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Houston educators 3D print COVID-19 face shields for health workers
Each masks costs about $1 to manufacture; could help address medical supply shortage
The COVID-19 outbreak has put the heroics of countless educators on display across the country. However, one team of educators in southwest Houston have found a way to use their unique talents and the school’s cutting-edge classroom technology to help address a critical need during the COVID-19 crisis.
Houston school with offerings that compare to Lebron James' I Promise School
Founded in 2002, by Cynthia Trigg, a 25-year educator, Evolution Academy is a tuition-free public charter school and drop-off recovery center. Evolution Academy expanded to Houston more than five years ago and also has a campus in Beaumont.
The 16th Annual Texas Med Run Focuses on Children's Needs
The Harris Health System CAPES Program provides more than just support for families across the country
Houston, Texas - The 16th Annual The Texas Med Run, 10K. 5K Run/Walk and Kids K, will be highlighting the growing need of support for children in the Houston area.
Houston’s 37th Postmaster to Be Officially Sworn-In
Chenise LeDoux, who was recently appointed as Houston’s 37th Postmaster, will be officially sworn into office at 10 a.m. Friday, March 17, 2017.
Houston Housing Authority Breaks Ground on First Multifamily Housing Dev
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, Houston, City Council Member Karla Cisneros, and others join HHA to break ground on the City’s newest mixed-income community
Gulf Coast AFL-CIO Announces Early Endorsement of John Whitmire for Houston Mayor
Following a vote by union delegates, the Texas Gulf Coast Area Labor Federation, AFL-CIO today announced their endorsement of John Whitmire for Houston Mayor.
Good Evening, Friends: Dave Ward Signs Off From ABC13
Longtime ABC13 anchor Dave Ward said that famous line for the last time on Tuesday evening during Eyewitness News. Dave joined anchors Gina Gaston and Art Rascon during the 6 p.m. news to reflect on his historic and decorated broadcasting career and later shared a final goodbye and heartfelt message with his viewers and colleagues.
Community Artists' Collective Celebrates 30th Anniversary of Community Service to Houston Area Artists - April 15th
One of Houston’s profound cultural arts organizations will be commemorating its milestone 30th Anniversary this year. The Community Artists’ Collective, founded by Michelle Barnes and Sarah Trotty in 1987, continues to provide comprehensive art education programs to inner city school children and serves as an encouragement and gallery outlet for many community artists to be able to present their creativity to the City of Houston at large.
Bun B’s Trill Burgers is returning to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™
Popular Houston smashburger concept will make its 3rd appearance at NRG Park with locations inside and outside of NRG Stadium
Trill Burgers is returning to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo for the third consecutive year. Co-founded by entrepreneur and rap legend Bun B, the award-winning smashburger concept – named “Best Burger in America” by Good Morning America in 2022 – will be available both inside and outside of NRG Stadium in 2024.
Rapper Travis Scott joins HISD and City of Houston to unveil campus garden at Young Elementary
The HISD Nutrition Services’ Get Growing Houston program, in partnership with the Cactus Jack Foundation, will celebrate the unveiling of the Young Elementary School campus garden.
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Introduces Legislation to Tackle the Use of Performance Enhancing Drugs in International Sports
Jackson Lee: “Doping fraud is a crime in which big money, state assets, and transnational criminals are involved and honest athletes and companies are defrauded. This practice, some of it state-sanctioned, has the ability to undermine international relations, and is often connected to more nefarious actions by state actors.”
Harmony School of Innovation - Houston named prestigious National School of Character
Harmony School of Innovation - Houston has been named a National School of Character by Character.org, a nationwide education advocacy organization.
Overlay Scheduled for Pizzitola and Rhea Streets
Houston City Council Member Dave Martin is pleased to announce Houston Public Works crews will be performing an asphalt overlay along Pizzitola Street, from Koenig Street to Debbielou Gardens Drive, and on Rhea Street, from the eastern dead end to Koenig Street. Construction is scheduled to begin the week of February 11, 2019 and be is expected to be complete by the end of March 2019, weather permitting.
The Oldest African-American Trail Ride In Texas
The first African American group of trial riders to saddle up and join the tradition riding into to Houston for the Rodeo Houston’s Go Texan Day and parade is marking their 60th anniversary.
Official Statement On the Passing of Country Music Hall of Fame Member Kenny Rogers
Country Music Hall of Fame member Kenny Rogers passed away Friday, March 20, 2020. He was 81. Rogers was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2013.
Mayor Turner's Statement On Army Specialist Vanessa Guillen
Houston Native Participated in the Mayor's Hire Houston Youth Program
Mayor Sylvester Turner joins Vanessa Guillen's family, friends and the community in honoring the Houston native and Army Specialist.
Houston Chamber Choir Announces Diverse 2018-2019 Season, “Art & Soul”
Houston Chamber Choir is pleased to announce its 23rd season, “Art and Soul,” with a diverse and compelling repertoire featuring exciting guest artists and scholars. For the 2018-2019 season, the Chamber Choir performs with the Kinder HSPVA Chorale and director Shannon Carter, the Parker Elementary School Advanced Chorus and director Marianna Parnas-Simpson, guest artist Kim Nazarian of New York Voices, Musiqa, Apollo Chamber Players and University of Houston scholar and author Dr. Jeffrey Sposato.
Council Member Amanda Edwards and Commissioner Rodney Ellis to Empower Houston Senior Citizens to "Be the Solution" at Town Hall Discusssion
“Be The Solution: Senior Citizens Town Hall” will empower Houston senior citizens with a dialogue about the issues that impact their neighborhoods and lives. The Town Hall event will provide seniors with a forum to let their voices be heard, get their questions answered about the issues impacting their neighborhoods, and empower them to “be the solution” in their communities.
Texas House Democratic Caucus to Host Statewide Civil Rights Protests
On Saturday, April 22, the Texas House Democratic Caucus will host individual rallies in Austin, Houston, San Antonio, El Paso, Plano and Fort Worth. Community members are invited to attend to protest against major legislative efforts to roll back civil rights of communities across Texas.
NAACP Statement on the Renewed Muslim Ban
The NAACP today released the following statement regarding the most-recent Muslim Ban executive order from President Trump.
