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Houston Named a 2023 Top 10 Best City in America
City receives high marks for its culture, attractions, Fortune 500 community, and restaurants
Houston continues to be regarded as one of the country’s most coveted destinations after earning a No. 9 spot on the 2023 list of America’s Best Cities, as released by placemaking firm Resonance. The city has consistently increased in rankings on this authoritative list, jumping from No. 17 in 2021 to No. 11 in 2022. For 2023, Houston is the only Texas city to secure a top 10 ranking.
How Houston’s homelessness breakthrough could be a national game-changer
When our homeless response outreach teams first met Curtis, he had been living on the streets for nearly 20 years. He was sleeping in a tent under a freeway near downtown Houston. Following the unexpected death of his mother, he had fallen into a deep depression. A lack of adequate mental health support had led him to self-medication, then drug-related incarceration, then homelessness.
Particle Size Matters for Porous Building Blocks
Rice University scientists find porous nanoparticles get tougher under pressure, but not when assembled
Porous particles of calcium and silicate show potential as building blocks for a host of applications. A Rice University laboratory tested calcium-silicate particles to see how they hold up under pressure and found that size influenced the toughness of individual particles but not assemblies.
Imperial Calcasieu Museum Announces New Staff Members
Imperial Calcasieu Museum (204 W. Sallier St., Lake Charles) is proud to announce the joining of Stefan Borssen as Executive Director and Jobi Arceneaux-Caldarera as Director’s Assistant.
Join Space Center Houston This Spring Break
There’s something for everyone
Space Center Houston’s spring break, presented by the city of Webster, will immerse visitors in what NASA is doing now from the Moon to Mars and inside Mission Control. The nonprofit’s spring break, March 7-22, provides visitors access to be a part of the NASA Mission.
Mayor Turner Announces Changes to Operating Procedures for City of Houston Bars, Nightclubs and Restaurants Houston Health Department Broadens COVID-19 Social Distancing Guidance for All Houstonians
Mayor Sylvester Turner joined Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and local health officials Monday afternoon to announce new measures to help contain and mitigate COVID-19.
Residents Turn in 1,200 Guns During Most Successful Gun Buyback Event in Recent U.S. History
Event Held in Alief Co-sponsored by Commissioner Rodney Ellis and Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner
Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis said he’s proud that hundreds of residents turned in 1,200 guns for gift cards on Saturday in what officials billed as the most successful single-day Gun Buyback in recent U.S. history.
Texans Defense Restores Order In 45-14 Victory to Advance to the AFC Divisional Round
Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans and defensive coordinator Matt Burke had repeatedly watched the Week 16 tape and knew what the Cleveland Browns offense had done to them in the 36-22 blowout game. He had a sideline view of veteran quarterback Joe Flacco hitting wide receiver Amari Cooper in stride for 53 yards on the first play from scrimmage, and they continued to play catch for the rest of the game.
Amid natural disaster, what can leaders do to help?
New paper examines examples of good leadership before, during and after Hurricane Harvey
When faced with natural or unnatural disaster, leaders can take action by building teamwork skills, fostering open communication, supporting affected team members, and leading by example, according to a new article from psychologists at Rice University.
New Student Orientation is next step to transformation at Texas Southern University
Prospective students for the upcoming Fall 2022 semester at Texas Southern University are encouraged to complete their application process and, upon acceptance, register for one of several New Student Orientation sessions that will be held on campus throughout the summer.
It's a Texas Live Competition Showdown: Paul Wall vs Gary Clark, Jr.
TEXAS MUSIC LEGENDS SET FOR LIVE COMPETITION SHOWDOWN AT 713 MUSIC HALL ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10.
Staying on the bold path: tips from Ford Foundation chief Darren Walker
What’s the best thing about working in an organization with a big social mission? The mission. I’ve worked in such places; I’ve come to know many more of them as a journalist, and I’m starting this new LinkedIn newsletter as a way of championing what cause-minded leaders can do.
Shell Freedom Over Texas Entertainment Announced
Houston’s Official Fourth of July Celebration is back with live music, family fun and stunning fireworks
Following two years of a reimagined celebration, the Mayor’s Office of Special Events is thrilled to announce the return of Houston’s Official Fourth of July Celebration, Shell Freedom Over Texas.
Houston Health Department earns CDC designation as Center of Excellence for wastewater epidemiology
The Houston Health Department announced today it is now recognized by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as a National Wastewater Surveillance System Center of Excellence.
Studying in South Africa and learning who I am
I was born in Moca, a small city in the Dominican Republic, and today I am a 21-year-old junior at Mercy College, in New Jersey. Thanks to the Frederick Douglass Global Fellowship, I studied In South Africa last summer, and it was a transformational experience for me. For the very first time, I learned about myself, who I am as a person. Here is my story:
Texas Southern University Hosts Boots and Bling After the Rodeo Festival to Raise Scholarship Funding for Students
Boots and Bling After the Rodeo is a family and community-friendly cultural festival on the campus of Texas Southern University to raise funding for student scholarships for the College of Liberal Arts and Behavioral Sciences. It will take place on Saturday, March 25 from 1 to 6 p.m. in lot M (Blodgett and Tierwester).
Space Center Houston Opens with New Safety Measures and New Experiences
Today Space Center Houston, the Official Visitor Center of NASA Johnson Space Center, welcomes back guests to a new enhanced guest experience with new safety measures and new exhibits. Registration is also open for the center’s Explorer Camps and Space Center U® education programs.
Black Leaders Need to Stand Up for the Black Community
I am fond of saying, “weak people take strong positions on weak issues.” There is no better example of this than the embarrassing behavior of the weak Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), and the National Urban League (NUL).
NAACP To Host Emergency Tele Town Hall Ahead of Coronavirus' Likely Impact On Communities of Color
On Sunday, March 15, at 8 pm ET, the NAACP will host an Emergency Tele Town Hall about Coronavirus: COVID-19 and its potential impact on communities of color.
Minority-Owned Tech Startup Mixtroz Raises Over $1M for Networking Software
Mixtroz, a minority and woman-owned tech startup specializing in connecting people at live events in real time, has reached the historic fundraising mark of $1 million. Kerry Schrader and Ashlee Ammons, the founding mother-daughter team behind Mixtroz, have joined the exclusive circle of only 40 black females to close $1 million in seed funding.
