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Chief Acevedo Addresses Concerns in Hispanic Community About Calling Police
Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo said there has been a drop in crimes being reported in the Hispanic community because of deportation fears.
Turner Announces Only One MLK Parade for Houston in 2019
Mayor Sylvester Turner has announced to support The Black Heritage Society’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Parade as the city of Houston’s official MLK Day parade.
Houston School Board Creates New Holiday
The Houston school board unanimously decided to honor two Latino leaders who won greater rights for farm workers. Starting in the 2019-2020 school year
Latino Bone Marrow Donors Needed To Diversify Registry
Latinos are less likely to find the bone marrow donation they need to survive a deadly disease.
Mayor Turner to Implement Prop B for Houston Firefighters, Warns of Layoffs
KHOU is reporting that Mayor Sylvester Turner announced he is finally giving Houston firefighters the raise they have been fighting for.
SI Swim Announces Aly Raisman & Simone Biles debut and Festival Coming to Houston in February 2017
Diplo, Miguel to Headline Two-Day Event Celebrating Launch of SI Swimsuit 2017; U.S. Olympians Simone Biles, Aly Raisman to Be featured in SI Swim 2017
Time Inc.’s (NYSE: TIME) Sports Illustrated will celebrate the launch of its 2017 swimsuit issue with a two-day music, food and culture festival—“VIBES” by Sports Illustrated Swimsuit—to be held in Houston on February 17–18. The first-of-its-kind event will feature live performances by GRAMMY™ Award-winning artists Diplo and Miguel; a food festival curated by Houston’s James Beard Award-winning chef Chris Shepherd and special appearances by the models of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Class of 2017.
Cincinnati Nightclub Shooting: One Killed, 15 Injured
They came for a night of music and dancing. They left by fleeing past wounded clubgoers lying on a bloody floor.
Memorial Hermann Earns Top Recognition by U.S. News & World Report
TIRR Memorial Hermann Hospital was ranked No. 3 as one of the country’s top rehabilitation hospitals according to U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospital rankings for 2018-2019. TIRR Memorial Hermann has been included in the prestigious rankings since the report’s inception in 1989.
Houston Native's All Natural Seasonings & Custom Grills Catch The Attention of Forbes Magazine
H-Town's own, Chaz Daughtry of SoulFit Seasonings and Soul Fit Grill is among the nominees Forbes magazine has picked for its 2019 Influencer Addition.
Space Center Houston’s Cosmic Spring Break Lineup Offers Incredible Experience
Touch a rare Mars meteorite, see where astronauts train, engineer a robot or have lunch with an astronaut during Space Center Houston’s Cosmic Spring Break, presented by the city of Webster March 11-19.
Bayou Preservation Association Joins in 4th Annual Guatemala Parade in Southwest Houston Nonprofit seeks to raise awareness of trash in the Bering Ditch canal
s part of its community education initiative and Trash Fee Bayous Program, the Bayou Preservation Association took part in the 4th Annual Guatemala Parade in Southwest Houston this past weekend to bring awareness to the trash and pollution issues in the Bering Ditch, a 2.7- mile drainage canal which runs from Westpark Drive north to Buffalo Bayou.
Cirque du Soleil kicks off relaunch of global touring operations in Houston
Alegría, an all-time classic reimagined in a new light, opens under the Big Top at Sam Houston Race Park on November 13
Following the successful reopening of four of its Las Vegas resident productions, Cirque du Soleil has chosen Houston to relaunch its first touring touring production. Alegría, which had to pause performances at Sam Houston Race Park in March 2020 due to the global pandemic, is bringing its Big Top back to Houston for an extended series of performances starting November 13.
Hometown NFL Star, Michael Brockers and Houston Legend, Scarface, Host Celebrity Golf Tournament Benefiting Third Ward Students
Celebs Partner with Almeda Emancipation Corridor Alliance to Kick Off Inaugural Juneteenth Celebration & Golf Benefit
The Almeda Emancipation Corridor Alliance (T.A.E.C.A.) will kick off their first-ever Juneteenth Celebration this Thursday, June 15, 2023, with some notable names at an inaugural “Celebrity June Tee Off Golf Tournament” to benefit inner-city students, at the prestigious Wildcat Golf Club (12000 Almeda Road) in Houston, Texas!
City and County Officials Urge Residents to Donate to Greater Houston Community Foundation Relief Fund
In the wake of the devastating effects of Hurricane Harvey, individuals may want to donate to help affected residents. Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and Harris County Judge Ed Emmett are urging people who wish to help affected residents to donate money to recognized charities that are currently engaged in the response and recovery.
Representative Coleman Condemns Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick's Disparaging Comments on Local Government
Today, August 12, 2017, Representative Garnet F. Coleman (D-Houston) released the following statement: "Last Friday, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick made disparaging remarks about our cities and the local governments that run them. A nationwide 2016 Gallup Poll found similar results to polls taken since 2013, 71% of Americans polled say they have a ‘great deal’ or a ‘fair amount’ of trust in local government to handle problems, compared with 62% who say the same for their state government.
Houston Faith Leaders Join Forces to Raise Awareness About Breast Cancer Fatalities Among African American Women
According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among African American women, due to factors such as late diagnosis and long intervals between mammograms. Of even more concern is the fact that the mortality rate from breast cancer is 40% higher in African American women than Caucasian.
More Than 1k Gather For 'Day Without Immigrants' Rally Held In Houston
More than 1,000 people attended a rally near downtown Houston on Thursday in support of the "Day Without Immigrants" movement.
Weekend Wastewater Spills
Intense, sustained, rainfall over the weekend resulted in the spill of domestic wastewater at several locations. The areas potentially affected by the spill include:
Tennis Legend Zina Garrison Appointed to Harris County-Houston Sports Authority Board
Harris County Commissioners Court has unanimously approved Commissioner Rodney Ellis’ appointment of former tennis star Zina Garrison to the Harris County-Houston Sports Authority Board.
Mayor Turner's Statement On the Death of Houston City Council Member Larry Green
"I am shocked and grieving over the untimely death of Houston Council Member Larry Green. But one person’s feelings are secondary to the fact that all of Houston has lost a groundbreaking advocate for equality, economic opportunity and neighborhood safety." ~ Mayor Sylvester Turner
