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Texas Rangers to Investigate Famed Karolyi Ranch in Wake of Larry Nassar Trial
Nearly a week after prominent USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar was sentenced to prison for the sexual assault of several female gymnasts, Gov. Greg Abbott has asked the Texas Rangers to investigate misconduct allegations at the famed Karolyi Ranch, the U.S. Olympic training facility in southeast Texas, north of Houston, where Nassar treated athletes.
HISD lends helping hand for MLK Day of Service and Community Fair
Houston Independent School District’s Community Partnerships and Nutrition Services will partner with UnitedHealth Group and other organizations for a day of service prior to celebrating the legacy of the late Dr. Martin Luther King Junior which is recognized nationally every year in January. This free event will kick off with the cleanup of a local community garden followed by a food distribution. Families will also be able to take part in fifteen resource vendors that will be on hand to provide free services.
High School Artists Help METRO Bus Shelter Roar With Pride
Young artists from Sam Houston Math, Science, and Technology Center High School have helped transform a METRO bus shelter to celebrate the culture and community it serves. Join METRO Board Chair Sanjay Ramabhadran, METRO President & CEO Tom Lambert, and representatives from HISD and Avenue CDC, for the unveiling of a truly unique student-designed bus shelter.
Mayor And City Council Unanimously Approve Meet-And-Confer Agreement With Houston Police Officers' Union
Today, Mayor Sylvester Turner and City Council members unanimously approved a contract with the Houston Police Officers' Union (HPOU).
Congressman Al Green’s Statement on the Passing of Senior Officer William “Bill” Jeffrey
On Monday, September 27, 2021, Congressman Al Green (TX-09) released the following statement:
Houston native reads an original poem aboard USS Ronald Reagan during an open-mic night
Aviation Structural Mechanic Airman Elijah Crowder, from Houston, reads an original poem on the aft mess decks aboard the U.S. Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), during an open-mic night hosted by the Morale, Welfare and Recreation committee in the South China Sea, July 7, 2023
Branding Expert and Mega Influencer Nathalie Nicole Celebrates Powerful Women With Her Second Stop of her For Every Woman Tour in Houston, TX
Second tour stop in Houston with an intimate networking experience filled with conversation, connection, and most importantly, great vibes.
Women Who Boss Network celebrate women, build relationships, and gain knowledge! The ticketed event will have one on one chat with high level speakers, and an engaging panel discussion with women who will be sharing intimate details about womanhood.
Comcast Celebrates Grand Opening of Xfinity Customer Service Center
Comcast recently unveiled its new Xfinity Store in Houston with a special community celebration at a brand new location.
Opera in the Heights Presents "The Sweet Silver Song," A Benefit Concert for Harvey Victims
Opera in the Heights will present a concert free to the public on Saturday, September 9th at 3:00pm at Grace United Methodist Church in the Heights at 1245 Heights Blvd. as a service to victims of Hurricane Harvey. The program of all vocal music gets its title, “The sweet silver song,” from a lyric in Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “You’ll never walk alone,” from Carousel, which in context reads, “At the end of the storm is a golden sky and the sweet silver song of a lark.” Performances will feature opera singers affiliated with the company, all of whom are donating their talents to the cause of bringing music to the community and raising funds for relief efforts.
Weekend Recap: Houstonians React To President Trump's Immigration Executive Order
President Donald Trump is reinforcing his executive actions that deliver on promises that defined his campaign.
The Greater Houston Black Chamber Presents The Pinnacle Awards
The Greater Houston Black Chamber wants to recognize African American businesses in the community who are doing great things.
EPA Awards Houston’s Bush Intercontinental Airport Over $1M for Clean Shuttle Buses
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded more than $1 million to the George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, Texas, for electric shuttle buses. The funds, administered under the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA), help improve air quality by reducing harmful emissions from diesel vehicles.
Neighbor Helping Neighbor
As the City of Houston Solid Waste Management Department continues its second citywide pass for debris collection, we continue to ask residents to move their debris curbside. The second pass collects material such as debris from those homeowners who have already began work; homes that were untouched during the first pass; material generated due to leaking roofs or damaged outdoor property improvements (fencing) and green waste generated by fallen/broken trees or vegetation.
Art Colony Association Announces Bayou City Art Festival Downtown $5 Ticket Prices for First Responders
The Art Colony Association, Inc. (ACA), a non-profit producing Bayou City Art Festivals, is showing its appreciation for first responders by offering festival tickets for $5 to those that show their badge or ID at the gate. Bayou City Art Festival Downtown will be held Saturday & Sunday, October 14 - 15, 2017, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market Spring Adapts to COVID-19 Cancellation With Virtual 2020 Spring Nutcracker Marketplace
The Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market SPRING, cancelled due to concerns around the development of the coronavirus (COVID-19), announces shoppers can now participate in an online market featuring many of the same merchants who were scheduled to appear at the event. Running March 25 through April 30, Nutcracker Market will host Virtual 2020 SPRING Nutcracker Marketplace via Facebook, providing both an opportunity for the shop owners to sell their merchandise and for shoppers to support these small businesses.
UKs Red Priest Opens Houston Early Music 50th Anniversary Season
Houston Early Music opens its Golden Anniversary season on Tuesday, Nov. 6, with Red Priests The Baroque Bohemians: Gypsy Fever from Campfire to Court.
Whole Foods Market 365® Independence Heights Opens on August 22
Whole Foods Market 365 opened its first store in Houston and tenth store nationwide on Wednesday, August 22, 2018. The 30,000-square foot store is located at 101 North Loop West in Independence Heights.
Houston Texans OLB Whitney Mercilus AFC Defensive Player of the Week
The NFL has named Houston Texans OLB Whitney Mercilus the AFC Defensive Player of the Week following his performance in the team’s 13-12 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 2. This marks his second career Player of the Week award and first since Week 1 of the 2016 season.
Liberty Tax Adds to Business with U-Haul Affiliation
U-Haul Company of Texas is pleased to announce that Liberty Tax has signed on as a U-Haul® neighborhood dealer to serve the Houston community.
Capital One Bank Now Accepting Applications for the 2019 ‘Getting Down to Business’ Program
Successful free training program designed to help Houston small businesses grow and thrive for 10 Years
Capital One Bank is continuing to help small businesses thrive and grow by bringing back and accepting applications for its Getting Down to Business (GDTB) small business development program in Houston.
