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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.
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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.
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Buffalo Soldiers National Museum Updates On Operations with Regard to COVID-19
Following several weeks of consultation and coordination among the museum directors within The Houston Museum District Association, we have been actively monitoring municipal and county responses and recommendations with regard to COVID-19.
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Tennis Legend Zina Garrison Appointed to Harris County-Houston Sports Authority Board
Harris County Commissioners Court has unanimously approved Commissioner Rodney Ellis’ appointment of former tennis star Zina Garrison to the Harris County-Houston Sports Authority Board.
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Southwest P.I.P Meeting Special Event
Photography by Vicky Pink - The Southwest Houston Police Department held their Positive Interaction Program …
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Uniting Against Lupus: Houston Woman Leads the Charge in Annual Walk to End Lupus Now!
In a city teeming with resilience and solidarity, Monika Somerville emerges as a beacon of hope for Lupus Warriors across Houston. Diagnosed with lupus nephritis shortly after relocating from Indianapolis to Houston in 2015, Monika's journey epitomizes strength and determination in the face of adversity.
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28th Annual AIDS Walk Houston "Red Umbrella Stroll" Takes Place on Sunday, March 5
Annual event helps local HIV/AIDS service organizations provide programs and services to thousands of Houstonians impacted by the virus
AIDS Foundation Houston (AFH) hosts the 28th annual AIDS Walk Houston on Sunday, March 5, 2017, at Sam Houston Park in Downtown Houston. This signature event is the city’s single greatest response in the fight against HIV/AIDS.
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Houston Fire Fighters “Fill the Boot” to Support Kids and Adults with Muscle Debilitating Diseases
Houston, Texas, February 21, 2018 – On Wednesday March 21 at 10 a.m., the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA), the Houston Fire Department and the Houston Professional Fire Fighters Association, IAFF Local 341 will hold a news conference to kick off the annual “Fill the Boot” campaign.
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XFL Returns to Houston
Oliver Luck stood at the podium and flashed his huge smile that most Houstonians remember from his time as a quarterback for the Houston Oilers, CEO of Houston Sports Authority, and President/GM of the Houston Dynamo. Luck was in town to announce the new coach and general manager of the XFL team that will begin play in Houston at TDEC Stadium at the beginning of 2020.
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Bravo's Top Chef Selects Houston for Season 19
Houston’s Status As A Global Culinary Destination Cemented By The Emmy Award-Winning TV Series HOUSTON, Sept. 21, 2021 — With a focus on celebrating culture and diversity, the Emmy and James Beard
With a focus on celebrating culture and diversity, the Emmy and James Beard Award-winning culinary competition Top Chef selects Houston (ranked the nation’s most diverse city) for its series’ 19th season. The series, produced by Magical Elves, will premiere on Bravo in 2022. A new batch of talented chefs will be challenged all over the city, and host Padma Lakshmi, head judge Tom Colicchio, and judge Gail Simmons will all be back to crown the next Top Chef.
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Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Moves 2025 Convention From Orlando, FL due to Governor DeSantis’ Harmful, Racist, and Insensitive Policies Against The Black Community
General President Lonzer’s Announcement Amplifies Current Convention Theme of Strengthening the Brotherhood and Standing for Social Justice
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. General President Dr. Willis, L. Lonzer, III announced the relocation of the Fraternity’s 99th General Convention and 119th Anniversary Convention from Orlando, Florida, scheduled to take place in 2025, due to Governor Ron DeSantis’ harmful, racist, and insensitive policies against the Black community.
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NAACP and CRL: Student Debt Weighs Heaviest on Black America
From its founding in 1909 to today, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) has endured as a vital advocacy organization dedicated to freedom and justice for all. From July 20-24, the nation’s oldest and largest civil rights organization’s annual convention met for the 110th time in Detroit’s Cobo Hall.
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Mayor Turner discusses the Cite and Release Executive Order
Beginning Tuesday, Sept. 29, Houston Police officers will be able to issue citations instead of arresting individuals for certain Class A and Class B misdemeanors. Mayor Sylvester Turner signed Executive Order No. 1-68 Monday afternoon, authorizing the City of Houston to join Harris County's Cite and Release Program.
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Mayor Sylvester Turner Authorizes Cite and Release Program
Program allows officers to issue tickets for low-level offenses instead of making arrests
Beginning Tuesday, Sept. 29, Houston Police officers will be able to issue citations instead of arresting individuals for certain Class A and Class B misdemeanors. Mayor Sylvester Turner signed Executive Order No. 1-68 Monday afternoon, authorizing the City of Houston to join Harris County's Cite and Release Program.
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City of Houston and Bezos Academy Open Fourth Preschool in South Houston
Community members, elected officials and Bezos leadership joined Mayor Turner to celebrate the grand opening of Houston’s fourth Bezos Academy location, located within the New Hope Housing Reed Family Center in South Houston. The fourth Bezos Academy which offers tuition-free, Montessori-inspired preschool education for children ages 3-5, has already achieved full enrollment for the upcoming 2023-24 school year.
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2022 The State of Hispanics – Data Summit hosted by the Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
The Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will host its 2022 The State of Hispanics – Data Summit at the Intercontinental Houston Medical Center. The program will feature a day filled with discussions on Houston’s Economic Outlook, and the hard data and true impact of Hispanics across the region, state, and country. Dr. Laura Murillo, President and CEO of the Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will dialogue with speakers to include Jesse Thompson, Senior Business Economist from the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas and Dr. Jim Granato, Dean and Professor at the Hobby School of Public Affairs, University of Houston.
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Prince Royce Joins Forces With Cigna to Work Against COVID-19 Disparities in Houston
Cigna Health Improvement Tour comes to Houston offering free flu shots, PPE and Covid-19 resources.
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Immigrants Fear Deportation Amid ICE Raid Rumors
Many people in Houston’s immigrant community are on edge following arrests last week in Austin and elsewhere.
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In Support of its STEAM Educational Programming, The Health Museum to Host ‘Cheers to Your Health: STEAMPunk’ Fundraiser
On Friday, October 27, 2017, The John P. McGovern Museum of Health and Medical Science invites Houstonians to celebrate and toast to its educational programming in science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) at its largest fundraiser of the year, Cheers to Your Health: STEAMPunk. The Texas Medical Center member institution is Houston’s most interactive science learning center and the only Smithsonian Affiliate in the Houston Museum District, and this year celebrates its 21st anniversary as the most visited museum of its kind in the nation.
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Mayor Turner Appoints New METRO Board Member
Mayor Sylvester Turner today announced the appointment of Diann L. Lewter to the Metropolitan Transit Authority (METRO) Board of Directors.
