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HISD’s DeBakey High School repeats number one ranking in CHILDREN AT RISK analysis

The district is also recognized for high performance on high-poverty campuses

For the 11th consecutive year, DeBakey High School for Health Professions topped the 2019 CHILDREN AT RISK list of best public schools in the Houston area. HISD’s Eastwood Academy ranked third in the Houston area, Carnegie Vanguard came in fourth, East Early College was sixth among local public high schools, and Challenge Early College ranked eighth regionally.

Houston Mayor Joins Wells Fargo and FHLB Dallas to Celebrate the Grand Opening of an Affordable Housing Apartment Complex

Representatives from Wells Fargo and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) joined Houston, Texas, Mayor Sylvester Turner and other state and local dignitaries at the grand opening of New Hope Housing Avenue J (Avenue J) apartments. The $35-million, 100-unit, affordable apartment community in Houston’s historic Second Ward received a $750,000 Affordable Housing Program (AHP) subsidy from Wells Fargo and FHLB Dallas.

Houston's Heartbeat: BARC’s "Healthy Pets, Healthy Streets" Adoption Program

Greetings, Houston Style aficionados! As we navigate the vibrant streets of Houston, taking in its rhythms, cultures, and unique Southern charm, there's a special initiative brewing that promises to add even more warmth and love to our beautiful city. Enter BARC’s "Healthy Pets, Healthy Streets" Adoption program, a beacon of hope for our furry friends and an invitation to Houstonians to make a life-changing decision.

As lawmakers begin a new session, Texas mayors want to maintain control of local issues

Mayors from the state’s most populous cities presented their legislative wish list, including economic development and workforce programs, broadband infrastructure and violence prevention.

Preserving local control will be a central issue this legislative session, San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg said at a conference Friday along with eight other members of the Texas’ Big City Mayors coalition. Mayors of the state’s most populous cities will “undoubtedly” oppose any upcoming legislation that would erode local authority, Nirenberg said.

Beyonce Reportedly Interested in Buying the Houston Rockets

Multiple sources are reporting that Houston native Beyonce is one of many interested in purchasing the Houston Rockets.

The Alliance and PlazAmericas Host 14th Annual Back to School Drive to Support 3,000 Students and their Families

Event will feature School Supplies, Books, Giveaways from Amazon and Corporate Sponsors, Health and Community Vendors, Children’s Immunizations and COVID-19 Vaccines

The Alliance is partnering with PlazAmericas Mall to host the 14th Annual Back to School Drive on Saturday, August 7th, 2021. This event is our largest community service project of the year, providing school supplies, books, and other essential items to 3,000 students and their families.

Food and Youth Baseball Equipment Distribution

Council Member Edward Pollard has partnered with The Players Alliance, a nonprofit organization comprised of more than 150 active and former Major League Baseball Players, for a drive-up food and baseball equipment distribution event that will help improve the access of the game of baseball to young people in underserved communities. The event is part of a two-month, cross-country tour to provide access to and education about baseball as well as much-needed food provisions for hundreds of families (while supplies last). Food and Youth Baseball Equipment Distribution.

Houston Habitat for Humanity receives Wells Fargo neighborhood revitalization grant Groundbreaking for New Community Garden

Houston Habitat for Humanity has been awarded a Wells Fargo neighborhood revitalization grant of $22,500.

Bayou City Art Festival Returns to Downtown Celebrating 50 Years

50th Annual Bayou City Art Festival Downtown: Saturday & Sunday, October 8-9, 2022

Bayou City Art Festival, produced by the Art Colony Association, Inc., will return to Downtown Houston on Saturday and Sunday, October 8-9, 2022, to celebrate 50 years of providing unique art experiences and education in Houston, while supporting local organizations and promoting the impact that art has on the Houston community.

Mayor Turner and Comcast Announce The Comcast RISE Investment Fund, Which Will Award $1 Million In Grants To BIPOC-Owned, Small Businesses In Houston

Mayor Sylvester Turner and Comcast announced the Comcast RISE Investment Fund, which will provide $5 million dollars of grants to hundreds of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC)-owned, small businesses in five cities nationwide, including $1 million in Houston.

The Houston HBCU Alumni Association - HHBCUAA Will Hosts Its Annual “HBCU Awareness Counselors Summit” Friday, July 28, 2023 Buffalo Soldiers National Museum

Houston HBCU Alumni Association HHBCUAA will host its Annual “HBCU Awareness Counselors Summit” on Friday, July 28, 2023, from 10am – 1pm at the Historic Buffalo Soldiers National Museum, 3816 Caroline St., 77004. The event will have representation from the Greater Houston Area High School Districts!

SABIC Donates $50K to C-STEM

Photography by Vicky Pink - Houston-area SABIC employees were happy to award $50,000 each – …

New Houston Black-Owned Vodka, General Orders No.3, Officially Launches Juneteenth Weekend with Concert Benefitting TSU and Prairie View A&M

Ultra-Premium Vodka Brand Pays Homage to Texas History, Heritage, and Independence, While Paying it Forward to HBCUs

General Orders No.3 (GO3), a new Houston-based, Black owned premium vodka, will officially launch its heritage-rich, ultra-premium vodka Juneteenth Weekend by presenting a big concert to benefit Texas Southern University and Prairie View A&M!

SPARK Week Celebrates 40 Years of Transforming Houston School Parks

In an exciting endeavor to rejuvenate and enhance community spaces, the SPARK School Park Program is thrilled to announce the upcoming SPARK Week, taking place from November 13th to 17th. This celebration marks a significant milestone in their journey, as they embark on a mission to build or "re-SPARK" 40 school parks in the Greater Houston area, all part of their remarkable $10 million campaign.

Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated Celebrates 85th Founders' Day on January 24

Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated will celebrate 85 years of the organization's founding on January 24 with commemorative events held in Washington, D.C. January 27 through January 29 with the theme, "Tell Them We Are Still Rising."

Complete Communities University Leadership Training

The Department of Neighborhoods (DON) invites Houston residents to apply for enrollment in the Complete Community University (CCU) Spring 2023 leadership training course. The course will run 8 weeks, March 8 to April 26, 2023, Wednesdays, 6-8:30 p.m., in person and online via Microsoft Teams. In-person classes will be held at the City Hall Annex, 900 Bagby Street.

Houston City Council Approves Mayor Turners Proposed 2021 Budget

Budget Avoids Furloughs and Funds Police & Fire Cadet Classes

After six hours of discussion and consideration of several proposed amendments, the Houston City Council today approved Mayor Syl- vester Turner’s proposed $5.1 billion operating budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1.

HESP to School Board: Pass a Budget Without Support Personnel Layoffs

The Houston Educational Support Personnel is calling on the Houston Independent School District Board of Education to come back to the table and pass a budget by June 30 that includes no additional cuts of support personnel.

Council Member Dave Martin Hosts Clear Lake/Southeast Houston Town Hall Meeting

Houston City Council Member Dave Martin will host a town hall meeting on Thursday, September 14 at 6:30 p.m., in the Destiny Theater at Space Center Houston, 1601 NASA Parkway, Houston, TX 77058.

METRONext Listening Tour Rolls On

METRO's summer listening tour is moving ahead with stops in the north and southwest Greater Houston region next week. The public is invited to share ideas for transit service now and into the future. METRO is developing a regional transit plan that will serve the area through 2040. Next week's schedule is listed below. The tour continues through mid-August.

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