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Harvey-Impacted Houstonians Get Access to Critical Resources to Address Unmet Needs after Harvey
On Saturday, May 26, Avenue and the Houston Health Department are partnering to host Harvey Resource Connect, an outreach event geared toward addressing the unmet needs that exist nine months after Hurricane Harvey. Located at the Northeast Restoration Center, the family-friendly event will offer Harvey-impacted Houstonians the opportunity to connect with valuable recovery resources including Avenue’s home repair program, Kids Meals for the summer, tips for avoiding foreclosures and legal advice.
Houston Health Department Supports Plan to Reduce Nicotine in Cigarettes
The Houston Health Department supports the Federal Drug Administration’s plan to lower the level of nicotine in cigarettes. The change could save millions of lives by reducing the addictiveness of the deadly habit.
Mayor Sylvester Turner, City of Houston, Councilman Robert Gallegos with Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee and UMMC Officially Announces the Opening of a Sixth Coronavirus Testing Site
Mayor Sylvester Turner, City of Houston, Councilman Robert Gallegos with Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, Senior Member of the Homeland Security Committee and UMMC will officially announce the launch of the sixth UMMC COVID-19 drive through testing site.
DOONEY & BOURKE Expands MLB Astros Accessories Collection for Fans
With Saturday’s MLB Playoff Game approaching, cheer on the HOUSTON ASTROS with the latest collection of accessories from DOONEY & BOURKE’s MLB ASTROS Collection.
McDonald’s Honors Greater Houston Area Veterans with Free Meals on Nov. 11
In honor of Veterans Day on Saturday, November 11, McDonald’s is giving free Extra Value Meals to veterans and current military servicemen and servicewomen.
Mayor Turner Honoring Five Houstonians During Hispanic Heritage Month
In recognition of this year’s Hispanic Heritage Month, Mayor Sylvester Turner and the Mayor’s Hispanic Advisory Board are honoring five exemplary Houstonians.
City of Houston Awards $90,900 to Artists and Organizations Promoting Tourism and Resilience
The City of Houston Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs (MOCA) is awarding $90,900 in grants to nine individuals and nonprofit organizations focused on promoting cultural tourism and resilience in the city.
750 Prescriptions Filled for Displaced Houstonians in Need at the George R. Brown Convention Center
Team of Pharmacists in Fully-Functional Pharmacy Trailer Serving Evacuees as part of Kroger’s Harvey Outreach efforts
Kroger’s Mobile Pharmacy Trailer is on-site at the George R. Brown Convention Center to serve displaced Houston families affected by Hurricane Harvey. Hundreds of guests each day are having prescriptions filled. There are no restrictions re: the originating pharmacy--the team can fill prescriptions from any pharmacy, as well as prescriptions written by the on-site DMAT team (disaster medical assistance transport).
Girl Power! Area Girls Treated to a #YearofJoy Wonder Woman-Themed Bowling Party Sponsored By Bowlmor Houston and Yellow Cab
In a celebration of girl power, some 30 area girls from underserved communities of Houston will be treated to a #YearOfJoy Wonder Woman Bowling Party from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. on Monday, July 24, 2017 at Bowlmor Houston, 925 Bunker Hill Road (77042).
Houston Health Department, Greater Houston Restaurant Association launch food service training to help protect restaurant-goers during pandemic
The Houston Health Department and Greater Houston Restaurant Association are collaborating to protect the health and safety of restaurant-goers during the COVID-19 pandemic. As part of the health department’s Better. Together. campaign, the agencies are launching a training program to reduce the likelihood of COVID-19 transmission among staff and customers.
City of Houston Joins UNICEF USA, Child Friendly Cities Initiatives
Mayor Turner, Government Officials and Community Leaders Continues To Strenghten Community Resiliance For Most Vunerable Residents
This week, the City of Houston announced a partnership with UNICEF USA by participating in the launch of the Child Friendly Cities Initiative (CFCI) in the United States. Houston will join other cities like San Francisco and Minneapolis by serving as the first cohort of cities to implement an ambitious, two- year process toward recognition as a UNICEF Child Friendly City.
