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Congressman Al Green to Host Congressional Field Hearing in Houston on Barriers to Consumer Credit, Homeownership, and Financial Inclusion
On Wednesday, September 4, 2019, U.S. House Financial Services Subcommittee on Oversight & Investigations Chairman Al Green (TX-09) will preside over a congressional field hearing titled: Examining Discrimination and Other Barriers to Consumer Credit, Homeownership, and Financial Inclusion in Texas.
132,702 Small Businesses in the Houston Metro Area
Small businesses across the United States face dire circumstances following the COVID-19 outbreak. While each individual small business might seem inconsequential to the broader economy, in aggregate, these firms are critical to the country's financial well-being.
Texas-based underground indie music collective The Wheel Workers premiere new single “Suck It Up” with The Big Takeover
The Wheel Workers’ new album “Harbor” will drop Aug. 26 via Sinkhole Texas Records with an official release show at White Oak Music Hall; new single “Suck It Up” will be officially released on Friday,
Today, Texas-based underground indie music collective The Wheel Workers are excited to premiere their latest single “Suck It Up” with The Big Takeover. See here for the premiere. The single will be officially released this Friday, May 20 on all streaming platforms. On Sunday, May 29, The Wheel Workers will be doing a live video shoot for the “Suck It Up” music video at Axelrad, located at 1517 Alabama St., Houston, Texas 77004. The show is free and open to all for everyone 21+ and starts at 7 p.m.
Phone Service for Millions of Low-Income Americans is at Risk
On November 16, 2017, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted to support proposals promoted by Chairman Ajit Pai which will dramatically curtail the NAACP-supported Lifeline program.
In Search of Unity: A Houston Perspective of A Yates High School Loss (George Floyd): Dr. Bertie Simmons Speaks
The killing of George Floyd, a member of the Yates High School family, has poignantly exposed and made abundantly public the lives that blacks have lived for centuries in America. It is heart-breaking and calls several things to question: Why have we not, as the “privileged” class, done something over all these years to bring justice to the black community – a community that has made amazing contributions to our society? Why have we as the “privileged” closed our eyes to the unjust treatment they have endured all their lives? Our doing nothing shines a bright light on our lack of respect, understanding and empathy for others. The blame rests on our shoulders for our insensitivity and lack of courage to stand up for what is right.
Governor Appoints First Student Regent from Prairie View A&M University
Ervin Bryant of Spring has been appointed the next student regent for The Texas A&M University System by Governor Greg Abbott. He replaces the outgoing student regent, Stephen F. Shuchart of Houston.
Amanda K. Edwards Announces 2nd Virtual Winter Storm Seniors Check-In Phone Bank
Supporting Seniors During Aftermath Of The Winter Ice Storms
Former Houston City Council Member Amanda Edwards has announced another virtual event. The “Texas Winter Storm Seniors Check-In Phone Bank” will take place on Saturday, March 6 from 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. to support low-income Senior Citizens in need of help due to the Texas winter storms.
This Lift is Only $1.25: METRO Cuts Ribbon on Newest Rideshare Option
Today, METRO Board of Directors Chair Sanjay Ramabhadran, along with Board members Diann Lewter, Troi Taylor, Christopher Hollins, and METRO President & CEO Tom Lambert, joined community leaders and elected officials to celebrate the ribbon-cutting of METRO's 314 Hiram Clarke curb2curb service in southwest Houston.
Dr. Letosha Gale-Lowe Officially Sworn in as Fort Bend County's Local Health Authority
The Office of the County Judge and Fort Bend County Health and Human Services confirmed the appointment of Dr. Letosha Gale-Lowe as the new Local Health Authority (LHA) for Fort Bend County. Fort Bend County Judge KP George administered the oath on Thursday, September 28, 2023.
TRAVIS SCOTT & CACTUS JACK FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES CITYWIDE TAKEOVER OF HOUSTON, TEXAS WEEK OF ASTROWORLD FESTIVAL 2021
ASTROWORLD WEEK INCLUDES TEXAS HOMECOMING PREMIERE OF A24’s “RED ROCKET,” CELEBRITY GOLF TOURNAMENT & CACTUS JACK FOUNDATION FALL CLASSIC SOFTBALL GAME.
Downtown District and Buffalo Bayou Partnership Present Virtual Blanket Bingo in May
Traditionally held at Market Square Park, the Downtown District brings back its popular Blanket Bingo series with a virtual twist in light of COVID-19. The free events, hosted by John Mills-McCoin, will take place on Saturday, May 9 and Thursday, May 21. Houstonians are invited to take out their blankets at home, log on to bingomaker.com and play for the chance to win a $50 gift card to a selection of Downtown Houston restaurants.
The Ensemble Theatre celebrates its 45th Anniversary Season with “Single Black Female”
The Ensemble Theatre continues its 45th Anniversary Season with the production of Single Black Female by Lisa B. Thompson. The Theatre welcomes back who was last seen in The Lawsons: A Civil Rights Love Story.
Amegy Bank Announces the Promotion of Diane Maben to Chief Operating Officer
Amegy Bank named Diane Maben as its Chief Operating Officer earlier this month. Maben was promoted to this newly created position after serving as Amegy’s Executive Vice President and Manager of Administrative Services. In her role, she will continue to provide direction to the operational functions of the Bank and partner with the Chief Executive Officer and President on strategic areas of focus, as she did under her previous title.
Million-dollar grant provides no-cost pathway for aspiring educators through local institutions
Houston Independent School District is creating a new, no-cost pathway for aspiring educators to obtain their Texas teaching license with a $1,000,000 grant available to Texas public institutions of higher education.
Holiday Dance for 1,000 People with Intellectual Disabilities
The Arc of Greater Houston is hosting the 24th Annual Candy Cane Ball on Friday, December 6th, 6:30-9:30 pm at the Bayou City Event Center. The holidays are a joyous time when family and friends come together to celebrate and revel in holiday traditions.
U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee Hosts Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg
U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee is working to bring more federal dollars to the Houston region for major transportation projects. The congresswoman invited Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg to the bayou city to learn more about efforts by METRO, state and local leaders to improve public transit as well as other transportation projects.
Fireside Chat with Mayor Turner & Police Chief Finner to Focus on Youth Crime & Violence
Youth invited to participate in person or virtually
The Mayor’s Youth Council (MYC) and Youth Police Advisory Council (YPAC) invite youth to participate in a Fireside Chat with Mayor Sylvester Turner and Houston Police Chief Troy Finner about issues of crime and violence faced by youth, on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Wells Fargo NeighborhoodLIFT Program Returns to Houston to Create 300 Homeowners
As Houston continues to battle COVID-19, $5 million effort will help residents with $15,000 home down payment assistance
We Must Help Our Friends In Mexico
Jackson Lee: “To all of those whose lives have been impacted, I offer my deepest and most sincere prayers. Mexico needs our help now more than ever, and I urge the international community to respond.”
The Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs Awards $62,500 to Projects Amplifying Artistic Creativity and Innovation
The City of Houston Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs (MOCA) is awarding $62,500 in grants to 25 individuals and nonprofit organizations for specific programs that amplify artistic creativity and innovation taking place in the City of Houston.
