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Everything you need to know about the updated Covid-19 boosters
There's a new kind of Covid-19 shot coming soon to a pharmacy or clinic near you.
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Southwest Airlines passenger AirDrops nude photo to other fliers
The pilot of a Southwest Airlines flight threatened to cancel takeoff after someone on the plane sent a naked photograph to other passengers.
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The pilot of a Southwest Airlines flight threatened to cancel takeoff after someone on the plane sent a naked photograph to other passengers. A Southwest …
Published on September 1, 2022
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Police Chief Finner: Violent and Overall Crime Decreasing in Houston
In a positive crime summary report to Houston City Councilmembers today (Aug. 31), Houston Police Chief Troy Finner shared that violent crime in the City of Houston is down by 10% and overall crime is down 5% compared to the same time period one year ago.
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Houston Pays It Forward Mayor Sylvester Turner Announces Water Donation Drive For Mississippi
Mayor Sylvester Turner is encouraging Houstonians to donate water to help residents of Jackson, Mississippi. People in the state's largest city lack safe drinking water or water to flush toilets due to a catastrophic failure of that city's water system earlier this week following flooding and torrential rains.
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Supporting Our Are Youth – Greater Houston Police Activities League Fostering and Encouraging current Youth Ambassadors and Future Leaders
Published on August 31, 2022
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Your Right to Vote Is Not Tied To A Political Party
It appears that our recent discussions about the importance of each of us becoming Registered Voters and using our right to vote has been taken by some as an endorsement of a political party preference, as a necessity to voting. For the record, there is no constitutional requirement of a political party affiliation as a condition of voting. One only has to declare a party affiliation in states requiring such affiliation for voting Democratic or Republican in primary races.
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Houston Police Department– GHPAL "Sea Of Opportunities" Fundraiser Luncheon
The Houston Police Department is committed to relational policing. The community is important to us, and we remain committed to bridging the gap between youth and police.
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Mayor Turner and Bun B Announce "Trill Burger Pop-Up" at Houston City Hall for a Family Friendly Event
City Hall * Sunday, September 18, 2022 * 3pm-7pm
Hosted at Houston City Hall (901 Bagby St, Houston, TX 77002) in downtown Houston from 3-7 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 18, the pop-up will feature Trill Burgers’ full menu, including the OG Trill Burger, Grilled Onion Burger, Vegan Smashburger, and seasoned fries, with burgers for sale on a first-come, first-served basis until they sell out.
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Houston Health Department Urges Precaution Against West Nile Virus
Standing Water From Recent Thunderstorms Possible Breeding Ground
The Houston Health Department urges people to take precautions against West Nile Virus as stand- ing water from recent thunderstorms creates potential breeding grounds for mosquitos.
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Houston man gets life in prison for two murders
A Houston man was sentenced to life in prison for using a hammer to murder a woman he was having a relationship with in 2018, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced Wednesday.
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Performing Arts Houston Presents Blue Man Group
Tickets go on sale NOW for the return of Blue Man Group at Jones Hall, November 5 and 6 only.
Performing Arts Houston announced today that individual tickets for the Houston engagement of the all-new tour of Blue Man Group will go on sale August 22 at 9 AM Central Time. Tickets and information are available at performingartshouston.org.
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Performing Arts Houston Presents Blue Man Group Tour
Performing Arts Houston announced today that individual tickets for the Houston engagement of the all-new tour of Blue Man Group will go on sale August 22 at 9 AM Central Time. Tickets and information are available at performingartshouston.org.
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Houston Pastor's Facing Harsh Critics After Sermon Calls Out Leaders Over Harris County Bond Issue
The political change in the Harris County Office surrounding the bond issue is due to “left-wing progressives in office. That is the truth in the eyes of Houston’s Second Baptist Church pastor, Dr. Ed. Young. This, of course, is not sitting well with Democrats and the backlash is great.
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Eight Harmony Public Schools teachers across Beaumont to receive up to an additional $9,000 in salary through TEA’s Teacher Incentive Allotment
Harmony Public Schools is proud to announce that eight teachers in the Beaumont area are recipients of the Teacher Incentive Allotment, a special fund created to reward the state’s highest-performing teachers.
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Progressive Forum Presents Karen Armstrong in Houston September 12, 7:30 p.m. CT
Acclaimed religious historian Karen Armstrong is returning to The Progressive Forum for the American launch event of her upcoming book, Sacred Nature: Restoring Our Ancient Bond with the Natural World, on Monday, September 12, at 7:30 p.m. CT.
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Hundreds of Harmony Public Schools teachers across Houston to receive up to an additional $22,000 in salary through TEA’s Teacher Incentive Allotment
Harmony Public Schools is proud to announce that 227 teachers in the Greater Houston area are recipients of the Teacher Incentive Allotment, a special fund created to reward the state’s highest-performing teachers.
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Houston Grand Opera presents The Wreckers Oct. 28-Nov.11
Published on August 30, 2022
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Houston Grand Opera's The Wreckers Stars Grammy Award Winner Sasha Cooke
New production a lost masterpiece
Dame Ethel Smyth’s epic 1906 opera The Wreckers gets its first-ever full-scale production from a major American opera company. This must-see new production stars Grammy Award-winning mezzo-soprano Sasha Cooke as the resolute Thirza whose husband, the preacher Pascoe, declares to the coastal community that shipwrecks along their shore are meant to be pillaged—and meant to be premeditated by leaving the lighthouse dark.
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New Book Promotes Curiosity of Culture and Language in Children
Author aims to expose children to the Spanish language and encourage friendships
Author Shawn Christine has published her first children's book, "Echo Amigo," which encourages children to embrace other cultures and people from different walks of life. Through this book, young children can be exposed to the Spanish language and learn to make friends who come from different cultures and walks of life.
