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Taste of Houston Festival 2017
Taste of Houston Festival 2017 will take place at the bucolic Town Green Park in The Woodlands, September 9th and 10th! For two full days Town Green Park and the promenade will be filled with over 220 Eateries, Artists, Crafters, Boutiques, 20+ Food Trucks and more as well as Live Music from over 20 of Houston's best, an amazing Kid Zone with 20+ rides and activities, artistic performances and a whole lot more.
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Fiesta Mart Acquired By One of Country’s Largest Hispanic Grocery Chains
For the second time in three years, the Houston-based grocery chain Fiesta Mart has been sold. Fiesta has two stores in Austin, a small market compared to the 32 stores in the Houston area and several dozen in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. According to the Houston Chronicle, Bodega Latina Corp and its Mexican parent company Chedraui will acquire 63 Fiesta stores in Texas if the $300 million sale goes through, which is expected.
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Houston ISD, Houston PD Address School Safety Concerns
With the massacre at Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., still fresh on people's minds, Houston ISD Superintendent Richard Carranza has asked parents, students and school staff to be the first line of defense when it comes to keeping HISD students safe.
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Houston Mayor, Others, Help Provide Additional $28.9 Million to Hurricane Harvey Victims
Continuing efforts to help victims hit hard by the massive storm, the Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund (HHRF) has distributed $28.9 million more in financial aid and services to flood victims in the Houston area.
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Jose Altuve and J.J. Watt Named S.I. Sportspersons of the Year
Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt was named Sports Illustrated's co-Sportsperson of the Year along with Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve.
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Houston-Based Non-Profit Partners With Celebrities & Influencers To Help Inspire The Youth & Prevent Suicide!
Houston-based non-profit 501(c)3, Society of Royals, has partnered with local Houston schools to provide encouraging letters to grade school kids around the city to keep them uplifted in these difficult times, where the youth are experiencing isolation, fear of the unknown, mental challenges, and more.
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HISD Launches Project Safe Start 2023 to promote end-of-year school safety
The Houston Independent School District Police Department, Houston Police Department, and community ministers will culminate the end of the school year by once again engaging in Project Safe Start. The partnership involves increasing security presence on and around school campuses as they start to wind down during the final days of the academic year, with the aim of ensuring a safe and secure learning environment for students and teachers.
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Greater Houston Black Chamber of Commerce’s 20th Annual Pinnacle Awards Gala
On Saturday, October 11, 2014, Houston Style Magazine was on hand at The Power Center …
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Second grand juror in Breonna Taylor case interested in speaking out, Louisville activist says
A Louisville activist says he's been contacted by a second grand juror who asked for advice on how to speak out about deliberations in the Breonna Taylor case.
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Houston First Celebrates Black History Month @ Avenida Houston
Houston First Corporation (HFC) is proud to share the 2023 Black History Month lineup at Avenida Houston, downtown’s convention and entertainment district. Make connections, discover and celebrate Houston's rich diversity. This year’s programming will feature art, music, vendors and activities for the entire family that reflect some of the best of our city.
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HCC Continues to Help Small Business Owners After Harvey
The Houston Community College (HCC) Small Business Procurement will hold its 1stAnnual “Access to HCC” Reverse Expo on Friday, May 4, 2018 from 8 am – 12 pm at the HCC West Houston Institute, 2811 Hayes Rd, Houston, TX 77082.
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Free Breakfast at McDonald's for Students and Teachers during STAAR Testing April 7
3rd to 8th grade students and teachers to receive free breakfast to start the STAAR testing period
On Tuesday, April 7, from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m., Houston area McDonald’s restaurants will provide free breakfast to students taking the STAAR (State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness) test and their teachers.
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Governor Abbott Delivers State Of The State Remarks At Houston Business Coalition And C Club Luncheon
Governor Greg Abbott today delivered a State of the State address at the Houston Business Coalition and C Club Luncheon in Houston. The Governor spoke about his legislative priorities for the session, including the need for property tax and school finance reform, and discussed the state's continued commitment to recovery efforts for Texans impacted by Hurricane Harvey.
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Houston Public Works Earn Multiple Awards for Street & Water Projects
Houston Public Works earns multiple awards for projects designed to improve the community through equitable infrastructure.
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Danny Amendola Participates In His First Practice As A Houston Texan
And just like that, the Danny Amendola era has started in Houston. The former New England Patriots star was in practice with the Houston Texans on Monday after signing a one-year, $2.5 million dollar deal.
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Bun B's H-Town Takeover to Make Rodeo Debut
Bun B and Houston rappers to headline Rodeo’s Black Heritage Day, presented by Kroger, March 11
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo officials announced today that Bun B will make his RODEOHOUSTON debut Friday, March 11, 2022, for Black Heritage Day. His performance, known as Bun B’s H-Town Takeover, will include some of Houston’s most well-known rap icons.
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East End Houston Adds More Than 400 Trees to the Neighborhood
Dozens of Volunteers Joined the Effort to a Greener 2022
The East End Houston community is greener thanks to a massive effort led by the East End District to plant more than 400 trees in the historic neighborhood. Crews of volunteers were mobilized to three sites in the East End area during December, completing the task in less than 24 hours.
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Missing Lake Jackson Teen With Autism Found Safe
The search is over for 19-year-old Collin Daniel Lieski, who was reported missing Monday morning.
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Congressman Al Green Speaks at Houston Women’s March
On Saturday, January 21, 2017, Congressman Al Green (TX-9) was proud to join the Houston Women’s March to support patriotic citizenship and equal rights for all. He addressed the thousands at the beginning of the Houston Women’s March with a rousing speech, then joined the marchers as they journeyed to the steps of City Hall. He later highlighted the importance of our diverse communities in the political process when he spoke on the steps of City Hall.
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Conn’s HomePlus and the Houston Texans Host “Trick or Texans” with Boys and Girls Club of Stafford
Annual Event is a Spooky Good Time for Families and Fans
Conn’s HomePlus and the Houston Texans host “Trick or Texans,” a family fun Halloween event with Houston Texans player appearance
