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Nicolas Jimenez Named Director of Government Affairs for Comcast’s Houston Region
Nicolas Jimenez has been named director of Government Affairs for Comcast’s Houston Region. In this role, Jimenez will be responsible for overseeing regulatory, franchising, and public policy matters across the entire region.
Downtown Houston 4th Of July Celebration Will Go Virtual Again In 2021
Houston Public Media reports Houstonians can view the fireworks live from nearby parks, but like last year, Mayor Sylvester Turner said the public will not be able to physically watch the live music acts downtown.
Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee Statement Named Ally Grand Marshall for Houston Pride Parade
Pride Houston 365 has announced that Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee will serve as the Ally Grand Marshal for the 45th annual Houston Pride Parade.
Judge Rules "Super Preemption" House Bill 2127 Unconstitutional
Today, Judge Maya Guerra Gamble of the 459th District Court in Travis County declared House Bill 2127, the so-called super-preemption bill, unconstitutional.
Civil Rights Leaders Decry Rushed Confirmation Hearing of Unfit Attorney General Nominee Jeff Sessions
Today, civil rights leaders from The Leadership Conference, the National Action Network, the NAACP, the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc., NCAPA, NCLR and MALDEF condemned the rushed hearing of Senator Jeff Sessions, an unfit nominee for Attorney General, and called on the Senate Judiciary Committee to oppose his nomination.
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.
Study Finds Distracted Behavior & High Regional Accident Rate Impact Safety
An external review of METRORail called the system "fundamentally safe" and praised the agency for its many initiatives. It also suggested the leading causes of light rail accidents are distracted behaviors and the high rate of crashes throughout the region. The Houston/ Harris County area has one of the highest accident and vehicular incident rates in the country.
ABC13/KTRK-TV Houston to Host Virtual Town Hall to Discuss Violence Against Transgender Women of Color
Virtual Town Hall Airs Thursday, June 25 (7:00 – 8:00 p.m. CDT)
Stream Live at ABC13.com, ABC13's Facebook Live and YouTube and ABC13's connected TV apps on Amazon FireTV, Android TV, Apple TV, Roku
Youth Development Center Opens New Building in Houston's Greater Fifth Ward
Building design meets at-risk children’s needs with security, education and creativity
PlanNorth Architectural Co. announces the official opening of the Youth Development Center (YDC)’s new building in the Greater Fifth Ward.
Bless the Belly: One of the Biggest Influencers
The year 2020 was filled with mass isolation and not being in the loop with things, especially the food loop. While opting for chain restaurants and fighting for food in the grocery store became so depressing, social media became a directory for food. Now in 2021, we learned how to eat with our eyes, and food is no longer just driven by taste but is an experience. One of the biggest influencers that assisted us in this movement was BlessThaBelly.
Lone Star Beer Welcomes Porch Season with Recipes from Houston Chef Alex Padilla and more
Lone Star has partnered with Texas natives to create and share good drinks, good food and good tunes for all to enjoy. The beer brand has dubbed Lone Star Light as the National Porch Beer of Texas
Congressman Al Green Announces Authorization of $1,600,000 in Much-Needed Federal Funding for Local Mental Health and Wellness Center
On Thursday, January 19, 2022, Congressman Al Green hosted a press conference with the Ibn Sina Foundation and presented a symbolic check in the amount of $1,600,000. He released the following statement:
United Health Foundation, UH Expand Obesity and Diabetes Program to Houston’s East End After Success in Third Ward
Midway through a three-year, $2 million grant from the United Health Foundation, University of Houston’s Project TOUCH (Treating Obesity in Underserved Communities) has impressive numbers to report. Based on its success in Houston’s Third Ward, the effort for preventing and treating obesity, Type 2 diabetes and other ailments will move into Houston’s East End in the fall.
Port Houston S/MWBE Business Equity Program One-Year Anniversary
In 2021 Port Houston launched a minority- and woman-owned business enterprise (MWBE) initiative to compliment and expand on the accomplishments of the successful small business program. The new umbrella, Business Equity, is more than a procurement program it is an organizational commitment and investment to serving the local business community.
Comcast Houston: MILLION DOLLAR NEWS!
Comcast Gives Back Big to Organizations Working to Close Greater Houston’s Digital Divide
Comcast Gives Back Big to Organizations Working to Close Greater Houston’s Digital Divide
The Houston Launch Pad Receives $297,194 Job-Training Grant
The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) has awarded The Houston Launch Pad a $297,194 Self-Sufficiency Fund training grant. The Houston Launch Pad partnered with Almeda-Genoa Construction, Williams Brothers Construction and ISI Infrastructure Services to help 150 individuals transition into the workforce from dependency on public assistance.
Houston Northwest Chamber of Commerce Hosts Public Safety Meeting
The date of the event is Feb. 23 at 8:15 am. The speaker will be Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.
Art Car Parade rolls through Downtown Houston
Lines could be seen out the door at Houston-area Papa John's Pizza restaurants on Monday after the chain announced its sales would support the family of Assistant Chief Deputy Constable Clinton Greenwood.
Mayor Turner Urges Congress to Maintain Meals on Wheels
Mayor Sylvester Turner issued the following statement regarding proposed federal budget cuts that would seriously reduce funding for the Meals on Wheels program in Houston.
The KIPP Texas- Houston is encouraging families to get out and vote with voter registration drive during meal distribution today, October 5
In an effort to engage our students, staff and parents in neighborhoods where our schools are located, the KIPP Texas-Houston Advocacy team is hosting voter registration application “stations” at our meal distribution sites today, October 5, 2020 from 10 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
