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Lisa Gagnon Named Executive Director of Marketing, Public Relations and Presentations at Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo

Former vice president of marketing for the Houston Super Bowl Host Committee, Lisa Gagnon, was named an executive director at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

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Houston Public Works Announces 'Imagine a Day Without Water' TikTok Contest Winners

Houston Public Works announces the winners of the “Imagine a Day Without Water” TikTok Contest.

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A Triumph Decades In The Making – Meta 4 Houston’s Stupendous Victory at Brave New Voices The Face of the Youth Poetry Slam Scene in Houston

On an electric evening in Houston, the city came alive, celebrating the triumphant return of its very own slam squad from @meta4houston, having conquered the Brave New Voices (BNV) championship in 2023. These remarkable young women, now brandishing the title of BNV Champs, are the beautiful bridge between the storied past and the promising future of Meta 4 Houston.

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City of Houston to Activate Emergency Operations Center as Severe Weather is Expected.

City of Houston Residents Urged to Be Vigilant, Prepare for Storms

The City of Houston Office of Emergency Management (OEM) will activate the City's Emergency Operations Center to Level III (Increased Readiness) at 8:00 a.m. this morning as severe weather is expected to begin impacting the City.

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City of Houston to award five scholarships to area High School Students in honor of Public Service Recognition Week

The City of Houston will award five scholarships to area high school students during the 26th Annual City of Houston Public Service Recognition Week Essay Contest award ceremony.

Mouth Bar Removal Starting This Week

Mayor Pro Tem Martin would like to make District E residents aware the City of Houston has issued a Notice To Proceed (NTP) for debris removal services, specifically large silt deposits at the confluence of the West Fork of the San Jacinto River and Lake Houston, commonly referred to as the "mouth bar".

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35th Houston Auto Show Brings Biggest Vehicle Names to Clutch City

Jan. 24-28, 2018 at NRG Center

Texans don’t play it small, and neither is the Houston Auto Show in celebrating its 35th anniversary. More than 700 of the latest model year imports and domestic vehicles will cover the entire 700,000 square feet of the NRG Center January 24-28, 2018. Experience the anticipation of concept cars, the nostalgia of classics and ultra-luxuries, and test drive nearly 80 different vehicle models.

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FDA advisers vote to include an Omicron-specific component for a coronavirus booster in the US

The US Food and Drug Administration's independent Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee voted Tuesday to support recommending inclusion of an Omicron-specific component for a Covid-19 booster vaccine.

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Black Lives Matter March Draws More Than 100 to Downtown Houston

Shouts of “Black Lives Matter!” echoed down Houston streets during a spirited solidarity march ending outside City Hall.

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Midtown Property Where Beyonce's Career Was Launched Sold to BMW Dealer

The Houston Chronicle reports the Houston property housing the studio where Houston-born superstars Beyoncé and her sister Solange once recorded has been sold to a realty group associated with car dealer chain Group 1 Automotive.

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New Channel Featuring African American Culture and Entertainment Comes to Houston

Just before the start of Black History Month, Houston will get a new channel showcasing African American culture and entertainment.

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Houston Latino Filmmaker Somers Debuts ‘Rich Kids’ at Houston Latino Film Festival

Now in its third year, the Houston Latino Film Festival puts Latino culture on the big screen.

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Frida Kahlo’s Legacy Lives On In Houston On 110th Birthday

On what would've been her 110th birthday, Frida Kahlo's iconic face can be seen across Houston. In the East End, Houston muralist DonkeeBoy painted the Mexican artist's face on a Wonder Woman figure.

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HESP to School Board: Pass a Budget Without Support Personnel Layoffs

The Houston Educational Support Personnel is calling on the Houston Independent School District Board of Education to come back to the table and pass a budget by June 30 that includes no additional cuts of support personnel.

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Statement From Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee On the 2020 Democratic National Convention

The City of Houston put forward a stupendous effort and a great proposal – we should all get ready for the 2024 Democratic National Convention

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee who advocated strongly for the 2020 Democratic National Convention to be in Houston, Texas applauds the stupendous work led by Mayor Sylvester Turner to bring the Convention to Houston.

Houston police officer slain and another officer wounded while executing a warrant, mayor says. A possible suspect is dead

One of two Houston police officers shot while executing a search warrant has died, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner said Monday.

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Mayor Turner Announces 12th Annual Back to School Fest Presented By Shell

Mayor Sylvester Turner will be joined by representatives from Shell and the Houston Food Bank to announce details on the 12th Annual Back To School Fest presented by Shell.

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Houston Health Department Receives CDC Center Of Excellence Designation

This week, Mayor Sylvester Turner, the Houston Health Department’s Stephen Williams, director, and Dr. Loren Hopkins, PhD, chief environmental science officer, Houston Public Works, and Rice University announced some good news for hard work during COVID.

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John Whitmire Endorsed for Houston Mayor by Former HISD Board President Paula Arnold

John Whitmire announced today that Paula Arnold, Former President of the Houston Independent School District Board of Trustees, has endorsed him in his campaign for mayor of the City of Houston.

2021 Tamale Festival Houston - Sat. 12/18

Outdoor festival to feature tamales, live family-friendly entertainment and more!

2021 Tamale Festival Houston has been rescheduled and will now take place on Saturday, December 18 from 11AM-6PM at East River.