is Needed
A Covid-19 vaccine developed by the biotechnology company Moderna in partnership with the National Institutes of Health has been found to induce immune responses in all of the volunteers who received it in a Phase 1 study.
Ralph Cooper Recognized at Harris County Commissioner Court for Being Inducted into Texas Radio Hall of Fame
To recognize a media legend who has kept Houston-area residents informed about sports and news for more than a half century, Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis congratulated Ralph Cooper at Commissioners Court on Tuesday for his induction into Texas Radio …
Russell Westbrook reveals he has tested positive for COVID-19
The Houston Rockets were dealt a huge blow today when All-Star guard Russell Westbrook announced that he was diagnosed with the coronavirus before the team departed for Orlando for practice.
Houston Rockets star Russell Westbrook tests positive for coronavirus
Houston Rockets guard Russell Westbrook announced on Monday he has tested positive for Covid-19.
Summer Camp Pitcher’s Duel
A pitcher’s duel of small proportion broke out at Minute Maid Park as 2019 AL Cy-Young Award winner Justin Verlander and 2017 All-Star Lance McCullers pitched in the simulated game held during Summer Camp 2020 in Minute Maid Park.
Houston Astros Face Tough Challenges as MLB
Astros fans. Mark your calendars for July 24th as baseball will be returning to Minute Maid Park on that day. Houston will be looking to win their fourth consecutive AL West title and their fourth pennant in franchise history.
City of Houston Seeks T.R.O., Files Lawsuit to Prevent the Texas General Land Office from Illegally Taking Control of $1.27 billion in Disaster Relief Funds
Today, Mayor Sylvester Turner announced the City of Houston filed a lawsuit seeking a Temporary Restraining Order and Temporary and Permanent Injunctions against the Texas General Land Office (GLO) and GLO Commissioner George P. Bush. The lawsuit filed in a …
REPORT: Miles Ahead Scholars Program Shows Overwelming Promise For H.I.S.D. Student Achievement
Less than a year ago, 60 ninth- and 10th-grade boys walked across Worthing High School’s cafeteria stage, signifying their acceptance into the inaugural class of HISD’s Miles Ahead Scholars (MAS) program.
Houston Native – Vanessa Guillen Participated in Mayor Turner’s Hire Houston Youth Program
Mayor Sylvester Turner joins Vanessa Guillen’s family, friends and the community in honoring the Houston native and Army Specialist.
Turner Requests the Shut Down of the Republican Convention
Mayor Sylvester Turner, in his quest to reduce the spread of COVID-19, has requested that the Texas Republican Convention scheduled in Houston at the George R. Brown Convention for July 16-18th be shut down.
The Case for Mixed-Race Relationships
What is race? That four letter word that has plagued American culture since its inception, as it turns out, may not even be real, but rather a political and financial ruse used to manipulate and separate people.
Texas Republican Party sues Houston mayor for canceling party's in-person convention
The Texas Republican Party is suing Democratic Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner for canceling a contract to hold the state party's convention in the city.
HISD Media Statement On the 2020-2021 School Year
With safety at the forefront of our decisions, we are finalizing the reopening plan for the 2020-2021 school year.
