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Representative Thierry Files First Bill to Protect Elderly from Financial Abuse

Bill creates criminal penalties for those that commit financial abuse against seniors citizens

Moments after being sworn into the Texas House of Representatives, Rep. Shawn Thierry (D – Houston) walked directly to the House Chief Clerk's office to file her first piece of legislation.

Mayor Turner Responds To HUD Decision on Fountain View Housing Project

City Moving Forward with Expanded Low Income Housing

Mayor Sylvester Turner is in strong disagreement with a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development letter of findings regarding the Houston Housing Authority project on Fountain View in the Galleria area.

Essence and FORD Host My City 4 Ways Culture Festival

Over the weekend, Essence and FORD once again joined forces to bring the My City 4 Ways Culture Festival to Houston for its last stop. Ford brought the festival to White Oak Music Hall, to celebrate the city’s most notable tastemakers, innovators and leaders across music, art, lifestyle, and food.

Senator Borris Miles Job Fair Fills 300 Jobs in Minority Communities

Job Fair brings together nearly 60 employers, more than 400 job seekers

Senator Borris L. Miles successfully hosted a Job Fair at Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church, bringing together nearly 60 employers, more than 400 job seekers and filling more than 300 positions.

A Message From the Richard A. Carranza, HISD Superintendent

As many of you know, I will be leaving HISD for an opportunity to serve as the new Chancellor of New York City schools. It is with a heavy heart that I leave Houston, a dynamic and unique city with a can-do spirit the size of Texas. I want to thank you for welcoming me into your lives and entrusting me with the education of your children.

Houston Based Celebrity Hairstylist, Charmeka Augustine-Young, is Available for Spring/Summer Beauty Segments & to Discuss Houston's Influence in the Luxury Virgin Hair Industry

With the right hairstyle, a woman’s energy will radiate and beam through out every part of her body while having her believing the most magical things about herself. H-Town’s own Charmeka Augustine-Young, is bringing magic to the multi-billion dollar hair industry.

H-E-B and Black Professional Cowboys and Cowgirls Association Host 21st Annual "Heritage Day" Experience

Texas Tradition Raises Funds for BPCCA Scholarship, Features Houston’s Largest Black Rodeo

Black Professional Cowboys & Cowgirls Association (BPCCA) will host the 21st annual “Heritage Day” Experience on Saturday, March 14 from noon – 10 PM at the Humble Civic Center. This family-friendly event celebrates the rich culture and traditions of African American families with Houston’s largest black rodeo, LIVE entertainment and delicious Southern cuisine. Proceeds will benefit the BPCCA Scholarship Fund.

Memorial Village ER Offering Free Flu Vaccinations January 1-15

Memorial Village Emergency Room is offering Free Flu Vaccines to anyone who hasn’t gotten their flu shot yet for the first two weeks of January 2020.

Walmart, Sam’s Club Announce New Measures to Support Small Businesses in Houston

Walmart and Sam’s Club announced new efforts aimed at providing relief for small businesses impacted by COVID-19. In a blog post published last evening, Walmart President & CEO, John Furner, and Sam’s Club President & CEO, Kath McLay, laid out two measures the company will be taking to help small business.

Turkey Leg Hut Expands to Provide Additional Indoor Seating & Accommodations

April 1, 2020: The Turkey Leg Hut (TLH) received permits from the City of Houston late last week to begin construction of a 1,061 square foot expansion of the restaurant at 4830 Almeda Road to provide additional restaurant seating, restrooms and bar area!

HISD to stay closed for remainder of 2019-2020 school year

In accordance with Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s announcement today for all Texas schools, the Houston Independent School District will stay closed for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year.

Summer meals close at Paige and Port Houston, re-open at Oates

Please be aware that two curbside summer meals sites will be closed from June 15 to June 29, following a confirmed case of the COVID-19 virus.

The Health Museum to Host Community Blood Drive & Free Antibody Testing from June 23 to 25

Starting tomorrow through Thursday, June 25, 2020, The Health Museum in partnership with the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center will hold a Community Blood Drive to alleviate some of the need created by COVID-19 in the local region at The Health Museum – located at 1515 Hermann Drive, Houston, Texas 77004.

Another 5,000 masks distributed by Houston Councilman Greg Travis

It is critical these masks are distributed to the most vulnerable residents in District G - this includes the elderly, those with pre-existing medical conditions, and those who cannot afford to purchase masks for themselves or their family. To that end, I will not be haphazardly distributing our limited supply of face masks.

Lakia “Kanei” Mitchell Releases New CD

Lakia “Kanei” Mitchell set her sights on revolutionizing the album experience, focused on leaving listeners breathlessly anticipating the pulsing intensity of every note and profundity of each verse.

Harris County Students Attend Houston Urban Debate League Summer Institute through CASE Debates

Thirty-four CASE Debates students joined other young debaters at the Houston Urban Debate League (HUDL) Summer Institute last week to develop their public speaking skills and learn more about the theory of debate. The CASE Debates students represented seven schools, three districts and two charter schools in Harris County.

I'll Be Single Before I Settle Stage Play

I’ll Be Single Before I Settle, starring local author and spoken word artist Inertia Justice, is a stage play using art to end the silence about domestic violence at Houston’s MATCH theater August 17, 2019.

Astros Add Two '2005 NL Champions' Replica Ring Dates to Promotions Calendar

Fans have the chance to collect a Craig Biggio version (8/19) and Jeff Bagwell version (9/9)

The Houston Astros announced today two additional ALL FANS gate giveaways! Fans with a game ticket on August 19 and September 9 will have the opportunity to receive a 2005 NL Champions Replica Ring, presented by Gallery Furniture, the first date featuring Craig Biggio and the second featuring Jeff Bagwell.

Rice U.’s Jones Graduate School of Business Now Accepting Applications for New Online MBA Program

Rice Business invites future business leaders to gain top-tier graduate business degree

The top-ranked Jones Graduate School of Business at Rice University is now accepting applications for MBA@Rice, a new online Master of Business Administration degree for professionals across the country.

Unity National Bank of Houston Participates in Second Round of the Paycheck Protection Program

The Paycheck Protection Program reopens January 11, 2021

Unity National Bank of Houston, N.A. (“Unity”) has been authorized by the Small Business Administration (SBA) as a designated lender in round two of the Paycheck Protection Program (“SBA Paycheck Protection Program”). The SBA Paycheck Protect Program began April 3, 2020. On December 27, 2020, Congress extended the program to March 31, 2021, to help alleviate the financial burden put on small businesses due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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