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Kinder Institute releases findings from 2017 Houston Area Survey

Despite the recent rhetoric, more people living in the Houston area are supportive of immigration. That’s according to the results of the 2017 Kinder Houston Area Survey, released Monday morning.

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Baker Institute Paper: Public, private stakeholders have role to play in fixing Houston’s flooding problem

The private sector can play a major role in fixing the serious problems that all levels of government and the development community, as well as their engineers and lawyers, have created in regard to flooding in Houston, according to a paper by an environmental expert at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy.

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Houston Airport System (HAS) Office of Business Opportunity (OBO)

HAS/OBO promotes the utilization of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) in U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) financially assisted contracts; the inclusion of Minority and Women, Small (SBE) and Persons with Disabilities Business Enterprises (MW/S/PDBEs) in City of Houston funded contracts; improved access to Houston Airports contract and procurement opportunities for MW/PDBE, non-MW/PDBE and SBE companies; and compliance with local and federal mandates.

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David Weekley Homes Ranked No. 24 on Fortune "100 Best Companies to Work For" List

Home Builder Recognized for 11th Time

FORTUNE magazine, one of the nations’ foremost business publications, has once again recognized David Weekley Homes as one of the “100 Best Companies to Work For®” in its annual rankings of employee culture and success.

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A Bold Advocate Emerges Championing Timeless Peace, U.S. House Member Al Green

As our vibrant city takes keen interest in global affairs, a standout decision around the H.Res.771 - “Supporting Israel in its Defense Endeavors” has garnered immense attention. Houston Style Magazine, always at the forefront of crucial narratives, unveils the motivations behind one leader’s perspective on this matter.

YMCA of Greater Houston Spotlights Staff as 'Unsung Y Heroes' for Their Greatness and Impact to the Houston Community

Inspirational TV and social media campaign will run through Aug. 8, 2021, coinciding with the excitement of our nation’s spirit for team red, white and blue

Over the next two weeks, Houstonians will see individuals achieve amazing things on TV; but the truth is, there is greatness all around us. The YMCA of Greater Houston was inspired by this spirit and created a powerful campaign that highlights its staff as the ‘Unsung Y Heroes’ of our great nation celebrating their selfless acts that have helped shape our community. Throughout the excitement of the coverage, the community will learn about all-star Y staff through TV commercials and YMCA of Greater Houston Facebook and Instagram pages at @YMCAHouston.

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Houston Ushers In A New Era Of Leadership With Diverse City Hall

As the dawn of 2024 unfurls, Houston City Hall is set to embrace a trans- formative era with the inauguration of new leadership. The city will witness a historic transition on January 2nd, as it welcomes John Whitmire as the new Mayor along with Chris Hollins as the City Controller, and a dynamic ensemble of both fresh and returning City Council members.

HISD partners with Houston Food Bank for mass food distribution site on Saturday at NRG

The Houston Independent School District is partnering with the Houston Food Bank to organize a mass food distribution site from 4-7 p.m. on Saturday in the parking lot of NRG Stadium.

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Elected Officials Across Texas Endorse Chris Hollins

Latest endorsements from Austin Mayor, Texas Legislator reflect growing statewide interest in Hollins’s Houston mayoral bid

Austin Mayor Steve Adler and State Representative Barbara Gervin-Hawkins endorsed Chris Hollins to serve as the next Mayor of Houston.

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Elected Officials Across Texas Endorse Chris Hollins

Latest endorsements from Austin Mayor, Texas Legislator reflect growing statewide interest in Hollins’s Houston mayoral bid

Austin Mayor Steve Adler and State Representative Barbara Gervin-Hawkins endorsed Chris Hollins to serve as the next Mayor of Houston.

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Houston Fund for Social Justice and Economic Equity and Wells Fargo Launch Open for Business Grant Portal

$20 million earmarked for diverse Houston-area small businesses and non-profits Applications accepted August 9 – 23, 2022

The Houston Fund for Social Justice and Economic Equity in partnership with Wells Fargo announced today the launch of the Open for Business Grant portal to distribute $20 million to Houston-area diverse, small businesses and non-profit organizations. Beginning Tuesday, August 9, business owners will have the opportunity to apply for grants ranging between $10,000 and $65,000.

Greater Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Foundation to Graduate Next Cohort of Emerging Leaders

The Greater Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Foundation (GHHCCF) will graduate its newest cohort of Emerging Leaders on Thursday, August 1st. In attendance will be the graduates’ families and friends, past ELI graduates, and leaders from across the city. Keynote remarks will be given by Paul B. Murphy, Jr., Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Cadence Bancorporation.

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Mayor Turner Will Join My Brothers Keeper Mayor Of Houston – Sylvester Turner Former US President – Barack Obama and Community Leaders To Call For Sensible Gun Legislation

Mayor Sylvester Turner and Houston Police Chief Troy Finner will join My Brother’s Keeper (MBK), a program of the Houston Health Department, along with community organizations and elected officials to call for sensible legislation in response to gun violence.

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Community Activists and Family Rally at Justice for John Hernandez March

Community leaders and family members marched through downtown Houston seeking justice in the Denny's beating death. John Hernandez, 24, died after being beaten and restrained last week outside a Denny's in the Sheldon area.

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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Seeks Massive Aid Package To Help Texas Recover From Hurricane Harvey

Jackson Lee: “The catastrophic destruction caused by Hurricane Harvey demands massive amounts of aid to address the overwhelming needs of the countless victims who face the daunting task of rebuilding their lives.”

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City of Houston Honors Black Music Executive Paris Eley In Celebration of African American Music Appreciation Month (Formally Black Music Month)

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and Council Member Michael Kubosh, At- Large 3, will present a proclamation to Paris Eley on June 14, 2022, as “Paris Eley Day”. The proclamation will recognize this African American Music Executive who has worked at CBS Records, Epic Records, A&M Records, Atlantic Records, and Motown Records. The presentation is held in conjunction with the national celebration of African American Music Appreciation Month.

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Economic Development Mission Led by Mayor Turner Exceeds Expectations

Mayor Sylvester Turner’s vision for Houston as a high-tech innovation hub took several steps forward after a successful economic development and trade mission to Israel recently. A private meeting with the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sparked a discussion regarding healthcare data mining and personalized medicine. Meetings with the minister of Energy and Infrastructure and the mayors of Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Beersheba and Al-Bireh focused on Smart City management, energy connections, cyber security and tourism.

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MS-13 Gang Member Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison for Killing Witness

Director Francesca Zambello returns to HGO to helm the Houston premiere

An MS-13 gang member pleaded guilty to his role in the fatal shooting of a 16-year-old witness in exchange for a 40-year prison sentence, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced Thursday.

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Alex López Negrete & Gaby Natale named co-chairs of Hispanicize Texas

Nationally renown Hispanic marketing industry leader Alex López Negrete, CEO and founder of Lopez Negrete Communications, and multi EMMY Award-winning journalist and media entrepreneur Gaby Natale, CEO of Super Latina TV, today were named co-chairs of the first annual Hispanicize Texas event that will take place in Houston on Saturday, July 29th.

High Schoolers Who Change Schools During Academic Year 40% More Likely to Drop Out

One in 10 Houston-area high schoolers who change schools during the academic year end up dropping out, a rate 40% higher than peers who do not change schools, according to a new study released today by the Houston Education Research Consortium (HERC).