Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee’s Statement on La Porte Chemical Incident
Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee gave the following statement regarding the chemical incident Wednesday at the Dow Chemical facility at 13300 Bay Area Boulevard.
Mayor Sylvester Turner Was the Coolest Mayor 3 Times This Week
Mayor Sylvester Turner never shies away from a moment to remind the world that Houston is in his blood.
Dining Out for Life fundraiser benefitting AIDS Foundation Houston returns July 24-31 Inbox
For one week in July—July 24 through July 31, 2021—Houston-area restaurants are donating a portion of their proceeds to AIDS Foundation Houston, Inc. (AFH) through their participation in the annual nationwide event, Dining Out for Life.
RAK Day Founders Share Hope and Provisions with Homeless, Invite Houstonians to Pay it Forward on Houston Random Acts of Kindness Day
Houston Random Acts of Kindness Day (RAK Day) Founders, Treveia and David Dennis, will be providing meals, hot showers, basic necessities and live entertainment from Kiland Kyham for more than 200 transient, homeless and less fortunate Houstonians on Sunday, July …
Rockets Name Julian Duncan Chief Marketing & Strategy Officer
The Houston Rockets today announced they have hired Julian Duncan as their Chief Marketing & Strategy Officer. He most recently served as Chief Marketing Officer and Senior Vice President of Social Responsibility for the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Local Author Invites Everyone to Celebrate National Cousins Day
Did you know that Saturday, July 24, 2021 is officially National Cousins Day? This day is dedicated to the wonderful people who helped us endure all our family get-togethers and holidays. They were there to keep us company at the …
Mayor Turner speaks at Southmore Bridge Celebration
Nearly three years after it was demolished, the Southmore Bridge reconstruction project is officially complete.
The Girl From Oakland, California Made a Difference
The girl from Oakland, California made a difference. Every space, arena and conversation Cecilia Austin entered into, she would scan to see who to speak to before alerting the world of her presence. She would flash an imperfect smile but …
Vanessa Williams and PBS slammed for 'Black national anthem' performance
There was backlash over Vanessa Williams performing for Independence Day before it even happened.
Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs Awards $5.6 Million in Grants to Arts and Culture Non-Profit Organizations
The Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs (MOCA) will award $5,612,433 in grants to 132 arts and culture nonprofit organizations. The grants will fund sponsored projects across the City that will offer public exhibitions, presentations, and performances in 2021.
30 Organizations Set to Compete for Their Next Hire on Thursday, July 15th
The City of Houston Housing and Community Development Department and workforce opportunity nonprofit SERJobs will host a career opportunity fair. Representatives from more than 30 employers and vendors are expected to participate and seek qualified candidates for hundreds of open …
Harris County Commissioners present first-ever County Connections Youth Summer Initiative awardees with checks
Over the past two weeks, Harris County commissioners from all four precincts presented checks to County Connections Youth Summer initiative awardees during ceremonies held at Harris County Department of Education’s North Post Oak office. Nonprofits offering engaging summer activities to …
Mayor Turner Announces Appointment of Interim Chief Resilience Officer
Mayor Turner announced Wednesday the appointment of Laura Patiño as interim Chief Resilience Officer. She will remain in the role while the City conducts a search for a permanent CRO.
"1550 On the Green" Project
As mayor, the Green Houston initiative has been one of my top priorities. We are the energy capitol of the world, so creating spaces that are efficient and resilient is one of the many ways we can serve as leaders …
Break Free for Some Hot Fun in the Summertime
Break out this summer and have some well-deserved fun in the city! With relaxed restrictions in our city, Houstonians have now been given the green light to go outside to play. Get reacquainted with the fresh flowing air, the sight …
