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Houston’s 180th Anniversary Party
Photography by Roswitha Vogler - The Heritage Society (THS) at Sam Houston Park celebrated marked …
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Mayor's Office to Participate in Annual Holiday Basketball Showdown Against Houston City Council
Members of the mayor's staff will participate in the Annual Holiday Basketball Showdown against Houston City Council and their staffs. Mayor Turner will attend the night's game to cheer his team to victory. All ticket sale proceeds will benefit the Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund.
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Tom Brady's Missing Super Bowl LI Jersey Finally Discovered In Mexico
Two missing Brady jerseys recovered.
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The City of Houston Announces Recommendations for Reopening Sanctuaries and Faith-Based Organizations During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Mayor Sylvester Turner and the Mayor's Health Equity Response (H.E.R.) Task Force announced guidelines to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 as sanctuaries and faith-based organizations reopen their doors for religious services.
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Ribbon-cutting photo--Adults from left: Tom Gall, Houston Parks Board Michael Isermann, Houston Parks and Recreation Department Council Member Dwight Boykins, Houston City Council Rebecca Williams, …
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The Georgia Coalition for the Peoples' Agenda Remembers Founder and Convener Rev. Dr. Joseph E. Lowery
The Georgia Coalition for the Peoples' Agenda, the civil rights community and all justice loving people across the globe have lost a true friend with the passing of beloved Rev. Dr. Joseph Echols Lowery.
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Houston PetSet and Mayor John Whitmire Address Animal Welfare in Houston
Houston PetSet, a local nonprofit organization, hosted The State of Animal Welfare Address on February 22, 2024, featuring remarks from Mayor John Whitmire and an overview of the current state of animal welfare in Houston by Co-Presidents Tama Lundquist and Tena Lundquist Faust.
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AIDS Foundation Houston raises more than $150,000 at World AIDS Day Luncheon 2019
AIDS Foundation Houston, Inc. (AFH) hosted the annual World AIDS Day Luncheon on Friday, December 6, 2019, at The Ballroom at Bayou Place. Luncheon chairs Carrie Brandsberg-Dahl, Adrian Dueñas and Duyen Nguyen, with presenting sponsor Chevron, welcomed more than 500 guests to the annual fundraiser.
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First Meeting of 2016 Houston City Council
Photography by Vicky Pink - On Monday, January 4, 2016, Houston Style Magazine was on …
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Early Voting Is Here Monday, October 23rd
Early voting is available starting Monday, October 23. This Monday, October 23, marks the beginning of early voting for the Tuesday, November 7 General Election, which includes 18 candidates for Houston Mayor, four candidates for controller, 23 running in 11 separate districts, and 27 for at-large City Council. City Propositions, County Bonds, and State Constitution Amendments are on the ballot. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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Local Landscaper to Mow the Lawns of 100 Houston Veterans, Active Military for Free Starting this Thursday
SmartScaping Landscaping & Design’s Mows for Military Veterans Day Giveback
SmartScaping Landscaping & Design, a premiere Black-owned Houston landscaping maintenance and design company, is giving back this Veterans Day with FREE lawn service for 100 Houston veterans, U.S. Military service members, and military families!
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Landscaper Launches Veterans Day ‘Mows for Military’ Giveback with 100 FREE Cuts for Houston Vets
SmartScaping Landscaping & Design, a premiere Black-owned Houston landscaping maintenance and design company, is giving back this Veterans Day with FREE lawn service for 100 Houston veterans, U.S. Military service members, and military families!
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City of Houston Announces New Art Installation at Central Library's Barbara Bush Literacy Plaza
The Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs (MOCA) announced today the completion of a new commission of mosaic artworks located in the Barbara Bush Literacy Plaza at the Jesse H. Jones Central Library.
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Houston Homeownership to Get $6.1 Million Boost
Wells Fargo & Company, NeighborWorks® America and its local network members today announced the NeighborhoodLIFT® program will expand for Houston with a $6.1 million commitment by Wells Fargo to boost local homeownership. NeighborWorks America network members Avenue, Fifth Ward CRC and Tejano Center will administer the $15,000 down payment assistance grants, determine eligibility and provide homebuyer education.
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Houston Community College Creates Community Partnership to Address Protective Gear Shortages in Houston
Houston Community College (HCC) announced that San Jacinto College, University of Houston at Sugar Land, Fort Bend County Judge’s Office, TX/RX Labs, Alief ISD and Houston ISD have joined efforts to help address personal protective equipment (PPE) shortages for local area medical professionals and first responders in the fight against COVID-19. The collaborative effort – known as H-Force – will be a comprehensive community partnership platform bringing together members’ resources, technologies and expertise to address the Houston area’s growing needs amidst this global crisis.
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Mayor: New non-profit provides option for improvement of under-performing HISD schools and local control
Mayor Sylvester Turner has appointed the initial board members of a new non-profit organization that may submit a vulnerable schools improvement plan to the Houston Independent School District to
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The Houston Museum of African American Culture Presents El Franco Lee II: Mid-Career Survey
The Houston Museum of African American Culture (HMAAC) is excited to present El Franco Lee II: Mid-Career Survey, curated by HMAAC’s Chief Curator Christopher Blay. This exhibition is the first solo museum exhibition of the Houston-based artist El Franco Lee II’s work. The exhibition opens with a preview reception on Friday, June 30, from 6-8PM and the exhibition will be on view through September 2. There will also be an artist conversation on Saturday, August 5 at 2PM.
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Reception for Houston City Council
Photography by Vicky Pink - On Monday, January 4, 2015, Houston Style Magazine was on …
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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Supports Sarah’s House Donation to Aid Area Women, Children
The Bay Area Houston Alumnae Chapter (BAHA) of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. recently donated $1,000 to Sarah's House to further the organization's mission to provide safe harbor to women and children who are in immediate need of food, clothing, shelter, safety, and stability.
