Harris County Warned of Flood Risks 20 Years Ago
A report released two decades ago on the Harris County reservoir system predicted with alarming accuracy the catastrophic flooding that would besiege the Houston area if changes weren't made in the face of rapid development. The report released in 1996 …
The Storm We’ll Never Forget
Five storms etched in Texans’ memory top the list as being among those as the most costly and deadly.
Goo Goo Dolls Donation Drive
Donations will be collected at the North drop-off in front of the venue TODAY from 3 to 7:30 p.m. The band, along with Phillip Phillips, will be outside of The Pavilion from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. to assist with donation …
iHeartMedia Debuts 104.5 KISS FM...Houston's Best R&B
iHeartMedia Houston announced today the launch of 104.5 KISS FM - Houston’s Best R&B. The new station will feature Urban Adult Contemporary hits including artists like Mary J. Blige, Luther Vandross, Alicia Keys, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Earth Wind and …
Recovery Underway in Theater District Facilities Damaged by Hurricane Harvey
Assessments, clean up and repairs are underway at Jones Hall, Wortham Center, and Theater District underground parking, which all sustained water damage from Hurricane Harvey. During this recovery process, the facilities remain closed to staff and the public. Houston First …
City of Houston PIO Joint Information Center Returns to Normal Operations
The City of Houston Joint Information Center (JIC), which has been activated since Thursday, August 24, 2017 in response to Hurricane Harvey, will formally stand down and all City of Houston Public Information operations will return to normal at 5 …
Texan Whitney Mercilus Throws Back to School Bash
Houston Texans Whitney Mercilus is known for showing NO MERCI on the field, but off the field, he is known as a gentle giant within the community. Like most Houstonians, in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, Mercilus and the WithMerci …
Beyonce, Oprah Winfrey Set For Hurricane Harvey Telethon ‘Hand In Hand’
Beyonce, George Clooney, Julia Roberts, Barbra Streisand, Reese Witherspoon, and Oprah Winfrey are among the celebrities set for a one-hour telethon on Sept. 12 to benefit victims of Hurricane Harvey.
Fund Seek to Assist Long Term Care Staff
While the Gulf Coast was deluged with a record rainfall from Hurricane Harvey and its aftermath, countless Texans stepped up to minimize the suffering. Among these were hundreds of men and women who work in long term care facilities.
'Faith During and After Harvey' Panel Tonight at Rice
In light of the recent devastation Houston has faced, the Religion and Public Life Program (RPLP) at Rice University will host a program tonight titled “Faith During and After Harvey: What Religious Communities Did and Could Still Do.” RPLP will …
Opera in the Heights Presents "The Sweet Silver Song," A Benefit Concert for Harvey Victims
Opera in the Heights will present a concert free to the public on Saturday, September 9th at 3:00pm at Grace United Methodist Church in the Heights at 1245 Heights Blvd. as a service to victims of Hurricane Harvey. The program …
Houston Native Serves Aboard U.S. Navy Ship Forged From World Trade Center Steel
As the nation prepares to observe the 16th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, a 2003 J. Frank Dobie High School graduate and Houston, Texas native is serving in the U.S. Navy aboard a ship built using …
Astros Foundation & Aramark partner with Salvation Army for Hurricane Relief Effort
The Astros Foundation and Aramark are partnering to provide the Salvation Army with 5,000 hot meals daily for hurricane relief workers for a 10-day period from Sept. 5-14. The meals will be prepared at Minute Maid Park and transported to …
Houston ToolBank Ready to Partner with Oother Non-Profits to Rebuild
he Houston Community ToolBank stands ready to partner with other nonprofits and community organizations to rebuild in areas affected by Hurricane Harvey. With over 14,000 tools available, including generators, chain saws, shovels, pressure washers and wheelbarrows, the ToolBank is a …
Houston Furniture Bank Prepares for Post-Harvey Furniture Needs
As hundreds of thousands in the Greater Houston region prepare to begin the arduous work of recovering and rebuilding their lives after the devastation left by Hurricane Harvey, the Houston Furniture Bank is preparing to answer the call of an …
