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Houston Fire Department Receives International Recognition From CFAI
The Center for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE) recommended the Houston Fire Department for accreditation to the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI). On May 18, 2021 the CFAI reviewed the recommendation and awarded the HFD accreditation with full honors, recognizing the Houston Fire Department as an Internationally Accredited Organization.
Largest Innovation Maker Hub in Texas Launches in East End Houston
A new era of US manufacturing is born
East End Houston is on its way to becoming the manufacturing epicenter for the entire country, opening the new East End Maker Hub (EEMH) on June 3, 2021. The 300,000 sq ft. innovation manufacturing facility has a goal to create 1,000 new companies in the next five years and prepare Houston’s 21st-century advanced manufacturing workforce to fill thousands of high paying advanced manufacturing jobs most available to non-degreed adults of all ages.
Candidate for Mayor Gilbert Garcia broadcasting Live Radio Show from Andy's in the Heights
Gilbert Garcia, candidate for Mayor of the City of Houston, has been broadcasting a live one- hour radio show for over two years called “A TIP From Gilbert”. The show highlights a wide range of topics including community events, social issues, small businesses, success stories, and many other important subject matters to Houstonians.
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner to Address PVAMU's Summer Graduating Class
Prairie View A&M University is thrilled to announce Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner will be addressing its summer 2023 graduating class as the distinguished speaker. The ceremony will take place on Saturday, Aug. 12 in the University’s William “Billy” J. Nicks, Sr. Building.
Houston Restaurant Stuff’d Wings Celebrates Special Collaboration With BBQ Staple Ray’s BBQ Shack Just In Time For Juneteenth Weekend!
In anticipation of the upcoming Juneteenth weekend, one of Houston’s favorite 3rd ward restaurants, Stuff’d Wings is excited to announce a collaboration with one of Houston’s BBQ staples, Rays BBQ Shack, which is also located in the 3rd ward area. The family owned and operated businesses will be joining forces to put together a full weekend of celebration for the city of Houston, including debuting their new limited time menu items and also a huge surprise unveiling at Rays BBQ Shack on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 18th at 11am, honoring Mr. Ray himself for 30 years of contributions and service to the community.
Astros RBI Softball Player Wins Jackie Robinson Essay Contest
Marks 2nd consecutive year that member of Astros RBI program has been a winner
On Sunday, Major League Baseball announced that Astros RBI Softball player Kayla Robinson had been named a winner of the Jackie Robinson “Breaking Barriers” Essay Contest.
Deer Park Native Earns Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal
Chief Fire Controlman Christopher R. Johnson from Deer Park, Texas, earned a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for professional achievement while serving as Division Seven Warrior Challenge Program Scout for Navy Talent Acquisition Group (NTAG) San Antonio from October 2019 to August 2022. NTAG San Antonio’s Commanding Officer, CDR. Stephanie Simoni presented the award with command members present in support of Johnson.
HPD Officers, Volunteers to Put Final Touches on Boxes for Needy Houstonians
Beginning at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, December 13, Houston police officers and dozens of volunteers will pack food supplies for distribution to those less fortunate this holiday season as a part of department's annual Comida/Food Drive.
Ars Lyrica Houston Hosts A Roman Feast Gala
Ars Lyrica Houston's Spring Gala aims to raise funds for first it’s fully staged opera production
Ars Lyrica Houston's A Roman Feast gala will take place on Saturday, March 3, 2018 in the historic Esperson building in downtown Houston. The glamorous evening will begin with cocktails and hors d'oeuvres at the contemporary Rusk Lobby, followed by an intimate performance of arias by rising opera countertenor, Aryeh Nussbaum Cohen accompanied by Matthew Dirst on the harpsichord.
After Repeated Republican Misrepresentations about the Form FD-1023, Ranking Member Raskin Requests FBI Reiterate Briefing Information in Writing for All Committee Members
Follows Committee Republicans’ Repeated Distortion of Facts Communicated by Senior FBI Officials During Briefing for the Chairman and Ranking Member
Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member for the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, sent a letter to Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Christopher Wray to request that the FBI reiterate in writing for all Members of the Committee the non-classified information provided to Chairman Comer and Ranking Member Raskin in the June 5, 2023, briefing regarding the subpoenaed Form FD-1023.
Civil Rights Icon Fannie Lou Hamer Biopic to be Scripted by “Remember The Titans” Writer Gregory Allen Howard
Remember the Titans scribe Gregory Allen Howard has teamed with Chris Columbus’ 1492 production company to tell the story of Fannie Lou Hamer, a sharecropper with a sixth-grade education who became an important voting-rights advocate and founded the first integrated political party in the South in mid-’60s Mississippi.
City of Houston PIO Joint Information Center Returns to Normal Operations
The City of Houston Joint Information Center (JIC), which has been activated since Thursday, August 24, 2017 in response to Hurricane Harvey, will formally stand down and all City of Houston Public Information operations will return to normal at 5 p.m. TODAY (Thursday, September 7).
Anderson, Gordon Lead Rockets Past Kings, 105-83
Ryan Anderson had 25 points and 11 rebounds, Eric Gordon added 17 points and the Houston Rockets used a big second-quarter run to beat the Sacramento Kings 105-83 on Tuesday night.
The Houston Right-of-Way
What is Allowed and What is Not
In response to the questions from the news media about the esplanade in the Broadacres neighborhood, the city has confirmed that the esplanade and street are in the public right-of-way.
Corrosion Engineers Postpone Houston Meeting Until June
Due to the evolving situation surrounding the coronavirus, the National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) announced today it is postponing its annual 2020 CORROSION conference until June 14-18, 2020 in Houston. The meeting was scheduled for March at the George R. Brown Convention Center.
Rock & Roll Returns to Houston! World-Renowned Drummer and Rock & Roll Fine Artist John Douglas to Appear In Person in Uptown Park
Fresh off drumming with Aerosmith at the Grammy’s and performing at the prestigious MusicCares where Aerosmith was honored as the Person of the Year, Houston’s hometown Drummer & Artist John Douglas is kicking off his 2020 North American Art Tour…and the extraordinary Collection will be on exhibition and available for acquisition at Houston’s premier performance gallery, Jumper Maybach at Uptown Park.
Houston Ballet Presents Good Vibrations Starting Sept. 22
Tickets are on sale now for Houston Ballet’s Good Vibrations. The stage is set with a triple bill full of energy, elation and a long-awaited world premiere. In The Letter V, created by famously musical choreographer Mark Morris on Houston Ballet in 2015, dancers move to the music of Joseph Haydn’s Symphony No. 88 in G Major.
Senator Borris L. Miles in Austin for TCEQ Sunset Meeting
Senator Borris L. Miles will be busing constituents from Houston, tomorrow, June 22, 2022 at 6:00 AM at the at Senator Miles Northeast Houston Office at 3300 Lyons Avenue, Houston, TX 77020. Below is the information on the committee hearing.
Home Is Where the Music Is
Locals open homes to classical musicians during annual YTA competition Thursday, March 9 - Saturday, March 11
After applicants celebrate hearing the good news that they have been selected to compete in the Young Texas Artists Music Competition, they have another important task finding a place to stay.
2 in 5,000: Pasadena ISD’s Sam Rayburn High School Artists Earn American Visions Nominations
It is an incredible honor to be named an American Visions nominee, especially with over 5,000 Harris County Department of Education Scholastic Art entries this year. However, Sam Rayburn High School in Pasadena Independent School District is honored to have two students who were nominated for this prestigious art award.
