Houston Native Promoted to U.S. Navy Lieutenant Aboard USS James E. Williams
Lt. j.g. Shelby Ramirez, a native of Houston, was promoted to the rank of lieutenant during a ceremony held onboard USS James E. Williams, a guided missile destroyer, currently deployed in the Persian Gulf.
Local Community Organization S.A.F.E. Diversities Celebrates 20 Years Of Success
Community anchor and passionate non-profit founder Thelma Scott is celebrating 20 successful years with out state or federal funding alongside her organization S.A.F.E. Diversities.
Houston 2020 high school senior celebration only days away
Now just days away, Houston area high school seniors will soon celebrate their achievements at a series of special outdoor events created by their respective school districts at the urging of Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner. Five participating districts: Aldine, Alief, …
The Alley is Houston’s theatre and we stand with the people of Houston
The Alley is Houston's theatre and we stand with the people of Houston, especially with the Black community, during this heartbreaking and challenging time.
With School Year Interrupted, HCPL Summer Reading Program More Important Than Ever
With summer beginning and students exiting their virtual schools, there will be an increased gap in the learning process. The Harris County Public Library's virtual Summer Reading Program fills that gap by helping students and parents combat the summer slide. …
METRO Bus Operator Tests Positive for COVID-19
METRO has received confirmation a bus operator has tested positive for COVID-19. This brings the total number of cases to 25 METRO employees and three contractors. Twelve of the employees had no contact with the public. METRO tracks and reports …
Service Adjustments Planned for Tuesday's Downtown March
Several METRO services will be modified during a march planned for Tuesday afternoon in downtown Houston. Numerous routes will be impacted, including Park & Ride and local bus. Customers are asked to review the planned modifications and adjust travel plans …
Official Details on the Celebration of Life for George Floyd
Fort Bend Memorial Planning Center is releasing the official statement on behalf of the family of George Floyd regarding the memorial and official celebration of his life.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston holds Town Halls focused on health and safety during the “reopening” of Houston and the state
As part of its ongoing outreach to constituents during the Covid 19 pandemic, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston (BGCGH) held three virtual Town Halls last week to provide critical information about what parents (and teens) should know to …
HISD Interim Superintendent Grenita Lathan on death of former HISD student George Floyd
The Houston Independent School District community is deeply saddened by the tragic and unconscionable loss of former HISD student George Floyd, who attended Jack Yates High School. We send our deepest condolences to Mr. Floyd’s family and friends.
Chris Hollins Sworn In as Harris County Clerk
Today, Chris Hollins was sworn in as Harris County Clerk, replacing Dr. Diane Trautman, who resigned effective May 31. Under Hollins, the County Clerk’s Office will administer the July 2020 primary runoffs and the November 2020 general election, in addition …
Rice scientist goes deep to improve environmental tracers
With the help of a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant, Rice University geoscientist Laurence Yeung and his team intend to improve scientific analysis of oxygen isotopes recovered over the past few decades from Earth’s rocks, oceans and atmosphere.
Amped Up and Ready
As sports fans in Houston and surrounding areas cling to the possibility of sports returning soon, one of the biggest superstars in “The H” held a press conference via Zoom to reassure fans that he is ready for the season. …
Millions Show Selfishness By Not Social Distancing
How selfish can you be? There are 5.64 million confirmed cases of COVID-19 worldwide with the United States accounting for 1.72 million of them. Still you choose not to follow the rules. The US leads the world in the number …
Avoiding Common Mask Mistakes
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends wearing cloth face coverings to slow the spread of COVID-19, but not everyone is wearing or caring for them correctly according to Dr. Ruth Bush, vascular surgeon and associate dean for medical …
