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City Approves Agreement for Major Flood Mitigation Project

Houston City Council approved funding for a significant flood mitigation project today that will appropriate $15.2 million to the Inwood Detention Basin Interlocal Agreement between the City of Houston and the Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD). Harris County Commissioners Court approved its portion of the Interlocal Agreement with the City on Tuesday, February 22, 2023.

Moulin Rouge! The Musical Premieres in Houston at the Hobby Center February 22 – March 12, 2023

Memorial Hermann Broadway at the Hobby Center announces tickets for the first North American tour of Moulin Rouge! The Musical will go on sale Friday, November 4 at 10AM. Moulin Rouge! The Musical will play the Hobby Center February 22 – March 12, 2023.

Commissioner Rodney Ellis, U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, County Attorney Christian Menefee, Others Honor State Rep. Senfronia Thompson During Murals Unveiling

After Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis and others bestowed accolades on state Rep. Senfronia Thompson, Texas’ longest serving legislator then brought the crowd to laughter at a ceremony to unveil two downtown murals, one that honors her.

Commissioner Rodney Ellis Announces 793 Guns Received During Third Gun Buyback

Houston-area residents turned in 793 guns on Saturday at the third Gun Buyback event conducted by Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis, Sheriff Ed Gonzales and Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner in their efforts to reduce violent crime and make Houston-area communities safer.

Whitney Houston I Wanna Dance with Somebody Now Available On Digital and Coming to Blu-Ray and DVD

Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody is a powerful and triumphant celebration of the incomparable Whitney Houston. Directed by Kasi Lemmons, written by Academy Award® nominee Anthony McCarten (Best Adapted Screenplay, The Two Popes, 2019), produced by legendary music executive Clive Davis and starring BAFTA Award® winner Naomi Ackie, the film is a no-holds-barred portrait of the complex and multifaceted woman behind The Voice.

Latino Leadership Award Recognizes ECODiversity CEO for Advocacy Leadership on behalf of Latino Heritage Sites, DEI in National Parks

Diversity Journal has named ECODiversity CEO Noemi Lujan Perez among the magazine’s 2023 Latino Leadership Awardees for her efforts championing meaningful change in national parks on behalf of Latinos, and for her trailblazing work with the Congressional Hispanic Caucus to prioritize Latino Heritage Sites.

Ars Lyrica features three young opera stars in a gender-bending twist of Handel's cantata

Lauren Snouffer, Key’mon Murrah, and Cecelia McKinley return to Houston for Handel's “Clori, Tirsi, e Fileno” on Sunday, March 26th at 4 pm

Grammy-nominated music organization Ars Lyrica Houston welcomes three young opera stars to perform Handel's Clori, Tirsi, e Fileno with full Baroque orchestra on Sunday, March 26th at 4 pm in Zilkha Hall. This concert will also be available to watch digitally through high-quality livestream.

Hair Relaxer Cancer Lawsuit

Law firm filing cases for women harmed by hair relaxers

Recent scientific evidence has pointed to a link between the use of chemical hair relaxers and the development of certain types of cancer. Product liability lawsuits have been filed against major beauty company L’Oreal, alleging that toxic chemicals in their hair relaxers led to an increased risk of uterine cancer. This lawsuit, along with other related claims, will pave the way for victims to pursue a hair relaxer cancer lawsuit.

National Institute on Retirement Security Hosts 14th Annual Retirement Policy Conference in Washington, D.C.

U.S. Department of Labor Assistant Secretary Lisa Gomez to Deliver Remarks

The National Institute on Retirement Security (NIRS) will hold its 14th Annual Retirement Policy Conference on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, in Washington, D.C. At this event, retirement experts and leaders will discuss key retirement policy challenges and opportunities, along with the newly-enacted SECURE 2.0 retirement legislation.

Only 5.7% of US doctors are Black, and experts warn the shortage harms public health

When being truly honest with herself, Seun Adebagbo says, she can describe what drove her to go to medical school in a single word: self-preservation.

Virginia voters head to the polls in special congressional election

Voters in Virginia's 4th Congressional District will pick their next representative Tuesday in a special election that could make history in the commonwealth.

EPA chief returns to the site of a toxic train wreck as Ohio opens a health clinic for residents reporting symptoms

The nation's top environmental official is headed to East Palestine, Ohio, where the state is opening a clinic Tuesday to address residents' health concerns two weeks after the fiery derailment of a train carrying toxic chemicals.

What to know about J.K. Rowling's new podcast and history of anti-trans comments

For years, J.K. Rowling, one of the best-selling authors of all time, has made inflammatory comments about transgender people, particularly trans women, using dehumanizing language and baselessly accusing them of harming cisgender women. Her words have disappointed legions of "Harry Potter" fans and even the stars who brought Rowling's books to life.

CityCentre Invites JobSeekers to Midway Works Job Fair

Houston Residents and Students Invited to Explore Exciting Career Opportunities

Jobseekers are invited to kickstart their career at the Midway Works Job Fair. On February 27 from 9 a.m.—12 p.m. at The Moran Meeting & Events Center, attendees will be greeted by various retailers, restaurants, and businesses of CITYCENTRE who will be eager to hire and match applicants to the perfect position.

Texas Arena League Continues the 2023 Season At Legends Polo Club

‘Hockey on Horseback’ Plays the Third Leg of the Series in Dallas Feb 24-26

It’s the dawn of a new era for sports lovers in the Dallas area as the Texas Arena League (TAL) announced its 2023 season will continue at Legends Polo Club Feb 24-26.

The 2023 Pink Awards Celebrates a Night of Excellence and Welcomes Hosts Carl Payne and Malik Yoba

Prestigious Honorees Announced for the Annual Ceremony

The 5th Annual Pink Awards is an iconic event that brings breast cancer awareness and black excellence to the center stage. During this event, premiere influencers, celebrities and wellness advocates come together to celebrate life, strength and survival.

J-SUEDE brings home the gold from the Dance Team Union Regionals in Birmingham

The Jackson State University Elite Dance Ensemble (J-SUEDE) brought home the first regional championship in the program's history. J-SUEDE claimed the first-place title in the Birmingham College Hip-Hop Division of the Dance Team Union Regionals.

The League of Women Voters Protecting County Elections

The League of Women Voters of Texas issued the following joint statement with the League of Women Voters of Houston in response to calls to redo the 2022 Harris County elections and the legislative bills filed to allow the State to remove and replace local County Election Administrators:

Commissioner Ellis, County Judge Hidalgo, Labor Leaders to Announce Commissioners Court Will Vote on Apprenticeship Advantage Program

Partnership between county and labor-managed apprenticeship programs will train workers and create career pipelines that connect people to in-demand jobs that offer strong wages and benefits.

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