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Mariachis with world-renowned lead singer, and Houston native, Vanessa Alonzo will perform
Published on September 15, 2022
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Evolve Houston Launches The EMobility Microgrant Initiative
Evolve Houston announced an all-new Equity Program with the launch of the eMobility Microgrant Initiative funded by Evolve Corporate Catalysts, General Motors and bp. This initiative will facilitate a peer-review process to award microgrants to local electromobility “eMobility” projects that address community mobility needs in the Greater Houston area. The deadline to submit grant applications has been extended until September 30th, 2022. Applications may be submitted online at apply.evolvehouston.org.
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Queen Elizabeth’s Legacy Through the Lens of Colonialism and Black Lives
Queen Elizabeth II’s legacy isn’t necessarily complicated, but filled with enough ambiguity and action and inaction, that it might be easy to understand why people of color might view her different that the adoring throng mourning outside of Buckingham Palace. The longest-reigning British monarch’s history on race will forever exist as part of her legacy.
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Miller Outdoor Theatre Is Hosting The Houston Jazz Festival Produced By The Houston Jazz Collective
Tickets will be available starting September 16th at 10:00 AM at Miller Outdoor Theatre! For assistance with handicap accessible seating, please call the box office in advance.
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Gordon Parks: Stokely Carmichael and Black Power Opens in October at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
The MFAH exhibition centers on Parks’ five iconic images of the controversial young activist, published in Life magazine in May 1967.
Organized with the Gordon Parks Foundation, the show presents dozens more photographs from Parks’ series that have never before been published or exhibited.
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Accountability: An Insurrectionist Removed From Office
A New Mexico judge has done the country a big favor. Judge Francis Mathew upheld a little-known provision of the U.S. Constitution and removed a public official for participating in the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection. I hope other judges have the courage to follow his lead.
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U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee Hosts Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg
U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee is working to bring more federal dollars to the Houston region for major transportation projects. The congresswoman invited Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg to the bayou city to learn more about efforts by METRO, state and local leaders to improve public transit as well as other transportation projects.
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Tumor-infiltrating B cells and plasma cells influence early-stage lung cancer biology, immunotherapy responses
Single-cell study provides valuable resource to identify new immunotherapy strategies
Through extensive single-cell analysis, researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have created a spatial map of tumor-infiltrating B cells and plasma cells in early-stage lung cancers, highlighting previously unappreciated roles these immune cells play in tumor development and treatment outcomes.
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Houston Parks and Recreation Department Utilizes Goats to Assist with Habitat Restoration
The Houston Parks and Recreation Department (HPARD) is hosting a herd of over 150 goats at FM Law Park to assist with habitat restoration. The goats are being used to remove unwanted vegetation in the forested area of the park where the Parks and Recreation Department is implementing a habitat restoration project.
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Kenneth Allen, Director, Houston Parks and Recreation Department
Published on September 15, 2022
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TXDot and Transportation Officials From Across the Houston Region Partner to Put a Powerful Mobility App in the Hands of Area Commuters
Official launch ceremony for Houston ConnectSmart, a new smartphone app that provides all transit options in the Houston area on one convenient platform, including routes whether traveling by car, bus, rail, bicycle, foot or carpool, and transit ticketing. Transportation Commissioner Laura Ryan, TxDOT Houston District Engineer Eliza Paul, METRO President & CEO Tom Lambert, and Harris County Toll Road Authority Director Roberto Trevino will be on hand for the announcement.
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Mayor Turner and Bun B to host Trill Burgers Pop-Up at Houston City Hall
Family-Friendly Event Promises Great Food and Fun
The City of Houston and Bun B’s Trill Burgers are proud to share more details on the upcoming burger pop-up at Houston City Hall on Sunday, Sept. 18.
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I Wanna Dance With Somebody - Watch Trailer Now
Naomi Ackie stars as 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, 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.
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I Wanna Dance With Somebody Trailer
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, 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.
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Clerk Teneshia Hudspeth was a guest speaker at the Greater Houston Women’s Chamber of Commerce meeting in The Woodlands. (L to R: Bery Crispin, A …
Published on September 15, 2022
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Clerk Teneshia Hudspeth presented a certificate to the Gujarati Samaj of Houston celebrating India’s 75th Independence Day.
Published on September 15, 2022
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Clerk Teneshia Hudspeth at the Houston Association of Realtors Elected Officials Reception.
Published on September 15, 2022
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Clerk Teneshia Hudspeth with State Senator John Whitmire, GHWCC President Suzan Deison, and State Rep. Jim Murphy at the GHWCC Central Houston/Energy Corridor & Bay …
Published on September 15, 2022
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Clerk Teneshia Hudspeth and Alan Steinberg, President and CEO of the West Houston Association at the 2022 Public & Elected Officials Reception at the Hyatt …
Published on September 15, 2022
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Fort Bend County FY 2023 Budget Invest in Public Safety and Community Resources
Today, Fort Bend County Judge KP George held a press conference where he discussed the recently approved Fort Bend County FY2023 Budget, highlighting the importance of allocating funds dedicated to the fair and equitable pay for public safety employees, which include the District Attorney’s Office, Sheriffs and Constables, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Marshal, and Office of Emergency Management.
