A Slab Ride for Justice in the Ahmaud Arbery Killing "We Ride with Ahmaud"
Officials of Houston, The State of Texas and the United States join Faith/Social Justice Leader Bishop James Dixon, II and Houston Rapper Paul Wall in a “Slab Ride” of Unity on Saturday, May 16,2020. Motorcycle escorts will lead more than …
HISD names Houston law enforcement veteran as new police chief
The Houston Independent School District has named Pedro Lopez Jr., a Houston Police Department assistant chief with 32 years of experience, as the new chief of the HISD Police Department.
HISD graduating seniors to be honored during virtual ceremonies beginning June 14
The Houston Independent School District will hold graduation ceremonies virtually beginning June 14 for the Class of 2020.
Harmony Public Schools honored with National “Above and Beyond” Award for service to students and community during pandemic
As part of efforts to celebrate National Charter Schools Week (NCSW), today, Harmony Public Schools joins a select group of 10 schools you may not have heard about from across America being recognized by the National Alliance for Public Charter …
HGO Announces the Appointment of Miah Im as Studio Music Director
Houston Grand Opera is proud to announce the appointment of HGO Studio Music Director Miah Im.
County Attorney Vince Ryan files brief seeking vote by mail clarity
Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan yesterday asked an appeals court for an order clarifying that the County can proceed with vote by mail applications for the July 14th primary runoff.
An Update from Council Member Davis
A Rent Relief Program has been sponsored by BakerRipley and the City of Houston. Landlords apply starting May 7th at houstonrentassistanc .org or call 832-390-2018
Waldemar Park will be closed beginning May 11, 2020 until January 2021 for exciting new improvements
Waldemar Park is long overdue for an upgrade and after years of preparation, planning, and designing, those much needed improvements are finally getting underway! I have contributed over $150,000 to this project from District G's Council District Service Funds. The …
METRO Bus Operator Tests Positive for COVID-19
METRO received confirmation a bus operator has tested positive for COVID-19. This brings the total number of cases to 17 METRO employees and two contractors. Seven had no contact with the public. METRO tracks and reports all positive cases among …
Harris County Clerk Resigns Due to Personal Reasons
Harris County Clerk Diane Trautman has issued her letter of resignation to Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and members of Commissioners Court, to be effective May 31, 2020.
Commissioner Rodney Ellis’ Statement on the Resignation of Harris County Clerk Diane Trautman
Dr. Diane Trautman has been a dedicated public servant who has been committed to engaging voters and increasing their ability to have their voices heard. While I regret to see her step away from the County Clerk’s office, I respect …
UH College of Medicine Now Training ‘Disease Detectives’ to Combat COVID-19
To reduce community spread of COVID-19, the University of Houston College of Medicine today launched a free contact tracing and case identification certificate program for UH students, faculty and staff in collaboration with the Houston Health Department and Harris County …
Food and Mask Give Away, May 12, 2020
Mask and food distribution will occur on May 12, 2020, at the Fifth Ward Missionary Baptist Church, 4300 Noble Street, Houston Texas 77020 from 10 am to 11 am or until all masks are gone.
Kroger Announces Free Covid-19 Drive Through Testing Site Partnerships Across Houston
Kroger today announced five free COVID-19 testing sites across Greater Houston and Montgomery areas. Kroger will partner with the City of Houston, Harris County and Montgomery county to provide free testing for all priority groups, including healthcare workers, first responders …
Houston Texans Announce 2020 Season
The Houston Texans 2020 regular season schedule kicks off with a primetime matchup at the defending Super Bowl Champion Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday Night Football. The Texans will also travel to Detroit for a Thanksgiving Day game against the …
