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Houston Municipal Courts Announces Fall Amnesty Program

For the next 3 weeks, the City of Houston Municipal Courts Department (MCD) will discount certain delinquent cases to help individuals save money when they resolve those cases.

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Mayor Sylvester Turner’s Complete Communities: Major Accomplishments Since April 2017 Launch

“Every community will be a community of opportunity.” ~ Mayor Sylvester Turner

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Statement by Mayor Turner about Curbside Recycling Contract

“After visiting with members of City CounciI about our effort to choose a curbside recycling company to handle Houston's needs, I have decided to re-open the process for the four companies that advanced to the interview stage.'

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Ima Hogg Competition Finalists Announced

Finalists to perform on Saturday, June 2, at Stude Concert Hall

The Houston Symphony announced today the four finalists for the Houston Symphony’s annual Ima Hogg Competition, one of the world’s greatest multi-instrument competitions founded more than four decades ago to honor the memory of Ima Hogg, a co-founder of the Houston Symphony.

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Help Houston Habitat for Humanity Continue to Build Dreams of Homeownership

Making dreams of home owner- ship come true for families is the business Houston Habitat for Humanity is in. Their only fundraiser to help construct is coming up. Houston Habitat for Humanity is proud to announce their annual Building a Dream Luncheon on October 18, 2022, at The Briar Club from 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Houston Holiday Magic: Daisie Foundation & Houston Police Department-GHPAL Surprise 500 Students

The Daisie Foundation and The Greater Houston Police Activities League (GHPAL) are set to host their 3rd annual Holiday Magic event at Young Elementary School in Houston on December 5th, 2023.

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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.

Annual Houston Humanitarian Awards to Honor Curtis ‘50 Cent’ Jackson, 10 Houstonians at Black-Tie Gala Sunday

Presented by Houston Random Acts of Kindness Day, The LemonTree Foundation and Royal Sonesta Houston-

The Annual Houston Humanitarian Awards will be honoring some big names and even bigger hearts, including award-winning rapper, entrepreneur, actor, producer, and philanthropist Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, this Sunday, July 24, 2022, at the Royal Sonesta Houston!

Impactful Community Efforts Prove YMCA of Greater Houston Is More Than A Gym

Local YMCAs respond and reinvent to address the needs for Houston’s most vulnerable communities

For more than 130 years, the YMCA of Greater Houston has served communities large and small, working tirelessly in order to provide for more people each day, and responding to the needs of the community that need it most. While the doors to locations may have been closed due to COVID-19, the YMCA of Greater Houston continues serving and strengthening its communities, demonstrating the Y always has been and continues being more than just a gym. The nonprofit is offering child care for essential workers; operating more than 20 food distributions sites; providing virtual exercise and education classes, teen programs, senior programs, international services and more.

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New Luxury Spa Coming To Houston Heights This Fall

Thrilled to announce the upcoming opening of Houston’s newest hotspot: E L L E É salon + spa —a luxury salon + spa founded by Lesha Wincher, Miss Houston USA 2018 & former NFL cheerleader. Opening its doors in mid-September, E L L E É was designed as an oasis to escape everyday life.

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Houston Texans Announce Dates and Times for 2023 Training Camp Presented by Xfinity

Team to host eight practices free and open to all fans, including Back Together Weekend

Houston Texans Training Camp presented by Xfinity will begin on Wednesday, July 26, as the Texans take the field in preparation for the 2023 Season. Eight training camp practices will be free and open to all fans: Friday, July 28; Sunday, July 30; Friday, August 4; Saturday, August 5; Tuesday, August 8; Sunday, August 13; Wednesday, August 16; and Thursday, August 17.

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Xi Alpha Omega AKAs Joins the Houston Rockets for a Night of Celebration - Pearls and Basketball

The excitement was high at the recent Houston Rockets vs. the Denver Nuggets and the members of Xi Alpha Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated were part of the celebration in big numbers. Over 65 members had a enjoy a night that combined sisterhood, fun, pearls, and, of course, basketball.

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston launches new teen social justice initiative

Be The Change You Want 2 See

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston (BGCGH) just launched its new teen social justice initiative called Be The Change You Want 2 See with three events last week to educate and inspire teen Club members to be catalysts for social change and racial justice in Houston and our nation. The objective of the initiative is to amplify youth voices and activism through critical and intentional conversations, artistic expression and service learning projects. The youth-led initiative uses the hashtag #bethechangeBGCGH.

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Remembering the Life of Eric Hoffman Lawson

Born in St. Louis on July 15, 1959, Eric Hoffman Lawson is the third child and only son of Audrey Hoffman Lawson and William Alexander Lawson. While Eric was a toddler, his parents and eleven others founded Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church in the family living room. Like his siblings, young Eric was baptized by his father and began a lifelong membership at Wheeler Avenue. He was a member of the Chapel Choir, Communications Corps, and Boy Scout Troup 242, becoming an Eagle Scout at the age of fourteen.

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Takeoff, member of rap group Migos, dead at 28

Takeoff, who was one third of the platinum-selling rap group Migos, was shot and killed early Tuesday in Houston, Texas, a source close to the group confirmed to CNN.

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Council Member Dwight Boykins Explains the Reasons Behind his Decision to Tag Agenda Items at City Council

"At City Council, a "Tag" is a procedural matter that allows any Council Member to delay an agenda item to allow more time to discuss that specific item or to engage in a broader public policy debate of importance to all Houstonians and the future of our city.

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The Heritage Society Celebrates Houston’s 186th Birthday with Free Tours & Cake

On Saturday, August 27, grab your party hats and venture out to downtown, because Houston is celebrating its 186th birthday with Mayor Sylvester Turner! Mister McKinney, the chairperson of the annual City’s Happy Birthday Houston, invites Houstonians and tourists for a late afternoon of free and fun quality time.

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Ovide Duncantell, Founder of the Houston’s Black Heritage Society, Has Died

Ovide Duncantell, founder of Houston’s Black Heritage Society, has died at the age of 82.

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Money, Racism Major Factors in Death Among Houston Black Mothers

Death in childbirth is killing African-American mothers and babies in 10 Houston-area zip codes more than others, according to University of Houston researchers.

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Protests break out after Catalonia ex-leader Carles Puigdemont detained

Protests broke out in Barcelona Sunday after news that Catalonia's former separatist leader Carles Puigdemont had been detained in Germany.