Community Activists and Family Rally at Justice for John Hernandez March
Community leaders and family members marched through downtown Houston seeking justice in the Denny's beating death. John Hernandez, 24, died after being beaten and restrained last week outside a Denny's in the Sheldon area.
75 St & Canal C0: Born From Family
Every entrepreneur has his or her ups and downs. Go to any seminar across the country and you will hear one individual lament on the hardships taken to get to a certain perch. In the case of Victor Bernal, or …
Efficiency and Effectiveness: Chief Art Acevedo’s Energizing First Six Months
Six months ago when Mayor Sylvester Turner announced Art Acevedo as the new head of the Houston Police Department many were scratching their heads wondering who this man was. Mayor Turner painted a vivid picture of which Acevedo was but …
Couple Indicted in Texas Denny's Chokehold Death
A Texas deputy and her husband could face life in prison after a night out for two Texas families turned into a deadly fight.
Bridging the Gap: Between Advocacy and Education a Panel Discussion Hosted with Independent School Districts in Houston and North Harris County
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Omicron Tau Omega Chapter hosted Bridging the Gap: Bridging the Gap: Launching New Dimensions of Education and Advocacy a panel discussion with Independent School Districts in Houston and North Harris County Tuesday, May 23, 2017, …
Police Chief Acevedo Reflects on Busy First Six Months at HPD
Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo says his first six months on the job has involved much excitement, change, accomplishments and challenges.
Downtown District and Theatre Under the Stars Present Body by Broadway at Market Square Park
The Houston Downtown Management District and Theatre Under the Stars (TUTS) present Body by Broadway at Market Square Park. Sing, squat, dance and plank along to your favorite Broadway tunes, taught by instructors from DEFINE body & mind. Classes are …
Combination Therapy Targets Genetic Mutation Found in Many Cancers
A study at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center has shown promise for effective treatment of therapy-resistant cancers caused by a mutation of the RAS gene found in many cancers. The pre-clinical study combined therapies targeting the inhibitors …
My Brother’s Keeper Houston Kicks Off Two Crime Reduction Youth Programs
The Houston Health Department’s initiative My Brother’s Keeper Houston, the Harris County Sheriff’s Office and the Harris County Juvenile Probation Department are teaming up to reduce crime, violence and recidivism.
Learn to 'Save A Life' at Free CPR Training Event at Houston Museum of Natural Science on June 3
It’s almost summer and time to think about playing it safe in the pool, on the field and at home. The American Heart Association (AHA) and Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center want you to learn CPR at Save …
Houston Native Protects Middle East Skies Over Bahrain
A 2007 San Angelo Central High School graduate and Houston, Texas native is a part of a Navy team tasked to protect the skies over the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations.
Correa and McCullers Jr. Win American League Player & Pitcher of the Month Awards
Major League Baseball announced this afternoon that a pair of Houston Astros players have earned American League monthly awards for May. IF Carlos Correa has been named Player of the Month, while RHP Lance McCullers Jr. has been named Pitcher …
Council Member Dave Martin June 2017 Newsletter
The beginning of summer has been busy here at City Hall. As many of you may have seen, City Council passed the $5.2 billion Fiscal Year 2018 Operating Budget this week, which includes $2.4 billion from the tax-generated General Fund. …
UPDATE: Suspect Arrested, Charged in Fatal Shooting at 12500 Sandpiper
Charges have been filed against a suspect arrested in the fatal shooting of a man at 12500 Sandpiper about 2:10 a.m. on April 5. The suspect, Terry Eugene Thomas (b/m, 45), is charged with murder in the 184th State District …
Four TSU Students Selected for Summer Workshop at Yale
Texas Southern University will be represented by four students at the inaugural HBCU Summer Teachers Institute in Technical Art (STITAH) at Yale University. The Institute will be held June 2-9, 2017 in New Haven, Connecticut.
