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DACAMERA Announces 2019/2020 Young Artist Program Class
DACAMERA announces the lineup of emerging professional instrumentalists, vocalists and composers selected to join its Young Artists Program for the 2019/2020 season. The fellowship program is designed to provide career-expanding experiences and training to the next generations of artists, encouraging them to create music for the community throughout their careers.
"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.
First-Ever Mayor's History Makers Awards 10 Houstonians Making a Difference in the Community
In celebration of Black History Month, Comcast today announced a partnership with City of Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner to honor 10 community volunteers at the first-ever Mayor’s History Makers Awards. Held at the Houstonian Hotel, the honorees will be recognized for their commitment to making a difference in the community through volunteerism, mentorship, advocacy and civic engagement.
Andre's Orozco-Estrada Conducts World Premiere of Houston Symphony Commission: Jimmy Lo'pez Bellido's Symphony No. 2 "Ad Astra," and Gil Shaham Plays Brahms
Music Director Andrés Orozco-Estrada and the Houston Symphony present the much-anticipated world premiere of Composer-in-Residence Jimmy López Bellido’s Symphony No. 2, Ad Astra, at 8 p.m. Dec. 5 and 7, and 2:30 p.m. Dec. 8. Saturday night attendees are invited to stay late and enjoy a complimentary after-party featuring music, specialty cocktails, and mingling with musicians as part of the evening’s post-concert activities.
Students at The Lawson Academy Pledge to End Bullying through Mentoring Program at Foster Elementary
On Wednesday, April 5 from 9:45 am to 10:45 am, Healing Family Inc., will host Safe Kids R-US, an anti-bullying workshop for teen and elementary girls at Foster Elementary (3919 Ward St, Houston, TX 77021). Middle School students from the Lawson Academy will work alongside girls at Foster to empower, inspire and help them develop social skills for future success. The program will include interactive educational activities aimed towards helping students gain a better understanding of the potential long-term implications of bullying, in addition to the value in being a positive influence in the lives of girls.
Fore! Young CASE for Kids Golfers Showcase Afterschool Accomplishments at Kids’ Day Event April 24
Golfing becomes an outlet for applying math-and-science concepts and character development as Harris County Department of Education’s Center for Afterschool, Summer and Enrichment for Kids (CASE for Kids) joins with Kids’ Day with Little Birdies Mobile Golf Academy. Join us as the students show off their golfing skills—from driving to putting—in a friendly competition.
Kick Off Pride Month in Houston with Urban South
Urban South - HTX is kicking off Pride Month with a party at its Sawyer Yards taproom on Saturday, June 4. From 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. CST, the brewery will celebrate with live music from DJ Uri; pop-up shops courtesy of the vendors at HTX Market; drag performances by Angelina DM Trailz, Alyanna IV Bones and Kalani Ross Khalo; and fabulous menus from Blank Flag Project, Tilde Means Tilde and TeaGu Cafe. A portion of proceeds from the event will be donated to The Montrose Center, a nonprofit organization empowering Houston’s LGBTQ community to enjoy healthier and more fulfilling lives through education, resources, services and support.
Urban South - HTX Joins More Than 300 Breweries In “Black is Beautiful” Beer Initiative
Houston brewery participates in global beer collaboration to bring awareness to injustices faced by people of color
Urban South - HTX, Urban South Brewery’s new Houston location, is honored to participate in the “Black is Beautiful” initiative, a global beer collaboration created to bring awareness to the injustices that many people of color face daily. Urban South’s “Black is Beautiful” creation will be released to the public in early July, and the brewery will donate 100% of the proceeds from beer sales to Black Lives Matter: Houston.
Billboards Appreciating Healthcare Workers
As a way of honoring and appreciating our frontline healthcare workers during this pandemic, the Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA) Houston unit, has dedicated two billboards in the Houston vicinity to them.
BakerRipley Hosts Annual Back to School Health Fair throughout Houston
BakerRipley is hosting its annual Back to School Health Fair at 5 of its locations throughout Houston.
KIPP Texas-Houston partners with the Houston Food Bank to host Recovery Fairs Friday, February 26 for KIPP families affected by Winter Storm Uri
In the week since Winter Storm Uri wreaked havoc across the state, students and their families have dealt with many challenges: freezing temperatures, power outages, water shortages, and post-storm cleanup and repairs.
Normal Anomaly Announces Black Queer+ Advancement Festival: A Celebration of Black, Queer+ Culture through Music, Community and Disruptive Advocacy in Houston
BQ+AF is a first-of-its-kind Houston-based music festival that centers and spotlights Black, queer+ voices.
Mostyn Law & 1800TruckWreck Award $15,000 to Heartbeat of the Campus Winnera
Local high school, college students honored for their achievements at special reception
Mostyn Law’s HeartBEAT of the Campus Awards has recognized fifteen Houston-area students for their successes on campus and in the community, providing each with a $1,000 check in support of their further studies.
Houston Conman Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Real-Estate Scams
A Houston conman who made more than $1 million pretending to sell distressed properties for cash to dozens of people was sentenced to 20 years in prison Monday, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.
Community Garden to Become Hub for Learning to Special Populations Students at HCDE School
A community garden becomes a hub for learning to 100 special populations students enrolled in Harris County Department of Education’s
University of Texas System Regents announce plans to build UT Medical Center on site of Erwin Center
Nation’s top-ranked UT MD Anderson Cancer Center and flagship UT Austin to build new hospitals as part of project
Today The University of Texas System Board of Regents Chairman Kevin P. Eltife announced plans to launch a monumental healthcare initiative to accelerate and expand UT Austin’s burgeoning medical district into a world-class academic medical center for education, research and patient care. The University of Texas at Austin Medical Center will start with two new hospital towers -- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and a UT Austin hospital. MD Anderson, the nation’s #1 cancer hospital, will expand its Houston footprint to Austin by building and operating a new, comprehensive cancer center, while UT Austin will build and operate its new specialty hospital.
New Real Estate Brokerage Firm Opens Doors in Power Center
Joins NAREB's "2 Million New Black Homeowners in 5 Years" national initiative
A real estate brokerage firm with a "Kingdom" vision opened its doors in southwest Houston on Saturday.
Harvey Arts Recovery Fund Announces New Application Date for Second Round of Grants Supporting Houston Arts Community
On Thursday, February 15, the Harvey Arts Recovery Fund (HARF) will open up applications for their second round of grants geared towards Houston artists and art organizations in need of disaster assistance. This announcement comes on the heels of the recent news that HARF awarded more than $40,000 to local artists and arts, heritage and cultural organizations who suffered personal and professional losses due to Hurricane Harvey. The new application will close on March 1, 2018 and applicants will apply at www.harveyartsrecovery.org.
Coleman Says, 'I'm not going to go'
“The reason I’m not concerned is I’m just not going to go. So if they want to drag me to Austin and throw me in the chamber and lock the door, good luck.”
The reason I’m not concerned is I’m just not going to go. So if they want to drag me to Austin and throw me in the chamber and lock the door, good luck.”
How Houston’s homelessness breakthrough could be a national game-changer
When our homeless response outreach teams first met Curtis, he had been living on the streets for nearly 20 years. He was sleeping in a tent under a freeway near downtown Houston. Following the unexpected death of his mother, he had fallen into a deep depression. A lack of adequate mental health support had led him to self-medication, then drug-related incarceration, then homelessness.
