Collaborative health initiative to help Houstonians prevent, better manage chronic diseases
On Wednesday, Mayor Sylvester Turner and Houston City Council approved $1 million over three years to fund establishment of the Texas Southern University’s Center of Transformative Health. The mission of the center is to use evidence-based practices to reconstruct, strengthen …
Houston SPCA Hosts UHD GatorServe for MLK National Day of Service
University of Houston-Downtown’s GatorServe for the MLK National Day of Service at Houston SPCA, the iconic nonprofit dedicated to the welfare of animals.
Houston Public Library is a 'Fine Free' System for Cardholders
With the support of Mayor Sylvester Turner and approval by Houston City Council, Houston Public Library (HPL) will no longer charge late fines on overdue books and other borrowed items. This change is effective January 11, 2023. By eliminating late …
Houston School Fair at the Zoo To Bring Learning Options, Free Fun to Families
A bilingual school fair at the Houston Zoo on Saturday, Jan. 21 offers families a chance to gather school information and enjoy special animal interactions, all in one morning.
Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee Appointed to EPA Local Government Advisory Committee
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the appointment of 15 new and 7 returning members to the Local Government Advisory Committee (LGAC). The announcement came at a public meeting of the Committee, where members presented recommendations on implementation of the …
Keeping the Dream Alive: UH Events Celebrating MLK's Legacy Throughout January
“We must use time creatively in the knowledge that the time is always right to do right.”
Supreme Court of Texas allows Texas Education Agency to take over Houston ISD
State-appointed managers can replace elected school board members in the largest district in Texas, according to a decision released by the state's Supreme Court Friday morning.
Two Texans Receive National Red Cross Lifesaving Awards
What started out as “a normal day” at community swimming pool last summer was anything but, when a lifeguard’s quick response saved two lives within minutes of each other, earning two Texans national recognition from American Red Cross.
Congressman Al Green Invites You to a Legislative Roundtable Discussion and Minority Business Development Agency Funding
Congressman Al Green Cordially Invites You to a Legislative Roundtable Discussion and Minority Business Development Agency Funding Announcement with Special Invited Guest:
Moody Gardens to Host 37th Annual Mardi Gras Ball for Special People
This year, Moody Gardens Mardi Gras Ball for Special People will feature a cool jazz theme “Around the World,” which incorporates Mardi Gras celebrations from around the globe. Entertainment will include music by a DJ and live performances. Guests, who …
Houston Rank Among the Country’s 50 Best Places to Rent a New Apartment. Outside The Big City, Renters Have Even More Options to Upgrade [RentCafe]
New year, new apartment! As rentals are a red-hot commodity and many apartment buildings across the U.S. are almost fully occupied, renters have a better chance of finding a new place to call home in newly built rental communities.
Stabbing of student of Asian descent was motivated by race, suspect allegedly said. Now, another US community is pushing back on anti-AAPI hate
The suspect in an unprovoked attack allegedly said she was motivated by race when she repeatedly stabbed the victim -- a student of Asian descent at Indiana University -- last week on a city bus, according to court documents and …
Congressman Al Green Celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
On Monday, January 16, 2023, Congressman Al Green released the following statement in observance of the 2023 King holiday theme, “It Starts with Me: Cultivating a Beloved Community Mindset to Transform Unjust Systems”:
ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INCORPORATED® INDUCTS FOUR HONORARY MEMBERS
During the 115th International Founders’ Day Celebration, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® welcomed four new Honorary Members. The inductees include multi-platinum Gospel music artist Erica Campbell, record-holding Track & Field Olympian Allyson Felix, Legendary entertainer Patti LaBelle, and highly accomplished …
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Events taking place in Hampton
Events in Hampton will honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. throughout the month. The day is observed on the third Monday in January each year. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day became a federal holiday in 1983 when …
