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METRO Leader Recognized Nationally as Transit Manager of the Year
The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) is recognizing METRO President & CEO Tom Lambert as its Outstanding Public Transportation Manager for 2018. The award honors a public transportation system manager who has made outstanding contributions to the transit industry.
MD Anderson ranked No. 1 for cancer care in national survey
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center again has been ranked No. 1 for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report’s annual “Best Hospitals” survey. Since the survey began in 1990, MD Anderson has been named one of the top two cancer hospitals, and it has ranked first 14 times in the last 17 years.
The Astros Foundation & AT&T Sportsnet Raise $500,000 During Annual Charity Game
This year’s event raised double the amount of funds from last year
The Astros Foundation and AT&T SportsNet raised $500,000 during the fourth-annual Astros Foundation Charity Game and live broadcast, doubling last year’s efforts! This year’s Charity Game at Minute Maid Park occurred on September 6, during a game against the Mariners. Fans at the game and tuning in at home were able to support the initiative by purchasing special bags, which included tickets to a 2020 Astros game, autographed merchandise and more.
Rams Get Jalen Ramsey From Jaguars For 3 Draft Picks
The Los Angeles Rams acquired Jalen Ramsey from the Jaguars on Tuesday night, ending the star cornerback’s tumultuous tenure in Jacksonville with a trade to the defending NFC champions.
HMAAC Opens Robert Hodge's It Takes A Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back
July 12 - September 7, 2019
HMAAC is delighted to originate It Takes A Nation of Millions To Hold Us Back, a solo exhibition of the works by Robert Hodge. The exhibit opens July 12 and runs through September 7, 2019.
Grand Opening and Panel Talk on Wome n's Suffrage to Be Held on June 18 at TSLA C in conjunction with “Women’s Power, Women’s Vote” exhibit
Grand Opening and Panel Talk on Women's Suffrage to Be Held on June 18 at TSLAC in conjunction with “Women’s Power, Women’s Vote” exhibit
Early Voting for the May 4, 2019 Joint Election Begins Monday
Early Voting for the May 4, 2019 Joint Election starts Monday, April 22 and ends on Tuesday, April 30. During that period, Harris County voters may vote at any of the 25 Early Voting locations designated throughout the county. Polls will be open from 7 am to 7 pm, except for Sunday, April 28, when polls are open from 1 pm to 6 pm. Ballot by mail applicants must submit their applications by April 23.
Keuchel Wins Rawlings Gold Glove Award
Left-handed pitcher named top defensive AL pitcher for fourth time in career
Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc. announced tonight that left-handed pitcher Dallas Keuchel has won an American League Rawlings Gold Glove Award. This marks the fourth time in the last five seasons for Keuchel to be named the top defensive pitcher in the American League.
Alert #3: METRO Limiting Afternoon/Evening Service Due to Winter Storm
METRO will be curtailing local bus route service this afternoon as officials continue to advise everyone to stay off the roads due to dangerous, icy conditions. Beginning at 2 p.m. today, frequent routes will run every 30 minutes. Other routes will run approximately every hour. METRORail is also experiencing delays as a result of the winter storm. There are several bus shuttles on portions of the Green and Purple Lines.
Alert #5: METRO Bus Service to Remain Suspended Through Wednesday Morning
Hazardous road conditions are forcing METRO bus services to remain suspended through the morning of Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018. With overnight temperatures expected to stay well below freezing, driving conditions will continue to be treacherous.
Alert #6: Limited METROLift Service to Resume
METROLift service will be available for essential trips only starting at noon today. Due to uncertain road conditions, it is still possible METROLift will not be able to reach certain areas to pick up patrons. Expect some delays as drivers exercise extreme caution. Customers should call 713-225-6716 to schedule trips. Requests will be handled on a case-by-case basis.
Fans Knock METRO Rider Record Out of the Park
Parade Service Smashes Boarding Record
Fans who chose METRORail to get to the Astros World Series Parade set a new record for single day ridership. The agency tallied 395,000 boardings on Friday, Nov. 3. METRORail's Red, Green and Purple Lines had a combined 125,000 boardings. That exceeds the previous record set in February the day before Super Bowl LI by 16,000. Meanwhile boardings on local bus and Park & Ride combined were 270,000.
Backstage At The 63rd GRAMMY’s: DaBaby Describes His Reaction To Being Nominated For 4 GRAMMYs
The 2021 GRAMMY Awards show performer lineup will also include performances from Black Pumas, Cardi B, Brandi Carlile, DaBaby, Doja Cat, Mickey Guyton, Haim, Brittany Howard, Miranda Lambert, Lil Baby, Chris Martin, John Mayer, Post Malone and more.
Miola Donahue Laws 103rd Birthday Car Parade Celebration
Miola Donahue Laws, a native Houstonian, where she has spent her 103 years up to date. She attended Blackshear Elementary (one of only three black elementary schools at the time) and graduated from Jack Yates High School, where she was recently honored as one of the matriarchs of her class of 1937. She married Hubert Laws, Sr., and together they had eight children: Blanche Laws-McConnell (former church minister of music and general manager of Angelus Funeral Home in Los Angeles, California), Hubert Laws, Jr. (international classical and jazz musician/flutist), Johnny Laws (veteran, retired postal worker, and vocalist), Eloise Laws Ivie (vocalis
Former Pct. 4 constable’s deputy indicted for bribery and theft by a public servant; additional victims encouraged to come forward
Authorities are seeking the public’s assistance in finding additional victims of a former deputy constable accused of stealing from Vietnamese businesses while in uniform, District Attorney Kim Ogg announced Tuesday.
Harris County DA’s Domestic Violence Division to unveil new facility, donate over $440,000 to community partners
In recent years, a courthouse under renovation and the coronavirus pandemic scattered domestic violence resources to different corners of Harris County, forcing victims to go to multiple locations to seek help, such as filing for protective orders and finding information about shelters and other resources. It was an ordeal that proved confusing and potentially put them at greater risk.
Trolls LIVE! Tour Coming to Houston
Trolls LIVE! will visit NRG Arena, June 18 & 19 for 4 Trolls-tastic performances. Tickets go on sale April 22, 2022.
Commissioner Rodney Ellis Condemns Voter Suppression Tactics by Shadowy Group with Partisan Ties
Residents Encouraged to be Vigilant
Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis warns residents to be aware of a potential voter suppression group that had canvassers knocking on doors attempting to coerce voters into sharing personal information and signing legal affidavits.
TSU Receives Grant from the Baker Hughes Foundation
Texas Southern University has been selected as one of four Historically Black Colleges and Universities to receive a $125,000 grant from the Baker Hughes Foundation for the 2021-22 academic year. The grants, totaling $800,000, are part of the Foundation’s long-running mission to promote education and opportunity in the communities where Baker Hughes employees live and work. The funds will help provide financial support for a wide variety of scholarships, technological infrastructure, career readiness and curriculum development programs.
Texas Southern University and Truist Announce Partnership and Gift
Texas Southern University and Truist announced the beginning of a new partnership during a signing ceremony and check presentation. The Truist Charitable Fund approved a gift of $750,000 for the Future Bankers Leadership Program (FBLP).
