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Chinese Community of Houston Hold Two Town Hall Meetings Addressing Recent Robbery and Shooting Incident

The Chinese community of Houston organized two crucial town hall meetings to discuss the alarming robbery and shooting incident that occurred on Sunday, June 25th, involving a restaurant employee in Asiatown. These meetings aimed to provide information, support, and foster community dialogue on enhancing public safety measures.

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The Immersive Installations of Pipilotti Rist: Pixel Forest and Worry Will Vanish Return to the MFAH, beginning in March 2023

Two works by the Swiss artist Pipilotti Rist will once again transform the Museum’s Cullinan Hall from Spring Break through Labor Day, 2023

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Mayor Turner Honoring Five Houstonians During Hispanic Heritage Month

In recognition of this year’s Hispanic Heritage Month, Mayor Sylvester Turner and the Mayor’s Hispanic Advisory Board are honoring five exemplary Houstonians.

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About 1,300 Youth Athletes will Compete for Medals in So-called Street Games During the Harris County Street Olympics Final Event

Fun-filled Competition Includes Foot Races, Chess, Hopscotch, Jump Rope, Hula Hoop, Poetry and Spelling Bee

About 1,300 boys and girls, ages 6 to 15, from 55 youth-serving agencies will vie for “gold,” “silver” and “bronze” medals during the Harris County Street Olympics Summer Games Final Event, which is presented by Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis, Street Olympics Board of Directors and sponsors. Before the competition begins, Commissioner Ellis, board members and sponsors will lead the Parade of Champions that involves the athletes marching into NRG Arena for a brief ceremony before the games begin.

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Elaine Gracia Leads National Hispanic Professional Organization to New Heights 

Entrepreneur and community activist Elaine Gracia is passionate about two things, empowering Hispanics with business competencies and expanding opportunities for Hispanics that in her opinion, “have been under represented at the bargaining table

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District D NEXT GENeration Advisory Council BETA CLASS Application Open

District D NEXT GENeration Advisory Council is a leadership development program comprised of 15 committed young leaders who either live, work, or have close ties to Houston City Council District D. These young leaders are selected to have input in improving the quality of life with the District, while acting as ambassadors and leaders for service in the community.

Clinical Trial Evaluating RLF-100 in Critically Ill COVID-19 Patients with Respiratory Failure to Houston Methodist Hospital

RELIEF THERAPEUTICS Holding AG (SIX:RLF) “Relief” and its U.S. partner, NeuroRx, Inc. today announced that Houston Methodist Hospital is participating in their Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating RLF-100 as a research intervention for critically ill patients with COVID-19 and respiratory failure. RLF-100 is a patented formulation of Aviptadil, (synthetic human vasoactive intestinal polypeptide or VIP), which targets alveolar type 2 cells in the lungs that are a major target of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. VIP is known from numerous animal models of lung injury and lung disease to inhibit inflammatory cytokines and to protect pulmonary epithelial cells that line the air sacs (alveolae) of the lungs.

Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation and Mayor Sylvester Turner Unveil #WeRead Initiative

Virtual read aloud initiative encourages children and families to read during closure of schools due to coronavirus

Mayor Sylvester Turner and the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation (Foundation) joined forces to launch #WeRead, a focused effort in response to the need for high-quality, digital learning content to support at-home and distance education amidst school and library closures

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Council Member Dwight Boykins Joins Mayor Turner in Announcing the New Sunnyside Multi Service Center

Today, Council Member Boykins joined Mayor Turner in announcing the new Sunnyside Multi Service Center (MSC), which will provide vital health screenings for seniors and enhance the overall quality of life for residents in District D.

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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.

YMCA of Greater Houston Renames Equity Innovation Center Powered by Reliant in Honor of Quentin R. Mease

Influential Y trailblazer honored at ceremony Saturday, Oct. 23

The YMCA of Greater Houston proudly announces the renaming of the YMCA Equity Innovation Center powered by Reliant (EIC) to honor Quentin Ronald Mease, one of Houston’s most influential African American leaders. In Summer 2021, the YMCA and its executive committee officially voted on the EIC’s new name – The Quentin R. Mease Equity Innovation Center powered by Reliant. The YMCA of Greater Houston, community leaders and executives from Reliant joined together on Saturday, Oct. 23 at the Tellepsen Family Downtown YMCA to dedicate the renaming in his honor.

