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Houston is ready for the green energy transition, says Baker Institute expert

Houston’s “energy capital of the world” status is here to stay — no matter the type of energy — according to a new report from Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy.

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OPINION: Don’t Leave Hispanic Businesses Out Of COVID-19 Recovery, For Houston’s Sake

“Hispanics Represent More Than $53 billion In Annual Spending Power, Which Is Just Short Of A Quarter Of Total Consumer Spending In The Region.” – Dr. Laura G. Murillo

The pandemic caused by COVID-19 has created an economic challenge unlike any other in our lifetime.

713 Motoring Helps At-Risk Youth Get Work

In preparation for their 20-year anniversary, Houston’s leading Automotive Customization Shop– 713 Motoring, partnered with GM Motors and Houston-Based Film/Creative Company IYO Agency, to mentor and provide opportunities within the automotive space for young inner-city males that are experiencing tough times. Through the Automotive Customization Skills Trade Program, the young men learned the ins and out of the automotive industry and participated in hands-on experience restoring a vintage Box Chevy, which they revealed to the public, friends, and family during the 713 Motoring 20-year anniversary celebration over Memorial Day Weekend at the lavish Astorian.

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Back-to-school Sun Protection Tips

Banana Boat sunscreen spray was recalled due to the presence of a cancer-causing chemical, benzene. Several brands of sunscreens have experienced similar recalls in the past due to small levels of harmful chemicals, making some parents think that all sunscreens might be unsafe for children.

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"Mattress Mack" to address Lone Star College-Montgomery class of 2018 at commencement Thursday, May 10

Congratulations to the Lone Star College-Montgomery class of 2018 who will be recognized for their achievements at the commencement ceremony Thursday, May 10, at 6 p.m. at The Woodlands Church-Fellowship Campus.

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Mercury Chamber Orchestra showcases brilliance of Brahms and Mendelssohn in October 6 concert juxtaposing composers' Third Symphonies

Concert marks orchestra's return to the Wortham Center

More than music can be heard on Mercury Chamber Orchestra's October 6, 2018 concert as it returns to its longtime downtown home, the Wortham Center's Cullen Theater. Under the direction of co-founder and Artistic Director Antoine Plante, Mercury offers an enticing program of music that is not only bright and bold, dramatic and melancholy, but also aurally authentic of the time the works were composed.

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Hundreds of Summer Jobs Available in Mayor Turner’s Youth Program

As the school year winds down and summer heats up, Mayor Sylvester Turner encourages young people ages 16 to 24 to participate in his signature Hire Houston Youth program.

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Sineria Ordóñez Named Comerica Bank External Affairs Manager for Houston and San Antonio Markets

Comerica Incorporated announced that Sineria Ordóñez has been named the External Affairs Manager for the Houston and San Antonio markets, reporting to National External Affairs Manager Vanessa T. Reed.

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston launches ON DEMAND Club Experience to fill in the gap for at-home learning

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston (BGCGH) has launched ON DEMAND Club Experience, a virtual platform providing innovative, at-home learning for Club members to help fill the educational gap and associated learning loss during the COVID-19 outbreak. This initiative allows children and teens under Houston’s current stay-at-home order to participate in online activities from BGCGH’s four core program areas – Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles, Good Character and Citizenship, and Workforce Readiness.

Galena Park Highlighted in 2019 Best Colleges for Veterans Ranking

In a recent analysis of 36,000 cities across the United States, College Factual found Galena Park to be one of the best locations in the nation for college-bound veterans.

Theatre Under the Stars to Present the Annual Tommy Tune Awards As An Online Show

The annual celebration of high school musical theatre in the Greater Houston area, the Tommy Tune Awards, is going online. In response to Harris County’s active stay-at-home order due to the coronavirus crisis, event organizer Theatre Under The Stars will live-stream the awards show on Tuesday, April 28 at 7:30PM CST on the Theatre Under The Stars Facebook page and YouTube Channel. The event was originally scheduled to take place at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts.

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Broadway Veteran Among Cast in 2017 Houston Shakespeare Festival

UH-Produced Event is at Miller Outdoor Theatre July 28-Aug. 6

A Broadway star is among the cast of talented actors who will take center stage at the Miller Outdoor Theatre this year for the 43rd season of the Houston Shakespeare Festival (HSF).

Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis will Help S.H.A.P.E. Community Center Officials Celebrate Improvements to Kitchen Used to Feed People in Need

Improvements Funded by $94,368 County Grant Secured by Commissioner EllisS

Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis will join S.H.A.P.E. Community Center in a re-opening celebration for its kitchen that was improved with funds from a $94,368 county grant secured by Commissioner Ellis. The kitchen will serve nutritional meals to adults and seniors. Commissioner Ellis, S.H.A.P.E. Executive Director Deloyd Parker and other community center officials will be served some “Beat the Heat” menu items prepared in the kitchen by Nedzra’s In-S.H.A.P.E. Café.

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City of Houston Completes Resilient Sidewalks Plan, Establishes Guidelines to Create a Safe and More Reliable Pedestrian Network

The City of Houston has completed the Resilient Sidewalks Plan for the communities of Gulfton and Kashmere Gardens. The City of Houston received Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery 2017 (CDBG-DR 17) funds for planning activities after Hurricane Harvey.

Houston-Based Imaware Provides COVID-1 Testing Administered By Healthcare Professionals in Patients' Homes

Today, imaware™ announced a solution for eligible individuals seeking access to a COVID-19 test in Houston. Individuals may visit www.imaware.health to request testing. Testing will be made available to patients who meet the CDC’s criteria for eligibility, as determined by a licensed clinician. All testing is conducted by a CLIA-certified laboratory using the CDC’s EUA-authorized test and protocol, and a healthcare professional will come to patients’ homes to collect the sample for testing. Post-diagnosis care from board-certified clinicians is available as well.

Houston-Based Imaware Provides COVID-19 Testing Administered By Healthcare Professionals In Patients' Homes

Today, imaware™ announced a solution for eligible individuals seeking access to a COVID-19 test in Houston. Individuals may visit www.imaware.health to request testing. Testing will be made available to patients who meet the CDC’s criteria for eligibility, as determined by a licensed clinician. All testing is conducted by a CLIA-certified laboratory using the CDC’s EUA-authorized test and protocol, and a healthcare professional will come to patients’ homes to collect the sample for testing. Post-diagnosis care from board-certified clinicians is available as well.

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Bahamas National Youth Choir to sing at TSU today

The Bahamas National Youth Choir will deliver a special performance for the parents of new TSU students who have assembled at the University for summer orientation. The Choir will serenade parents as they have lunch after their morning informational session. The Choir has already made several stops in Houston, including a performance at the Galleria.

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ON THE MOVE: Roger Harris Joins HillDay Industries, Inc.

A Respected Member Of Supplier Diversity and Compliance Communities

HillDay taps small business development industry veteran Roger Harris as its HillDay Industries, Inc. vice president to lead its supplier diversity, contract compliance, workforce development, and business development services for its clients.

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Recap: 2nd Annual SpoiledLatina Summit

Yvonne Guidry's Spoiled Latina Summit was a true success.

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Yoga Teachers Needed for Puranik Foundation’s Nonprofit Classroom Clarity Program

Classroom Clarity Volunteer Yoga Teacher Certification Credit Available Application Deadline: August 10, 2022

The Puranik Foundation, a nonprofit organization headquartered in Houston, is accepting applications for yoga teachers currently working towards their 200/300-hour teacher training for its no-cost program, Classroom Clarity.