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FEMA website consolidates resources for governments, nonprofits, survivors
Hurricane Harvey Recovery Portal highlights information about grants, housing and training
Texas communities will find a wide range of support at FEMA’s centralized online resource for governments, nonprofits and Hurricane Harvey survivors working on their long-term recovery.
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Statement by Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee on her Opposition to the Continuing Resolution
Jackson Lee: “This is not a spending bill but an affirmation of Republicans’ inability to govern, at a time when so many Americans are hurting, and with so many Dreamers trapped in a web of uncertainty and living in fear.”
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Texas Southern Honor Student Receives Executive Leadership Council Scholarship
Anthony Collier has been announced as a recipient of the Executive Leadership Council’s (ELC) 2017 Alvaro L. Martins Scholarship. Collier, a senior honors student from Manor, Texas, has a double major in History and Political Science. ELC is the preeminent member organization for the development of global black leaders. Its scholarship programs build a pipeline of black corporate talent by supporting the academic achievement and development of black undergraduate and graduate students.
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The T.R.U.T.H. Project Presents A Story Told: A World AIDS Day Experience On December 1
The T.R.U.T.H. Project, Inc., with support from AIDS Foundation Houston, Inc. and the Houston Health Department Bureau of HIV/STD and Viral Hepatitis Prevention, presents A Story Told: A World AIDS Day Experience on Friday, December 1, beginning at 6 p.m. Directed by Kevin Anderson and choreographed by Nick Muckleroy, this multidisciplinary performance uses spoken word, movement, song and theater to explore issues of HIV stigma, prevention and education.
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2 men accused of using chemical on officer Brian Sicknick at the Capitol riot to stay in jail, judge rules
Two men accused of spraying police with chemical spray, including on Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick, in the Capitol riot will stay in jail as they await trial, a federal judge ruled on Tuesday.
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Halliburton Joins with PVAMU to Create $1 Million Scholarship Fund
One of the world’s largest providers of products and services to the energy industry has donated $1 million to Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) to produce new scholarships for students. The Halliburton Business and Engineering Scholarship Fund, created by Halliburton (NYSE: HAL), will go towards eligible juniors and seniors at PVAMU majoring in accounting, management information systems, finance, and engineering.
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AARP Brings Latino Community Holiday Cheer with Special Re-release of Historic Virtual Duet Music Video Featuring Ivy Queen and Celia Cruz
—The Queen of Reggaeton and Queen of Salsa’s performance of ‘La Vida Es Un Carnaval’ is just what the holidays need this year —
AARP is bringing the Latino community some uplifting cheer with a special re-release during the holidays of the Ivy Queen-Celia Cruz virtual duet “La Vida Es Un Carnaval”. The epic duet, which can be viewed here through the holidays, was recently the centerpiece of the Calle Ocho Live festival.
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Publisher Lorenza Butler, Jr. Honored with President Award at 2021 Annual Minority Business Expo
On Wednesday, September 15, 2021 the Houston Minority Supplier Development Council (HMSDC) opened up the first day of its two-day 2021 Virtual Expo. This annual Expo is one of the avenues that HMSDC offers its member Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) to increase and expand their business opportunities and growth while connecting businesses with major corporations, government agencies and institutions who need their services and products.
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Alec Baldwin left Twitter because we don't get irony
Alec Baldwin has once again deactivated his Twitter account. This time it's over a joke many believe he made about fellow actor Gillian Anderson switching accents.
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Congressman Al Green Joins Congressman Dean Phillips to Introduce Legislation to Strengthen the State Small Business Credit Initiative
On Tuesday, May 24, 2022, Congressman Al Green released the following statement:
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SECU Foundation Awards $200,000 Grant for UNCF Emergency Student Aid Program
Earlier this month, SECU Foundation announced a $200,000 grant for UNCF (United Negro College Fund) to provide emergency financial assistance for students attending one of the state’s five Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) within the University of North Carolina System. The grant will support UNCF’s Emergency Student Aid program to ensure college students impacted by the pandemic or other unexpected hardships remain on track to graduate.
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The Houston Fire Department Places Three New Decontamination Task Force Vehicles In Service
Stations 17, 24, and 66 received brand-new 2022 Ford F-250 Crew Cab Decontamination (decon) units, replacing aging units.
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Mayor Sylvester Turner's Statement On The Passing Of Archbishop Emeritus Joseph Fiorenza
Please attribute the following to Mayor Sylvester Turner on the death of Archbishop Emeritus Joseph Fiorenza.
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David Banner, Slim Thug, Young Martez, & More Show Up For Houston’s Rap GOAT Killa Kyleon's Mic Jordan Release Party!
On Tuesday, October 18th, it was game on for Houston Legend & Veteran Emcee, Killa Kyleon as he hosted a "Jerseys & Jordans" album release party presented by Jim Beam at Faces Houston, for the drop of his new project "Mic Jordan".
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Olivia Wilde gets support after claim she abandoned rescue dog
Olivia Wilde is a lot of things, including a director, an actor, a mom, and, supposedly, an excellent maker of salad dressing.
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Taylor Swift Is Coming to Houston
The Eras Tour Presented by Capital One
The U.S. leg of Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour was announced this morning just days after the eleven-time GRAMMY winner broke streaming, physical and vinyl album sales around the world. Taylor’s critically acclaimed album, Midnights, is the fastest selling album of her career. Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour will be supported by (each artist’s dates are listed on the graphic below) Paramore, beabadoobee, Phoebe Bridgers, girl in red, MUNA, HAIM, GAYLE, Gracie Abrams, and OWENN.
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Twin Peaks Raised $100,000 for Tunnel to Towers Foundation in Honor of Veterans Da
The ultimate sports lodge raised funds for injured veterans and first responders and will provide free lunch to veterans nationally on Veterans Day
Twin Peaks Restaurant teed up with the Tunnel to Towers Foundation to host its inaugural 2022 Twin Peaks Heroes Open Charity Golf Tournament in Dallas on Thursday, Nov. 3.
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Sheriff’s Office Awarded Justice Assistance Grants
The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office was recently awarded over $400,000 in justice grants from the Office of the Texas Governor.The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office was recently awarded over $400,000 in justice grants from the Office of the Texas Governor.
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B. Smyth, R&B singer, dead at 30
B. Smyth, an R&B artist who found success with his songs "Win Win" and "Twerkaholic," has died, his brother announced on the singer's Instagram page. He was 30.
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Police Chief Finner: Violent Crime Decreased in Houston in 2022
In a detailed crime summary report to Houston City Councilmembers today (Jan. 11), Houston Police Chief Troy Finner shared preliminary crime data from 2022, highlighting reductions in violent crime across all council districts.
