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Beto O'Rourke to Participate in MSNBC Town Hall During Second Week of Early Voting in Texas U.S. Senate Race
Beto O'Rourke will participate in a Houston town hall hosted by MSNBC during the second week of early voting for the 2018 U.S. Senate election. The forum -- part of the Hardball College Tour -- will occur on Oct. 30 and will be 60 minutes in length.
Texas Bikers Raise $28,000 to Fund Breast Cancer Healthcare for Women in Need
Motorcycle-lovers from all across Houston came out in droves to support The 10th Annual Bikers Against Breast Cancer (BABC) event held on Saturday, May 12 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the San Jacinto Harley Davidson store located at 3636 E. Sam Houston Parkway South, Pasadena, TX 77505. This empowering 60-mile ride over the Fred Hartman bridge raised funds for The Rose, the leading breast healthcare nonprofit in Southeast Texas, to honor those who have faced the disease and to make life-saving services possible for more women.
Freeway Manor Area Street Sealing Scheduled
Houston City Council Member Dave Martin would like to announce that street sealing is scheduled to occur in the Freeway Manor area tomorrow, Wednesday, March 21. The duration of work is expected to be complete by Monday, March 26, weather permitting. For a map of the impacted streets, please see the image below.
Mayor Turner Calls for a Day of Prayer in Houston
Through our mayor, Sylvester Turner, and city council, we are working tirelessly during this COVID-19 pandemic. These are unprecedented times, and it will require each of us to collectively work together to overcome the challenges ahead. Please know that every day we are discussing and implementing many policy changes and strategic plans to keep Houstonians safe.
HISD names Houston law enforcement veteran as new police chief
The Houston Independent School District has named Pedro Lopez Jr., a Houston Police Department assistant chief with 32 years of experience, as the new chief of the HISD Police Department.
Former Astros longtime clubhouse manager Liborio passes away
Was popular, well-respected among players, staff and media during 32 seasons in Houston
Dennis Liborio, former longtime Astros clubhouse manager, passed away on Monday. He served as the Astros clubhouse manager for 32 seasons (1980-2011) before retiring in January of 2012 due to health reasons.
Mayor asks non-profit and Houston landlord to reconsider housing migrant children torn from parents
Mayor Sylvester Turner today urged the non-profit Southwest Key and its Houston landlord to abandon a plan to house immigrant children taken from their parents by the federal government at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Cracker Barrel Sista Strut 3K Breast Cancer Walk by iHEARTMedia, Inc. Supports Women’s Health in Houston
In May of this year, the Cracker Barrel Sista Strut 3K Breast Cancer Walk by iHEARTMedia was announced to community leaders from local businesses, churches, professional groups and Houston City officials during a luncheon held at the iHeartMedia offices.
Houston Health Department WIC Program Highlights Benefits of Breastfeeding During National Breastfeeding Awareness Month
The Houston Health Department WIC (Women, Infants and Children) program highlights the overwhelming benefits of breastfeeding this August, National Breastfeeding Awareness Month.
Council Member Dwight Boykins Explains the Reasons Behind his Decision to Tag Agenda Items at City Council
"At City Council, a "Tag" is a procedural matter that allows any Council Member to delay an agenda item to allow more time to discuss that specific item or to engage in a broader public policy debate of importance to all Houstonians and the future of our city.
County Attorney Ryan wins Court Order Stopping Hazardous Waste Dumping
Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan won a court order on Monday stopping a Houston company from dumping hazardous waste into the city’s storm sewer system.
Juneteenth with Epic and Lucille's 1913
Emancipation Park Conservancy (EPC) and Lucille’s 1913 are collaborating to feed Houstonians in need, as EPC celebrates 149 years of hosting Houston’s annual Juneteenth celebration. The organizations will supply meals for 2,000 Houstonians and the event is made possible by Lucille’s 1913, H-E-B, Coca-Cola, Reliant, Council Member Carolyn Evans-Shabazz and the Houston Food Bank.
Solid Waste Management Department (SWMD) Announces Moratorium Of Heavy Trash
Heavy Trash Code Enforcement Suspended Thru March 12th
Due to the continued inclement winter weather conditions in the City of Houston, and to ensure department employee safety, starting on Wednesday February 17, 2021 the operations at the Neighborhood Depository/ Recycling Centers, Westpark Recycling Center, Environmental Service Center, Reuse Warehouse will be closed. During this time, all recycling, yard waste and junk waste collection services will be suspended as well.
The Houston Health Department begins administering updated COVID-19 booster shots
Newer boosters target dominant Omicron subvariants
The Houston Health Department (HHD) is now administering the updated Pfizer and Moderna bivalent booster shots at its health centers and several multi-services centers.
Hispanic Heritage and History Lives on in Campus Namesakes Throughout HISD
HISD has 22 schools that recognize the contributions of Hispanic civic and community leaders who range from educators and civil servants to local restaurateurs, newscasters, Congressional Medal of Honor recipients, and even Nobel Prize-winners.
Noel Collier Group to Host Free Ice Cream Social & Back-to-School Drive Saturday
The Noel Collier Group, a leading Black woman-owned Houston real estate agency, has partnered with Howdy Homemade Ice Cream for an Exclusive Ice Cream Social and Back-to-School Drive this Saturday, August 13, 2022, from Noon-3pm, at Howdy’s, (20920 Katy Fwy Ste S) in Katy, Texas!
Performing Arts Houston presents Jeff Goldblum & The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra
Originally scheduled for January 28, Jeff Goldblum & The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra will do a musical takeover of the Hobby Center’s Sarofim Hall Wednesday, May 4, 2022.
“PARTY ON THE PLAZA” MUSIC SERIES RETURNS TO AVENIDA HOUSTON
Party on the Plaza, a live music series produced by Houston First Corp. and presented by Champion Energy, will be making its way back to Avenida Houston this Friday, April 8!
Mostyn Law Awards $5,000 On Father's Day to Deserving Houston Dads
5K for Father’s Day Giveaway with Majic 102.1 honored five local fathers with $1,000 each
On the heels of Mostyn Law’s second 5K for Mother’s Day giveaway in May, Mostyn Law and 1800 TRUCKWRECK gifted five Houston area fathers with $1,000 checks. During a month-long registration period, over 700 local fathers were nominated by Majic 102 listeners for consideration by a review panel.
Houston Woman Sentenced to 25 Years for Killing Man During Argument
A Houston woman was sentenced to 25 years in prison for murder after pleading guilty to killing a man who was helping the woman’s girlfriend during an argument, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.
