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U.S. Under Secretary of Education James Kvaal to Travel to Texas, Participate in Roundtable Conversations with Students about Pell 50th Anniversary, College Affordability, Speak at NASFAA Annual Confe

Kvaal to visit St. Edward’s University in Austin, Rice University and San Jacinto College in Houston

From Monday through Tuesday, U.S. Under Secretary of Education James Kvaal will travel to Texas. Under Secretary Kvaal will visit several universities throughout Texas. During these visits, he will speak with students and school leaders about ongoing efforts to ensure college is affordable and accessible, highlight the 50th Anniversary of the Pell Grant, and learn how colleges have used Covid-relief funds to support student success. During his trip, Under Secretary Kvaal will also speak at the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) National Conference, where he will discuss the Department’s higher education priorities and progress made on targeted debt relief.

Raising Cane’s Rallies Texas Communities to Support Make-A-Wish’s Mission

45 Restaurants across Greater Houston area to donate proceeds to Make-A-Wish on June 27

Last November, Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers launched a special partnership with Make-A-Wish and granted their first wish to Sadie in Houston. Now, the popular chicken finger brand is once again teaming up with the nonprofit and donating to five Texas chapters to help grant life-changing wishes for children diagnosed with critical illnesses.

7 Summer Events to Enjoy in Midtown’s Parks This July

With summer officially underway, there’s no better time to head to Midtown Houston parks to enjoy all the community has to offer. Check out these stacked options of fun-filled ways to get out and discover something new to do in July.

Congressman Al Green Introduces Original LGBTQIA+ Pride Month Resolution of 2022

On Saturday, June 25, 2022, Congressman Al Green, a proud ally of the LGBTQIA+ community, released the following statement in commemoration and celebration of June as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month:

Houston Art Collector Lester Marks, A ART NEWS Top 200 Global Collector For Over 25-Years

Houston's ART Collector – Lester Marks

Lester Marks, President of International Art Advisory Services and a represented artist has collected contemporary art for 25 years. He has served as a trustee for the Museum of Fine Arts-Houston and the Houston Contemporary Arts Museum. Mr. Marks has also served on the boards of Diverse Works, Project Row House, Lawndale Art Center, Community Artists Collective, Art League of Houston, The Orange Show, and numerous other visual art organizations. Lester has been included in Art News as one of the top 200 collectors globally and Art & Antiques as one of the top 100 collectors making a difference in the art world. He was also featured in “American Art Collector” for their 100th-anniversary issue.

Mayor Turner's Statement On Texas Supreme Court Ruling On Texas Central Railroad

Please attribute the following statement to Mayor Sylvester Turner. "I support the Texas Supreme Court ruling that the Texas Central high-speed rail project has eminent domain authority under Texas law. I hope the decision will revive interest in the project and incentivize investors to move forward in financing and building the Houston to Dallas bullet train.

The Conrad O. Johnson Music and Fine Arts Foundation Conducts A Summer Music Institute June 20th through June 24th Music

The Other “M” in S.T.E.M. The Correlation between Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, and Music

A one-week Summer Music Institute focusing on the art of Music and Academic Excellence, culminating with a Showcase of Talent Expose. The fee of $300.00 per student, includes Tuition, Continental Breakfast, Lunch, Interactive workshops, Class Materials, and field trips. For the Showcase of Talent only, a donation of $20.00 is requested. Proceeds from the event will benefit The Conrad O. Johnson Education and Outreach program.

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.

David Banner Brings Out Houston All-Stars Lil Flip, Slim Thug, Lil KeKe, Propain, Killa Kyleon, And More At Private Listening Session In Houston!

Rapper and Activist, David Banner, hosted an Invite-Only Exclusive Listening Session Powered By Gas Gods & In The Green Podcast on Tuesday, June 22nd in Houston. Over 75 VIP guests gathered in an exclusive indoor/outdoor members-only venue that overlooked Houston. As guests arrived, they were greeted with gift bags courtesy of Gas Gods and escorted to the rooftop where they enjoyed Gas God's infused chicken sliders, crabcakes, various lite-bites, and beverages.

Commissioner Rodney Ellis Calls for Apartment Complex to Immediately Correct Horrible Living Conditions

Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis joined the call for Sterlingshire Apartments’ management to correct the deplorable living conditions that include no air conditioning, rodents and nonworking appliances.

LULAC Aims to Sue the City of Houston for 16 Single Member Districts, and Hosts its second Townhall meeting in District “J”

On Wednesday, June 29, 2022, a News Conference will be held at 5:00 PM in front of the Justice of the Peace 5, Position 1 Office located at 6000 Chimney Rock, Houston, Texas 77081, where LULAC will announce its lawsuit against the City of Houston for all single member districts.

George R. Brown Convention Center Achieves First-Ever LEED Gold Certification!

Houston First Corp. continues to lead the charge in building sustainability as the George R. Brown Convention Center (GRB) recently achieved its first-ever LEED Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.

Houston Plastic Surgeon Dr. Basu Designated 2022 Castle Connolly Top Doctor Status

In a peer-nominated survey, Dr. Bob Basu was ranked in the top 7% of physicians nationwide.

Houston Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Bob Basu has been recognized with Castle Connolly Top Doctor status for the tenth consecutive year. Castle Connolly has spent over 25 years researching, reviewing, and selecting Top Doctor candidates. To be considered, physicians are nominated by their peers; Castle Connolly additionally evaluates the nominees in all aspects of patient care. This process is so rigorous that the Journal of Medical Research found Castle Connolly's directory to be more trustworthy than other resources when searching for a quality provider. Dr. Basu recognizes the significance of this selection and is honored to have received this prestigious recognition for a full decade.

ON THE MOVE: Roger Harris Joins HillDay Industries, Inc.

A Respected Member Of Supplier Diversity and Compliance Communities

HillDay taps small business development industry veteran Roger Harris as its HillDay Industries, Inc. vice president to lead its supplier diversity, contract compliance, workforce development, and business development services for its clients.

Sip-Sations and Wine Tasting with Chaun Vaughn

According to society, making it to 40 is a death sentence, and finding love after 40 is close to impossible. I'm not sure who set that standard but Influencer Chaun Vaughn is teaching women to love themselves and live life on their own terms. Chaun is a wife, mother, and author of, "Dreams UnleaSHEd" Many women younger than 40 are afraid to become 40 and but Chaun is creating a movement to get women excited and prepared with chapter 40+ through her YouTube Channel called "Chaun Vaughn's 40+ Life", where she discussed various topics like, "7 Changes to Expect in your 40's" or "The 40+ Libido Increase". As a leader in this community, Chaun is focusing more on having events to bring even more life to the 40+ community.

Houston Health Department now offering COVID-19 vaccines for children six months and older

Children as young as six months old are now eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine at any of the Houston Health Department’s four health centers.

Bishop James Dixon Announced As New Chairman of The Board of Harris County Sports & Convention Corporation

The Harris County Sports & Convention Corporation (HCSCC) and NRG Park announce the appointment of Bishop James Dixon as the Chairman of the Board for HCSCC. Bishop Dixon has been on the board of HCSCC since 2018 and is following Edgar Colon, Chairman of the Board, HCSCC, 2008-2022.

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