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As Good As It Gets?
Can it get any better? What a fantastic string of days we've enjoyed, with comfortable temperatures, low humidity and clear, blue skies. For Houston, these are the, "Top 10" days and tomorrow comes in at a close second, only because it'll be slightly warmer. But will it last?
Jargon Banned: Symposium to Present Houston’s Latest HIV Research in Way Everyone Can Understand
Houston experts will present the latest local HIV research findings in an easy-to-understand format at a free symposium targeting community leaders, organizations, health professionals, planning groups and the general public.
Abbott Offers $10k Reward In Case Of Fatal Shooting Of 8-Year-Old
The Office of the Governor's Criminal Justice Division Monday offered a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the identification and arrest of the person or persons involved in the shooting of 8-year-old De'Maree Adkins.
Teague Has 25 To Lift Pacers Over Rockets, 117-108
Jeff Teague scored 25 points and the Indiana Pacers overcame a huge first-half deficit and withstood a late rally by Houston to beat the Rockets 117-108 on Monday night.
Mayor Appoints Mary Benton as Press Secretary
Houston Mayor Sylvester has appointed seasoned communicator Mary Benton as his press secretary, two months after she stepped into the job on an interim basis.
Houston Fire and Police Departments $14M Over Budget Before Hosting World Series
A quick walk around Minute Maid Park tells you security and emergency response is paramount this week. And in the city's emergency operations center, the dozens of cameras pointed downtown only emphasize that point. As Houston police told Eyewitness News, the Houston Fire Department they too are ready to go with extra staff and gear.
Tom Steyer to Appear at Town Hall in Houston this Monday
Presidential Candidate Tom Steyer will host a Town Hall in Houston this Monday, March 2, 2020 at the Buffalo Soldiers National Museum featuring introductions from local leaders and activists and catered by locally owned business, The Breakfast Klub.
East End Houston Business Leaders Unite to Provide Support to USO Troops
Large Donation of Hand Sanitizers and Face Masks to Fight COVID-19
The Houston East End Chamber of Commerce will hold a press conference to announce and present the donation of a large number of hand sanitizers and face masks for 2,000 USO troops, who are stationed across three highly populated areas of Louisiana and Texas.
Out of this World Series Party on the Plaza at Avenida Houston
Events will celebrate the Astros’ World Series run
Fans that don’t have a ticket to the games can still take part in the action and celebrate the Astros on the Plaza at Avenida Houston—Just one block from Minute Maid Park.
Houston Army Vet, Salon Owner Helping Girls become Entrepreneurs with Free Braiding and Success Workshop Saturday
Houston Girls ages 7-17 can get a head start on launching their own business this Saturday, May 11th thanks to US Army Reserve Veteran and Braids for Hope Founder Jessica Ray.
Statement by Senator Borris L. Miles on the Announced ICE Raids
"I am disheartened and dismayed of the reports that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials will be conducting large-scale immigration raids in Houston this weekend. These raids only serve as propaganda and fear-mongering and divert attention from the humanitarian crisis at the Texas border caused by the federal government.
El Dorado Boulevard Widening Open Comment Period
Houston City Council Member Dave Martin and the City of Houston Public Works and Engineering Department (PWE) hosted a public input meeting on November 29, 2017 to discuss proposed alignment options and gather input from the surrounding communities for the El Dorado Boulevard Widening Project. The scope of work includes the expansion of the current two lane roadway to four lanes on El Dorado Boulevard, from Clear Lake City Boulevard to Horsepen Bayou.
Houston Ebony Opera Guild Presents 27th Annual African American Music Gala
Concert to feature rarely heard works by W.C. Handy and other Black composers
For 27 consecutive years, the Houston Ebony Opera Guild Chorus has presented its ANNUAL AFRICAN MUSIC GALA: A CONCERT OF WORKS BY BLACK COMPOSERS.
Council Member Amanda Edwards and Commissioner Rodney Ellis to Empower Houston Senior Citizens to "Be the Solution" at Town Hall Discusssion
“Be The Solution: Senior Citizens Town Hall” will empower Houston senior citizens with a dialogue about the issues that impact their neighborhoods and lives. The Town Hall event will provide seniors with a forum to let their voices be heard, get their questions answered about the issues impacting their neighborhoods, and empower them to “be the solution” in their communities.
Congressman Al Green Celebrates 20th Anniversary of NRG Park
On Wednesday, October 19, 2022, Congressman Al Green released the following statement:
Texas House Democratic Caucus to Host Statewide Civil Rights Protests
On Saturday, April 22, the Texas House Democratic Caucus will host individual rallies in Austin, Houston, San Antonio, El Paso, Plano and Fort Worth. Community members are invited to attend to protest against major legislative efforts to roll back civil rights of communities across Texas.
Houston-Based R&B Artist Partners With The Greasy Spoon To Provide Free Dinner To The Community Next Wednesday!
Lah Pat is a Houston-Based R&B Artist that is originally from New Orleans but moved to Houston after Hurricane Katrina. After a rough childhood, he found love and new beginnings in music. In 2022, his song "Rodeo" went viral on tic tok and landed him a record deal with 300 Entertainment. Summer 2023, Rodeo reached the Billboard Top 40. His new single, Kamikaze is making necessary strides to becoming a Billboard chart-topping song.
Houston Mayor John Whitmire, City Controller Chris Hollins Mark First Visit in New Term
Today, Mayor Whitmire visited with City Controller Chris Hollins to begin a dialogue on how the Administration and the Controller’s Office can best work together to serve Houstonians while addressing the City’s looming fiscal challenges.
Houston Municipal Courts Department Creates a New Safe Harbor Court to Assist Houstonians with Inability to Pay Court Fines and Fees
In alignment with Mayor Turner’s Complete Communities Plan to create a more equitable and prosperous city for all Houstonians, the Houston Municipal Courts Department (MCD) will unveil its new Safe Harbor Court to assist citizens who are having financial hardships and medical issues due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
AARP Awards City of Houston Planning & Development Department a Community Challenge Grant
Award Aims to Educate Public about Traffic and Mobility Solutions
The City of Houston Planning and Development Department’s plans to educate the public about several traffic management solutions is getting a boost thanks to a 2020 Community Challenge grant that AARP is awarding the department.
