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US Secretary of Health and Human Services – Xavier Becerra with Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee
Published on August 2, 2023
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“Someone’s going to end up dead”: New Evidence Emerges in Travis Scott Astroworld Tragedy
A new Houston police report details how the rapper perceived what was happening and what he told investigators. It also contains police interviews with concert promoters, security personnel and other
They looked like rag dolls, Reece Wheeler thought. One by one, the Astroworld Festival coordinator watched from the command center as unconscious Travis Scott fans were crowd-surfed out of the mosh pit and dumped into the sea of bodies raging before one of the biggest rappers in the last decade performed. The concert hadn’t even begun.
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Eric Benet and Gerald Albright Shine at The Stafford Center: A Fusion of Jazz and R&B Delight
Last weekend, The Stafford Center hosted a mesmerizing Summer Jazz and R&B concert series featuring the extraordinary talents of Eric Benet and Gerald Albright. The event turned into a heartwarming reunion for those born in the 1950s, with a sprinkling of millennials scattered throughout the elegant venue.
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Houston Health Department reports syphilis outbreak, begins rapid community outreach response
Rise in cases among women, congenital syphilis attributed to outbreak
The Houston Health Department is reporting a syphilis outbreak responsible for a 128 percent increase in cases among women and a nine-fold rise in congenital syphilis in Houston and Harris County. The department will launch a rapid outreach response that includes increasing screening opportunities, targeting hotspots and mobilizing community partners to curb new infections.
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Surprise Squad Pampers New Caney Beauty Queen Overcoming Adversity
Esmeralda Tristan has endured more than most teenagers her age, yet she continues to strut through life and adversities with positivity. The 17-year-old from New Caney was enjoying the day at an ATV park with friends on April 15th when they were hit by another ATV. One of Tristan’s friends was pinned under the vehicle while another died. Tristan lost her right hand and suffered a neck fracture.
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Mayor Turner and Faith Leaders Rally Against HISD’s Library Closures: A Fight For Educational Equality!
In an impassioned display of solidarity, Mayor Sylvester Turner gathered faith leaders and elected officials at City Hall to vehemently denounce the Houston Independent School District’s (HISD) contentious plans to shut down libraries on 28 campuses, intending to transform them into disciplinary centers. The announcement of this drastic measure by state-appointed Superintendent Mike Miles represents a sharp departure from the previous administration’s vision, which focused on expanding school libraries and the presence of librarians to enhance student achievement.
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Mayor Sylvester Turner gathered faith leaders and elected officials at City Hall to vehemently denounce the Houston Independent School District’s (HISD) contentious plans to shut …
Published on August 2, 2023
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$20,000 County Connections Grant Fuels Dreams of Fifth Ward Program’s Students
Every student’s idea of a summer well spent is different. For incoming fifth grader Karli Win, summer camp at the Julia C. Hester House is an opportunity to participate in new experiences and sharpen her skills in the classroom. During a recent field trip to Prairie View A&M University, it was an inspiration for the possibilities ahead.
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How We See the Past Reflects How We Live In the Present
Our history involves both hard facts and interpretation – the context in which the hard facts are presented. Interpretation inevitably is political and contested. How we see the past reflects how we live in the present and what we hope for in the future.
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US troops restricted to American bases, embassy in Niger
US troops in Niger have been restricted to the American military bases and US embassy in Niger, as the Biden administration works to restore democratically-elected President Mohamed Bazoum to power.
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In this April 2018 file photo, US and Niger flags are raised side by side at the base camp for air forces and other personnel …
Published on August 2, 2023
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Disney’s governing district in Florida slashes all DEI programs
In the ongoing battle between Walt Disney World and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Disney’s governing district – whose current board was hand-picked by DeSantis and took control of the district in February – abolished all of its diversity, equity and inclusion programs, the district said in a Tuesday news release.
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Judge assigned to Trump case previously said ‘the country is watching to see what the consequences are’ for January 6
District Judge Tanya Chutkan, who has been assigned to preside over former President Donald Trump’s criminal case in Washington, DC, has repeatedly spoken out in very strong terms against the efforts to overturn the election and disrupt the transfer of power.
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District Judge Tanya Chutkan, the judge assigned to preside over former President Donald Trump’s criminal case in Washington, DC, has repeatedly spoken out in very …
Published on August 2, 2023
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21 Donald Trump election lies listed in his new indictment
Special counsel Jack Smith said Tuesday that the January 6, 2021 attack on the US Capitol was “fueled by lies” told by former President Donald Trump. The indictment of Trump on four new federal criminal charges, all related to the former president’s effort to overturn his defeat in the 2020 election, lays out some of those lies one by one.
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Houston District D Community Leader Spotlight: Ivy Lorraine Walls
Ivy Lorraine Walls is an inspiring young individual who has made a significant impact in our community. She is a budding farmer, community entrepreneur, and creative visionary based in Sunnyside, Houston TX.
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Houston Astros Welcome Back Verlander
In a stunning turn of events, the New York Mets and the Houston Astros have reportedly agreed to a monumental trade involving the three-time Cy Young winner, Justin Verlander. MLB.com's Mark Feinsand broke the news, disclosing that New York will be acquiring two talented outfielders, Drew Gilbert and Ryan Clifford, in exchange for the veteran pitcher. Gilbert, Houston's top prospect and ranked 68th in all of baseball, is set to join the Mets' roster alongside Clifford, Houston's fourth-ranked prospect.
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City of Houston Delegation Strengthens Bilateral Relationships and Business Opportunities During Trade Mission to West Africa
A high-profile delegation from the City of Houston, led by Mayor Sylvester Turner, recently completed a week-long trade and investment mission visiting Nigeria, Cote d’Ivoire and Ghana.
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Traffic Signal Control Cabinet Mural Program, "Mini Murals," Back in Operation
The Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs (MOCA) is proud to announce that its signature Traffic Signal Control Cabinet Mural Program is back in operation after a one-year hiatus. The program, also known as “TSCC Mural Program,” began in 2015 to curb graffiti in neighborhoods and serve as a gateway for artists to engage in civic art.
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Mayor of Houston Joins Hundreds of Hire Houston Youth Interns to Celebrate Successful Youth Summer Internships
Mayor Sylvester Turner joined hundreds of Hire Houston Youth interns this morning to celebrate the end of a successful summer internship season full of resource connections, career readiness training, and financial literacy enhancement.
