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Houston Money Week 2018 Kicks Off April 14-22, 2018
Houstonians will have the opportunity to gain a financial education with tools to help them save money, grow their money, improve their credit score, prepare for retirement and more during Houston Money Week kicking off April 14-22, 2018. The city’s premier financial education is a free a community-wide financial education initiative that empowers families and individuals to be successful in making financial choices. HMW serves individuals, families, veterans and small business owners across the greater Houston area, offering free financial education events and raising awareness of community resources.
Melinda Spaulding Chevalier named VP for public affairs at Rice
Melinda Spaulding Chevalier, an Emmy Award-winning communicator, brand strategist, crisis management expert and community affairs leader, has been named Rice University’s next vice president for public affairs.
Theatre Under The Stars Gala Postponed Until Fall
The Theatre Under The Stars Gala 2020 has been postponed to the fall following growing concerns around the coronavirus pandemic, and recommendations from the City of Houston. The event, featuring Broadway star Audra McDonald, was scheduled for Saturday, March 28. The annual gala is a core fundraising event for the non-profit musical theatre company.
School awards $500 stipend to all 4,800 employees
Harmony Public Schools is surprising its 4,800 teachers and team members across Texas with some good news to start National Teacher Appreciation week Monday, May 2. The Texas-based public charter school system is awarding a $500 stipend to all employees for their extraordinary efforts throughout the 2021-22 school year.
Leaving a Legacy Long After the Game
The Wade Smith Foundation and Houston Super Bowl Host Committee Partner for National Literacy Month
The countdown is on! The clock is ticking. We are just 150 days away until Houston hosts the most watched game, Super Bowl LI Preparations are revving up as Houston rolls out the red carpet for guests near and far. Long after the game is gone on February 18, 2017, the legacy of Super Bowl LI will still be felt in Houston due to partnerships like that of the Wade Smith Foundation (WSF) with the Houston Super Bowl Host Committee (HSBHC). Together these organizations are igniting the fire for a love of reading among Houston area students.
Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan Appoints Former City Council Member Mike Laster as an Assistant County Attorney
Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan announces the appointment of Mike Laster, to serve as an Assistant County Attorney with the General Counsel practice group where he will be handling housing and community development issues.
Council Member Boykins to Honor First Responders Who Rushed to the Aid of Fallen Police Officers
Council Member Dwight Boykins will honor Houston firefighters and paramedics who responded to the mass shooting of Houston police officers last January, which occurred as the officers were attempting to serve a narcotics warrant.
TSU Regents Confirm Melinda Spaulding as New VP of University Advancement
Texas Southern University’s Board of Regents unanimously confirmed Melinda Spaulding Chevalier as the new Vice President of University Advancement. Spaulding, an Emmy Award-winning journalist, will direct the university’s marketing, communications, development and alumni relations departments. The confirmation took place at the board’s quarterly meeting on August 18.
Mayor Sylvester Turner Addresses COVID-19 Response and Resiliency in 2020 State of the City
Mayor Sylvester Turner Addresses COVID-19 Response and Resiliency in 2020 State of the City
Mayor Sylvester Turner delivered his fifth State of the City address, his first on virtual platform, on Oct. 22, hosted by the Greater Houston Partnership.
Houston Grand Opera and Asia Society Texas Present World Premiere of The Big Swim
Organizations join forces to stage family-friendly one-act opera at Asia Society Texas from February 16 through 18, 2024, in celebration of the Lunar New Year
Houston Grand Opera (HGO) and the Asia Society Texas (AST) are proud to announce the world premiere of The Big Swim, created by composer Meilina Tsui and librettist Melisa Tien. Commissioned by HGO in partnership with the AST, The Big Swim will be presented on February 16, 17, and 18 at AST’s Brown Foundation Performing Arts Theater.
Hiatus Spa + Retreat to Open Fourth Texas Location in Houston This Spring
New Spa in Tanglewood to Feature Spa Membership, 14 Treatment Rooms, and Nail Therapy Lounge
Hiatus Spa + Retreat, the award-winning Texas day spa with locations in Austin, Dallas & Plano, is excited to reveal the opening of its fourth Texas location in Houston. The 5,078-square-foot day spa is slated to open early Spring 2017.
Houston Hospice Appoints Cora Guinn Robinson to Board of Directors
Houston Hospice announced the appointment of Cora Guinn Robinson to its Board of Directors. Following this appointment, the Board will comprise of 15 members, four of which are officers and an additional six are advisors.
