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Solid Waste Management Collection and Facility Schedule for Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday 2024
January 9, 2024: In observance of the City of Houston's approved holiday, Monday, January 15, 2024, collection services will be interrupted during Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday. Below you will find a list of closures for facilities and administration and updates to curbside recycling services.
Governor Abbott, Lt. Governor Patrick, Speaker Bonnen, Senate Finance, House Appropriations Committee Chairs Announce eLearning Funding For Texas Students
Governor Greg Abbott, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, House Speaker Dennis Bonnen, Senate Finance Committee Chair Jane Nelson, Vice Chair Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa, and House Appropriations Committee Chair Giovanni Capriglione and Vice Chair Oscar Longoria today announced that the State of Texas will allocate $200 million in Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) for the purchase of eLearning devices and home internet solutions to enable remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic for Texas students that lack connectivity.
3rd Annual Men’s Health Expo To Be Held at Finnigan Community Center - April 29
Harris County Precinct One, Houston Parks and Recreation Department, My Brother’s Keeper Houston and MD Anderson Cancer Center and Ellis Wyms, Former NFL Tampa Bay Buccaneers Super Bowl Champion are hosting health event on Saturday, April 29, 2017 for male adults and youth. The theme is Man Up – Living a Healthier Life!
Council Member Dwight Boykins Proposes Plan to Fund Pay Parity for and Prevent Layoffs
In October, Houston's City Controller Chris Brown placed the estimated cost to city government of Proposition B's passage at approximately $85 million annually. Today, Council Member Boykins will offer a viable solution to meet that cost while preserving jobs, in a way that best reflects the will of the voters who voted overwhelmingly in support of pay parity on November 6.
Astros Cancel Summer Camp Workouts Due to Delay in COVID-19 Test Results
The Houston Astros cancelled Summer Camp workouts on today due to lack of results from COVID-19 tests that were taken by players and staff on last weekend. The Astros organization has taken very strong precautions to adhere by the rules set in place by Major League Baseball concerning COVID-19 and social distancing.
Houston Native Turns Over Command of Naval Support Activity Sarasota Springs
Cmdr. Christopher J. Tejada, a native of Houston, recently turned over command of Naval Support Activity (NSA) Saratoga Springs, New York, to Cmdr. Phillip Boice at a change of command ceremony held at the Saratoga Springs Knights of Columbus organization.
Discovery Green hosts The Legend of Big Bend
Discovery Green, the 12-acre park in the heart of downtown Houston, hosts The Legend of Big Bend on Saturday, Sept. 21 at 8 p.m. Acclaimed indie classical group Montopolis draws inspiration from West Texas tales and the breathtaking beauty of Big Bend National Park for this free, family-friendly concert. The multi-media performance weaves science, history, poetry and personal stories into music, which is accompanied by video footage of the vast high desert wilderness.
Houston Texans Release ILB Brian Cushing
The Houston Texans have released ILB Brian Cushing, the team announced today. Cushing is the team’s all-time leading tackler with 664 total tackles since getting drafted in the first round (15th overall) of the 2009 NFL Draft.
Council Member Amanda Edwards and Commissioner Rodney Ellis to Empower Houston Senior Citizens to "Be the Solution" at Town Hall Discussion
“Be The Solution: Senior Citizens Town Hall” will empower Houston senior citizens with a dialogue about the issues that impact their neighborhoods and lives. The Town Hall event will provide seniors with a forum to let their voices be heard, get their questions answered about the issues impacting their neighborhoods, and empower them to “be the solution” in their communities.
Kroger Launching Relief Drive to Support Communities Devastated by Hurricane Ida
HOUSTON Kroger today announced it will launch a Relief Drive in more than 100 Greater Houston and Louisiana stores, to support the communities and families affected by Hurricane Ida.
Kevan & Ayesha Shelton Brings The First-Ever Black Men Buy Houses Workshop To The Community Collective In Houston
Marriage and Real Estate couple gives insight on advocating for African Americans being able to have access to affordable luxury housing at their Black Men Buy Houses Workshop.
Harmony Public Schools Slam Dunks Distracted Driving
Harmony Science Academy - Houston is taking the wheel in preventing needless traffic accidents. The school will host DUNK Distracted Driving Basketball Stunt Show Assembly featuring basketball performers along with an educational message on the dangers of distracted driving. According to the Texas Department of Transportation, in 2022, distracted drivers caused nearly one in six crashes on Texas roads resulting in 487 deaths.
Governor Appoints Student Regent from Tarleton State University
Gov. Greg Abbott has appointed Cahlen Cheatham the next student regent for The Texas A&M University System.
J.D. Silva & Associates Hosts Second Annual JDS Give Back Community Festival and Concert
Texas law firm, J.D. Silva & Associates, hosts Second Annual JDS Give Back Festival on March 15-16, 2024, at Clute Municipal Park, featuring free entertainment, music, and community celebration.
School Safety Forum Enlists 3 Dynamic Safety Experts in Dialogue with Education Community Oct. 15
School Safety is the topic as three international and local safety experts talk about school violence and solutions at Harris County Department of Education Oct. 15, from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Psychologist Scott Poland, emergency preparedness expert Michael Dorn and Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez lead the discussions.
School Safety Forum Enlists 3 Dynamic Safety Experts in Dialogue with Education Community Oct. 15
School Safety is the topic as three international and local safety experts talk about school violence and solutions at Harris County Department of Education Oct. 15, from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Psychologist Scott Poland, emergency preparedness expert Michael Dorn and Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez lead the discussions.
TSU Center for Justice Research, Baylor College of Medicine, and UTHealth Receive $2.6 Million NIH Grant to Examine Structural Racism and Perinatal Health Disparities
Texas Southern University’s Center for Justice Research, Baylor College of Medicine, and UTHealth McGovern Medical School will receive $2.6 million from the National Institutes of Health to examine perinatal health disparities, with a particular focus on women in Houston’s high-crime and high-incarceration communities.
Houston Votes to Join Other Texas Cities in Lawsuit Over New Immigration Law, Senate Bill 4
The largest city in Texas will join San Antonio, Dallas, Austin and other local governments in a lawsuit against the state’s new immigration enforcement law. The Houston City Council voted 10-6 to join the lawsuit, which was filed last month against Gov. Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Super Bowl 'Party with a Purpose' raises money for food banks
One of the Super Bowl 51 parties happening this weekend is for a good cause.
Rockets Surprise Teen Patient With Game Tickets
The Rockets teamed up with a Houston teen this week to surprise a friend going through some intense treatment in the Texas Medical Center.
