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Houston Equity Fund offering $8 million in grant funding for minority-owned small businesses

The online application portal for “Open for Business” grants worth up to $100,000 will be open from May 15-31.

Minority-owned small businesses and nonprofits in the Houston area can apply for up to $100,000 in grant funding later this month. A total of $8 million is available this year during the second phase of the "Open for Business" grant program, which is funded by Wells Fargo and administered by the Houston Fund for Social Justice and Economic Equity. An online application portal for grant money is scheduled to be open from 5 a.m. May 15 through 11:59 p.m. May 31, with eligible businesses and nonprofits competing to receive awards ranging from $5,000-$100,000 apiece.

S. Epatha Merkerson exclusive with Houston Style Magazine

S. Epatha Merkerson travels to Houston, Texas for the American Diabetes Challenge and sit down for an exclusive with Bell of Totally Randie for Houston Style Magazine!

Houston Pension Solution Takes Historic Step Forward in Texas Legislature

After hearing testimony from Mayor Sylvester Turner and many others, the Texas Senate State Affairs Committee today voted to send the Houston Pension Solution to the full senate for approval. With one exception, the measure passed out of committee is the same reform package supported by a 16-1 vote of City Council and forwarded to Austin by the City of Houston.

Houston Pension Solution Takes Historic Step Forward in Texas Legislature

After hearing testimony from Mayor Sylvester Turner and many others, the Texas Senate State Affairs Committee today voted to send the Houston Pension Solution to the full senate for approval. With one exception, the measure passed out of committee is the same reform package supported by a 16-1 vote of City Council and forwarded to Austin by the City of Houston.

Rockets’ Star Russell Westbrook Purchases 650 Laptops for Local Students

Even when he is not on the court, Houston Rockets guard Russell Westbrook is still making his presence felt in the community. Westbrook is teaming up with Comp-U-Dopt and Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner to donate 650 laptops through his WHY NOT? FOUNDATION to underprivileged children throughout the city.

Port Houston, Griffin & Strong, P.C. invite local business owners to virtual public hearing for 2020 Disparity Study

In an effort to assist local commerce and promote economic development and job creation, the Port of Houston Authority (Port Houston) has commissioned a disparity study to assess equal opportunity and fairness in its procurement and contracting process.

Houston Ballet Announces Free Performances at Miller Outdoor Theatre

Houston Ballet gives free performances at Miller Outdoor Theatre on September 13-15, 2018 at 8 PM. Free tickets available for covered seating, open seating available on the lawn

MFAH and HCP Present Inspired by Robert Frank: Publishing the Photobook in the 21st Century

Saturday, December 9, at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, and the Houston Center for Photography, jointly present Inspired by Robert Frank: Publishing the Photobook in the 21st Century, a panel discussing the current environment in the field of photography and photobooks, as well as perspectives on the future. The panel, moderated by Ashlyn Davis, executive director, Houston Center for Photography, will include: Alejandro Cartagena, photographer and editor; Manfred Heiting, designer, editor, and collector; Kevin Messina, publisher and editor; and Gerhard Steidl, printer and publisher.

Rodeo Awards $200,000 in Vocational Scholarships

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ Awards Houston-Area Technical Schools with $200,000 in Vocational Scholarships

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo officials awarded several Houston-area community colleges and technical institutions with $200,000 in Vocational Scholarships for the 2022-2023 academic year.

Tecovas Opens Houston Flagship Store at CITYCENTRE

Expanding Houston’s Footprint at Shopping, Dining, and Entertainment Destination

Houston-based Midway, a privately owned, fully integrated real estate investment and development firm, is pleased to announce that Tecovas has recently opened its newest flagship store in Houston at CITYCENTRE, Houston’s premier mixed-use destination for office space, upscale shopping, dining, and entertainment. Located on Town & Country Blvd. next to Warby Parker and Lily Rain, this marks the third store in the Houston area for the Austin-based western brand

Mostyn Law to Award $5,000 On Mother's Day to a Deserving Houston Mom

The “5K for Mother’s Day Giveaway” Now Underway with Majic 102.1

Mostyn Law and 1-800-TruckWreck will honor one Houston-area mother with a $5,000 cash gift through an online contest, staged in conjunction with Majic 102.1 (KMJQ-FM/Houston). Houston-area residents are being asked to nominate moms who have exhibited strength, commitment and love for their family throughout the ups and downs experienced in the last year and to describe how this money would positively impact these moms and their families.

Permit Now Required For Houston Establishments Allowing BYOB After Midnight

The Houston City Council adopted an ordinance today that amends Chapter 28 of the City of Houston Code and regulates venues allowing for Bring-Your-Own-Bottle (BYOB) service after midnight.

Houston Mayoral Candidate Amanda K. Edwards Continues Solid Fundraising and Shows

Strong Cash On Hand Numbers

Today, candidate for Houston Mayor, Amanda K. Edwards, announced that her campaign raised over $567,000 for the reporting period starting July 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022. The campaign also ended its December 31st financial reporting period with over $1 million in cash-on-hand. Edwards’ breadth of support from across Houston demonstrates her ability to engage with voters on their shared values and common goal to live in the city that they deserve.

Houston Area Urban League 2014 Equal Opportunity Gala Host

The Houston Area Urban League, Inc. (HAUL) celebrated the partnership and community works of five outstanding Houston-area organizations and community figures at its 2014 Annual Houston Area Urban League Equal Opportunity Day Gala (EOD). The annual fundraiser helps to benefit operations and the emerging needs of HAUL. The EOD Gala is also an opportunity to honor those who have made significant contributions to the community in the areas of economic development, leadership, and humanitarianism and community service.

Houston Area Urban League 2014 Equal Opportunity Gala Part 2

The Houston Area Urban League, Inc. (HAUL) celebrated the partnership and community works of five outstanding Houston-area organizations and community figures at its 2014 Annual Houston Area Urban League Equal Opportunity Day Gala (EOD). The annual fundraiser helps to benefit operations and the emerging needs of HAUL. The EOD Gala is also an opportunity to honor those who have made significant contributions to the community in the areas of economic development, leadership, and humanitarianism and community service.

Houston Area Urban League 2014 Equal Opportunity Gala Part 3

The Houston Area Urban League, Inc. (HAUL) celebrated the partnership and community works of five outstanding Houston-area organizations and community figures at its 2014 Annual Houston Area Urban League Equal Opportunity Day Gala (EOD). The annual fundraiser helps to benefit operations and the emerging needs of HAUL. The EOD Gala is also an opportunity to honor those who have made significant contributions to the community in the areas of economic development, leadership, and humanitarianism and community service.

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