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Houston Housing Authority Celebrates Long-Awaited Mixed-Income Housing Complex
Mayor Sylvester Turner and Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee scheduled to join HHA celebrate its new development
The need for affordable housing in Houston is at an all-time high and a recent report shows the region ranks as the fifth worse metropolitan area in the nation for affordable housing shortages. Local leaders will gather on May 31 to celebrate the Houston Housing Authority’s first development in 10 years and voice the need for more affordable housing solutions in the city
Houston Wins $9.4 Million Grant to Improve 40 Flood-Prone Zones
New technology improvements are coming to 40 flood-prone intersections in Houston to save cars, headaches and lives. The City of Houston announced Tuesday afternoon
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Announces EPA Action to Aid Kashmere Gardens, 5th Ward and other Areas Impacted by creosote contamination by the Railroads in the Region
“EPA Administrator Michael Regan, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Biden Administration are taking important steps forward to help the people in my Congressional District, who live in Kashmere Garden, 5th Ward and Northeast areas of Houston and Harris County that comprise the 18th Congressional District. The announcement today is going to change lives by focusing needed resources on a problem that has gone too long without a remedy. Over the years I have been holding discussions and meeting cancer victims and listening to the stories of families who lost loved ones to cancer and other diseases over generations. We are desperate for relief. I have been disappointed by the unwillingness of previous Administrations to act to protect residents. Biden Administration has changed that by taking action.
How to create a family heirloom engagement ring like Meghan Markle’s
Many modern-day couples are turning to the sentimental and personal value found in heirloom engagement rings to make for a proposal one will never forget. Most recently, Prince Harry ensured his late mother, Princess Diana, was part of his special day by incorporating two of her diamonds into Meghan Markle’s engagement ring.
Dr. Rudy Rasmus and Pastor Juanita Rasmus “Rewire” with Transition from St. John’s Downtown Church
Dr. Rudy Rasmus to join Bread of Life, Inc. as Executive Director
After more than 30 years of service, Dr. Rudy Rasmus and Pastor Juanita Rasmus announced their transition from Senior Pastors of St. John’s Downtown Church. Dr. Rudy will join Bread of Life, Inc. as Executive Director.
Dr. Rudy Rasmus and Pastor Juanita Rasmus “Rewire” with Transition from St. John’s Downtown Church
Dr. Rudy Rasmus to join Bread of Life, Inc. . as Executive Director
After more than 30 years of service, Dr. Rudy Rasmus and Pastor Juanita Rasmus announced their transition from Senior Pastors of St. John’s Downtown Church. Dr. Rudy will join Bread of Life, Inc. as Executive Director.
Via Colori Houston 2022 : A Street Art Festival
Exciting street art festival being held at the POST in downtown Houston on April 2-3, 2022 from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm.
Real Estate Mogul, Tiffany Curry, Named “Woman of the Year” at the 2017 Global Power Tour in Houston
Tiffany Curry has been named “Woman of the Year” at the 2017 Global Power Tour, a multi-city, multi-country, hands-on and engaging summit for women entrepreneurs focusing on building their business brand, strategy and finances.
Houston non-profit wins national fellowship for emerging social change leaders
The Fund for New Leadership (FNL), a multi-year program that supports promising early-stage organizations, announces 10 new fellows working on educational equity, housing rights, global healthcare and other priorities.
Delta Sigma Theta Honors Houston’s Black Women Judicial Trailblazers at 18th Annual Jazz Soiree
Before Harris County elected 19 African-American women in an unprecedented, single-election judicial sweep, Houston judges such as Honorable Alice Bonner and Honorable Belinda Hill were trailblazers who carved the path for women of color in pursuit of courtroom careers.
United Airlines to Present at 2017 J.P. Morgan Aviation, Transportation and Industrials Conference
Live webcast available at ir.united.com
United Airlines (UAL) will present at 2017 J.P. Morgan Aviation, Transportation and Industrials Conference on Wednesday, March 15. Oscar Munoz, chief executive officer of United Airlines, will present at the conference beginning at 11:00 a.m. CDT / 12:00 p.m. EDT.
Hyatt Regency Houston Partners with RainbowWeddingNetwork.com to Host LGBTQ+ Wedding Showcase
RainbowWeddingNetwork.com expo taking place this weekend at Hyatt Regency Houston.
Acres Homes initiates arts grants as part of mayor's Complete Communities program
Acres Homes announces seven arts and cultural projects selected for the Visit My Neighborhood program of Mayor Sylvester Turner’s Complete Communities initiative—the first of the five pilot communities to announce its programs.
Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law Student Bar Association Board of Directors transcend compassion and TSU Tiger pride on the brink of Thanksgiving holiday,
Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law Student Bar Association Board of Directors transcend compassion and TSU Tiger pride on the brink of Thanksgiving holiday, gifting treats of gratitude to emergency room first-responders at three, Texas Medical Center-area hospital emergency rooms, plus makes Special Presentation of Giving to less-fortunate families residing in the heart of the Third Ward community.
The Houston Health Department observes World AIDS Day to remember lives lost
Free testing offered at all department health centers
The Houston Health Department (HHD) joins the world on December 1 in remembering the millions of lives lost to AIDS. The department urges awareness, education and testing to help prevent the spread of HIV in Houston communities.
HISD partners with Houston Food Bank for second mass food distribution site on Saturday at NRG
The Houston Independent School District is partnering with the Houston Food Bank to organize a second mass food distribution site on Saturday, April 25 from 4 to 7 p.m. at NRG Stadium.
New Alief-David M. Henington Regional Library Grand Opening
Please join Mayor Sylvester Turner, city council members, and other dignitaries and community members for the Grand Opening and Open House at its new location in the Alief Neighborhood Center, located at 11903 Bellaire Boulevard, Houston, TX 77072, on Saturday, January 14, 11:00am – 2:00 pm.
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. Announces $1 Million Product Donation to NAACP Empowerment Programs
Essential Items to be Sent to Black Communities in Need as a Result of COVID-19 and Recent Unrest
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. (Nasdaq: BBBY) today announced a $1 million product donation to the NAACP Empowerment Programs. The donation will provide essential items to the organization and its charity partners, supporting Black communities impacted by COVID-19 and recent unrest across the U.S. The Company is making the donation as part of its recently launched Bringing Home Everywhere program, a $10 million plan that is providing essential home products to communities hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Houston’s 37th Postmaster To Be Officially Sworn-In
Oath of Office Ceremony to be held March 17, 2017
Chenise LeDoux, who was recently appointed as Houston’s 37th Postmaster, will be officially sworn into office at 10 a.m. Friday, March 17, 2017. The public is cordially invited to attend, free of charge, the oath of office ceremony held at The Bell Tower on 34th, 901 W. 34th Street, Houston, TX 77018.
Mayor Turner Announces Citations Will be Issued to People Not Wearing Face Masks
Mayor Turner discusses the decision to enforce the state's mandatory mask order by instructing Houston Police to issue $250 fine
Mayor Sylvester Turner announced that he has directed the Houston Police Department to issue warnings and citations to anyone not wearing a face mask or face covering required by the state's mandatory mask order. Police will not ticket those who are not wearing a mask if they meet the exemption criteria. The citation carries a $250 fine.
