Mayor Turner and Department of Justice Announce Resolution Ending Investigation into City of Houston's Response to Illegal Dumping
Mayor Sylvester Turner and U. S. Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Kristen Clarke announced a voluntary resolution agreement concluding the Department of Justice's investigation into the City of Houston's response to illegal dumping. U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani for …
Commissioner Lesley Briones Makes History by Establishing First LGBTQIA+ Commission
In a 4-1 vote, Harris County Commissioners approved the creation of the County's first LGBTQIA+ Commission.
Target flashes a recession warning: Shoppers are buying fewer clothes and more necessities
Shoppers are pulling back at Target, Home Depot and other major chains as they face pressure from higher prices and borrowing costs.
6 surprising things about bees on World Bee Day
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Why retail theft is soaring: inflation, the economy – and opportunity
Retailers large and small say they’re struggling to contain an escalation in store crimes — petty shoplifting to organized sprees of large-scale theft that clear entire shelves of products.
City of Houston Completes Resilient Sidewalks Plan, Establishes Guidelines to Create a Safe and More Reliable Pedestrian Network
The City of Houston has completed the Resilient Sidewalks Plan for the communities of Gulfton and Kashmere Gardens. The City of Houston received Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery 2017 (CDBG-DR 17) funds for planning activities after Hurricane Harvey.
HopSkipDrive Launches HopSkipImpact, Connecting Houston Nonprofit Organizations with Safe Youth Transportation
HopSkipDrive, the leading safe transportation solution for schools and families, announced today that it launched HopSkipImpact — a new program aimed at supporting and amplifying the work of nonprofit organizations in Houston. Through the program, HopSkipDrive will provide $50,000 in …
McDonald's Restaurants Across Texas Look to Hire More Than 22,000 Employees This Summer
McDonald’s restaurants across Texas are looking to hire approximately 22,000 restaurant employees this Summer. Job seekers are encouraged to apply to a local McDonald’s restaurant today.
John Whitmire Endorsed for Houston Mayor By Korean American Chamber President Casey Kang
John Whitmire announced today that Casey Kang, President of the Korean American Chamber of Commerce Houston Chapter, has endorsed him in his campaign for mayor of the City of Houston.
Purpose-Driven Author and Speaker Takes His Ministry From Houston to Hollywood
Amidst societal discord, spiritual unrest, disharmony, and rashes of violence in the nation, Houston Coach, Author, and Speaker, Andre Notice draws his audience and clients nearer to peace, positivity, and living their purpose.
Houston Area Urban League to host annual National Urban League Conference July 26-29
The Houston Area Urban League (HAUL) is honored and excited to host the 2023 National Urban League (NUL) Conference July 26-29 at the George R. Brown Convention Center.
WATCH: Small Business Owners Will Get Tax Relief Under Governor’s Tax Plan
Following the House’s passage of tax relief, NFIB State Director Annie Spilman spoke with KXAN’s Ryan Chandler to discuss why small business owners support the measure. With a recent NFIB survey showing that job creators remain concerned about the worker …
Fort Bend County-wide Pet Adoption Event: Finding Loving Homes for Overcrowded Pets
Fort Bend County is pleased to announce a county-wide pet adoption event, aimed to reduce overcrowding at Fort Bend area shelters. This collaborative effort brings together several esteemed organizations dedicated to animal welfare, including Best Friends Animal Society, Fort Bend …
Inaugural Foster Students Enter Petra Cares Program
Petra Automotive Products is proud to announce Monday, June 5, marks the first day of training for 11 young adults in the inaugural Petra Cares program. The non-profit arm of Petra Automotive is dedicated to helping young adults aging out …
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Unites With Other NPHC Fraternities for Historic, Second Joint Capitol Hill Day
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. joins with the four other National Pan-Hellenic Council fraternities for the historic, second annual NPHC Fraternity Days on Capitol Hill, which includes panel discussions and meetings with Congressional members and other officials, June 4-6.
