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Mayor named City Leader of the Year by business news publisher Smart Cities Dive
Mayor Sylvester Turned has been named the nation's City Leader of the Year by the national business news publication Smart Cities Dive.
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Reminder: Kingwood Drive Panel Replacement
Mayor Pro Tem Dave Martin would like to remind Kingwood area residents that Houston Public Works will begin a panel replacement project on Kingwood Drive this Thursday, April 16, weather permitting. The project will begin in the westbound lanes of Kingwood Drive near the intersection of Kingwood Drive and Royal Forest Drive.
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Kroger Helping Hands Fund Provides Millions to Associates in Need During Pandemic
More than $5 million invested to support Kroger associates impacted by COVID-19
The Kroger Company recently announced that in response to the COVID19 pandemic, it has given out $5 million in associate grants through the Kroger Helping Hands Fund as part of a number of efforts to help ensure its associates are supported and protected.
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Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association Brings Legends for Youth Baseball Clinic Series to Houston
Free youth baseball clinic to feature Chuck McElroy and other MLB Alumni
Local youth will have an opportunity to play with their big league heroes at the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association (MLBPAA) Legends for Youth baseball clinic series on Thursday, September 6th, 2018. The free clinic features former Major League Baseball players who will teach baseball skills, drills and life lessons for approximately 200 local youth.
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Texas Stars Shine Bright in D.C
Astros propels American League to victory in the 2018 MLB All-Star Game
In April 2012, television producer and writer Shonda Rhimes created a show that was based on a crisis management firm located out of Washington D.C. designed to help high-profile individuals get out of the trouble they found themselves in.
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TSU Selected as Venue for Democratic Primary Debate
Texas Southern University will serve as the venue for the third Democratic primary debate, to be held Thursday and Friday, September 12-13, 2019, in the Health & Physical Education (H&PE) Arena.
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Where will it be wettest and driest in the US this fall?
Residents of several United States cities may want to keep an umbrella or two handy this fall. That’s because rainfall in their area will be significantly above normal, according to AccuWeather meteorologists.
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Memorial for Ovide Duncantell
: “We are deeply saddened by the loss of our founder, Mr. Ovide Duncantell who was a visionary and brave leader. He was committed to advocacy, activism and action for the community.
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Got Soulfood? Come On Down To House District 146!
Business of the Week!
This week Representative Shawn Thierry officially launched her "Business of the Week" program for District 146! Rep. Thierry believes that small businesses are the economic engines of our communities. If you own a small business in House District 146, or know of one that you would like to nominate, please call Rep. Thierry at (713) 667-4146, or email us at thierryfortexas@gmail.com.
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Earn Your Diploma with New HISD REAL Program
HISD announces accelerated diploma program HISD REAL to help disconnected students earn high school diploma
Houston Independent School District, in partnership with Eight Million Stories, Inc., will be offering a new education option called HISD REAL. The primary goal of HISD REAL is to support disconnected students in earning their high school diploma through re-engagement strategies and innovative ways of learning.
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Macy's Backstage Opens at Memorial City
Macy's, celebrates the opening of a new Macy’s Backstage at Memorial City. With the addition of Backstage at Memorial City, Macy’s now offers 4 Backstage locations in the Houston area. Macy’s Backstage de- livers a store-within-store shopping experience with a changing assortment of on-trend items to give shoppers another way to express their personal style at significant savings.
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Rockets Partner with Harris County Precinct 1 Constable Alan Rosen for Hurricane Ian Relief Drive
The Fertitta Family, Houston Rockets and Harris County Precinct 1 Constable Alan Rosen are teaming up to host a relief drive for victims of Hurricane Ian which caused widespread damage last week in the southeast United States.
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Ride & Vote: METRO Providing Free Rides to the Polls
METRO, in partnership with the League of Women Voters, is offering free rides to Houston-area polling locations for the 2022 midterm elections. Voters can ride at no charge on METRORail, local buses, METRORapid, curb2curb and METROLift paratransit services.
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Free Vaccine Clinic at Windsor Village Church
The Institute for Spirituality and Health is partnering with communities to raise awareness, foster dialogue, address challenges, and provide FREE pop-up vaccine sites.
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Commissioner Rodney Ellis Comments on Resolution City, County and TxDOT Reached on I-45 Expansion
Today, the City of Houston, Harris County and The Texas Department of Transportation are announcing a resolution of disputes over the I-45 expansion project, including Harris County’s lawsuit and Mayor Turner’s objection to the project.
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Katy Caldwell, Legacy Community Health CEO, Announces Retirement From Agency
After 25 years of steadfast leadership, Legacy Community Health (Legacy) CEO Katy Caldwell will be retiring from her position with the organization on December 31, 2021.
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Congressman Al Green Helps Many Low-Income Families File to Get Up to $6,728
On Tuesday, April 12, 2022, Congressman Al Green released the following statement: “With the deadline to file taxes around the corner, it is important to make sure eligible recipients are informed of the resources and incentives available to them so they do not leave money on the table; money that could otherwise be used to feed their families.
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Perry Homes Announces 55-Foot Valencia Product in West Houston
New Product Line Offers Mediterranean-style Stucco Exteriors
Texas-based homebuilder Perry Homes has added a 55-foot Valencia series to its list of homes available in the Katy master-planned community of Cane Island by Rise Communities LLC.
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TCEQ is Broken and it's Time to Put Them on the Hot Seat!
Senator Borris Miles calls on Texans to speak at the TCEQ Sunset Advisory Commission Meeting in Austin, Texas, on June 22, 2022, to let Sunset know how TCEQ has been negatively impacting their communities.
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Here is how to get involved in Harris County's redistricting process
The Harris County Attorney’s Office is co-hosting several public meetings in the coming weeks alongside county precinct commissioners to hear feedback from local residents about the ongoing redistricting process.

