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Group Wants Houston to Remove Iconic Hermann Park Statue

The iconic statue of Sam Houston has been a focal point seen in Houston’s Hermann Park since 1925.

HPD Reminds Citizens to Sign Up for 911 Emergency Profile System

Houston Police Assistant Chief Henry Gaw and members of the Houston Fire Department, representatives from Greater Harris County 911 and the Mayor's Office of Public Safety and Homeland Security urge citizens to create their own "Emergency Profile."

An Interview with Houston Public Library Quarterly (HPLQ) Author Attica Locke

Houston native, Hollywood writer Attica Locke will discuss her latest award-winning mystery novel, Bluebird,Bluebird on Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at 6:30 PM to 8 PM in the Houston Public Library’s Julia Ideson Building Auditorium, 550 McKinney St., 77002. After the discussion, Locke will be joined by a Houston Chronicle guest reporter for a conversation followed by a book sale hosted by Brazos Bookstore and signing.

Mayor Turner and Department of Justice Announce Resolution Ending Investigation into City of Houston's Response to Illegal Dumping

Mayor Sylvester Turner and U. S. Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Kristen Clarke announced a voluntary resolution agreement concluding the Department of Justice's investigation into the City of Houston's response to illegal dumping. U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani for the Southern District of Texas also attended the important announcement.

Murder Charges Filed Against Houston Gang Member Suspected Of Killing Lamar High School Student

Houston Public Media reports that Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced murder charges against a man accused of killing 18-year-old student De’Lindsey Mack near Lamar High School last November.

Randall's Donates 1,500 Turkeys And $1.24+ Million to Houston Food Bank

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, Randalls Food Markets is giving 1,500 turkeys to the Houston Food Bank for distribution via 20 of their local hunger relief member agencies to families at risk for hunger in our community.

HISD Superintendent Richard Carranza Welcomes 1,500 New Teachers for 2017-2018 School Year

HISD Superintendent Richard Carranza on Thursday personally welcomed some of the nearly 1,500 new teachers to the district at an exclusive meet-and-greet event.

Houston Philanthropist and Serial Entrepreneur Contributes to Community; Redefines Veterinary Experience

Successful entrepreneur Terrance Bell will launch GeoVet Animal Care, Mobile Veterinary Clinic to contribute to redefining the veterinary experience in the Galveston County and southeast Houston areas. The League City Regional Chamber of Commerce will host the opening on May 17th at 1231 Space Park Dr., Unit A2, Nassau Bay, TX at 4 pm.

The Health Museum to Reopen Friday, August 21

The John P. McGovern Museum of Health and Medical Science announced today that it will reopen to the public on Saturday, August 22, 2020, and to museum members on Friday, August 21, with new hours and updated health protocols. Members and non-members alike are invited to visit Houston's most interactive science & health learning center to enjoy their unique educational experiences. The Health Museum is located at 1515 Hermann Drive, Houston, Texas 77004.

John Cisneros Named Chair of Houston Symphony's Hispanic Leadership Council

The Houston Symphony announced today that John Cisneros, Ed.D is the Symphony’s Hispanic Leadership Council Chair for the 2021–22 Season. The Hispanic Leadership Council is a membership group comprising business, education, and community leaders who advise the Symphony on how it can better connect with the Hispanic population in Greater Houston.

Harris County Attorney and City of Houston Take Action Against Union Pacific

Harris County Attorney Christian D Menefee and Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner will each submit Notices of Intent to Sue pursuant to the federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act to Union Pacific Railroad (“UP”) in connection with long-standing contamination in Houston’s Fifth Ward from UP’s Houston Wood Preserving Works creosote treatment facility. The Texas Department of State Health Services found significant increases in cancer rates around the UP rail yard.

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee to Host Congressional Delegation in Visit to Houston to Address Criminal Justice Reform

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee who serves on the Police Working Group which was established to examine police accountability, aggression towards law enforcement and public safety concerns related to these issues, will host a bi-partisan congressional delegation in a tour of several Houston detention facilities and high-level meetings during the week of April 17th, 2017.

YMCA of Greater Houston’s Comfort Cards for Active Seniors

The YMCA of Greater Houston locations of Trotter Family YMCA and the Weekley Family YMCA have provided more than 1,000 carefully crafted comfort cards to local, active senior adult members with a goal of delivering 5,000. With a growing concern for isolated senior citizens, many students and families are at home looking for creative ways to lend a helping hand in ‘being alone together.’

Representative Coleman Condemns Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick's Disparaging Comments on Local Government

Today, August 12, 2017, Representative Garnet F. Coleman (D-Houston) released the following statement: "Last Friday, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick made disparaging remarks about our cities and the local governments that run them. A nationwide 2016 Gallup Poll found similar results to polls taken since 2013, 71% of Americans polled say they have a ‘great deal’ or a ‘fair amount’ of trust in local government to handle problems, compared with 62% who say the same for their state government.

MESSAGE OF CARE AND CONCERN: From the Desk of HHBCUAA President Dr. Veronica Johnson Williams

The President of the Houston HBCU Alumni Association and an alumni of Grambling State University, Dr. Veronica Johnson Williams, has issued a public statement concerning the recent shootings on the GSU campus.

Council Member Dave Martin and the City of Houston Hosts Mobile Kingwood B.O.P.A Event

Council Member Dave Martin and the City of Houston will be holding a Batteries, Oil, Paint (latex only) and Antifreeze (B.O.P.A.) mobile collection event to help residents safely dispose of items in their home that are hazardous and should not be placed in garbage or recycling carts. If they enter the landfill, they pose as a threat to the environment, including our local watershed.

England footballers Phil Foden and Mason Greenwood to return home for breach of Covid-19 protocols

Two footballers for England's men's national team have had to leave the squad after breaching Covid-19 protocols in Iceland, manager Gareth Southgate announced Monday.

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Commends Radio One for its Civic Responsibility in Helping Houstonians Return Home After Hurricane Harvey

Jackson Lee – “Radio One’s generosity exemplifies the corporate social responsibility all Houstonians would like to see exhibited by all who call Houston home. It symbolizes the silver lining in the clouds of a horrific storm, and the promise that comes with the first sliver of sun breaking through the grey sky.”

December 9 Joint Runoff Election: Early Voting Commences for Crucial Houston Government Positions

Harris County Clerk Teneshia Hudspeth urges voters to seize the opportunity for early voting in the December 9 Joint Runoff Election, emphasizing the importance of casting ballots between November 27 and December 5 to have a say in Houston's crucial elected positions.

Houston Rockets Announce Partnership with Credit Karma Money Including Jersey Patch Sponsorship

Multi-year deal includes substantial in-arena, digital presence and Credit Karma Money becomes presenting partner of the Rockets’ “First Shot” pre-game program

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