Tesla shares rise on strong sales report
Tesla shares shot up 5% Monday after it reported stronger-than-expected quarterly sales. Tesla’s stock is building on an already strong run this year.
METRO July 4th Holiday Service Schedule
hIn observance of Independence Day, Tuesday, July 4, 2023, METRO will operate on the following schedule: Local bus, METRORail and METRORapid will operate on Sunday schedules.
Civic Heart Community Services Relocates to One Emancipation Center
Civic Heart Community Services (Civic Heart) relocated its headquarters to One Emancipation Center at 3131 Emancipation Avenue in Houston’s Third Ward in June 2023. The 34-year-old organization, the largest black-founded non-profit organization in the Gulf coast region, formerly known as …
Civic Heart Community Services Relocates to One Emancipation Center
Civic Heart Community Services (Civic Heart) relocated its headquarters to One Emancipation Center at 3131 Emancipation Avenue in Houston’s Third Ward in June 2023. The 34-year-old organization, the largest black-founded non-profit organization in the Gulf coast region, formerly known as …
Houston native becomes member of elite Navy Honor Guard
A native of Houston, Texas, recently completed an intensive 10-week training program to become a member of the elite U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard.
Americans should reconsider travel to China due to the risk of wrongful detention, US State Department warns
Americans should reconsider travel to China due to the risk of wrongful detention, the US State Department warned in an updated travel advisory issued Friday.
Candidate for Mayor Gilbert Garcia broadcasting Live Radio Show from Andy's in the Heights
Gilbert Garcia, candidate for Mayor of the City of Houston, has been broadcasting a live one- hour radio show for over two years called “A TIP From Gilbert”. The show highlights a wide range of topics including community events, social …
METRO Celebrates New Bus Shelter Artwork in Historic Independence Heights
METRO Board Members and staff along with U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, Houston City Council Member Karla Cisneros and leaders from the Independence Heights neighborhood cut the ribbon on new bus shelters designed in partnership with the community.
The Alliance’s Kijana Youth Program Receives a $14,000 County Connections Youth Summer Initiative 2023 Grant Award
The Alliance’s Kijana Youth Program was recently awarded $14,000 of grant funding from the Center for Afterschool, Summer and Enrichment for Kids, or CASE for Kids, a division of Harris County Department of Education. The County Connections Youth Summer Initiative …
Fort Bend County Judge KP George Spearheads Sensible Gun Safety Talks with County Law Enforcement
Fort Bend County Judge KP George is spearheading a crucial initiative to promote sensible gun safety within the county. Recognizing the significance of balanced dialogue, Judge George, on Wednesday, June 29, organized a discussion with Fort Bend County District Attorney …
Houston Texans Announce First Ever Mexican College Football Showcase
Today, the Houston Texans and NFL Mexico, in partnership with Tec de Monterrey and NRG Park, announced the creation of the inaugural Mexican College Football Showcase, which will be held on Friday, Sept. 8 at NRG Stadium.
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.® Strongly Condemns the U.S. Supreme Court's Ruling On Affirmative Action In Higher Education Admissions
The Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. strongly condemns the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling which strikes down race-based admissions at colleges and universities. This majority decision overturns decades of legal precedent and will likely have a crippling impact on the racial …
Congressman Al Green Opposes the U.S. Supreme Court’s Decision on University Admissions
On Thursday, June 29, 2023, Congressman Al Green confirmed his objections to the recent ruling by the Supreme Court to gut affirmative action in higher education. He released the following statement:
“The Supreme Court Is On The Wrong Side of History”
Today’s Anti-Affirmative Action opinion issued by the U.S Supreme Court is a dark victory for extremists. A departure from the values embodied in our Declaration of Independence and Constitution which supported the executive orders of President Kennedy in March 1961 …
Solid Waste Management Department Collection and Facility Schedule for July 4th, 2023
Mayor Pro Tem Dave Martin would like to make residents aware of the collection and facility schedule changes for the upcoming Independence Day federal holiday.
