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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Announces Opening of Disaster Recovery Center in Southeast Houston

Jackson Lee: “This Disaster Recover Center will serve the critical needs of residents impacted by Hurricane Harvey, seeking to recover from the catastrophe and get their lives back on track.”

Scout's Honor: Black Boy Scouts in Houston, 1940s - 1970s

Founded in 1910, the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) emerged when the country was transforming from an agrarian society of farmers to an industrialized nation of factory and office workers. The BSA’s goal was to teach boys “patriotism, courage, self-reliance, and kindred virtues,” as well as outdoor skills, values that critics thought were lost as families moved to cities.

Demographic Factors Shaping Houston Council Races

As the deadline approaches for filing for ballot space in the upcoming Houston elections, the city's council races are being influenced by its diverse demographics. Houston stands out among America's and Texas' largest cities with its combination of at-large and district City Council Members.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Inducts Five Honorary Members

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated (AKA) has inducted singer Yolanda Adams, diplomat Teta V. Banks, astronaut Jeanette J. Epps, activist Chantél Harris, and author Margo Lee Shetterly as honorary members.

Compassionate Houston's Houston's Culture of Compassion Annual Luncheon Is Weeks Away

Compassionate Houston's Houston's Culture of Compassionate annual luncheon is less than three weeks away! Learn more and get your tickets here.

Hometown Hero Bun B Will Serve as the 35th Annual Art Car Parade Grand Marshal

Fresh off his H-town Takeover, Bun B Will Lend Some Formidable Star Power to the 35th Annual Art Car Parade When 250 Mobile Masterpieces Come Roaring Back into Downtown Houston on April 9

The 35th Annual Houston Art Car Parade Weekend presented by Team Gillman (April 7-10) announced Bun B as the grand marshal of the 2022 parade, slated to roll through downtown on Saturday, April 9. Bun B follows in the footsteps of luminaries such as Cheech Marin, Dan Aykroyd, J.J. Watt, The Art Guys, Annise Parker, Kinky Friedman, Lynn Wyatt and George Clinton, to name a few.

Houston Native – Vanessa Guillen Participated in Mayor Turner’s Hire Houston Youth Program

Statement on U.S. Army Specialist Vanessa Guillen

Mayor Sylvester Turner joins Vanessa Guillen’s family, friends and the community in honoring the Houston native and Army Specialist.

South Central Houston Census Mural Unites Community Around Census Message

Houston and Harris County’s local census drive, “Yes! to Census 2020,” will debut its final original census mural at the historic S.H.A.P.E Community Center, 3815 Live Oak Street in Houston, on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at 11:30 a.m. The S.H.A.P.E. Yes! To Census 2020 mural, created by artist Israel McCloud, depicts a picture-perfect snapshot portrait of the diversity of residents in the Third Ward with the local Census 2020 campaign hashtag #YEStotheCensus.

Texas Southern University Celebrates 95 Years of Excellence in Achievement

When people of color went out to discover more for themselves in the early 1920s, there weren’t a lot of open doors but closed ones. Opportunities were few, and there weren’t many individuals with extended hands to show them the way. However, a courageous few found opportunity tucked away in the heart of Third Ward at a place to be called Texas Southern University.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston elects Julius Young, Jr. as Chairman of the Board of Directors

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston (BGCGH) announces that Julius Young, Jr. is the new Chairman of the Board of Directors for the nonprofit. Young, who is Market Executive for Wells Fargo & Company within Government and Institutional Banking, is the first African American as well as the first former “Club kid” to serve as board chairman in BGCGH history. He was a Club member at a Boys & Girls Club when he was growing up in California.

TEXANS FIT ANNOUNCES NEW LOCATION IN MEYERLAND

HOUSTON – The Houston Texans today announced the opening of their third Texans Fit location in Meyerland. Opening Spring 2021, Houston will be able to train like the pros at the newest team-themed state-of-the-art fitness center in Meyerland Plaza in Houston, Texas; following the opening of the first two Texans Fit locations this past fall in Katy and Rosenberg.

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Statement on the Confirmation of Mark Norris to be a Judge in the Western District of Tennessee

Jackson Lee—“The Senate’s authority to advise and consent must be exercised in conjunction with constitutional aspirations, the first of which is to create ‘a more perfect union.’ The confirmation of Mr. Norris to the federal bench is an insult to this tradition.”

Four New Murals Call Houston’s East End Home

The East End District welcomes four new murals to the neighborhood, making this historic area one of Houston's top art attractions. The murals were created in collaboration with local businesses, art curators Up Art Studio, and the East End Houston Cultural District. With this new addition, more than 50 mural sites decorate the walls and sidewalks of this 16-square-mile area just east of BBVA Stadium in Downtown Houston.

TheColeman Chronicle: The Opioid Epidemic and Its Effect On Our Children, Economy

I was selected by Texas House Speaker Straus to be a member of the Select Committee on Opioid and Substance Abuse this interim. My fellow committee members and I will address issues involving substance abuse throughout the state.

First Saturday Arts Market December 3

Houston’s original monthly outdoor art market finishes the year with the annual Holiday Market, Saturday, December 3, 2022, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. at 540 W. 19th St. Over 40 artists from the greater Houston area and Austin are featured in this market.

Small Non-Profit Makes Big Impact on Houston Community

Ars Lyrica Houston, a niche organization with 15 years of world-class historical performances, including a Grammy nominated recording, is partnering with governmental entities, other non-profits, and local businesses to create meaningful programming that benefits its artists and Houston’s diverse communities.

False Alarm Of Shots Fired At Ben Taub Hospital

Houston police and SWAT unit members responded to a report of shots fired at Ben Taub Hospital in the Texas Medical Center on Tuesday.

McDonald’s Adds DoorDash as U.S. McDelivery Partner Beginning with Houston-Area Pilot

McDonald’s USA and DoorDash announced a new partnership to expand the availability and accessibility of McDelivery beyond its current offering, launching first in the Houston, Texas area across more than 200 restaurants beginning July 29.

AARP Texas Survey: Voters 50+ to Decide Houston’s Next Mayor

A new survey commissioned by AARP Texas revealed that 84% of registered voters who are 50-plus will “very likely” vote in the 2023 Houston Mayoral election. The survey also revealed that 89% of those polled want Houston’s next top city leader to address crime and safety, calling those issues “top priorities” for this powerful voting bloc. Another 75% said jobs and the economy are essential to them. These issues will likely influence voting behavior at the polls in city elections this coming November.

Deadline Extended for Public Input on Changes to Chapter 19

City Council Member Dave Martin appreciates the comments received by many District E residents, and is happy to announce that Mayor Sylvester Turner has changed the deadline for public input on changes to City of Houston Chapter 19 to Monday, March 5 at 5:00 p.m. After the proposed changes were presented to Council during a Joint Transportation, Technology, and Infrastructure/Regulation and Neighborhood Affairs Committee Meeting last Monday, February, 12, Council Member Martin provided strong feedback to Mayor Turner, demanding residents be given more time to participate in the process.

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