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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Commends Mayor Sylvester Turner on the Introduction of the Houston Peace Plan for Youth
Jackson Lee: “Mayor Turner’s initiative is a compelling endeavor that protects against violence, promotes good health for youth and provides opportunities for youth.”
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas Statement Recognizing 69th Anniversary of Israel’s Independence
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee released the following statement today in recognition of the 69th anniversary of Israel’s independence:
Ex-Minister Accused Of Embezzling $800K From First Baptist Church
A Houston minister has just been indicted for embezzling more than $800,000 from Houston First Baptist Church. Patch.com reports that a Harris County grand jury indicted Jerrell Altic, 40, on accussation of taking the money starting in 2011.
Winner Announced: 2023 Hot Wheels Legends Tour - July 8 Houston Event
The winner of today’s Hot Wheels Legends Tour Houston stop was just announced!
Carfentanil Seizure Brings Opioid Epidemic to Houston
The Houston Forensic Science Lab says a drug seized on June 7th — field-tested as methamphetamine — turned out to be carfentanil.
Moses Malone Jr. Adds James Harden to Robbery Lawsuit
The troubles for James Harden keep piling up. The son of former Houston Rockets Moses Malone Jr. has filed a lawsuit against current Houston Rockets James Harden saying he was the "mastermind" behind the robbery for which he was the target.
More Than One Million Undocumented People Live In Houston And Dallas Combine
A new Pew study shows that the majority of the United States’ 11.1 million undocumented people are spread across just twenty metro areas, with Houston and Dallas-Fort Worth cracking the top five areas with the largest undocumented populations.
North Houston Pastors Offer Community Warnings: Stay Home! Get Tested! Too Early to Reopen
A group of North Houston Pastors will make a statement regarding the State of Texas’ ‘Open for Business’ announcement in the midst of a Coronavirus pandemic. They will be joined by Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, Chair of the Congressional Coronavirus Task Force and other elected officials.
Houston Billionaire Tilman Fertitta Opens The Spa at The Post Oak Hotel
The Post Oak Hotel at Uptown Houston announces today the opening of The Spa. The new, 20,000-square-foot urban oasis offers unique treatment rooms, including a couples suite with a sumptuous en-suite bathtub and shower; tranquility pools with body-contouring hot stoned daybeds; aromatherapy-infused steam rooms; detoxifying high temperature, low humidity saunas; multi-sensory thermal showers; state-of-the-art Technogym fitness center; and quiet lounges with zero gravity chairs to unwind after a busy day.
Travis Scott Announces Return of Astroworld Festival, Expands to Two Days This November // Tickets On Sale May 5
Back To Back Sellouts Without A Lineup Announcement
Texas-born, GRAMMY Award-nominated, and multi-platinum hip-hop artist Travis Scott is proud to announce that his Astroworld Festival will officially return this coming fall on Friday, November 5 and Saturday, November 6 at NRG Park in Houston, Texas. The third annual music festival is expanding to two days this year due to overwhelming demand as well as rave reviews around the festival’s incredibly curated lineup personally selected by Scott, and an experience that fans have now come to expect from his one-of-a-kind music festival.
The City of Houston and Houston Community College Partner on Executive Education Program
Build Up Houston 2017 Class
Twelve small business owners will participate in the 2017 Class of Build Up Houston. Now in its 3rd year, Build Up Houston is the city’s executive education program that supports construction companies currently operating and doing business in the City of Houston. The program utilizes Interise’s award-winning StreetWise 'MBA'™ curriculum and will cover topics such as business development, strategic planning, access to capital, government contacts, financials, marketing and sales, and human resources. Classes will meet bi-weekly from January 31, 2017 through July 2017 at the Houston Community College’s Central Campus.
Houston Native Serves at Sea Aboard Navy’s Largest Warship
A Houston native and Pairland High School graduate, Seaman Angel Evans is serving on one of the world’s largest warships, the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69).
Iconic Country Star Tim McGraw to Perform at 1DayHouston
Love Has No Limits (LHNL), a nonprofit working to address some of the nation’s most pressing challenges by harnessing the power of collaboration, announces award-winning country singer Tim McGraw as a headliner for 1DayHouston’s exclusive concert experience Sunday, April 30. McGraw will be celebrating the hard work of thousands of volunteers at Houston’s largest single-day giveback event, 1DayHouston. The first 32,000 registrants will gain access to one of two private concerts Saturday, April 29 or Sunday, April 30 after serving the minimum of 3 hours of volunteer work.
Rep. Ron Reynolds Celebrates 50th Birthday Festivities
Rep. Ron Reynolds (D-Missouri City) kicked off his 2024 re-election campaign for the March 5 Democratic Primary and marked his 50th birthday Tuesday with Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, Harris County and Fort Bend Commissioners Rodney Ellis and Grady Prestage, dozens of other officials from both counties and hundreds of constituents.
The Annual BBP Regatta Returns for its 51st Year
Houston's Long-standing Tradition Continues
After celebrating its half-century anniversary last year, the Buffalo Bayou Partnership Regatta is still going strong as the largest canoe and kayak race in Texas! Every year, hundreds of paddlers take part in this long-standing Houston tradition in support of Buffalo Bayou Partnership.
Mayor Announces New Grants for Artists Pushing the Boundaries at the Grassroots Level
Mayor Sylvester Turner announces the first grants by Let Creativity Happen!, which supports innovative ideas that redefine artistic boundaries and can provide new ways for Houstonians to experience art.
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.
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The Pete and Thomas Foundation Joins Southern Black Girls and Women's Consortium as a Community Partner for Inaugural "Joy Is Our Journey" Dream Bus Tour, August 20-September 17, 2022
The Southern Black Girls and Women’s Consortium (Southern Black Girls) has announced that they have partnered with the Pete and Thomas Foundation as a community partner for the inaugural Joy is our Journey Dream Bus Tour! The highly anticipated, month-long caravan kicked off in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, August 20, and will continue through Elaine, AR (8/27); Little Rock, AR (8/28); Wilcox County, AL (9/10); Livingston, AL (9/10); Jackson, MS (9/11); Houston, TX (9/13); and will culminate in Birmingham, AL at the 2022 Black Girls Dream Conference, Friday, September 16 through Saturday, September 17.
Houston Museum of African American Culture (HMAAC) Presents Negative Women: Four Photographers Questioning Boundaries November 4 - January 27 Curated by Christopher Blay
The Houston Museum of African American Culture (HMAAC) is proud to present NEGATIVE WOMEN: FOUR PHOTOGRAPHERS QUESTIONING BOUNDARIES, curated by Christopher Blay, HMAAC’s Chief Curator. The exhibition opens for a preview on November 4, from 7 - 9PM with refreshments. There will be an artist’s conversation on Saturday, November 5, at 2PM. The exhibition will be on view through January 27, 2023.