The Ensemble Theatre Honored With The Theatre Longevity Award At National Black Film Theatre Festival
The Ensemble Theatre has long been a center for the history, culture, and artistic expression of African American theatre arts in the City of Houston. Founded by George Hawkins in 1976, The Ensemble Theatre has grown to become a beacon of Black excellence and a focal point of Black history in the making, not only in the City of Houston, but across the Nation. That is the very legacy that was awarded at this year’s 2022 National Black Theatre Festival.
Houston Chamber Choir presents This Is Why I Sing to open 23rd season on Sept. 29
Houston Chamber Choir’s 23rd Season opens with a concert that illustrates the joy of musicians, highlighting our singers’ favorite pieces. These are the compositions that remind us why we love to sing. This will be an evening of “the best of the best” by composers like Morten Lauridsen, Eric Whitacre and Bob Chilcott, along with John Tavener and Arvo Pärt. The Kinder HSPVA Chorale, under the direction of Shannon Carter, and the Parker Elementary School Advanced Chorus, under the direction of Marianna Parnas-Simpson, will be our featured guests as they present pieces that have kindled their youthful love for singing. The evening will end with a glorious performance featuring all three choirs singing together.
Immigration Supporters March to Houston City Hall for May Day
Activists in the Houston community, labor union members and students from all walks of life gathered Monday under the banner of Houston Unido in response to what organizers are calling an attack on immigrants and low-income communities in Houston.
New Resource Launched to Help Essential Workers Find Child Care
Collaborative for Children, Workforce Solutions, City of Houston and Harris County join forces with other community partners to provide much needed child care support during health crisis
Collaborative for Children and Workforce Solutions, in partnership with the City of Houston and Harris County, has launched a resource dedicated to helping essential workers find quality child care during the COVID-19 pandemic. The easy-to-use portal launched today at 8 a.m.
Mayor Sylvester Turner Announces The National Nonpartisan Conversation On Voter Rights
Two–Day Event Will Take Place In Houston, Texas
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner will host the National Nonpartisan Conversation on Voter Rights alongside five leading mayors from across the country, including Michael Hancock (Denver, CO), Acquanetta Warren (Fontana, CA), David Holt (Oklahoma City, OK), Regina Romero (Tucson, AZ), and John Giles (Mesa, AZ).
ALL-TIME ACCESS: Children’s MUSEUM Houston Moves To All-Digital Format As Kids Return To School
Museum Takes Break To Focus On Reaching Children Where They Are Via “All-Time Access” Initiative
Coming September, Children’s Museum Houston (CMH) will launch “All-Time Access,” an online initiative to enhance distance learning and open the Museum to families all over the world from an all-time digital landscape. Now that kids are back in school, the Museum will take a break beginning Aug. 31 to focus on “All-Time Access” and meet children and their families where they are —at school, at home, at play. But do not worry! CMH will reopen just as soon as we can come together again. The Museum had intended to remain open the entire week, but due to Hurricane Laura, CMH will close Aug. 26 and 27 with plans to reopen Aug. 28 to 30.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston holds Town Halls focused on health and safety during the “reopening” of Houston and the state
As part of its ongoing outreach to constituents during the Covid 19 pandemic, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston (BGCGH) held three virtual Town Halls last week to provide critical information about what parents (and teens) should know to keep themselves and their children safe in the midst of the “reopening” of Texas. Additionally, BGCGH hosted a Special Session via Zoom with community partners, staff and board members, including Ericka Brown, M.D.; Coca-Cola representatives and special guest speaker David Persse, M.D., Health Authority for the Houston Health Department, to discuss issues around safely reopening Boys & Girls Clubs for in-person programming this week.
Mayor Turner and Faith Leaders Rally Against HISD’s Library Closures: A Fight For Educational Equality!
In an impassioned display of solidarity, Mayor Sylvester Turner gathered faith leaders and elected officials at City Hall to vehemently denounce the Houston Independent School District’s (HISD) contentious plans to shut down libraries on 28 campuses, intending to transform them into disciplinary centers. The announcement of this drastic measure by state-appointed Superintendent Mike Miles represents a sharp departure from the previous administration’s vision, which focused on expanding school libraries and the presence of librarians to enhance student achievement.
