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HFT Rejects Energerized for Excellence to Run Schools

Numerous troubling questions about the private nonprofit charter school operator Energized for Excellence Academy and the Texas for-profit Educational Learning and Enrichment Center Inc. make them a risky choice to operate 10 low-performing Houston public schools, the Houston Federation of Teachers said today.

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Houston Projected to Become Technological Leader Worldwide

Local college builds workforce in robotics and AI

Visionary policy makers in academia, private industry, and government recently announced a plan to make Houston a world leader in technology and innovation. This initiative comes as a requisite to embrace a sustainable approach to grow and strengthen Houston’s economy.

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Governor Abbott Appoints Three To The Texas Board Of Criminal Justice

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Larry Miles and has appointed E. F. “Mano” DeAyala and Patrick O’Daniel to the Texas Board of Criminal Justice for terms set to expire on February 1, 2023. The Texas Board of Criminal Justice provides confinement, supervision, rehabilitation, and reintegration of the state’s convicted felons.

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Bregman, Keuchel, Maldonado Named Gold Glove Award Finalists

Winners to be announced on Sunday, Nov. 4

Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc. announced today that Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman, left-handed pitcher Dallas Keuchel and catcher Martín Maldonado have been named finalists for American League Rawlings Gold Glove Awards.

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Harry Potter Film Concert Series Returns to the Houston Symphony

Tickets now available at houstonsymphony.org

Audiences will experience the next chapter of the Harry Potter Film Concert Series with the Houston Symphony performing Nicholas Hooper’s entire score live to pictureThe Harry Potter Film Concert Series returns to Jones Hall with Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince in Concert, the sixth film in the Harry Potter series. On April 10–11, the Houston Symphony will perform Nicholas Hooper’s incredible score live from Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince while the entire film plays in high-definition on a 40-foot screen.

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Chris Hollins launches new website, shares vision for Houston in first campaign ad

Hollins mayoral bid enters new phase with website, campaign ad, policy priorities

With eleven months to Election Day, Chris Hollins released his first campaign ad today, titled Hometown.

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Mayor Turner Joins The Houston Fund For Social Justice And Economic Equity And Wells Fargo To Launch OPEN FOR BUSINESS Grant Portal

$20 Million Earmarked For Diverse Houston-Area Small Businesses And Non-Profits Applications Accepted August 9 – 23, 2022

Mayor Sylvester Turner joined the Houston Fund for Social Justice and Economic Equity in partnership with Wells Fargo on Tuesday, July 26, to announce the launch of the Open for Business Grant portal to distribute $20 million to Houston-area diverse, small businesses and non-profit organizations.

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Congressman Al Green Stands in Solidarity with Floyd Family, Attends ‘A Salute to George’ Rally and March

On Tuesday, June 2, 2020, Congressman Al Green released the following statement:

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First Saturday Arts Market Welcomes New & Returning Artists

Houston’s original monthly outdoor art market returns for holiday shopping November 5, 2022 on the parking lot at 540 W. 19th St. The November edition features over 40 artists from the greater Houston area and Austin.

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Mayor Turner and Planning Department announce launch of Complete Communities University

Mayor Sylvester Turner and the City of Houston Planning & Development Department are pleased to announce the launch of Complete Communities University, an array of workshops and resources designed to better enable residents of the five Complete Communities neighborhoods to move their communities forward.

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Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to Play Host to Trailblazing Annual Women’s Conference & Business Expo

The Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will play host to one of its most empowering and enlightening offerings – the Annual Women’s Conference & Business Expo on Thursday, March 15th, 2018.

Pay increase for Houston, Katy, Sugar Land, Cypress teachers from Harmony Public Schools

Harmony Public Schools teachers in Houston, Cypress, Katy and Sugar Land will receive an increase in base salary next year, following a weekend vote by the Harmony Public Schools Executive Board.

Houston-area teachers receive pay increase from Harmony Public Schools

Harmony Public Schools teachers in Houston, Cypress, Katy and Sugar Land will receive an increase in base salary next year, following a weekend vote by the Harmony Public Schools Executive Board.

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Friends of The Periwinkle Foundation presents “Hops & Hot Tamales” fundraiser on Wednesday, January 24 at Bad Astronaut Brewery Company

Public is invited to learn more about the Foundation and enjoy beer and tamales at casual event

Friends of The Periwinkle Foundation presents “Hops & Hot Tamales,” a fundraiser and “friend raiser” to thank current supporters and invite community members to learn more about the nonprofit. Guests will enjoy delicious tamales and other goodies from El Patio, while sampling an array of local beers from Bad Astronaut Brewery Company. Additionally, there will be games, brief presentations and opportunities to engage with The Periwinkle Foundation staff, board members, long-term survivors and patients impacted by the organization’s programs, all in a fun and casual atmosphere. The Periwinkle Foundation is a Houston-based nonprofit organization which develops and provides programs that positively change the lives of children, young adults and families who are challenged by cancer and other life-threatening illnesses and are cared for at Texas Children’s Hospital. WHEN: Wednesday, January 24 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. WHERE: Bad Astronaut Brewery Company 1519 Fulton St. Houston, TX 77009 TICKETS: Tickets range from $35 for guests ages 35 and under to $80 for a couple’s ticket. Become a Lifetime Friend for a donation of $1.000. Go to https://periwinklefoundation.org/support/friends-of-periwinkle/hops-and-hot-tamales/ to purchase tickets or click here. For more information, contact Jared Walton directly at jwalton@periwinklefounation.org or call 713-807-0191. # # #

Port Houston, Griffin & Strong, P.C. invite local business owners to virtual public hearing for 2020 Disparity Study

In an effort to assist local commerce and promote economic development and job creation, the Port of Houston Authority (Port Houston) has commissioned a disparity study to assess equal opportunity and fairness in its procurement and contracting process.

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Houston Mayoral Candidate Amanda K. Edwards Continues Solid Fundraising and Shows

Strong Cash On Hand Numbers

Today, candidate for Houston Mayor, Amanda K. Edwards, announced that her campaign raised over $567,000 for the reporting period starting July 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022. The campaign also ended its December 31st financial reporting period with over $1 million in cash-on-hand. Edwards’ breadth of support from across Houston demonstrates her ability to engage with voters on their shared values and common goal to live in the city that they deserve.

Buffalo Soldiers National Museum Updates On Operations with Regard to COVID-19

Following several weeks of consultation and coordination among the museum directors within The Houston Museum District Association, we have been actively monitoring municipal and county responses and recommendations with regard to COVID-19.

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Tennis Legend Zina Garrison Appointed to Harris County-Houston Sports Authority Board

Harris County Commissioners Court has unanimously approved Commissioner Rodney Ellis’ appointment of former tennis star Zina Garrison to the Harris County-Houston Sports Authority Board.

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28th Annual AIDS Walk Houston "Red Umbrella Stroll" Takes Place on Sunday, March 5

Annual event helps local HIV/AIDS service organizations provide programs and services to thousands of Houstonians impacted by the virus

AIDS Foundation Houston (AFH) hosts the 28th annual AIDS Walk Houston on Sunday, March 5, 2017, at Sam Houston Park in Downtown Houston. This signature event is the city’s single greatest response in the fight against HIV/AIDS.

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Houston Fire Fighters “Fill the Boot” to Support Kids and Adults with Muscle Debilitating Diseases

Houston, Texas, February 21, 2018 – On Wednesday March 21 at 10 a.m., the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA), the Houston Fire Department and the Houston Professional Fire Fighters Association, IAFF Local 341 will hold a news conference to kick off the annual “Fill the Boot” campaign.