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Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg, HPD Chief Troy Finner, and those of the DA Office
Published on November 29, 2022
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Pictured is the Harris County Civil Courthouse located in downtown Houston._Credit:Macie Kelly/Houston Public Media
Published on August 2, 2023
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Harris County Department of Education Teacher of the Year LaToya Duckworth at ABS East, May 1, 2023.
Published on May 11, 2023
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Audrii Cunningham has been missing since Thursday. Mandatory Credit: Polk County Sheriff’s Office
Published on February 19, 2024
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Florida election supervisor at center of GOP attacks has history of controversy
Republicans in Florida and nationally who are trying to paint the statewide recount as a Democratic effort to steal the election have zeroed in on one woman as the face of the effort: Broward County Supervisor of Elections Brenda Snipes.
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Renowned Children's Choir Emphasizes Diversity - Hold Auditions
The Houston Children’s Chorus, an internationally acclaimed, diverse, performance chorus, based in Houston, announces open registration for its Preparatory Choir (grades 2 and 3) and auditions for its Concert Choir for students moving into grades 4 through 8. Auditions will be August 14th and 28th, from 5-7pm by appointment.
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Outage Hits Starbucks Stores In U.S. And Canada
Starbucks spokesman Reggie Borges said the chain was not compromised by a cyberattack. He said tech updates "can be tricky sometimes."
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Amazon Cash Lets You Shop Without a Bank Card
You don't need a credit or debit card to shop Amazon anymore.
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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee's 23rd Annual Toys for Kids
The 23rd annual Toys for Kids, hosted by Houston Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, will be held on December 16, 2017 at the George R. Brown Convention Center located in downtown Houston at 1001 Avenida De Las Americas. All events will be held in exhibit hall A beginning at 10 AM. This event is an opportunity to provide joy to over 5000 local underprivileged children in the greater Houston area after Houston experienced one of the most devastating natural disasters with Hurricane Harvey this year.
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HPD Officers, Volunteers to Put Final Touches on Boxes for Needy Houstonians
Beginning at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, December 13, Houston police officers and dozens of volunteers will pack food supplies for distribution to those less fortunate this holiday season as a part of department's annual Comida/Food Drive.
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PVAMU launches New Student Orientation virtually for freshmen and transfer students
New Student Orientation is officially underway at Prairie View A&M University. Newly-admitted PVAMU students officially begin their First Year Experience (FYE) today online due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
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September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month
The Sickle Cell Foundation of Georgia (SCFG) is asking all Georgians to get involved and make a difference. SCFG activities include the Annual Walk-A-Mile for Sickle Cell on the Atlanta West BeltLine, a Game Night, Health Fairs and Free Testing.
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Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association Brings Legends for Youth Baseball Clinic Series to Houston
Free youth baseball clinic to feature Chuck McElroy and other MLB Alumni
Local youth will have an opportunity to play with their big league heroes at the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association (MLBPAA) Legends for Youth baseball clinic series on Thursday, September 6th, 2018. The free clinic features former Major League Baseball players who will teach baseball skills, drills and life lessons for approximately 200 local youth.
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National Literacy Month Highlight: Dr. Candice Matthew's Library
Did you know it was National Literacy Month? This month, Dr. Candice Matthews celebrated her Grand Opening of The Dr. Candice Matthews Library.
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WORKFAITH AIMS TO HIRE HOUSTON AT THE iWORK HOUSTON HIRING EXPO
The iWork Hiring Expo Presented by Houston's First Baptist Church Downtown, is an in-person hiring event designed to provide hope, build community, and connect job seekers with long-term employment.
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Ride & Vote: METRO Providing Free Rides to the Polls
METRO, in partnership with the League of Women Voters, is offering free rides to Houston-area polling locations for the 2022 midterm elections. Voters can ride at no charge on METRORail, local buses, METRORapid, curb2curb and METROLift paratransit services.
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Free Vaccine Clinic at Windsor Village Church
The Institute for Spirituality and Health is partnering with communities to raise awareness, foster dialogue, address challenges, and provide FREE pop-up vaccine sites.
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Gulf Shores man gets five years for child pornography conviction
A federal judge on Monday imposed a five-year prison sentence on a Gulf Shores man who copped to thousands of images of child pornography.
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Mother and Daughter Receive Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award
Phyllis Burton and Princess Jackson received a Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award from President Joe Biden on December 17th 2023. This mother and daughter duo was recognized for their outstanding community service for over 10 years. Phyllis Burton also received her Honorary Doctorate Degree in Humanitarianism. These prestigious awards were distributed by Leaders Esteem Christian Bible University.
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New portal places more than 9,100 children of Houston-area essential workers in child care during COVID-19 crisis
Thirteen-county Gulf Coast region helps one-third of child care assistance applicants across the state
More than 9,100 Houston-area children have been placed in high-quality child care since a new resource was launched last month to help essential workers find child during the COVID-19 pandemic, thanks to a partnership between Collaborative for Children, the City of Houston, Harris County and the Gulf Coast Workforce Board.