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PVAMU Professors Host Book Signing and Discussion in Houston

Prairie View A&M University professors Dr. Ronald Goodwin and Dr. Mark Tschaepe recently held a book signing and discussion for their book The Mask of Microaggressions: Studies of Racism in the U.S. at the Center for the Healing of Racism in Houston. This book is being used as a textbook in both professors’ curriculum. “They were very receptive to what we did and thought it would be a useful tool to help people understand that it might not be overt racism, but it is still with us,” said Goodwin, “and we need to deal with it in all its forms.”

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Debra L. Lee, Media Industry Influencer and Former Chairman and CEO of BET Networks, to Speak at Prairie View A&M University’s Commencement

Debra L. Lee, one of the most influential female voices in the entertainment industry will deliver the address at Prairie View A&M University’s 23rd fall commencement on Sunday, December 16, 2018 at 2:00 pm. The ceremony will take place at Berry Center of Northwest Houston, 8877 Barker Cypress Rd, Cypress, TX 77433. Lee served as the Chairman & CEO of BET Networks, the leading provider of entertainment for the African-American audience and consumers of Black culture globally.

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Bee Busy Wellness Center Hosts The 7th Annual Hygiene for Hope

In celebration of National Health Center Week, Bee Busy Wellness Center, a Federally Qualified Health Center with locations serving Greater Houston’s Southwest and Southeast Communities, will host its 7th Annual Hygiene for Hope, Free BackPack Giveaway and Community Health Fair for school aged youth on Saturday, August 13, 2022 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at 8785 West Bellfort Ave, Houston, TX 77031 and 1300 Bay Area Blvd, STE 200, Houston, TX 77058.

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Rothko Chapel to Host 34th Annual Houston Interfaith Thanksgiving Service

The theme of the service is “care for creation”

On Thursday, Nov. 15, at 7 p.m., the Rothko Chapel will host the 34th Annual Houston Interfaith Thanksgiving Service. In advance of the Chapel’s scheduled 2019 Symposium, “Toward a Better Future: Transforming the Climate Crisis,” the theme of this service will be “care for creation.” Leaders and members of nine different faith communities from across the city will come together to share prayers, readings, chants, and reflections on the theme “care for creation.” This year’s service will include Baha’i, Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Jain, Jewish, Muslim, Sikh, and Zoroastrian traditions. A reception follows the program. This event is free and open to all, no registration required. The Rothko Chapel is located at 3900 Yupon at Sul Ross, 77006.

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Statement from CBC Chairman & Top Judiciary Democrat on White House Voter Fraud Investigation

Today, the Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), Congressman Cedric Richmond (D-La.), and the Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, Congressman John Conyers, Jr. (D-Mich.), released the following statement on President Trump’s creation of the Presidential Commission on Election Integrity to investigate voter fraud. Vice President Mike Pence will be the chair of the commission and Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach will be the vice chair.

National Charity League, Inc, Forms New Chapter in Houston, TX

National Charity League, Inc. (NCL), the nation’s premier mother-daughter non-profit organization, announced the formation of the Palomas Chapter. With the addition of the Palomas Chapter, NCL now has 289 chapters across the country and 40 chapters in Houston, TX.

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Houston City Council Member Dwight Boykins Takes Firsthand Survey of School Security Methods to Keep Kids Safe on the Last Day of School

Council Member Dwight Boykins is deeply troubled by recent acts of violence plaguing our nation’s schools, and believes that no parent should ever have to worry whether their child will make it home safely. It is with these concerns in mind that Council Member Boykins will embark on a ride-along with HPD’s South Central Patrol for a firsthand look at the added security measures in place on the last day of school.

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RECAP: Chairman Coleman Holds County Affairs Committee Hearing in Houston

The House Committee on County Affairs that I chair met at the University of Houston - Downtown campus on Tuesday, February 6th, to hear from experts and the public regarding interim charges related to Hurricane Harvey and county authority. Additionally, the Committee discussed the implementation of Senate Bill 1849, known as the "Sandra Bland Act."

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H-E-B Makes Things Better at the Houston Food Bank

An ammonia leak destroying 1.8 million pounds of food is the last thing that folks at the Houston Food Bank wanted to deal with, especially during this time of year. But thank goodness for community partners. H-E-B, known for making things better wherever they are, has stepped up once again to be a good neighbor to help replenish what the Houston Food Bank lost.