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HISD to serve curbside meals during online-only first-six weeks
Students can pick up breakfast and lunch daily at no charge
After a week-long break, the Houston Independent School District is relaunching curbside student meals distribution on Tuesday, Sept. 8 — the first day of the 2020-2021 school year.
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.
Census 2020: Yes, I’m In
In the wake of seeing if we have a temperature with a prolonged cough, trying to find water and supplies and ensuring we are wearing masks in public, something may have slipped your mind, the 2020 Census. Earlier this month residents across the country received an invitation to participate in the 2020 U.S. Census. It is the population count that occurs every 10 years that counts every living person in the country.
Piroshky Piroshky: Seattle's Renowned Bakery Returns to Texas!
Piroshky Piroshky, the acclaimed bakery rooted in Eastern European inspiration, is making a festive return to Texas from 12/13 to 12/17, offering handcrafted Piroshky delights for preorder pickups in Dallas, San Antonio, Austin, and Houston. Indulge in the essence of the Pacific Northwest, order online at piroshkybakery.com, and join the nationwide tour that has garnered acclaim on Anthony Bourdain's “No Reservations” and the Travel Channel's “Zimmern List.” Don't miss this opportune time to savor the iconic Piroshky experience!
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.”
Houston Sickle Cell Symposium Hosted By Sickle Cell Association of Houston
Ensuring Access to Gene Therapy & SCD Treatments in Texas
Mark your calendar and join the Sickle Cell Association of Houston for the Houston Sickle Cell Symposium at The Health Museum on April 20th located at 1515 Hermann Drive at 9am. This educational day will delve into gene therapy, understanding what it is, what does the process look like, and how can patients afford it in addition to bringing to the forefront other cutting-edge treatments for sickle cell disease. Don't miss this opportunity!
Superstar Lil Nas X Adds Electrifying Shows in Dallas and Houston in October
Today, multi-platinum, award-winning superstar Lil Nas X has announced that he will bring his first ever tour to the 713 Music Hall in Houston, TX, on Tuesday, October 11, and the Pavilion at Toyota Music Hall in Dallas, TX, on Wednesday, October 12.
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.
Gentrification, Charter Schools and the Death of the African American Inner City School
Every day on my way to work I pass by my old elementary school, Shadydale Elementary on Tidwell Rd. It was one of the crown jewels of the North Forest Independent School District that comprised four elementary schools, four middle schools, and two high schools. I remember Shadydale fondly; it was the first place I picked up a pencil to write a story.
Texas Company HumanN Donates $50,000 of Products To Healthcare and Essential Workers
HumanN launches We Are All HumanN to give healthcare and essential workers access to healthy energy enhancing products for free
HumanN, an Austin-based functional food and supplement company, has launched We Are All HumanN, donating $50,000 worth of SuperBeets and Neo40 products to healthcare workers and those on the frontlines fighting COVID-19 around the country as a thank you for all the hard work they are doing. The supplements are being donated to help support overall energy levels of these heroes.
New Avenida Houston Welcome Center, a Gateway to the City
The most recent addition to Avenida Houston convention and entertainment campus is the long-awaited Welcome Center which features three distinct experiences: the city’s official Welcome Center; Launch, a retail outlet; and Avenida Eats, a grab-and-go eatery. Located inside the George R. Brown Convention Center, the new Welcome Center is accessible from the building or the outside plaza. The Welcome Center celebrates its grand opening Friday, July 26, 2019.
A Big Splash: The Texans Come Up Huge in Free Agency
The Houston Texans did not dive right into the deep end of the pool when the NFL free agency market opened. They took their time. Texans general manager Brian Gaine, who replaced former general manager Rick Smith, let the city of Houston know exactly who he was by making some key moves to improve the team.
Candidate for the U.S. Senate Beto O’Rourke Continues His 34-Day Drive Across Texas With Visit to Harris County For Town Halls in Houston
Candidate for the U.S. Senate Beto O’Rourke will continue his 34-day grassroots drive across Texas with a return to Harris County on Saturday, August 11. He will hold town halls in Houston, TX. This follows the El Paso Congressman’s travels to all 254 counties of Texas as his people-powered campaign continues to hold open dialogues with Republicans, Democrats, independents and non-voters alike. The details for the events in Houston are:
Houston Concierge Association to Host 12th Annual Cultural Partner Open House and Clothing Drive
Benefiting Star of Hope on Tuesday, July 19, 2022, 5:30-8 p.m.
Guests from all aspects of the hospitality industry are invited to experience an evening of entertainment and networking during the 12th Annual Cultural Partner Open House and Clothing Drive for Star of Hope, hosted by The Houston Concierge Association (HCA) and Houston First Corp. on Tuesday, July 19, 2022, from 5:30-8 p.m. at Vault & Vino.
Houston’s Third Ward Prodigy & Multi Talented “The Biggest Brandon” Performing “Live” at the 3rd Annual Mother’s Day Jazz Brunch
One of Houston’s brightest stars, “The Biggest Brandon” will be performing “live” at R&K Reception Hall, 911 Normandy St. 77015 on Sunday, May 14th, 2023 from 12pm to 4pm. Tickets are available at https://mothersdayjazzbrunch2023.eventbrite.com.
Freeway Manor Park Construction Starting
Mayor Pro Tem Martin is excited to announce an update on Mayor Turner’s 50/50 Park Partners initiative at Freeway Manor Park where construction began this month on projects that were identified by community input during our community listening session and balanced with available funding.
AAMA Celebrated Annual Illumine Gala at The Ballroom at Bayou Place
The Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans held its largest fundraising event of the year at The Ballroom at Bayou Place in support of its year-round programs and services.
On Friday, October 28, 2022, AAMA–the Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans–celebrated its over five decades of existence as the leading nonprofit organization in Texas working with Latino families to achieve financial security, well-being, and self-actualization through its largest fundraising event of the year. The Illumine Gala took place at the The Ballroom at Bayou Place from 6:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., and raised proceeds for AAMA’s year-round programs and services, which annually serve over 10,000 individuals across the state of Texas.
