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National Drug Take-Back Day in Clear Lake
Houston City Council Member Dave Martin is pleased to announce that National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day will take place on Saturday, April 28, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Houston Police Department's Clear Lake Substation, 2855 Bay Area Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77058.
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Texas Comptroller Visits University of Houston for Good for Texas Tour: Cybersecurity Edition
In the southeast Texas stop of his Good for Texas Tour: Cybersecurity Edition, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today visited the University of Houston (UH), an emerging leader in cybersecurity education and research.
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The Chauncy Glover Project Houston (CGP) Summer Mini Camp
Photography by Vicky Pink - Location – TSU’s Thurgood Marshall School of Law - Texas …
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New Study Indicates COVID-19 Rates 4x Higher Than Reported in Houston
COVID-19 cases seem to be four times higher than reported according to a new study from the Houston Health Department. Through a partnership with Baylor College of Medicine and Rice University, volunteers’ blood from Houston area households was subject to random viral testing for COVID-19 antibodies.
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METRO Welcomes Returning Board Member Diann Lewter
Business development leader Diann Lewter is the newest member of the METRO Board of Directors. Lewter, who was sworn in at today's Board meeting, will serve a second appointment as a METRO Board Member representing the city of Houston. She previously served from January 2014 to April 2016.
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METRO Welcomes Returning Board Member Diann Lewter
Business development leader Diann Lewter is the newest member of the METRO Board of Directors. Lewter, who was sworn in at today's Board meeting, will serve a second appointment as a METRO Board Member representing the city of Houston. She previously served from January 2014 to April 2016.
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Family Houston Young Professionals Host First Happy Hour
Family Houston’s Young Professionals Board of Directors recently hosted their first happy hour at Fuego’s Saloon. The event brought in over 40 attendees where guests were able to mingle with the Young Professionals Board, staff, and Family Houston’s very own Board of Directors. The event was sponsored by Verisei Consulting and $1,176 was raised throughout the night. Thank you to everyone who came out and made the event a success!
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HISD and the Coast Guard announce new partnership to further maritime education
The Houston Independent School District and the United States Coast Guard highlighted a new partnership with HISD’s maritime high schools during a celebration at Austin High School.
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Doing Business with the City of Houston symposium
Photography by Roswitha Vogler. On Wednesday, January 30, 2013, Houston Style Magazine was on hand …
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Greater Houston Black Chamber Launches Buy Black Directory
The Greater Houston Black Chamber of Commerce will launch a Buy Black directory of black-owned small businesses Tuesday in an effort to boost sales for its members.
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Houston Is a Hotspot for High-Income Renters in Texas ─ Rich Renter Households Reached a High of 17,838 [New RentCafe Study]
America’s high-income earners seem to be getting a real taste for renting, according to RentCafe’s most recent study. Renters with an annual income of over $150,000 nearly doubled in five years, reaching a total of 2.6 million. Among them, an unlikely new kind of renter is gaining ground: the millionaire.
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Commissioner Ellis Commends Metro Board for Approving Disparity Study
Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis on Thursday applauded Metro board’s vote to issue a request for proposal to conduct a disparity study, the first step necessary for the transit agency to create a minority- and women-owned business enterprise (MWBE) program.
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Archeologists uncover hidden neighbourhood in ancient Maya city
Despite the ruins of Tikal being one of the most thoroughly studied archeological sites in the world, archeologists recently uncovered a hidden neighbourhood near the ancient Maya city.
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Houston PetSet & Council Member Mario Castillo Unite for Pet Welfare: Event Update
In a joint effort to combat Houston's homeless animal crisis and celebrate Love Your Pet Month and World Spay Day, Houston PetSet and District H City Council Member Mario Castillo had planned to host a transformative free Spay/Neuter and Parasite Prevention event on February 27, 2024. Regrettably, this event has been canceled.
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Ten Weeks Until Early Voting in Houston Municipal Races
Monday, October 23, from 7 am to 7 pm, marks the beginning of the opportunity for early voting in the Houston Mayor, City Controller, and City Council races. Early Voting will continue until Friday, November 3, leading up to the General Election on Tuesday, November 7.
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University of Houston Lab Unveils New Biomarkers Enhancing Lupus Nephritis Early Detection
Antibodies and DNA Used to Find the Biological Markers of Disease
New biomarkers with improved diagnostic performance for early detection of lupus nephritis have been discovered in the University of Houston lab of Chandra Mohan, a pioneer in lupus research. Early identification of renal involvement in lupus and prompt treatment are essential in reducing the pain, suffering and eventual mortality it causes.
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ZooMobile Comes to Kingwood for the July 4th Festival
Houston City Council Member Dave Martin is excited to announce that on Tuesday, July 4, 2017, Kingwood will host, for the very first time, the Houston Zoo's ZooMobile at the July 4th Festival at Town Center Park, located at 8 Main Street Kingwood Town Center, Kingwood, Texas 77339. The Town Center Park activities will begin at 2:00 p.m., however the Houston Zoo's ZooMobile will not arrive until 4:30 p.m. with an expected departure time of 6:30 p.m.
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Houston native participates in multinational exercise in Baltic Sea region
Petty Officer 1st Class Dustan Rhodes, a native of Houston, is participating in the Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) exercise with 18 other nations.
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National Drug Take-Back Day in Clear Lake
Houston City Council Member Dave Martin is pleased to announce that National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day will take place on Saturday, April 29, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Houston Police Department's Clear Lake Substation, 2855 Bay Area Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77058.
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Goodwill Industries Houston Gala
Photography by David Postma – Genesis Photography On Saturday, March 29, 2014, Houston Style Magazine …
