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Council Member Thomas hosts District F Public Safety Town Hall Meeting Centered on Crime Prevention and Active Shooter Vigilance
City Council Member Tiffany D. Thomas will host a special District F Public Safety Town Hall, bringing city, county, and judicial officials together for an interactive panel discussion addressing a wide range of topics, from community policing and reporting, active shooter precautions and safety measures for children, youth, seniors, to neighborhood health and blite removal.
Commissioner Lesley Briones Kicks Off Hispanic Heritage Month with Community Celebration and Master Plan Workshop at Burnett Bayland Park
First of several heritage events to be held from September 15 - October 15
Commissioner Lesley Briones hosted a community celebration at Burnett Bayland Park in Gulfton Saturday, September 9, marking the start of a series of events throughout Harris County Precinct 4 to honor Hispanic Heritage Month.
Rapper Drake Reveals Plans to Purchase a Home in Houston
In an exciting revelation during the second night of his "It's All a Blur" tour in Houston, superstar rapper Drake thrilled his fans by announcing his intention to acquire a residence in the vibrant city.
Harris County Jury Delivers Swift Conviction in Horrific Homicide Case
Culmination of a Seven-Day Trial Results in Justice for the Victim
A Houston man has been sentenced to life in prison without parole after being convicted by a jury of capital murder for brutally killing a woman, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bike Trek Across Texas Honoring Fallen Officers Stops In Austin To Honor Amir Abdul-Khaliq
A statewide bike tour stopping at cities and counties that lost a law enforcement officer over the last year came through Austin this week to honor Amir Abdul-Khaliq
Mayor Turner to Unveil Domestic Violence Campaign for AVDA Featuring DeAndre Hopkins
Houston Texans Star DeAndre Hopkins has teamed up with Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse (AVDA) a Houston-area organization that provides free legal aid and counseling to victims of abuse as well as rehabilitative service to abusers.
Governor Abbott Statement On Texas Parks And Wildlife Department Helicopter Crash
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement after a helicopter carrying three Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) employees and one contract pilot crashed yesterday on TPWD's Black Gap Wildlife Management Area in Brewster County, killing the three passengers:
Buffalo Soldiers National Museum Updates On Operations with Regard to COVID-19
Following several weeks of consultation and coordination among the museum directors within The Houston Museum District Association, we have been actively monitoring municipal and county responses and recommendations with regard to COVID-19.
Construction Layoffs Spread Rapidly As Coronavirus Shuts Down Projects, In Contrast To Job Gains Through February In Most Metros
Association Officials Urge Quick Enactment of Infrastructure Investment, Relief for Hard-Hit Firms and Pensions in Order to Save Jobs in Construction and Supplier Industries
More than a quarter of construction firms responding to an online survey conducted by the Associated General Contractors of America last week reported they had furloughed or terminated jobsite workers because of the coronavirus pandemic. The finding contrasts starkly with the association’s analysis of government data released today that showed a majority of the nation’s metro areas added construction jobs through February.
METRO Bus Operator, METROLift Contract Driver Test Positive for COVID-19
METRO has received confirmation a bus operator and a Yellow Cab contractor who drove for METROLift have tested positive for COVID-19. This brings the total number of cases to 11 METRO employees and two contractors. The Authority continues to track positive test results among its workforce of more than 4200. We are also conducting temperature checks of all employees before they begin their workday.
