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Houston ISD honors Educators of the Year
The Houston Independent School District will honor its teachers and principals at an Educators of the Year banquet on Friday, May 13 at the Hilton Americas hotel.
Governor Abbott Names Chair And Appoints Three To Texas Council On Sex Offender Treatment
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Ezio Leite, Emily Orozco-Crousen and James Taylor to the Council on Sex Offender Treatment for terms set to expire on February 1, 2021. The Governor additionally named Aaron Pierce, Ph.D. presiding officer. The council sets standards for treatment and oversees the licensing of providers.
Houston City Council Approves Mayor Turners Proposed 2021 Budget
Budget Avoids Furloughs and Funds Police & Fire Cadet Classes
After six hours of discussion and consideration of several proposed amendments, the Houston City Council today approved Mayor Syl- vester Turner’s proposed $5.1 billion operating budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1.
U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo Appointed for a Second Term
Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden has appointed Joy Harjo to serve a second term as the nation’s 23rd Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry for 2020-2021. During her second term, Harjo will launch a new Library of Congress collection and online map featuring Native poets and poetry.
Free Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program Returns Virtually; Offering Extended Service
This is the 18th year for the College of Business to provide the tax prep service.
Accounting professors and graduate students enrolled in business accounting courses at Prairie View A&M University’s College of Business are once again helping to prepare federal tax returns for the public. Due to the pandemic, the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is being carried online with virtual clinic hours on Thursdays.
City Makes $12 Million Available for Third Round of Harvey Recovery Multi-family Development
The City of Houston Housing and Community Development Department (HCDD) has issued a third round of funding, currently estimated at $12 million, for the Harvey Multifamily Program. Through this funding round, the Harvey Multifamily Program expects to make its final awards to developers, primarily as gap funding to cover the rising costs of building materials.
Celebrate Independence Day with American-Made Tees and Seasonal Savings
Austin-based blank apparel retailer, Threadsy, announces a Fourth of July campaign featuring apparel made in the USA and 40% off select accessories. Just in time for Independence Day gatherings, people can shop and save on totes, coolers, hats, and other must-have gear.
Hyatt Regency Houston Partners with RainbowWeddingNetwork.com to Host LGBTQ+ Wedding Showcase
RainbowWeddingNetwork.com expo taking place this weekend at Hyatt Regency Houston.
Harris County DA Ogg announces 21% case-backlog reduction
Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced today that recent initiatives by her office have helped lead to a 21% reduction in the criminal case backlog from the COVID-related highs of recent years. As of April 10 – the 100th day of 2023 – the backlog has been cut to 114,242 cases, a reduction of nearly 31,000 from 2021. And the figure continues to fall.
New Study: Texas has No. 19 Lowest Rate of Homelessness
A new study shows Texas has the No. 19 lowest rate of homelessness, while the nation saw an increase in homelessness for the fourth consecutive year.
Mayor Turner and City Council Pass FY '22 Budget
Houston City Council voted to approve Mayor Sylvester Turner's proposed $5.1 billion FY 2022 operating budget.
Houston Health Department reveals city's top baby names for 2023
More than 60,800 babies born in Houston in 2023
Houston’s most popular baby names for 2023 are Emma, Mia and Camila and Liam, Noah and Mateo, the Houston Health Department.
Oil Tycoon and Entrepreneur to Celebrate Historical Chieftaincy Conferment as Atobaase of Yorubaland in Houston, Texas
Houston Investor and one of the world’s leading offshore production experts, Dr. Babajide Agunbiade, FNSE, and wife, Entrepreneur Mrs. Funke Agunbiade, were recently conferred with the title of His Majesty Atobaase and Her Majesty Yeye Atobaase of Yorubaland in Oyo State, Nigeria. The event in Nigeria was attended by many eminent royals, including Emir of Kano and Oluwo of Iwo and other dignitaries and political leaders. The Atobaase title is one of the oldest chieftaincy titles in Yorubaland and one of only 14 titles that cover the whole of Yorubaland and is legally recognized by its government.
Almeda Hospitality Group Owner And North Forest Alum Surprised 11 North Forest High School Families With Light Bill Assistance As Part Of Their L.I.T. Initiative!
As a proud product of North Forest High School, Steve Rogers, has been committed to helping his community. During the 2021 school year, Rogers provided the entire senior class with backpacks and school supplies along with a personalized note to each student. In an effort to continue his commitment to his Alma Mater, on Thursday, February 2nd, Rogers provided breakfast for select North Forest High School families and shared encouraging words to parents and students reminding them to be L.I.T. (Lead, Improve, & Thrive).
Harris Health System Awarded National Recognition from America’s Essential Hospitals
Harris Health System received the 2021 Gage Award honorable mention for population health from America’s Essential Hospitals for its work addressing nutritional needs and other social determinants of health affecting patients with diabetes.
H-E-B Quest for Texas Best 2021 call for entries now open
The annual competition expands beyond food products to include submissions for non-food items
Now in its eighth year, H-E-B Quest for Texas Best has expanded its search for the finest foods and beverages in the Lone Star State to also include non-food items. In addition to food creators and innovators, Texas-based purveyors of beauty items, toys, home goods, household necessities, gardening supplies, coolers and everything in between are now invited to join! The call for entries is now open, and submissions will be accepted February 24th through April 7th. Qualified participants will compete for a combined $70,000 in cash prizes and the opportunity to feature their product on H-E-B shelves across the state.
Macy's Backstage Opens Additional Locations in Houston Area This May Offering Off-Price, On-Trend Styles and More
Macy’s will open 47 Backstage stores nationwide in 2021, including two Macy’s locations within Macy’s Deerbrook and Macy’s Almeda stores
Macy’s will open its off-price store, Macy’s Backstage, at Macy’s Deerbrook and Macy’s Almeda locations this May, joining three store-within-store locations in the Houston market. Macy’s Backstage offers fashion-loving customers another way to shop at their favorite store by providing a store-within-store shopping experience specifically designed for the savvy and cost-conscious shopper who enjoys finding on-trend fashion at a great price and shops often. With so many ways to shop, from Macy’s app or macys.com to visiting your local Macy’s for inspiration or enjoying contact-free curbside pick-up, scoring the best deals and must-have trends for spring has never been easier.
HMAAC Announces Poet Laureate Emeritus – Deborah Mouton Artist Residency At The Power Center
The Houston Museum of African American Culture (HMAAC) is pleased to announce the May/June HMAAC artist residency of Deborah Mouton, the internationally known writ- er, educator, activist, performer, and the first Black Poet Laureate of Houston, Texas. The residency will take place at The Power Center in Houston, Texas and will involve engagement of students from The Imani School.
The Plant Project Houston Takes Shop Local to the Next Level with ‘Home for the Holidays’ Experience in Montrose
Mini Christmas Tree Farm, Farmers Market, Artisan Gifts & Goods, Fresh Wreaths, Garland, Plants and More
The Plant Project Houston is launching a special way to shop local in Montrose this holiday season with a “Home for the Holidays” boutique-style shopping experience featuring fresh goods and unique gifts from local farmers, artisans, professional gardeners, and small business owners!
Remembering the Life of Eric Hoffman Lawson
Born in St. Louis on July 15, 1959, Eric Hoffman Lawson is the third child and only son of Audrey Hoffman Lawson and William Alexander Lawson. While Eric was a toddler, his parents and eleven others founded Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church in the family living room. Like his siblings, young Eric was baptized by his father and began a lifelong membership at Wheeler Avenue. He was a member of the Chapel Choir, Communications Corps, and Boy Scout Troup 242, becoming an Eagle Scout at the age of fourteen.
