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Brett Orlando Named Managing Director of The Chifley, Houston’s Newest Boutique Hotel
Brett Orlando has been named Managing Director of the Chifley, Houston’s newest boutique hotel. Orlando brings more than 20 years of progressive leadership in the hospitality industry, with significant experience in all aspects of hotel management and building brand culture.
HISD Early Childhood Centers receive substantial investment to expand literacy programs
Houston Independent School District is partnering with PNC Bank and Houston Dynamo Football Club to invest in and prioritize early literacy. The early childhood education library project is aimed at improving access to early childhood literacy.
Complete Communities University Leadership Training
The Department of Neighborhoods (DON) invites Houston residents to apply for enrollment in the Complete Community University (CCU) Spring 2023 leadership training course. The course will run 8 weeks, March 8 to April 26, 2023, Wednesdays, 6-8:30 p.m., in person and online via Microsoft Teams. In-person classes will be held at the City Hall Annex, 900 Bagby Street.
Department of Neighborhoods Announces Complete Communities University Training for Emerging Leaders
Spring 2023 session starts March 8 Application Deadline - February 8, 2023
The Department of Neighborhoods (DON) invites Houston residents to apply for enrollment in the Complete Community University (CCU) Spring 2023 leadership training course. The course will run 8 weeks, March 8 to April 26, 2023, Wednesdays, 6-8:30 p.m., in person and online via Microsoft Teams. In-person classes will be held at the City Hall Annex, 900 Bagby Street.
Texas Southern University and Houston Community College announce historic new partnership agreement
Agreement eases path for HCC students transferring to TSU
Texas Southern University and Houston Community College leaders announced a first-of-its-kind agreement to provide a seamless path for HCC students to transfer to TSU.
Houston Health Department now offering COVID-19 vaccines for children six months and older
Children as young as six months old are now eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine at any of the Houston Health Department’s four health centers.
Houston Health Department e=Extends COVID-19 Vaccination Incentive Program
The Houston Health Department is extending its COVID-19 vaccination incentive program by adding two more $1,000 prize opportunities and an additional week.
Houston Fire Department Launches In-Store Shopping for Operation Stocking Stuffer
The Houston Fire Department announces the beginning of in-store shopping for Operation Stocking Stuffer.
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.
Night to Shine Prom: Coming to You Live From Around the World
With 540 host churches across the United States and in 16 countries, there is a good chance Night to Shine, a prom for people with special needs, sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation, is happening near you this Friday night from 6-9pm! In towns across America and around the world, each Night to Shine prom will welcome their honored guests with a red carpet, cheering crowd and friendly paparazzi and, once inside, deliver the royal treatment, including hair and makeup stations, shoe shining stations, corsages and boutonnieres, a karaoke room and, of course, dancing. The highlight of the night will come when each guest is crowned king or queen of the prom.
Far-Right Smears of Judge Jackson Show Why We Can’t Let Them Take Power
Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson made history this week when the U.S. Senate confirmed her nomination as a U.S. Supreme Court Justice. That is cause for celebration.
Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office Celebrates Promotions and Awards
The Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office recognized the men and women within the department as well as partnering agencies for their commitment to public safety.
Diversity on city councils increases noninfrastructure spending — for better or worse
When city councils are elected by district rather than at large, spending on noninfrastructure projects increases, and the impact is not necessarily good, according to new research from a Rice University economist.
HMAAC and Pink & Green Foundation: A Charitable Art Auction
HMAAC in partnership with the Pink & Green Charitable Foundation is bringing to you a Zoom Art Auction you definitely don't want to miss. Buy original art online from top artists while making a donation to two great cultural organizations.
Wells Fargo Housing Foundation Announces $6 Million in Grants
Wells Fargo & Company announced $6 million toward neighborhood revitalization efforts with 47 grants to nonprofits through the Wells Fargo Housing Foundation’s 2017 Priority Markets Program.
FIRST CLASS STUDENTS: UH College of Medicine Selects Inaugural Class
Maya Fontenot was gifted with a natural aptitude for science and math, but her passion for medi- cine and activism started as a child in southwest Houston. Though she grew up middle class, Fontenot recalls frequent visits to the county hospital with aunts and uncles who struggled with poverty... and their health. Those eye-opening and alarming experiences gave her a glimpse into the challenges “a poor person seeking medical care” can face.
Theatre Under The Stars Announces the Cast of Spring Awakening
Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) is excited to announce the cast of Spring Awakening.
Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated - Houston Chapter Presents Their 2016 Debutantes
An Evening of Elegance
The Houston Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated presented 31 outstanding debutantes and seven stags to society at its 29th Biennial Debutante Ball at the Hilton Americas — Houston on Sunday, January 1, 2017. The president of the Houston Chapter is Mrs. Lisa Harris. Ms. Connie L. Cochran served as chairman and Mrs. Annette Bracey, Mrs. Erica Craven Fazande, Dr. Jocelyn Greely, and Ms. Colette Loeb served as co-chairmen. Melinda Spaulding, news anchor for KRIV Fox 26, and Dr. Austin Lane, president of Texas Southern University served as masters of ceremony. As each debutante was introduced to society, she was promenaded around the dance floor where she thanked her mother with a long stemmed red rose before performing sophisticated waltzes with her escort and father. Each stag was escorted by his mother as he was presented.
ResApp Completes Enrolment in SMARTCOUGH-C-2 Study
ResApp Health Limited (ASX:RAP), a leading digital health company developing smartphone applications for the diagnosis and management of respiratory disease, is pleased to announce the completion of enrolment in its SMARTCOUGH-C-2 study. The SMARTCOUGH-C-2 study is evaluating the efficacy of the ResAppDx smartphone application for the diagnosis of childhood acute respiratory disease using cough sounds and has enrolled a total of 1,470 patients at three hospital sites in the United States.
‘Good Times’ Star, Ja’net DuBois, Found Dead at 74
Ja’net DuBois, who played Willona Woods on the classic sitcom “Good Times,” was found dead Tuesday. She was 74.
