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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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The Sensible, the Mad and the Missing
The 2024 presidential race is taking shape. It looks like a choice between the sensible, the mad and the missing. Joe Biden seems intent on running on his record, a sensible route for the incumbent. His major challenger, the inescapable Donald Trump, is replaying his madcap candidacy – his program a mixture of resentment, racism, bluster and victimization. What’s missing are the big challenges that America can’t avoid and can’t seem to face.
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Back-To-School Supply Drive for Teachers at Prospect Park
ALife Hospitality Group, the visionary team behind some of Houston's most popular bar, restaurant, and nightlife concepts, is inviting the community to help support local teachers today with a Back-To-School Supply Drive from 4pm-8pm at Prospect Park Restaurant (3100 Fountain View Dr.)!
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Inaugural Latina Entrepreneurship Day Conference Announced in Houston
The Latina Entrepreneurship One-Day Conference will take place on Friday, October 13, 2023 at the Iconic Hermann Park’s Lott Hall
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Gilbert Garcia Officially Declares Candidacy for Houston Mayoral Race
Gilbert Garcia officially entered the race for Houston's mayoral election on August 10, 2023. Aiming to instigate change in City Hall, Garcia introduced his extensive "Pledge to Houston," detailing his strategic plans for the first 100 days of his potential tenure. His commitments revolve around public safety, transparency, infrastructure improvements, and eliminating unethical "pay to play" practices.
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Harris County Seeks Emergency Order From Texas Supreme Court Over Election Law
Harris County filed a motion in the Texas Supreme Court seeking an emergency order to temporarily block Senate Bill 1750—which abolishes the Harris County Elections Administrator’s Office—from going into effect. This filing comes after the Attorney General of Texas appealed a similar order issued by the Travis County District Court yesterday.
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La Marque native looks for surface vessels aboard USS Roosevelt
230809-N-QI593-1303 RIGA, Latvia (Aug. 9, 2023) Logistics Specialist 3rd Class Raymond Akintunde, from La Marque, Texas, looks for surface vessels from the bridge of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG 80) as the ship departs Riga, Latvia, Aug. 9, 2023.
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Logistics Specialist 3rd Class Raymond Akintunde/Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Elexia Morelos
Published on August 16, 2023
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National Aviation Day & Bussey Hot Air Balloon Event – Saturday, August 19, 2023 – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. CT Lone Star Flight Museum at Ellington Airport, Houston, Texas
Calling all aviators! It’s a day made for the Lone Star Flight Museum. Enjoy a day that is all about aircraft. From helicopters and drones to warbirds and space shuttles, it’s a special day to celebrate aviation! Hands-on activities, plane tours, cockpit sneak peaks, tinkering with tools and don’t forget the flight simulators.
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Diverse Voices and Taboo Topics: Houston Public Media's Bold Sunday Lineup
Houston Public Media has introduced a bold new Sunday programming lineup on News 88.7 designed to amplify diverse voices and tackle sensitive topics head-on. It’s the kind of “go beyond” programming that public media can uniquely provide to expand listeners’ perspectives and stimulate new conversations and ways of thinking.
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Congress, Extend the Affordable Connectivity Program to Keep Black Households Online
Millions of children across the nation will be able to do their homework at home during the upcoming school year, thanks to strong leaders on both sides of the aisle who recognize that broadband has become a necessity. But that could soon end if Congress doesn’t quickly take action.
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Buc-ee’s to Break Ground On New Travel Center in Harrison County, MS On Sept. 13
Buc-ee’s, home of the world’s cleanest bathrooms, freshest food and friendliest beaver, will break ground on its new travel center in Harrison County, Mississippi, on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. CDT. Buc-ee’s will celebrate the start of construction with a ceremony attended by local leaders.
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The Houston Museum of African American Culture Presents Johnny Floyd: GODBODY
curated by Christopher Blay. We also announce the Inaugural Bert Long Jr. Prize
August 15, The Houston Museum of African American Culture (HMAAC) invites you to our fall 2023 exhibitions, Johnny Floyd: GODBODY, curated by HMAAC’s Chief Curator Christopher Blay, and The Inaugural Bert Long Jr. Prize and exhibition announcement.
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Two Houston MCs Qualify for Red Bull USA Finals, Free Livestream Airs Today via YouTube & Twitch
The Red Bull Batalla's USA Regional Qualifier competition took place this past weekend, as the Houston event will be streamed for free via Twitch and YouTube later today at 3pm CST.
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Olio & Farina Debuts Brunch Service
Innovative New Restaurant Offers Hand-Crafted Pizzas in Pizza Tasting Concept
Olio & Farina, a Russo’s New York Pizzeria and Italian Kitchen Pizza Tasting Concept, has launched Brunch service at their premiere location in the Spring and Tomball area.
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EV Tech Completes First Phase of EV Charger Installation at South Texas Project in San Marcos
EV Tech, a national provider of EV Chargers, installation and service, and Front Half, LLC., announced today that a pair of high powered EV Chargers were installed at 1332 N. Interstate 35 Frontage Road in San Marcos, Texas, adjacent to the Texas Bean & Brew House. The EV Charger installation marks the completion of the first phase of electrification development on the 5.58-acre property. Future efforts will include two additional EV Chargers with four available ports, as well as rooftop solar panels, large-scale battery storage and a gas turbine to create a fully integrated microgrid.
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Periwinkle Foundation’s Camp Periwinkle wraps up summer camp at Camp for All with 130 children and teens from Texas Children’s Cancer and Hematology Center
The Periwinkle Foundation’s Camp Periwinkle hosted 130 campers at Camp For All in Burton, Texas, for a week-long, overnight camp for children ages 7-15 who are currently being treated or were previously treated for cancer at Texas Children’s Cancer and Hematology Center and their siblings. Since inception, Periwinkle’s signature program — Camp Periwinkle — has allowed over 5,000 campers to experience a week of pure joy, freedom and emotional healing.
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Next Weekend at Discovery Green
Houston, can you believe we’re at the end of August? We have a list of fun activities that your whole family can enjoy to continue enjoying the last bit of summer!
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Park After Dark
Published on August 15, 2023
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Violent Crime Continues to Trend Down in the City of Houston
The One Safe Houston initiative continues to have a positive impact on crime, with reductions throughout the City of Houston. At the same time, Houston Police Department response times outpace most major city police departments.
