$30M Small Business Relief Program Closes Tomorrow
Small businesses are at the heart of every community in Harris County. They provide critical supplies, services, and employ a large share of our workforce. The COVID-19 pandemic has hit many of Harris County’s small business entrepreneurs and their workers …
NLC Statement on the Senate Coronavirus Relief Proposal
Today, the Senate released an initial proposal for the next round of federal coronavirus relief. The framework, the HEALS Act, will kick off negotiations between the Senate, House and Administration on a final relief package, hoping to be passed before …
County Attorney Vince Ryan Advises Protect Legal Documents in a Disaster
As bad weather approaches this weekend, Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan reminds residents to protect their legal documents.
Red Cross Needs Local Volunteers Due to COVID-19 as Hurricane Season Heats Up
Experts say we have a 60 percent chance of an above-normal hurricane season this summer and the American Red Cross needs 700 local volunteers to help support communities in the Texas Gulf Coast.
Texas Southern University's KTSU 90.9 FM Debuts #OneVoice
With the recent racial unrest in our country, now more than ever before, our voices are needed to highlight the social ills plaguing the Black community. That’s why Texas Southern University’s community radio station KTSU, The Choice 90.9 is proud …
Toyota and FC Dallas Give New Sneakers to Hospital Workers
Toyota continues to support the community during the pandemic. Toyota and FC Dallas recently partnered to take care of those who care for us, delivering new Adidas sneakers to healthcare workers at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen.
South Central Houston Census Mural Unites Community Around Census Message
Houston and Harris County’s local census drive, “Yes! to Census 2020,” will debut its final original census mural at the historic S.H.A.P.E Community Center, 3815 Live Oak Street in Houston, on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at 11:30 a.m. The S.H.A.P.E. …
Kirk Brown, Handy CEO, to Serve As A Panelist On the Virtual Series "Unspoken " Alongside Miami Dolphins Wide Receiver Albert Wilson
HANDY (Helping Abused Neglected Disadvantaged Youth) and Kirk Brown, HANDY CEO will be featured in Unspoken, a 12-Part Series presented by the Albert Wilson Foundation premiering on Thursday, July 16 at 6:00 pm.
Harris County Commissioners Court Moves to Provide Equal Access to Legal Representation for Everyone
For too long, individuals’ ability to pay has determined the quality of their legal defense and, consequently, determined whether they go free or spend years of their life behind bars. Access to quality legal representation is every person’s right, regardless …
Commissioners Court Approves the Creation of Harris County Elections Administrator Office
Preserving our democratic process must be a priority for Harris County. I’m proud that Harris County Commissioners Court has approved moving our electoral process away from a system that is based on the racist disenfranchisement of communities of color and …
Harris County to End Unjust OmniBase Program That Will Give Tens of Thousands of Vulnerable Residents Their Drivers Licenses Back
For Harris County residents, having access to a car is indispensable for daily activities such as getting to work, to a doctor’s appointment, and to pick up necessities like groceries. Particularly as COVID-19 cases continue to rise, and people are …
Fort Bend County Judge KP George & County Officials Upgrade COVID-19 Risk to Highest Level
Today, Fort Bend County Judge KP George, Fort Bend County Health & Human Services Director Dr. Jacquelyn Johnson-Minter, and Fort Bend Emergency Management Coordinator Mark Flathouse announced that the COVID-19 Risk Level has been upgraded to the highest level, Red.
Kroger Helping Hands Fund Provides Millions to Associates in Need During Pandemic
The Kroger Company recently announced that in response to the COVID19 pandemic, it has given out $5 million in associate grants through the Kroger Helping Hands Fund as part of a number of efforts to help ensure its associates are …
Rep. Coleman on Texas A&M System Researchers Analyzing Racial Profiling Data
Today, State Representative Garnet F. Coleman (D-Houston) made the following statement in response to the announcement that leading scholars and academics from universities within the Texas A&M System will be analyzing the data reported by law enforcement agencies on racial …
Harris County Extends Contract with Houston Food Bank to Provide Meals to Families Struggling Due to COVID-19
Choosing between paying the rent and ensuring there’s food on the table isn’t a choice that Harris County families should have to make. As we continue to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, including the economic fallout, Commissioner Rodney Ellis is …
