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Missouri City Hosting Visitors Center Grand Opening to Promote Tourism & Black History Month Celebrations of Music, Art, Culture & Education
The “Show Me City” will mark two community unity milestones on Friday, Feb. 9 and Saturday, Feb. 10 with the grand opening of the state-of-the-art Visitors Center and the commemoration of the Fourth Annual Black History Month Celebration of Culture & Music. The festivities will launch with City Council and staff showcasing the Visitors Center on Friday, Feb. 9 at a 5 p.m. grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee Urges EPA Action on Ozone Measures
Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee advocated for residents and voiced concerns about Texas's noncompliance with ozone standards at a virtual public hearing with the Environmental Protection Agency regarding Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS).
Menefee Urges EPA Action On Ozone Measures
Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee advocated for residents and voiced concerns about Texas's noncompliance with ozone standards at a virtual public hearing with the Environmental Protection Agency regarding Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), a press release states.
Two-Year Anniversary of George Floyd’s Murder, a Seminal Moment in Time Says Congressman Al Green
On Wednesday, May 25, 2022, Congressman Al Green released the following statement: “On this day two years ago, people across the length and breadth of our nation answered the clarion call to reform policing and demanded justice for Mr. George Floyd. In the wake of Mr. Floyd’s tragic murder at the knee of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, peaceful protestation revealed to the world that Black lives indeed matter and have always mattered.
Macy's Announces Charitable Campaign for the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country’s Uvalde Strong Fund
Macy’s customers and colleagues can round-up in-store purchases to support those affected by Uvalde’s Robb Elementary School tragedy
Macy’s is committed to strengthening the Uvalde community as they begin the recovery and healing process. From now through Thursday, June 9, 2022, select Macy’s stores will offer customers the opportunity to round up their in-store purchase to the nearest dollar (up to $.99) to benefit the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country’s Uvalde Strong Fund for the Uvalde community. One hundred percent of all funds raised will help provide aid to families affected by this recent tragedy.
Fort Bend County Judge KP George to Speak at EpiCenter Beam Signing Celebration
Fort Bend County Judge KP George will join Fort Bend County Commissioners Vincent Morales (Precinct 1) and Grady Prestage (Precinct 2), along with Kevin Matocha, CEO of Stonehenge Holdings, to celebrate the signing of beams that will be installed as part of the EpiCenter structure on Friday, October 14, from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., located near the southwest corner of State Highway 59 and State Highway 36 in Rosenberg, near the site of the county fairgrounds.
Fort Bend County Judge KP George to Speak at EpiCenter Beam Signing Celebration
Fort Bend County Judge KP George will join Fort Bend County Commissioners Vincent Morales (Precinct 1) and Grady Prestage (Precinct 2), along with Kevin Matocha, CEO of Stonehenge Holdings, for a press conference on Friday, October 14, from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., at the site of the EpiCenter, located near the southwest corner of State Highway 59 and State Highway 36, near the Fort Bend County Fairground in Rosenberg.
HISD New Teacher YOUniversity inducts hundreds of new educators for 2022-2023 school year
HISD will induct hundreds of new educators into the new teacher YOUniversity, an onboarding camp with over 150 sessions to help kick the school year off.
Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis Praises Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson as Jurist who will Help Return Hard-Won Constitutional Freedoms
Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis on Thursday applauded the history-making swearing-in of Ketanji Brown Jackson as the 116th U.S. Supreme Court justice and the first Black woman to serve on the nation’s highest court.
Harris County Precinct 4 Hosts Final Weekend of Shakespeare in the Shade’s 10-Year Anniversary Show – “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”
Harris County Precinct 4’s Shakespeare in the Shade concludes its 10th-anniversary celebration with this weekend’s performances of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.”
Statement by Senator Borris L. Miles Regarding Voting Against SB 1 – Private School Vouchers
“SB 1 is a bill that has gone by many names, parent choice, school choice, and now education savings accounts, but in reality, it is a voucher program to subsidize private school education for affluent families. I voted against SB 1 because it diverts money away from our underfunded public education system and puts it into a voucher program that will primarily benefit affluent families.
Local Expert Talks Addressing Trauma, Stress and Being Intentional About Healing
International Stress Awareness Week Starts October 30th.
Fort Bend County Judge KP George Welcomes Texas General Land Commissioner
County Officials Discuss Current and Future Infrastructure and Mitigation Needs
Infrastructure topped the list of concerns as Fort Bend County Judge KP George welcomed, newly elected Texas General Land Commissioner Dr. Dawn Buckingham to Fort Bend County on Wednesday.
White Linen Night - A Celebration of Art & Goodies Art Market!
Immerse yourself in a vibrant atmosphere filled with authentic art and Artistas Elisabet unique creations. From paintings and sculptures to handmade crafts and jewelry, there's something for everyone to admire and take home. Explore the diverse array of artwork and find the perfect piece to add a touch of creativity to your life.
Stepfather found guilty of child abuse after a Florida restaurant employee saved a boy with a note asking if he needed help
A stepfather in Florida has been convicted of child abuse after a restaurant employee last year noticed concerning signs and used a surreptitious note to ask a boy if he needed help, the Orange County State Attorney's Office announced Monday.
Fluctuating blood lipid levels linked with higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease, study finds
The fact that having high cholesterol can cause health problems is well known. But a total cholesterol level that fluctuates a lot — either up or down within a five-year period — might also be problematic by raising the risk of later dementia, a new study found.
Richard T. Greener, 1st Black Faculty Member of University of South Carolina, is Honored with Bronze Statue on Campus
Recently the University of South Carolina unveiled a nine-foot statue of Richard T. Greener on campus. The bronze statue, located between the library and the student health center, honors the first Black faculty member at the university.
Texas Southern University Board of Regents Announces Presidential Search Committee
The Texas Southern University (TSU) Board of Regents Chairman Brandon L. Simmons has announced the appointment of search committee members who will advise the regents on selecting the University’s next president.
Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia Introduces Bill to Require Congressional Access to ICE Detention Facilities
The Public Oversight of Detention Centers (POD) Act would provide members of Congress access to immigration detention centers within 48 hours of request
This week, Rep. Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) alongside Reps. Jason Crow (CO-06), Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), and Hank Johnson (GA-04) introduced legislation to prevent the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) from blocking members of Congress from access to detention centers that house immigrants and migrant children. The Public Oversight of Detention Centers (POD) Act would promote transparency and accountability by allowing members of Congress to gain access to detention facilities within 48 hours of request. The bill would provide entry to both juvenile and adult facilities. To date, there are over 200 immigration detention facilities with the detention bed number a record high of 49,000.
Bubbles Help New Catalysts Self-optimize
Rice, Lawrence Livermore scientists replace expensive platinum for efficient hydrogen production
Scientists at Rice University and the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory have predicted and created new two-dimensional electrocatalysts to extract hydrogen from water with high performance and low cost.
