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Houston native serves aboard USS Tripoli
Operations Specialist Seaman Gilberto Pequeno, from Houston, fills an oxygen tank in the vehicle stowage area aboard amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7). Tripoli is an America-class amphibious assault ship homeported in San Diego. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Sebastian Minshall)
ACA Once Again Upheld By the Supreme Court
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's case to find the Affordable Care Act (ACA) unconstitutional. This is the third time the U.S. Supreme Court has found the ACA constitutional. It is long overdue for Texas to expand Medicaid to provide over a million Texans with access to quality healthcare instead of wasting taxpayer money pursuing politically motivated court cases.
Advance Tickets to Houston Heights Association Spring Home & Garden Tour Available
Join friends and neighbors for this annual celebration of spring, April 7 and 8
Now is the time to purchase advance tickets to the 2018 Houston Heights Associations Spring Home & Garden Tour. The Beauty of Spring; A Glimpse Through Cherished Windows will feature five homes in the historic Houston Heights whose owners will open their doors to the public for a look inside at the result of the loving care these homes and gardens have received. From the oldest, built in 1907, to the newest, built 110 years later, each home is unique and sure to amaze all who visit.
Office of Business Opportunity, KIPP Texas Begin Contractor Diversity Initiative
Representatives from the City of Houston's Office of Business Opportunity (OBO) and KIPP Texas Public Schools are working together to advance contracting opportunities for minority- and women-owned business enterprises (MWBEs) in Houston and across Texas.
Jazz Up Your Sunday Night with Eric Gales and Diunna Greenleaf
Jazz up your Sunday night with the sounds of various artists headlining at the Houston Blues Festival. See the famed Eric Gales and Diunna Greenleaf for experience like none other at Houston’s downtown night spot, The Rustic Houston.
GILEAD DONATES $500,000 TO AIDS FOUNDATION HOUSTON
This week, in honor of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (Feb. 7), AIDS Foundation Houston (AFH) celebrated a $500,000, one-year grant from Gilead Sciences, Inc.
Nonprofit Samaritan’s Purse aims to get 1,000 families back home
When Ervin Lassiter’s neighborhood was ravaged by a tornado in April 2011, members of the nonprofit Samaritan’s Purse were among the first faces he saw.
The Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary Presents "Chic Boutique Showroom Sale"
The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary is thrilled to announce the return of their ultimate re-sale extravaganza, “Reflections on Style”. This sold-out Chic Boutique, runway show
Author and Business Maven Miara Shaw Bringing “Hope” to Houston Entrepreneurs for the New Year
Houston author, community leader and business expert, Miara Shaw, will host The Hope of Purpose Experience in Houston, Texas on Jan. 25 and 26, 2019. The educational conference and networking event for creative entrepreneurs and social influencers will take place at the Microsoft Technology Center located in Town & Country Village (750 Town and Country Blvd, Houston, TX 77024).
View as Webpage Media Contact: Kim Padgett The Padgett Group 713-588-4130 kim@thepadgettgroup.com Art Colony Association Awards $28,000 in Donations to 2018 Bayou City Art Festival Memorial Park
Proceeds from the three-day outdoor fine art festival benefits seven Houston charities
The Art Colony Association, Inc. (ACA), awarded $28,000 in donations to the seven beneficiaries from Bayou City Art Festival Memorial Park, which was held March 23-25, 2018.
Sandra Bland Act Headed to Governor's Desk
Sandra Bland's unnecessary jailing and tragic death gained statewide and national attention. Bland, a black, 28-year-old civil rights activist was found dead in Waller County Jail three days after being arrested in 2015.
Houston native spotlighted as Sailor of the Year
Petty Officer 1st Class Kevin C. Tipton, Jr., a Houston, Texas, native with hometown ties to Killeen, Texas, was spotlighted as Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet Inaugural Fleet Sea Sailor of the Year.
Women's History Month Highlight: Meet Telicia Fogle-Simon, Founder of Choice Nation Academy
Meet Telicia Fogle-Simon, a dedicated mother, educator and founder of Choice Nation Academy, a growing education center.
The East End to Offer a “Super Buen Tiempo” during Super Bowl Week
East End Houston - Tourists and Houston residents will have an opportunity to experience the unique flavor of the East End, Houston’s birthplace, during Super Bowl LI. The completion of the METRORail Green Line along Harrisburg Boulevard will allow history, photography, and foodie enthusiasts ample opportunity to indulge in what the East End has to offer.
Bridgeland Offers New Best Move Home Promotions
New Homebuyers Can Receive $2,000 for New Home Purchase in Cypress Community
Bridgeland®, northwest Houston area’s premier master planned community, is offering Houston homebuyers one more reason to make the Cypress community their next destination – a Spring promotion worth $2,000 to each new homebuyer. Houston buyers who purchase a new home in Bridgeland from March 20 to May 31 will receive $2,000 toward their moving costs. Promotion details and regulations are available by visiting www.bridgeland.com/bestmove.
Calling All Local Food and Beverage Innovators for H-E-B Primo Picks Quest for Texas Best
H-E-B leaders visit Houston to offer guidance on submitting unique products in statewide competition
H-E-B Primo Picks Quest for Texas Best is visiting Houston on Tuesday, March 21 to share insight with local food and beverage creators interested in participating in the 2017 statewide competition. Potential entrants are invited to meet with H-E-B leaders who will advise on product development and best practices for submitting their creation in the competition. Space is limited. To register, please click here.
Clarke & Associates presents Urban Chic one-day show curated by noted Houston artist Chris Silkwood
Works by local artists and artisans will feature art scarves, handmade purses, jewelry, craft furniture and clothing/wearables
Clarke & Associates presents Urban Chic, a one-day show featuring diverse works by Houston-area artists, artisans and craftsmen and curated by noted Houston artist Chris Silkwood. The focus is on hand-crafted works, including wearable art, clothing, printed fabrics, handbags, jewelry for men and women, furniture and more. All items in the exhibition are for sale by the individual artist.
The Greater Houston Black Chamber Announces Winners of Coveted Pinnacle and Upstart Awards at the 25th Annual Celebration of Black Business Excellence
The Greater Houston Black Chamber (GHBC) held its 25th Annual Pinnacle Awards at the Marriott Marquis Houston Hotel, where several of Houston’s best and most promising black-owned businesses received high honors.
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Hosts the 18th Congressional District’s Annual “Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway Extravaganza” Giving Hope to Hurricane Harvey Survvors
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Visits Neighborhoods Hard Hit by Harvey to Bring Turkeys and a Little Cheer
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX) will be hosting her Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway Extravaganza again this holiday season. This year has been especially trying for many in Houston, particularly senior citizens who were among the most vulnerable and hardest hit by Hurricane Harvey. The Congresswoman has experienced the devastation firsthand, and would like to provide relief to help remind constituents that there is still so much to be thankful for.
Mayor Turner Applauds Houston Methodist and Other Area Hospitals For Transparent COVID-19 Vaccination Process
Mayor Sylvester Turner joined Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and Houston Methodist Hospital CEO and President Marc Boom Tuesday to learn more about the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine and observe the first wave of healthcare workers receive vaccinations.
