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Autism Speaks Walk Returns to Houston for 2022

Advocacy organization brings back walk better than ever to raise funds for autism community

Get ready, set and walk with Autism Speaks on Saturday, Oct. 22 at The University of Houston’s Lynn Eusan Park.

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University of Houston and Photon Auto to Open New Electric Vehicle Concepts Exhibition at Houston’s Mashburn Gallery

16 Projects, including eight electric vehicle models, to explore the best exterior and interior design for a new generation of luxury electric vehicles.

On Friday, December 2, 2022, Photon Auto Inc. and the University of Houston’s Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and Design will celebrate the opening of a new and innovative Electric Vehicle Concepts Exhibition at the university’s Mashburn Gallery.

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Houston Area Urban League To Host Annual Equal Opportunity Day Gala Dec 17 Celebrating Black Excellence

Houston’s Corporate Community & Black Elite Will Party with a Purpose

The Houston Area Urban League (HAUL) will host a sold out crowd as they celebrate Black Houstonians who have demonstrated excellence in Sports, Education, Corporate Citizenship and Community Service.

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Local News Anchors Isiah Carey & Jonathan Martin Honored at Houston Museum of African American Culture Annual Champagne & Ribs Fundraiser

The Houston Museum of African Thousand kept the party going as American Culture (HMAAC) pop the champagne last night as they rolled out the red carpet for their annual Champagne & Ribs Fundraiser hosted by Houston's own, Grammy Award Winning Writer/Producer, Bryan-Michael Cox. The lavish night set out to raise funds for the Houston community to be able to continue to enjoy the museum free of cost, was a sold-out event for the first time since its start a couple years ago.

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The City of Houston Awards $11.5 Million in Grants to Arts and Culture Nonprofit Organizations and Individual Artists

The City of Houston Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs (MOCA) is awarding $11,520,344.70 in grants to 57 individuals, 131 arts and culture nonprofit organizations and fiscally sponsored projects offering public exhibitions, presentations, and performances in 2023.

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Mayor Turner’s Statement On ExxonMobil’s Carbon Capture and Storage Project

This week, ExxonMobil announced a $100 billion Carbon Capture and Storage project.

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Mayor Turner, Commissioner Ellis and Houston Police Department Will Hold Gun Buyback Program

Mayor Sylvester Turner, Commissioner Rodney Ellis and the Houston Police Department (HPD) will hold the first gun buyback event will allow people to exchange firearms for gift cards on July 30 from 8 a.m. to noon at:

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Mayor Turner Appoints Will Jones as Interim Finance Director for the City of Houston

Mayor Sylvester Turner announced Tuesday the appointment of Will Jones as interim Finance Director for the City of Houston. He will replace Tantri Erlinawati-Emo who is leaving municipal government for a role in the nonprofit sector.

Raising Cane’s is Getting Ready to Ring in the New Year at Its Newest Houston Location

Fastest-growing chicken finger concept to celebrate opening on Jan. 7 and commitment to Make-A-Wish

Raising Cane’s is kicking off 2022 by bringing more of its ONE LOVE® – quality chicken finger meals – to the greater Houston area!

Houston Arboretum's 9th Arbor Cup at Memorial Park raises $97,000 for conservation and education programs

Houston Arboretum’s ninth annual Arbor Cup, “A Round in the Woods,” raised more than $97,000 to support the Arboretum’s vital conservation and education programs. Over 130 golfers participated in the sold-out event, the Arboretum’s biggest fall fund raiser, held at the recently renovated Memorial Park Golf Course, now the home of the Houston Open.

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8th Annual 'Year of Joy' Holiday Ice Skating Party Welcomes 250 Children for Festive Celebrations

Experience the enchantment of the holiday season at the city's exclusive free ice-skating event for children.

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Mayor Whitmire Orders Immediate End to Pending Legal Action Against Houston Firefighters

In a clear indication that he will follow through on his promises, Mayor John Whitmire met with representatives of the Houston Professional Firefighters Association this morning. Within the first five minutes of the discussion, Mayor Whitmire directed City Attorney Arturo Michel to withdraw the appeal of the City’s challenge to the court’s consideration of past fiscal years 2018 through 2024 backpay.

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Houston Health Department reveals city's top baby names for 2023

More than 60,800 babies born in Houston in 2023

Houston’s most popular baby names for 2023 are Emma, Mia and Camila and Liam, Noah and Mateo, the Houston Health Department.

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75th Anniversary Walk to Cure Arthritis Houston Set

The Arthritis Foundation is celebrating its 75th anniversary at the Walk to Cure Arthritis in Houston on May 6, 2023. With a cake big enough to feed hundreds, walkers, donors, arthritis warriors, and many others will gather to honor the 1.2 million Houstonians who suffer from arthritis and the important work that the Arthritis Foundation does to serve them.

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Houston Man Sentenced To 30 Years For Chinatown Jugging

A Houston man was sentenced Thursday to 30 years in prison for his role in three attacks, including one in Houston’s Chinatown that left a woman paralyzed, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced today.

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The City of Houston and Community Partners Announce Donation Drive to Help the People of Morocco

In the wake of the devastating earthquake that struck Morocco, Houston Mayor Sylvester in collaboration with the Arab American Culture and Community Center and the Moroccan Society of Houston, will host a donation drive this weekend, September 16th and 17th, from 10 AM to 3 PM, to gather essential supplies for those impacted.

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Houston PetSet and L3 Design Team Up to Protect Pets in Cold Weather

Houston PetSet and L3 Design collaborate to address the homeless animal crisis, providing 50 custom-built dog houses to BARC Animal Enforcement ahead of a predicted hard freeze.

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Evolution Academy: The School of Second Chances

Second chances are a gift. They are your do over to execute the lesson learned from your first opportunity. Since they are also rare any chance you get one, it shouldn’t be wasted but utilize for everything its worth.

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HPD: Body Found Behind NW Houston Catholic School

Houston Police are investigating after a body was found near bleachers behind a northwest side Catholic church and school.

NAACP Telel Town Hall Draws Over 21,000 As Communities Grapple with the Impact of Global Coronavirus Pandemic

The NAACP hosted an emergency tele town hall on the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic with several special guests, including U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams; Senator Kamala Harris; Congresswoman Robin Kelly; La June Montgomery Tabron, president & CEO, W.K. Kellogg Foundation; Dr. Rich Besser, president & CEO, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation; Dr. Jerry Young, president, National Baptist Convention; Rev. Traci Blackmon, United Church of Christ; Nicolette Louissaint Ph.D., executive director, Healthcare Ready.