Senator Borris L. Miles Statement on the State Taking Over Houston ISD
“TEA Commissioner Mike Morath announced today that the State of Texas would be taking over Houston ISD, and would be appointing a board of managers and a new superintendent.
Mayor Turner's Statement on TEA Takeover of the Houston Independent School District
Please attribute the following statement to Mayor Sylvester Turner. You can also listen to his additional comments made during a news conference earlier today.
Department of Neighborhoods Welcomes Complete Communities University Class of Spring 2023
The Department of Neighborhoods (DON) is pleased to announce the Complete Communities University (CCU) Class of Spring 2023. Twenty-eight aspiring leaders from communities across Houston will participate in the eight-week leadership training course. Selected through a competitive application process, the …
Mayor Turner Celebrates Improvements to Forum Park as Part of City's 50/50 Park Partners Initiative
Mayor Sylvester Turner joined with local elected officials, the 50/50 Park Partners, Houston Parks and Recreation Department (H.P.A.R.D.), Houston Parks Board (HPB), Greater Houston Partnership and other community partners today to hold a ribbon cutting ceremony at Forum Park.
ICYMI: Third Ward on Tap Held an Event Today to Reclaim Outdoor Space Through the Revitalization of the Columbia Tap Trail
Third Ward on Tap-Trill Edition, the Houston Housing Authority (HHA), the City of Houston, Friends of Columbia Tap, and the Rotary Houston Skyline came together today to celebrate the neighborhoods revitalization project and to reclaim outdoor space within the Third …
John Whitmire Endorsed for Houston Mayor By St. Rep Ana Hernandez
John Whitmire announced today that State Representative Ana Hernandez of District 143 has endorsed him in his campaign for mayor of the City of Houston.
Baytown Man Sentenced to 28 Years in Prison for Rape After Kidnapping Woman
A 35-year-old Baytown man was sentenced by a judge to 28 years in prison for kidnapping a woman, holding her at gunpoint and raping her in 2021, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.
Depository & Recycling Centers’ Change Hours Of Operations In Beginning Of Daylight Savings Time
Effective Tuesday, March 14, 2023, the City of Houston Solid Waste Management Department Neighborhood Depositories hours of operations will change at its six (6) Neighborhood Depositories & Recycling Centers to adjust with Daylight Savings Time. The locations listed below will …
New color scheme unveiled for Air Force One that discards Trump's design
The US Air Force unveiled a new color scheme for the new Air Force One jets under construction on Friday, doing away with the darker red, white, and blue chosen by former President Donald Trump and opting for a modernized …
51st Annual Buffalo Bayou Partnership Regatta on Saturday, March 11
The Buffalo Bayou Partnership Regatta presented by Gillman Subaru is coming up this Saturday, March 11! Participants can compete or paddle for fun along a new 8.5-mile route. Paddlers will head east from Allen’s Landing to a turnaround point near …
MEGAN THEE STALLION TO HEADLINE AT&T BLOCK PARTY AT 2023 NCAA MARCH MADNESS MUSIC FESTIVAL.
Megan Thee Stallion to headline the three-day Music Festival (March 31 – April 2) held at Discovery Park in Houston.
Mayor Turner Welcomes CERAWeek Attendees and Celebrates Future of Energy
This week, Mayor Sylvester Turner welcomed nearly 8000 attendees to the 41st annual CERAWeek conference, widely considered to be one of the most prestigious annual meetings in the energy industry.
Astrodome Conservancy hosts 3rd annual Race for the Dome on Saturday, Apr. 15 with registration now open
The Astrodome Conservancy will host the 3rd annual RACE FOR THE DOME, with registration now open to the public. Join the fun on Saturday, April 15 to race around the iconic Astrodome with hundreds of Dome-lovers and fans in support …
Spectrum Fusion Studios moves to new space and begins collaboration with Impact Hub in downtown Houston
On Apr. 1 Spectrum Fusion Studios, the media production arm of Spectrum Fusion, moves to a new workspace, or “launchpad,” with Impact Hub Houston, which also signifies the beginning of a transformational new partnership. The Studios’ move to 1801 Main …
HISD students celebrate International SEL Day to support mental health and well-being
Houston Independent School District students will have the opportunity to join several schools and communities around the globe to celebrate the importance of Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) on the fourth annual International SEL Day.
