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Lulac Opposes Texas Public School Vouches Sought On the 50th Anniversary of Edgewood Case
Nation's Oldest and Largest Latino Civil Rights Organization Calls Efforts To Use Public Education Funding for Private Schools An Unacceptable Solution
The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) says it opposes demands by non-Latino groups to approve the use of public education funding for vouchers for private schools.
Governor Abbott, HHSC Extend Deadline For Pandemic Food Benefits For Families Affected By COVID-19 School Closures
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is extending the application deadline for the federal Pandemic-Electronic Benefit Transfer program (P-EBT) to August 21 to ensure eligible families have more time to apply for this one-time food benefit.
Harris County Civil Courts at Law Appoints New Associate Judge to Address Post-Pandemic Surge in Eviction Appeals
A veteran Houston lawyer has been tapped to serve as the Harris County Civil Courts at Law’s first associate judge, a newly created position designed to tackle the county’s increasing volume of eviction appeals.
Houston Furniture Bank awarded $1.5 million Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund grant to aid Hurricane Harvey families
Houston Furniture Bank has been awarded a $1.5 million grant from the Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund administered by the Greater Houston Community Foundation to provide essential furniture to families affected by the storm. The grant will make it possible for Houston Furniture Bank to provide furniture to 2,000 families to help them recover, expanding the nonprofit’s ongoing efforts to ensure that no child has to eat or sleep on the floor.
Entergy Texas Partners With United Way of Greater Houston to Provide School Supplies to Montgomery County Districts
The community partnership benefits more than 50,000 students
Pencils, pens, notebooks, crayons, scissors, and rulers --- these are just a few of the many supplies essential to helping students learn, study and grow.
An Update from Council Member Davis
Reminder that the deadline for the 2020 census has been extended! Please fill it out here! It is important to fill it out for the City of Houston to receive the proper funding in the coming years! If you are unable to fill it out online, call 844-330-2020 for English or call 844-468-2020 for Spanish!
HISD Special Populations to offer Parent Labs to support virtual learning for 2020-2021 school year
HISD’s Special Populations department will host a series of Parent Labs in August and September to assist parents who have students in any special populations program with navigating virtual learning for the 2020-2021 school year.
School Safety Forum Enlists 3 Dynamic Safety Experts in Dialogue with Education Community Oct. 15
School Safety is the topic as three international and local safety experts talk about school violence and solutions at Harris County Department of Education Oct. 15, from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Psychologist Scott Poland, emergency preparedness expert Michael Dorn and Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez lead the discussions.
School Safety Forum Enlists 3 Dynamic Safety Experts in Dialogue with Education Community Oct. 15
School Safety is the topic as three international and local safety experts talk about school violence and solutions at Harris County Department of Education Oct. 15, from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Psychologist Scott Poland, emergency preparedness expert Michael Dorn and Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez lead the discussions.
COVID-19: Protecting the Right to Vote
There is a long history of voting rights inequality and blatant voter suppression in Texas. From the number of polling locations available in low-income communities to poll taxes to voter intimidation tactics focused on communities of color, we have had to fight to perform our constitutional duty to cast ballots.
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.
Aventer Gray Launches 'Ave U Unfiltered' Podcast
Former OWN Star Launches Podcast featuring special guests Ayesha Curry, LeToya Luckett-Walker, Devi Brown and Iyanla Vanzant in First Season
Aventer Gray, wife of famed Pastor John Gray and co-star of The Book of John Gray, is launching Ave Unfiltered, a podcast for women as part of her expanding Aventer Gray Co. brand. Bringing together a host of inspirational, powerful women, Gray will launch the podcast on Saturday, May 23, 2020 on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts.
County Attorney Ryan wins Court Order Stopping Hazardous Waste Dumping
Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan won a court order on Monday stopping a Houston company from dumping hazardous waste into the city’s storm sewer system.
Unity National Bank of Houston Participates in Second Round of the Paycheck Protection Program
The Paycheck Protection Program reopens January 11, 2021
Unity National Bank of Houston, N.A. (“Unity”) has been authorized by the Small Business Administration (SBA) as a designated lender in round two of the Paycheck Protection Program (“SBA Paycheck Protection Program”). The SBA Paycheck Protect Program began April 3, 2020. On December 27, 2020, Congress extended the program to March 31, 2021, to help alleviate the financial burden put on small businesses due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
METRO Aims to Connect Communities with Transit Oriented Development
METRO's Board of Directors has unanimously approved an updated policy that guides how it advances Joint Development and Transit Oriented Development (TOD) initiatives.
Congressman Al Green Delivers $5 Million in Federal Funding to Metro at Groundbreaking Ceremony in Missouri City
On Thursday, August 3, 2023, Congressman Al Green will present a symbolic check for $5 million for the federal funding that The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO) will receive. A check presentation and groundbreaking ceremony will take place at the new Missouri City Park and Ride.
Building Hate Crime Response Capacity in Community-Based Organizations
University of Houston in Collaboration with Houston Coalition Against Hate
Hate crime data from the FBI is alarming. Since 2020, hate crimes have surged and continue their rancid ascent. As they continue to permeate the fabric of society, the University of Houston has been called upon by the Houston Coalition Against Hate (HCAH) to guide community-based organizations, which are on the front lines in leading communities through crisis, to come together to form a consolidated response to hate. HCAH is a network of community-based organizations, institutions and leaders who have united to reduce hate and encourage belonging.
AUDIBLE ANNOUNCES NEW SLATE OF ORIGINALS FROM KEVIN HART AND CHARLAMAGNE THA GOD’S SBH PRODUCTIONS
Audible has announced a slate of new Originals produced under the previously announced global multi-year, multi-project development, production, and audio licensing deal with global superstar, entrepreneur and author Kevin Hart, and multimedia mogul and best-selling author Lenard “CThaGod” Mckelvey.
The Ensemble Theatre Artistic Director Eileen J. Morris Joins First Cohort of the BOLD Theater Women’s Leadership Circle
$1.25 Million Gifted To Support the Present and Future of Women in the American Theater
The Ensemble Theatre Artistic Director, Eileen J. Morris is among five female artistic leaders selected as the first in the Nation awarded part of a $1.25 million gift of The Pussycat Foundation and Northern Stage in support of women artistic directors in professional theaters across the United States.
10-Year Old Raises $20K for His Invention That Prevents Child Hot Car Deaths
Bishop Curry is a 10-year old 5th grader from McKinney, Texas, and he's also the inventor of a prototype device that is designed to prevent children from dying in hot cars.
