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Memorial Park Opens 100-Acre Clay Family Eastern Glades, First Significant Project of Memorial Park Master Plan
Previously inaccessible and ecologically distressed parkland transformed into dramatic passive recreation areas, including 5.5-acre lake and wetlands
Memorial Park Conservancy and project partners at Houston Parks and Recreation Department, the Kinder Foundation and the Uptown Development Authority are unveiling the Clay Family Eastern Glades, the first major project of the 2015 Memorial Park Master Plan and the associated Ten-Year Plan announced in 2018. Located north of Memorial Drive between Memorial Park Golf Course and Crestwood Drive, the transformed 100-acre area features picnic areas, native wetlands, savanna, pine-hardwood forest, wide open green spaces, and miles of accessible trails for Houstonians to enjoy. Eastern Glades will be open to the public this weekend and can be easily accessed from a parking lot with bike racks along the Seymour Lieberman Exer-Trail and a pedestrian plaza at the intersection of Crestwood Drive and Blossom Street, as well as by vehicle or public transport at the intersection of Memorial Drive and East Memorial Loop Road.
Lil’ Keke, Cure for Paronoia, and NuFolk Rebel Alliance to Perform at Rally Against Fear Thursday Night
Free rally will bring musicians, elected and community leaders, advocates, and candidates together to show our strength and diversity the same evening the President tries to spread his hatred and further divide this country
Texas Bowl Gridiron Legends Class of 2017 Announced
The Texas Bowl Committee has selected the 2017 Class of Gridiron Legends, the Bowl announced today. The honorees will be introduced at the 2017 AdvoCare Texas Kickoff game on September 2 and will be inducted to the Gridiron Legends at a special pregame ceremony during the Texas Bowl game at NRG Stadium on December 27.
Texas Education Officials Reject Another Mexican-American Studies Textbook
For the second time in the last year, the State Board of Education rejected a proposed Mexican-American studies textbook, leaving teachers without any state-approved materials for teaching the course.
Statement from Senator Miles on HB 1774 Regarding Hurricane and Flood Insurance
"Over the past few days, the Greater Houston area received a disastrous amount of rain that caused extreme severe flooding. As the rain begins to cease and the water recedes, I pray for those directly impacted. As with previous disasters and floods, we will get through this as we have always done.
Summer Closing In As First 90s Expected
Nelly was right: "It's gettin' hot in here.'' At least it's about to.
Representative Thierry Files First Bill to Protect Elderly from Financial Abuse
Bill creates criminal penalties for those that commit financial abuse against seniors citizens
Moments after being sworn into the Texas House of Representatives, Rep. Shawn Thierry (D – Houston) walked directly to the House Chief Clerk's office to file her first piece of legislation.
Mayor Turner Responds To HUD Decision on Fountain View Housing Project
City Moving Forward with Expanded Low Income Housing
Mayor Sylvester Turner is in strong disagreement with a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development letter of findings regarding the Houston Housing Authority project on Fountain View in the Galleria area.
Essence and FORD Host My City 4 Ways Culture Festival
Over the weekend, Essence and FORD once again joined forces to bring the My City 4 Ways Culture Festival to Houston for its last stop. Ford brought the festival to White Oak Music Hall, to celebrate the city’s most notable tastemakers, innovators and leaders across music, art, lifestyle, and food.
Senator Borris Miles Job Fair Fills 300 Jobs in Minority Communities
Job Fair brings together nearly 60 employers, more than 400 job seekers
Senator Borris L. Miles successfully hosted a Job Fair at Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church, bringing together nearly 60 employers, more than 400 job seekers and filling more than 300 positions.
A Message From the Richard A. Carranza, HISD Superintendent
As many of you know, I will be leaving HISD for an opportunity to serve as the new Chancellor of New York City schools. It is with a heavy heart that I leave Houston, a dynamic and unique city with a can-do spirit the size of Texas. I want to thank you for welcoming me into your lives and entrusting me with the education of your children.
Houston Based Celebrity Hairstylist, Charmeka Augustine-Young, is Available for Spring/Summer Beauty Segments & to Discuss Houston's Influence in the Luxury Virgin Hair Industry
With the right hairstyle, a woman’s energy will radiate and beam through out every part of her body while having her believing the most magical things about herself. H-Town’s own Charmeka Augustine-Young, is bringing magic to the multi-billion dollar hair industry.
H-E-B and Black Professional Cowboys and Cowgirls Association Host 21st Annual "Heritage Day" Experience
Texas Tradition Raises Funds for BPCCA Scholarship, Features Houston’s Largest Black Rodeo
Black Professional Cowboys & Cowgirls Association (BPCCA) will host the 21st annual “Heritage Day” Experience on Saturday, March 14 from noon – 10 PM at the Humble Civic Center. This family-friendly event celebrates the rich culture and traditions of African American families with Houston’s largest black rodeo, LIVE entertainment and delicious Southern cuisine. Proceeds will benefit the BPCCA Scholarship Fund.
Memorial Village ER Offering Free Flu Vaccinations January 1-15
Memorial Village Emergency Room is offering Free Flu Vaccines to anyone who hasn’t gotten their flu shot yet for the first two weeks of January 2020.
Houston Native Earns Advanced Historian Qualification Aboard Oldest Commissioned Warship Afloat: USS Constitution
Aviation Machinist's Mate Airman Jacob Gehret, a native of Houston, earned his advanced interpretive historian qualification aboard USS Constitution, Mar. 18.
Turkey Leg Hut Expands to Provide Additional Indoor Seating & Accommodations
April 1, 2020: The Turkey Leg Hut (TLH) received permits from the City of Houston late last week to begin construction of a 1,061 square foot expansion of the restaurant at 4830 Almeda Road to provide additional restaurant seating, restrooms and bar area!
HISD to stay closed for remainder of 2019-2020 school year
In accordance with Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s announcement today for all Texas schools, the Houston Independent School District will stay closed for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year.
Summer meals close at Paige and Port Houston, re-open at Oates
Please be aware that two curbside summer meals sites will be closed from June 15 to June 29, following a confirmed case of the COVID-19 virus.
The Health Museum to Host Community Blood Drive & Free Antibody Testing from June 23 to 25
Starting tomorrow through Thursday, June 25, 2020, The Health Museum in partnership with the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center will hold a Community Blood Drive to alleviate some of the need created by COVID-19 in the local region at The Health Museum – located at 1515 Hermann Drive, Houston, Texas 77004.
Another 5,000 masks distributed by Houston Councilman Greg Travis
It is critical these masks are distributed to the most vulnerable residents in District G - this includes the elderly, those with pre-existing medical conditions, and those who cannot afford to purchase masks for themselves or their family. To that end, I will not be haphazardly distributing our limited supply of face masks.