Houston Food Bank Seeks More Disaster Distribution Sites
The Houston Food Bank needs more partners to serve as distribution points to reach individuals who suffered losses from Hurricane Harvey. The widespread flooding created unprecedented need for disaster food assistance in the Houston Food Bank’s service area. A Food Bank analysis shows that we need more distribution sites to serve flooded families in a number of geographic areas.
Houston Area Rockler Woodworking and Hardware Stores Hold FREE Father’s Day Gift Classes June 9th
Complete a Custom Bow Tie for Dad Using Wood
Both Rockler Woodworking and Hardware in Houston - Houston and Spring – are offering free, hands-on, “Make & Take” custom, Bow Tie project classes throughout the day on Saturday, June 9, 2018, just in time for Father’s Day. Participants can learn basic woodworking skills while handcrafting a custom Bow Tie using beautiful hardwoods. No experience or tools are needed and the class – including materials - is free. Instruction will be provided by the store’s expert woodworkers and teachers.
SNAP, D-SNAP Benefits to Double at Farmers' Markets Sponsored at Five Multi-service Centers
People receiving SNAP and D-SNAP benefits can now buy double the amount of fresh fruits and vegetables at farmers’ markets organized at five Houston Health Department multi-service centers.
NRG Energy Supports Houston Area Urban League Toward Combatting Racial Inequities, Injustice and Related Violence
On June 30th, the Houston Area Urban League (HAUL) announced that it will be the recipient of a $25,000 donation from NRG Energy, parent company to Reliant and part of a $1 million donation toward organiza- tions and initiatives such as HAUL that combat racial inequalities, injustice and related violence.
Citywide celebration set to take place on HISD campuses to honor high school graduates
Houston Independent School District graduating seniors will gather outdoors on their high school campuses in their caps and gowns on Friday, June 5 at 6:30 p.m. to celebrate during a citywide event spearheaded by Mayor Sylvester Turner in collaboration with HISD Interim Superintendent Grenita Lathan. Houston Independent School District graduating seniors will gather outdoors on their high school campuses in their caps and gowns on Friday, June 5 at 6:30 p.m. to celebrate during a citywide event spearheaded by Mayor Sylvester Turner in collaboration with HISD Interim Superintendent Grenita Lathan.
Houston Sauce Pit Vegan BBQ Food Truck Offers Discount for First Responders, Introduces New Daily Lunch Specials
Houston Sauce Pit Vegan BBQ Food Truck Offering First Responders a 20% Discount and Introducing New Daily Lunch Specials and Specialty Items
Plan Moves Forward for Temporary Flood Mitigation
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality will use “enforcement discretion” if flood mitigation releases for Lake Houston and Lake Conroe exceed annual water rights
Hurricane Harvey deposited tremendous amounts of silt in the West Fork of the San Jacinto River. The silt physically changed the river’s ability to safely pass water flows during storms and created need for a significant dredging project to restore the river’s capacity.
Stories of Survival Tour Launches in Houston as part of Hurricane Harvey Peoples’ Tribunal
Hurricane Harvey’s impact on Houston - one of the nation’s largest petrochemical complexes - is still being felt today. To elevate the stories of those directly impacted and amplify community driven solutions to climate fueled disasters, a collaborative of organizations is launching the Stories of Survival Tour one year after the storm made landfall, August 25th, 2018 at NuWaters Co-op (2320 Elgin Street in the 3rd Ward) from 6pm - 10pm. The evening will include solar powered film screenings, a free community dinner, participatory storytelling, and music by the Houston-based international music collective Free Radicals.
Texan Whitney Mercilus throws Back to school bash
Returning 2 Learning at Lawson Middle School
Houston Texans Whitney Mercilus is returning to the field this season showing NO MERCI, and off the field he is assisting Houston Independent School District students as they are RETURNING 2 LEARNING. Mercilus is working through his foundation, The WithMerci Foundation, to provide underserved children with FREE haircuts, hair styles, schools supplies and vouchers for school clothes.
