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FEMA Offers Free Rebuilding Tips at Lowe’s in Houston
Disaster survivors impacted by Tropical Storm Imelda who are rebuilding and repairing their homes can visit Lowe’s in Houston, Monday, Oct. 21 through Saturday, Oct. 27 to get free hazard mitigation consultations from FEMA representatives.
New Play Takes on School-to-Prison Pipeline and Overrepresentation of Black Children in Foster Care in ‘Black, White & Sunshine’
August 1-4, 2019
Houston Play On Purpose and Playwright Holly Charles announce the debut of the groundbreaking stage play Black, White & Sunshine, which sheds light on the disproportionality of minority children swept into both the juvenile justice and child welfare systems. While various procedures are in place to protect underserved youth, Sunshine exposes how one-size fits all policies and legislation often do a disservice to children of color and those born into less fortunate circumstances.
Mayor Turner Releases First Campaign TV Ad
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner has released the first television ad of his 2019 mayoral campaign.
Texan Whitney Mercilus Tackles Life Without Limits For Children With Disabilities
The WithMerci Foundation is pleased to announce cerebral palsy as the 2018-19 partnering disability. Starting February 1, 2018, the application process will be available online at www.withmerci.org to all interested organizations supporting the aforementioned cause. Currently, WithMerci is working with Easter Seals of Greater Houston, Autism Rescue Angels and F.A.C.E.S. whereas each organization provides advocate services and support to families with autistic children.
Good Look Ink (GLI) to Bring Industry-leading Micropigmentation Clinic to Houston, TX
New clinic will offer popular scalp micropigmentation and other procedures to men and women who struggle with hair loss.
Good Look Ink has announced the opening of its first Texas clinic in the Uptown District of Houston. GLI’s clinic will primarily focus on performing scalp micropigmentation (SMP) procedures, the non-surgical process of using tiny ink impressions placed on the scalp to produce a 3D hair follicle replacement. The clinic will be located at 1811 Bering Dr.
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.
Mayor Turner Announces Appointment of Interim Chief Resilience Officer
Mayor Turner announced Wednesday the appointment of Laura Patiño as interim Chief Resilience Officer. She will remain in the role while the City conducts a search for a permanent CRO.
Over 5,000 Free Meals Served to The Houston Community At Burns Original Bar-B-Que With Help From BossLife Foundation, 1501 Records, & World Central Kitchen
It was a beautiful day to give back to the Houston community following the rough week we've all had dealing with the after math of the Winter storm. Cars started to line up all along the back roads of Acres Homes as guests prepared for today's giveaways. The line stretched all the way from Burns Bar-B-Que to the light at Little York Rd. with guests who had started arriving as early as 7:30am.
Houston Texans Donate $400,000 to Robb School Memorial Fund
The Houston Texans today announced the team is supporting the families of the students and teachers who tragically lost their lives in Uvalde, Texas. The Texans are donating $400,000 to the Robb School Memorial Fund, which will provide financial assistance directly to the community. Texans players led the donation effort, coming together to give $200,000 for monetary aid and wellness support through the local fund. In support of the players’ and football operations staff’s generosity, the organization is matching their gift.
Building renamed for HCC alum, Lamar Institute of Technology former president/CEO
Dr. Lonnie L. Howard Technology Center recently approved at Beaumont campus
Former Lamar Institute of Technology President/CEO, Lonnie L. Howard – a 1995 graduate of Houston Community College – was recently bestowed the honor of having the institute’s technology center bear his name.
Commissioner Rodney Ellis Announces Ford Foundation Grant to Help Design Precinct One’s Remembrance Park
Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis has announced that the Ford Foundation has given a grant to MASS (Model of Architecture Serving Society) Design Group for design of Precinct One’s Remembrance Park, a new public destination in downtown Houston for community reflection, education, organizing, and activism around issues of social, criminal, economic and racial justice.
Complete Communities University - Fall 2022 Leadership Training
Emerging leaders invited to apply for fall 2022 course
The Department of Neighborhoods (DON) invites Houston residents committed to making a positive impact in their communities to apply for Fall 2022 Complete Communities University (CCU) leadership training. The 8-week course will run September 21 – November 9. The classes will be held online via Microsoft Teams and in person on Wednesday evenings, 6-8:30 p.m. The application deadline is August 31, 2022.
Complete Communities University Leadership Training Promotes Civic Engagement
Emerging Leaders Invited To Apply For Fall 2022 Courses - Link Below
The Department of Neighborhoods (DON) invites Houston residents committed to making a positive impact in their communities to apply for Fall 2022 Complete Communities University (CCU) leadership training. The 8-week course will run September 21 – November 9. The classes will be held online via Microsoft Teams and in person on Wednesday evenings, 6-8:30 p.m. The application deadline is August 31, 2022.
Five join DePelchin Children’s Center Board of Directors
Five respected members of the Greater Houston community have joined the DePelchin Children’s Center Board of Directors and will help provide leadership for the longtime nonprofit organization as it continues to serve Texas children and families.
H-GAC Seeks Public Input On Community Development Block Grant Mitgation Project Applications
The Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC), in partnership with several local governments, will apply to the Texas General Land Office for approval to fund a selection of regional priority projects under a $62,000,200 allocation of Community Development Block Grant - Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) funds established by the approved Method of Distribution for Regional Mitigation Program funding for the Houston-Galveston region.
Syan Rhodes Joins Harris County Precinct 4 As Press Secretary
Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones announced today award-winning journalist and Houston native Syan Rhodes has joined the Precinct 4 team as press secretary.
You Are Art: A Love Letter to Fifth Ward
You are Art A Love Letter to 5th Ward is a mixed media portrait-based project that seeks to highlight the individual residents of 5th Ward Houston. Fifth Ward is portrayed as more than just a geographic location; the residents are the most critical parts of the community; when these people move away or travel from their homes, the stories and experiences always keep the best interests of the physical place alive.
Council Member Edward Pollard Partners with METRO to Launch Innovative Jobs Resource
Council Member Edward Pollard will hold a press conference to announce the launch of DistrictJJobs.com, a website that offers tools to job seekers to find employment with local companies. The press conference will be held Thursday, March 31, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. in the parking lot at 3201 Hillcroft St., Houston, TX 77057. METRO President and CEO Thomas C. Lambert will also be in attendance.
Raising Cane’s Rallies Texas Communities to Support Make-A-Wish’s Mission
45 Restaurants across Greater Houston area to donate proceeds to Make-A-Wish on June 27
Last November, Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers launched a special partnership with Make-A-Wish and granted their first wish to Sadie in Houston. Now, the popular chicken finger brand is once again teaming up with the nonprofit and donating to five Texas chapters to help grant life-changing wishes for children diagnosed with critical illnesses.
TSU offers meningitis, flu, COVID vaccines for new and returning students
Texas Southern University has partnered with the Houston Health Department (HHD) to make three vaccines – including the meningitis vaccine that is required for students under the age of 22 who live on campus – available free of charge to new and returning students.
