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HISD to Launch HISD @ H.O.M.E. Hotline to Support Distance Learning

The Houston Independent School District will be launching the HISD @ H.O.M.E. Hotline starting Monday, April 13, to provide timely answers to questions from students and parents about distance learning.

Mayor Turner Appoints – Mary Benton New Director of Communications

Mayor Sylvester Turner has appointed Mary Benton as the new Director of Communications effective immediately. Benton brings valuable years of experience in media relations, strategic communications, crisis communications, and social media strategy.

Sweet Sound

As soon as I stepped off the elevator, I could hear that sweet sound that I had missed for over nine months.

Russell Westbrook reveals he has tested positive for COVID-19

The Houston Rockets were dealt a huge blow today when All-Star guard Russell Westbrook announced that he was diagnosed with the coronavirus before the team departed for Orlando for practice.

Commissioner Rodney Ellis and Two Dozen Cyclists Ride the 51-mile Emancipation Trail Ride

After the Civil War, freed slaves made their way from Galveston to Houston shortly via the Emancipation Trail. On Sunday, June 14, Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis and more than two dozen cyclists road the 51-mile route to commemorate Juneteenth.

Boxing Champion Floyd Mayweather to Pay George Floyd’s Funeral Expenses

As reported by The Grio, boxing champion Floyd Mayweather offered last week to cover all funeral expenses for George Floyd. His generous offer has been accepted.

H-E-B Acquires Property at Meyerland Plaza

95,000 sq. ft., two-story store slated for Fall 2019

H-E-B has finalized an agreement with Fidelis Realty Partners to develop a 95,000 sq. ft., two-story location in the northwest corner of Meyerland Plaza. The store will house a parking structure, BBVA Compass Bank and an elevator vestibule on the lower level, with exceptional shopping situated on the second floor which will be connected to neighboring JC Penney via sky bridge.

Tony Buzbee has gone to a new low in this city

KPRC-TV Channel 2 has sunk to the bottom right along with him.

Mayor Sylvester Turner issued the following statement on Tony Buzbee’s new TV ad:

N'Tune Is Bringing An Experience To Remember To A Spot Near You

Houston, there is a hot new band collective on the scene performing at your favorite popular wine bars to bringing in special occasions on an upbeat. The N'Tune band plays Top 40 to the "Down Home Blues" from the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

History Making African American Female Judges honored by Globetrotters

On the heels of making history and inspiring a nation, the judges of Harris County will be honored by the Harlem Globetrotters, a team known for breaking down social and cultural barriers for 93 years.

Comerica Bank – Houston Upcoming Events

Comerica Bank Senior Manager of National External Affairs Vanessa T. Reed will host a financial education session about banking during She Said’s Hey Sis, Let’s Talk Entrepreneurship workshop.

Buchanan’s Scotch Whisky reunites H-town's finest in support of the Power on Heels Fund

Buchanan’s Scotch Whisky reunited H-Town’s finest at an intimate dinner celebrating the work SpoiledLatina and the Power on Heels Fund are doing to advance Latinas by helping decrease the gender pay gap and increase their earning potential.

Local Activist to Be Honored with Justice Medal

Nationally recognized activist and Honey Brown Hope Foundation Founder Tammie Lang Campbell will receive the Justice Medal Award from The Chad Cooper Company on Broadway (Times Square), who is bringing the highly anticipated, nationwide tour of “Justice On Trial: Black Lives Matter Too – The Play” to Houston.

Downtown Houston 3rd in the Country for Residential Revival

A brief overview: In the past decade, there has been an increasing desire of young people to live near city centers, a trend that is poised to continue coming out of the pandemic. But even with the rapid development of life in the suburbs, downtown living never lost its shine. In fact, according to our latest study, the country’s major cities experienced a resurgence of apartment construction in their downtown areas over the last decade.

Chuck E. Cheese Hosts Halloween-themed "Sensory Sensitive Sunday" in Houston

Spooky season is upon us, but families can party from now until the end of October as every day is Halloween at Chuck E. Cheese’s Halloween Boo-tacular. The Boo-tacular experience includes a spooky new menu including Pumpkin-shaped Pepperoni Pizza and Slime Cookie, Halloween-themed, age-appropriate décor and family-friendly events, happening until Oct. 31.

Department of Justice to Send Election Observers to Harris County

Today the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that it will be sending federal election observers to Harris County on Election Day. Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee had been in ongoing communication with DOJ officials, who reached this decision just a couple of weeks after County Attorney Menefee, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, and Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner sent a joint letter requesting DOJ intervention in response to Texas state officials’ statement they would send election inspectors and an Attorney General task force to Harris County to perform “random” checks on election materials.

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