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Houston's Sunnyside and South Park neighborhoods' strengths, concerns highlighted in Baker Institute survey

Despite challenges, the fundamental social structure in Houston's Sunnyside and South Park neighborhoods is strong, as measured by civic participation, neighbors' shared belief in helping one another and parents' high expectations that their children will attend college, according to a new report from Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy.

Germany declares gas crisis as Russia cuts supplies to Europe

Europe's biggest economy is now officially running short of natural gas and is escalating a crisis plan to preserve supplies as Russia turns off the taps.

LULAC Aims to Sue the City of Houston for 16 Single Member Districts, and Hosts its second Townhall meeting in District “J”

On Wednesday, June 29, 2022, a News Conference will be held at 5:00 PM in front of the Justice of the Peace 5, Position 1 Office located at 6000 Chimney Rock, Houston, Texas 77081, where LULAC will announce its lawsuit against the City of Houston for all single member districts.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Launches Service Projects As It Prepares for Biennial Conference in Houston, July 6-12, 2018

As part of its international program theme, “Launching New Dimensions of Service,” Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® will sponsor “29 Moments of Service” worldwide, ahead of its biennial conference in Houston where more than 25,000 members are expected to converge this summer.

Mayor Appoints Mary Benton as Press Secretary

Houston Mayor Sylvester has appointed seasoned communicator Mary Benton as his press secretary, two months after she stepped into the job on an interim basis.

Five Houston Restaurants and Businesses Honoring Veterans with Free Meals and More this Veterans Day

As Veterans Day approaches this Saturday, November 11, those who have served, and currently serve, in the US Armed Forces will be celebrated for their service and valor and recognized with special offers and discounts at establishments across the country.

Ford Announces Greater Houston Area Winners of the Ford Freedom Unsung Heroes of Harvey Awards

Ford Motor Company will present twenty-five winners of the Ford Freedom Unsung Heroes of Harvey award, celebrating individuals who have made significant contributions to their community during the hurricane relief efforts. Honorees are being recognized for their outstanding achievements at a special reception in their honor that takes place at the Bell Tower in Houston.

Lakewood Church Joins Houston’s Football Festivities with Super Bowl Gospel Celebration

Lakewood Church joined in on the excitement of Super Bowl LI by hosting the 18th NFL sanctioned Super Bowl Gospel Celebration on February 3rd with a live tapping for BET. Familiar faces David and Tamela Mann, who have been featured in various Tyler Perry productions, hosted the concert alongside Lakewood’s Pastor John Gray.

HISD makes significant improvement in key accountability scores

The Houston Independent School District earned a B from the Texas Education Agency’s academic accountability ratings for the 2021-2022 school year.

City of Houston Invites Public to the 2018 Extreme Weather Ready Expo, Shell Oil Company Signs-on as New Title Sponsor

As hurricane season gets underway June 1, the public is invited to the 2018 Extreme Weather Ready Expo.

Mayor Marks Houston Bike Plan 1-Year Anniversary by Citing Progress

Marking the first anniversary of the City Bicycle Master Plan’s adoption by City Council, Mayor Sylvester Turner is spotlighting several milestones toward improved bicycle-riding safety, increased ridership, increased bicycling access to pathways and development of more bicycle facilities.

Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Sabine River Authority Board Of Directors

Governor Abbott has reappointed Jeffrey D. “Jeff” Jacobs and appointed Joshua A. “Josh” McAdams and Kevin M. Williams to the Sabine River Authority Board of Directors for terms set to expire on July 6, 2025. The purpose of the Sabine River Authority is to conserve, store, control, preserve, utilize, and distribute the storm and flood waters and the waters of the Sabine River and its tributaries.

Distinguished Attorney Gives Back to His Law School Alma Mater, Donating $3 Million to Establish The Benny Agosto, Jr. Diversity Center at South Texas College of Law Houston

Houston trial attorney Benny Agosto, Jr.’s recent gift to establish a diversity center at his alma mater, South Texas College of Law Houston, combined two of his life passions: giving back to the community and encouraging more diversity in the legal field.

Fashion Group International of Houston Spring Trends Event

The Fashion Group International of Houston, Inc. (FGI) hosted its biannual Trends event to educate its members and guests on the fashion, beauty and home trends of the season.

The NAACP Host Black Census Week to Ensure Complete Count for Black Populations

The NAACP is focused on ensuring a full and accurate count amid the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic through their Black Census Week efforts. The week will consist of various activities to ensure communities of color, specifically Black populations, are informed about the Census and fill it out in its entirety.

Houston City Council Votes to Extend the Emergency Health Declaration Related to COVID-19 Indefinitely

In a special called meeting Tuesday morning, Mayor Sylvester Turner and Houston City Council members voted to indefinitely extend the proclamation of a local state of disaster due to a public health disaster for the City of Houston.

First Annual President’s Youth Awards Hosted by Air Force Veteran Dr. Sonia White and Dr. Mya Smith-Edmonds Sold Out with Several Influential Guests in Attendance

"Outstanding youth recognized in three (3) categories for their community service, character, and making the world a better place. "

On July 31, 2022, Dr. Sonia White and Dr. Mya Smith-Edmonds, hosted the Inaugural 1st Presidential Youth Awards, presented by Ameri Corps. During the ceremony, an array of amazing youth were recognized for their overall character, integrity and willingness to make the world a better place. The categories for honorees included: kids, teens and young adults. The esteemed keynote speaker, founder of Sienna Sauce and featured on Shark Tank (secured a deal), Tyla- Symone Crayton, delivered an uplifting, powerful and motivating speech that had the audience, beyond inspired.

Empowering Tomorrow’s Financial Leaders: Study Reveals $98,000 Per-Student Benefit from HS Personal Finance Course in Texas

Tyton Partners, in collaboration with Next Gen Personal Finance, has unveiled groundbreaking findings from their latest study titled “Investing in Tomorrow: Lifetime Value of Financial Education in High School.” The study's results underscore the critical importance of incorporating personal finance education into high school curricula, revealing a significant lifetime benefit of approximately $98,000 per student in Texas.

Fort Bend County Sheriff Eric Fagan Elected Vice Chair of Houston HIDTA

Sheriff Fagan will continue to be on Houston High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Executive Board now serving as Vice Chair.

Fort Bend County Sheriff Eric Fagan has been elected as the Houston High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) Executive Board Vice Chair. Sheriff Fagan has been an executive board member since he took office in 2021.

Council Member Abbie Kamin Launches Domestic Violence Awareness Initiative

Today, Council Member Kamin joined Mayor Sylvester Turner, Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo, and several nonprofit and corporate partners to launch a city-wide domestic violence awareness initiative. This initiative is in response to the increase in reports of domestic violence in Houston, as many victims are homebound with their abusers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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