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Houston Police Department– GHPAL "Sea Of Opportunities" Fundraiser Luncheon

The Houston Police Department is committed to relational policing. The community is important to us, and we remain committed to bridging the gap between youth and police.

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HCC Signs 3-Year Agreement with City of Houston to Provide Firefighters with EMS Training

Houston Community College Chancellor Cesar Maldonado, Ph.D., and City of Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner met at HCC’s Northeast College today to sign a three-year agreement for HCC to train Houston firefighters in emergency medical services.

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Gilbert Garcia, Former Metro Board Chair, Announces Candidacy for Mayor of Houston

The “Texas Bond King” Has Big Plans for Houston

Gilbert Garcia, the bond investor and former Metro chairman, is running for mayor of Houston.

City of Houston Wins Challenge for Water Conservation

The City of Houston, along with four other major cities, has been named the winner of its category in the 2022 Wyland National Mayor's Challenge for Water Conservation. Houston took home the top prize for populations above 600,000, thus naming it a "Water-Wise City, " by the Wyland Foundation.

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Misha McClure to Lead Digital Equity and Community Impact Programs As Comcast Houston's New Director of External Affairs

Misha McClure will lead the Comcast Houston region’s digital equity and community impact programs as the new Director of External Affairs.

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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.

Harris Health System’s Troubleshooters Offers Free Flu Vaccines and Immunizations in December

During December, Harris Health System’s Troubleshooters Mobile Immunization Program is offering free immunizations for children two-months to 18-years of age and free flu vaccines to children six-months to 18-years of age.

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Mayor Turner Announces Winners of 11th Annual Liftoff Houston Startup Business Plan Competition

The 11th Annual Liftoff Houston Startup Business Plan Competition has declared its winners, each securing $10,000 in seed money for their innovative ventures, following a rigorous Pitch Day where nine finalists vied for success across Service, Product, and Innovation categories.

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Houston's Mayoral Run-off Election Kicks Off With Early Voting

As the buzz of civic duty intensifies, Houston residents are poised to make their voices heard with ear- ly voting for the 2023 mayoral run-off commencing Monday, November 20. This critical election, culminating on Saturday, December 9, will determine the city’s leadership and the composition of the City Council across multiple at-large positions and districts D, H, and G.

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AAMA Empowers Adult Learners: Graduation Celebration Set to Inspire in Houston

The Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans (AAMA) is set to host a momentous graduation ceremony on Saturday, February 3, 2024, celebrating the achievements of dozens of adult learners across the Greater Houston region. This significant event will bring together families, educators, and community members at the Houston Community College Southeast campus, located at the Learning Hub Building on 6815 Rustic Street, Houston, Texas 77087.

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A Extravagant Soiree Unveils the Magic of Houston Ballet's Cinderella

Houston Style Magazine's aficionados of art, society, and culinary delights were treated to an evening of enchantment at Steak 48, where the Houston Ballet's upcoming production of Cinderella took center stage. This celebration, hosted in collaboration with The Ritz-Carlton Residences, The Woodlands, transformed the second-floor private area of River Oaks District into a lively haven for over 100 culture enthusiasts.

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Houston Chamber Choir's January 2024 Event: 'Hear the Future' Showcasing Three Exceptional Student Choirs

The Grammy® Award-winning Houston Chamber Choir, under the direction of founder and artistic director Robert Simpson, presents the 24th annual Hear the Future Invitational Choral Festival on Sunday, Jan. 28 in the beautiful sanctuary of South Main Baptist Church. Each year, the Houston Chamber Choir invites three outstanding school choirs from the Greater Houston area to participate in this festival.

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Houston's Bravest: 31 New Firefighters Join the Ranks in a Ceremony of Commitment and Courage

The Houston Fire Department proudly welcomed 31 new firefighters into its esteemed ranks, marking a day of pride and promise for the city. The Class of 2023-C stood tall on February 22, 2024, as they took their Oath of Office in a stirring ceremony held at the Houston Community College Main Campus Auditorium.

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Aretha Franklin Shades Dionne Warwick Over Whitney’s Funeral

The Queen of Soul is coming out swinging against fellow legend Dionne Warwick, accusing her of making up a story that she was Whitney Houston’s godmother, even though the alleged offense happened five years ago at Houston’s funeral.

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Houston Ballet Expands On Its 2020 Plans For Digital Programming and Launches New Digital Program This Week

A Look at the Rest of 2020 for Houston Ballet and the Premiere of its First 2020-2021 Repertoire

Houston Ballet prepares to present the rest of its programming in 2020 digitally, beginning first with A Night at Jacob’s Pillow on October 9. While the organization fulfilled subscribers’ benefits with previously recorded digital programming in the remainder of its 2019-2020 season, its opening repertoire of the 2020-2021 season will be the first on-demand program available to single ticket buyers as well.

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Homewood Suites by Hilton Houston Memorial City Opens

New Hotel Welcomes Guests Visiting the Memorial City Centre

Homewood Suites by Hilton, part of Hilton’s (NYSE: HLT) All Suites portfolio, announced today its newest property, Homewood Suites by Hilton Houston Memorial City. Designed for guests who want to travel on their own terms, Homewood Suites by Hilton Houston Memorial City offers guests all the comforts of home, whether they are traveling for work or enjoying a well-earned getaway.

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The Life and Legacy of Earl Lewis Thomas

BOOM! Earl Lewis Thomas was a force that no one wanted to challenge on the football field. The NFL defensive man was one of six that encompass the Seattle Seahawks’ Legion of Boom that put the team in the history books for their six consecutive seasons. The NFL, family, and friends are mourning the powerful wide receiver as Thomas passed away in Houston at the age of 71 succumbing to COVID-19 virus.

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Grant Applications Now Open for Local Artists and Cultural Nonprofits In Need of Disaster Relief from Harvey Arts Recovery Fund

the Harvey Arts Recovery Fund (HARF), which supports Houston artists, performers, musicians and arts and culture organizations in need of disaster assistance. The second round of grant awards will be distributed this spring and the application is open from Feb. 15 to March 1, 2018 at www.harveyartsrecovery.org. In January, HARF awarded more than $40,000 to local artists and arts, heritage and cultural organizations who suffered personal and professional losses due to Hurricane Harvey.

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Houston First Theater District Garages reopen in time for Thanksgiving Day Parade

Houston First Corporation is pleased to announce the Theater District parking garages will reopen to the public on Thanksgiving Day for parking from 6 a.m. until noon. Those planning to attend the H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade or “A Christmas Carol,” which opens at the Alley Theatre on November 24, will have the option to conveniently park on any level in all three underground garages.

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City of Houston holds successful relief drive to help Hurricane Ida survivors

The City of Houston is sending five trucks loaded with food, water, and additional relief supplies to help people in Louisiana rebuild from the destruction caused by Hurricane Ida.