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Commissioner Lesley Briones Appoints Dr. Cody Pyke to Harris Health System Board of Trustees
Dr. Pyke becomes the first openly transgender and nonbinary individual in the board’s history
In a unanimous vote, Harris County Commissioners Court made history as it approved Precinct 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones’ nominee, Dr. Cody Pyke (she/they), to the Harris Health System Board of Trustees. Dr. Pyke is the first openly transgender and nonbinary individual to serve on the nine-member board, which oversees a $2.3 billion, fully integrated healthcare system that includes community health centers, same-day clinics, multi-specialty clinic locations, a dental center and dialysis center, mobile health units and two full-service hospitals in Harris County.
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Houston Woman Who Killed 5-Year-Old Boy Sentenced to 52 Years in Prison
The Houston woman who killed 5-year-old Samuel Olson in 2021 was sentenced Wednesday to 52 years in prison, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.
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Branding Expert and Mega Influencer Nathalie Nicole Celebrates Powerful Women With Her Second Stop of her For Every Woman Tour in Houston, TX
Second tour stop in Houston with an intimate networking experience filled with conversation, connection, and most importantly, great vibes.
Women Who Boss Network celebrate women, build relationships, and gain knowledge! The ticketed event will have one on one chat with high level speakers, and an engaging panel discussion with women who will be sharing intimate details about womanhood.
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Mayor Turner Announces Details of FY 2024 Fiscally Sound, Balanced Budget
Mayor Sylvester Turner announced details of the proposed FY '24 budget today, describing it as a fiscally sound spending plan that provides a strong fund balance reserve and prepares Houston for the future.
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Million-dollar grant provides no-cost pathway for aspiring educators through local institutions
Houston Independent School District is creating a new, no-cost pathway for aspiring educators to obtain their Texas teaching license with a $1,000,000 grant available to Texas public institutions of higher education.
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Jamail Johnson, Executive Director, African American Male Wellness Agency Houston
Published on May 16, 2023
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The Heart Condition Hiding in Plain Sight
The health of a community is often about connecting. Connecting with our neighbors, friends, and family to recharge our souls. Connecting with information that empowers us to make positive change.
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Repeat Offender Who Jumped Bail Before Trial in 2021 Sentenced to 50 Years for Murder
A Houston man who jumped bail before his trial in 2021 and was rearrested pleaded guilty to murder this week and was sentenced to 50 years in prison, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.
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Houston Is Mural Celebrating 10 Years
10 YEARS of Houston Is… Celebrating with a Community Mural Refresh!
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City of Houston Awards Five Scholarships to Area High School Seniors
Scholarships were awarded to five Houston area high school seniors who shared their thoughts on ways City of Houston employees could strengthen the city and improve quality of life for residents.
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City of Houston Mayor’s Office of Education Director Olivera Jankovska (front left) and Human Resources Department Director Jane Cheeks (front right) with Public Service Recognition …
Published on May 15, 2023
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New Initiative Invites Houstonians to Read Together
Mayor Sylvester Turner and Houston Public Library (HPL) announce a new citywide reading program: One Houston, One Book: Diverse Stories for a Diverse City. This new program highlights stories that celebrate our diverse backgrounds and experiences. Featured books are aimed at readers’ interest by age; they include Yangsook Choi’s “The Name Jar,” now considered a children’s literature classic; “Punching the Air,” a novel in verse for teens, by Ebi Zoboi and Dr. Yusef Salaam; and a memoir, “Once I Was You,” by award-winning journalist Maria Hinojosa.
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93% of residents in Texas’ largest city support universal background checks for gun ownership
Rice’s 2023 Kinder Houston Area Survey: Respondents also overwhelmingly support abortion rights
A turbulent economy and increasingly expensive and unattainable housing were dominant concerns cited by respondents to the 42nd annual Kinder Houston Area Survey, released today at the annual Kinder Institute Luncheon at the Marriott Marquis in downtown Houston.
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Raising Cane’s Celebrates New Caney Opening With “Raising Cane’s Rodeo” TOMORROW
Raising Cane’s celebrates New Caney Restaurant opening with rodeo-themed celebration including live music, carnival games, giveaways and more.
Raising Cane’s is continuing to spread its ONE LOVE® – craveable chicken finger meals – across Houston as it opens its 51st Restaurant in the area on Tuesday, May 16. The New Caney grand opening will take on a flair reflective of Houston’s biggest event, the Houston rodeo, as Raising Cane’s hosts “Raising Cane’s Rodeo,” complete with carnival games, a live band and fun for Caniacs of all ages.
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JUST ANNOUNCED: Kyle MacLachlan Narrates Oedipus rex
The Houston Symphony thrilled to announce that Golden Globe Award-winning actor Kyle MacLachlan—best known for his roles in Twin Peaks, Dune, Blue Velvet, Portlandia, Desperate Housewives, and Sex and the City—will join the cast of Stravinsky’s Oedipus rex as narrator.
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HISD crowns their 2023 Educators of the year celebrating “A Legacy of Excellence”
The Houston Independent School District hosted their 2023 Educators of the Year at the Hilton Americas-Houston downtown with the theme “A Legacy of Excellence” for the 2022-2023 school year. HISD’s 2022 Elementary Teacher of the Year, Maria Soria and Secondary Teacher of the Year, Kaylin McNary served as this year’s hosts. Attendees were welcomed to a grand banquet space with a 1920s theme and décor accompanied by a 1920s big band for entertainment.
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Mayor of Houston Sylvestor Turner joins SHEIN to celebrate AAPI month at the SHEIN x Art Discovery Project Block Party
This past weekend on Saturday, May 13th, global fashion and lifestyle retailer SHEIN hosted a block party with the Mayor of Houston, Sylvester Turner, to celebrate AAPI Month with local artists and designers to support the brand’s ongoing program - SHEIN X Art Discovery Project.
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Influencer Caroline Manning shops the SHEIN sample sale at the SHEIN x Art Discovery Block Party Houston.
Published on May 15, 2023
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Mayor Sylvester Turner, Mayor of Houston, hosts the SHEIN x Art Discovery Block Party to celebrate local artists in celebration of AAPI Month.
Published on May 15, 2023
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High Art 2023 at the O’Kane Gallery at UHD
The O'Kane Gallery at the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) is hosting its final spring exhibition, High Art 2023, May 13–20, with the opening reception on Saturday, May 13, 2 - 4 p.m. The annual High Art exhibition features student work from high schools throughout the Houston area. Nineteen high schools are participating in this year's exhibition with a variety of media including sculpture, painting, drawing, jewelry, video, photography, and ceramics. (Pictured above: Lolita Lopez, Lee Oak Ridge HS)
