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Houston Man Sentenced To 30 Years In Prison For Shooting Acquaintance At Southwest Houston Apartment Complex
A Houston man pleaded guilty on the eve of trial and was sentenced Friday to 30 years in prison for fatally shooting a man in 2019, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.
Breaking Barriers: Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market's Small Business Diversity Program with Wells Fargo for 2023
The 2023 Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market's small business diversity program empowers minority-owned businesses.
Jalen Green Finally Becomes A Rocket
After months and months of speculations on whether or not the Houston Rockets would trade out of their number two lottery pick with the Detroit Pistons for the first overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, the Rockets stood firm in their conviction and landed the player they have had their eyes on for a very long time.
The Women’s Fund Hosts Health and Wellness Awareness Presentation on Coping with Stress
The Women’s Fund for Health Education and Resiliency, a nonprofit providing Houston-area women and girls with the tools needed to be advocates for their health, will host a “Coping with Stress” presentation exploring the importance of understanding stress and how to address it as we age with guest speaker Valerie George on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, from Noon to 1 p.m.
Congressman Al Green to Commemorate North America’s First Eternal Gandhi Museum in Houston
On Monday, October 2, 2023, Congressman Al Green will deliver remarks at the Eternal Gandhi Museum Houston, followed by the unveiling of a commemorative granite stone, marking the museum’s inauguration. This landmark institution is dedicated to promoting Mahatma Gandhi’s enduring legacy and universal values. Fort Bend County Judge KP George will place a time capsule at the site to preserve the historic moment.
ICYMI: Third Ward on Tap Held an Event Today to Reclaim Outdoor Space Through the Revitalization of the Columbia Tap Trail
An HHA project aimed at providing safe, sustainable and positive space for families and community members, while preserving the integrity and longevity of the historic Third Ward
Third Ward on Tap-Trill Edition, the Houston Housing Authority (HHA), the City of Houston, Friends of Columbia Tap, and the Rotary Houston Skyline came together today to celebrate the neighborhoods revitalization project and to reclaim outdoor space within the Third Ward Community.
Champions of Magic Tour Headed to Houston's Hobby Center - February 2-17, 2023
Exclusively to Houston, Champions Of Magic bring their arena scale spectacle to the Hobby Center’s intimate Zilkha Hall for an extended run February 2-17. This is an opportunity to experience their unique brand of live entertainment like never before.
Houston Man Sentenced to 50 Years for Shooting Stranger at Greenspoint Gas Station
A Houston man was sentenced Friday to 50 years in prison for killing a stranger during a mid-morning confrontation in a gas-station parking lot in 2021, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.
Urban League Texas Delegation to hold "Urban League Fights for You Rally" on Opening Day of National Urban League Conference
With new political challenges rapidly emerging in Texas, coordinated action among the state’s civil rights advocacy groups is essential.
The Storm We’ll Never Forget
Five storms etched in Texans’ memory top the list as being among those as the most costly and deadly.
Prince Royce Joins Forces With Cigna to Work Against COVID-19 Disparities in Houston
Cigna Health Improvement Tour comes to Houston offering free flu shots, PPE and Covid-19 resources.
Houston's Water Bill Revolution: Mayor Whitmire's Vision for Transparent Billing
City of Houston Unveils Groundbreaking Plan to Enhance Water Billing Accuracy and Transparency
In a landmark move towards transparency and accountability, Mayor John Whitmire is spearheading a comprehensive water bill improvement plan, aimed at eradicating inaccuracies and rebuilding public trust. Commencing on April 1, 2024, the City of Houston will implement sweeping reforms to ensure customers receive fair and consistent water bills, marking a significant milestone in the city's commitment to service excellence.
Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson Announces Show in Houston (Aug. 24) and Dallas (Aug. 25)
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Today, EMMY® and GRAMMY® award-winning multi hyphenate, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, announced that he will embark on a global tour in celebration of the 20th Anniversary of his game-changing debut album, Get Rich or Die Tryin’. Produced by Live Nation and presented by Sire Spirits, The Final Lap Tour will make stops across North America and Europe, including Toyota Center in Houston, TX, on Thursday, August 24, and Dos Equis Pavilion in Dallas, TX, on Friday, August 25, 2023.
Economic Development Mission Led by Mayor Turner Exceeds Expectations
Mayor Sylvester Turner’s vision for Houston as a high-tech innovation hub took several steps forward after a successful economic development and trade mission to Israel recently. A private meeting with the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sparked a discussion regarding healthcare data mining and personalized medicine. Meetings with the minister of Energy and Infrastructure and the mayors of Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Beersheba and Al-Bireh focused on Smart City management, energy connections, cyber security and tourism.
Welcome Home: Andre Johnson Retires as A Houston Texan
There are certain things in Houston, Texas that will forever be associated with the city. Things that by the mere mention of the name is automatically considered “H-Town certified.” Places like Pappadeaux’s Seafood Restaurant, The Astrodome, and Gallery Furniture; people like Hakeem Olajuwon, JJ Watt, and Jeff Bagwell are just a few of those places and names.
Mayor Sylvester Turner and Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo declare public health emergency due to COVID-19
Local Health authorities say the action will help save lives and contain spread of the disease.
Mayor Sylvester Turner today signed a proclamation declaring a Local State of Disaster Due to a Public Health Emergency to help contain and mitigate COVID-19 from spreading. As a result of the emergency order, the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo will close down immediately and city-sponsored, produced and permitted events will be postponed or cancelled through the end of March.
New portal places more than 9,100 children of Houston-area essential workers in child care during COVID-19 crisis
Thirteen-county Gulf Coast region helps one-third of child care assistance applicants across the state
More than 9,100 Houston-area children have been placed in high-quality child care since a new resource was launched last month to help essential workers find child during the COVID-19 pandemic, thanks to a partnership between Collaborative for Children, the City of Houston, Harris County and the Gulf Coast Workforce Board.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston holds Town Halls focused on health and safety during the “reopening” of Houston and the state
As part of its ongoing outreach to constituents during the Covid 19 pandemic, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston (BGCGH) held three virtual Town Halls last week to provide critical information about what parents (and teens) should know to keep themselves and their children safe in the midst of the “reopening” of Texas. Additionally, BGCGH hosted a Special Session via Zoom with community partners, staff and board members, including Ericka Brown, M.D.; Coca-Cola representatives and special guest speaker David Persse, M.D., Health Authority for the Houston Health Department, to discuss issues around safely reopening Boys & Girls Clubs for in-person programming this week.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Performs 29 Service Projects for International Conference in Houston
Wherever the ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated go, one thing is for certain. Service will be rendered. Since 1928 when the first graduate chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Alpha Kappa Omega, was chartered, Houstonians have had a front row seat to the work of the first Greek-letter organization.
8th Annual Houston Kosher Chili Cookoff
The 8th Annual Kosher Chili Cookoff gathered the Houston Jewish community as well as our neighbors at Congregation Beth Yeshurun, regardless of affiliation. 30 local organizations and businesses fired up the competition with their unique kosher chili recipes each vying for bragging rights to the best kosher chili in Houston. Over 2000 attendees were able to eat as much chili as they could consume.
