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Joint Statement by Congressman Al Green (TX-09), Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (TX-29), and Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee (TX-18)

“The people have suffered long enough. The people of Texas in general, and Harris County more specifically, have suffered long enough. It has been more than four years since Hurricane Harvey devastated Houston and Harris County.

The V.O. Burton Foundation Inc Gives Back To Where It Began

Phyllis Burton is the CEO and Founder of the V.O. Burton Foundation Inc. This nonprofit organization was created in honor of her late father Varn O. Burton. He managed over seven apartment complexes in the Trinity Gardens community. During his tenure he relentlessly gave back to the community and was an agent of change. He would visit tenants that transitioned to nursing homes and bring them needed items and a home cooked meal that he prepared himself. The V.O. Burton Foundation Inc is hosting Its first event where it all began.

Dove and the Crown Coalition Applaud the U.S. House of Representatives for Passing the Crown Act

Landmark Federal Bill H.R. 2116 Led by Representative Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ) Passes on Friday, March 18, 2022 AND the Massachusetts State House Passes the CROWN Act Unanimously on Thursday, March 17, 2022, to Protect Against Hair Discrimination In Workplaces and Schools

Flood Control District Monitoring Potential Bayou and Channel Flooding

Flash flooding is possible with street flooding

The Harris County Flood Control District is monitoring the potential for heavy rainfall over the area with a flash flood threat Monday night into Tuesday morning. A Flood Watch has been issued by the National Weather Service for Harris County from 7:00 p.m. Monday evening until 7:00 a.m. Tuesday morning. Widespread rainfall amounts of 2-4 inches north of I-10 are expected with isolated totals of 6-7 inches possible and totals of 1-3 inches south of I-10. Street flooding will be the main concern with hourly rainfall rates of 2-3 inches across urban areas. Rapid rises of bayous and creeks potentially to bankfull will be possible depending on the intensity and longevity of the rainfall.

Bayou City Art Festival Memorial Park is Back This Friday, Saturday and Sunday!

Iconic art festival celebrates 50 years at Memorial Park March 25-27, 2022

The Art Colony Association, Inc. (ACA), the producer of the Bayou City Art Festival, will transform Memorial Park into a vivid outdoor gallery and an interactive art event along S. Picnic Loop from Friday through Sunday, March 25-27, 2022, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Fort Bend County Judge KP George Hosts Women’s History Month Celebration and Panel Discussion

Fort Bend County Judge KP George will host an inaugural Women’s History Month Celebration and Panel Discussion on Monday, March 21. The event will be held at the Fort Bend Museum, 410 S 5th St, Richmond, TX 77469 from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

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Houston First and UH to Host March Madness Watch Party

The Coogs have returned to the Sweet Sixteen, and yet another fantastic watch party at Avenida Houston is being planned to cheer them on!

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Texas firefighters have battled 175 fires in the past week that have burned nearly 95,000 acres, officials say

Firefighters in Texas are working to protect people and homes as 175 wildfires have burned nearly 95,000 acres across the state in the past week, the state's forest service said Sunday.

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Ketanji Brown Jackson: The personal and legal record of the Supreme Court nominee

Six days after President Joe Biden's inauguration, White House counsel Dana Remus put in a call to Ketanji Brown Jackson to see if the judge might be interested in a new job: replacing Merrick Garland on a powerful federal appeals court.

Struggle to hire 911 dispatchers leads to outsourcing in the St. Louis area

When you call 911, you want someone to answer. But as more and more cities struggle to hire dispatchers, concerns grow over safety. “We’re down to five full-time dispatchers when we budgeted for eight, we’ve been trying but we just can’t find suitable candidates,” explained Bridgeton Mayor Terry Briggs.

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Houston First Corp. to Host Official March Madness Watch Party

Guests are invited to view the University of Houston Cougars’ matchup against the UAB Blazers

Sports fans are invited to cheer on the University of Houston (UH) Cougars as Houston First Corp. and UH will host an official March Madness watch party at Avenida Houston on Friday, March 18 at 8:20 p.m.

Harris County District Attorney's Office: 'Deshaun Watson should not be charged with a crime.'

Statement from Harris County District Attorney’s Office on a grand jury’s determination that Deshaun Watson should not be charged with a crime.

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Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee Joins Amicus Brief Supporting Parents of Transgender Children

Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee joined dozens of elected attorneys, law enforcement officials, and legal professionals from across the country in filing an amicus brief supporting a challenge to Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s recent directive requiring Texas’s child protective services agency to investigate and potentially criminalize parents who seek gender-affirming care for their children.

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H-E-B Breaks Ground On New 118- Square Foot Store in McKinney

The new store is slated to open in late 2023

H-E-B Partners joined with McKinney Mayor George Fuller and other local officials to break ground on the new H-E-B store located on the northeast corner of Custer Road and Eldorado Parkway today. The new store is slated to open in late 2023. This will be the company’s third store currently under construction in the DFW Metroplex – all three located north of Dallas.

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HLSR Host First Responders Honor & Awards Ceremony

First Responders from around the Houston area gathered to remember and honor first responders who have fallen in the line of duty during the 2022 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ First Responders Day, presented by BP. To open the ceremony, Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Chairman of the Board Brady Carruth gave some opening remarks about the event.

Anniversary of Selma Reminds Us of How Democracy Is Defended

Politicians for both parties loudly praise the courage of Ukrainians defending their democracy from the Russian invasion. Yet, bipartisan defense of democracy disappears when the question is democracy at home. March 7 marked the 57th anniversary of Bloody Sunday, when the police attack of a peaceful march of Blacks seeking the right to vote in Selma, Alabama, stirred the outrage that led to passage of the Voting Rights Act. Today the right to vote is once more in question.

Mayor Turner's Statement On HUD Finding That The GLO Discriminates Against Communities Of Color

Mayor Sylvester Turner today agreed with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's finding that the state's General Land Office (GLO) discriminated against communities of color when denying flood mitigation funding to Houston and Harris County.

Disney shows off its post-Iger politics

Disney's CEO transition from Bob Iger to Bob Chapek marked a shift from an outspoken, famous CEO with political ambitions, to a largely unfamiliar name whose politics remain a mystery. This week, we got a glimpse at how Chapek's Disney might respond to the world's tumultuous political climate.

League of Women Voters of Texas Website Review Reveals 30% of Texas Counties Provide Very Good to Outstanding Voter Information

The League of Women Voters of Texas conducted its eighth review of all 254 Texas county election websites in February 2022 in preparation for the March 2022 Primary Election. Based on a set of criteria regarding the presence and quality of election information, the League awards points to each county’s website. The League commends the 56 county election websites that we rated as "outstanding" and the 36 websites that we rated as "very good". The League offers our congratulations to those counties and celebrates all the counties, large and small, that seek to meet the needs of their voters.

Crime Stoppers of Houston to Host Annual Houston’s Heroes Awards Luncheon on April 14

Crime Stoppers of Houston will host its annual Houston’s Heroes Awards Luncheon on Thursday, April 14, 2022, from 11:30 am – 1:00 pm at the Royal Sonesta Houston Hotel to honor outstanding individuals and organizations who have given exemplary service to make Houston a safer place to live, work, learn and play. With tremendous thanks, Crime Stoppers of Houston is excited to announce Aramco Americas as the Presenting Partner of the event.