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Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner to Address PVAMU's Summer Graduating Class

Prairie View A&M University is thrilled to announce Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner will be addressing its summer 2023 graduating class as the distinguished speaker. The ceremony will take place on Saturday, Aug. 12 in the University’s William “Billy” J. Nicks, Sr. Building.

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Dr. Letitia Plummer: A Visionary Leader for Houston's Tomorrow

Houston has spoken, and the message is clear: Letitia Plummer is the chosen voice for a progressive, inclusive, and thriving city. As she steps into her second term on the Houston City Council, Council Member Plummer stands as a testament to what dedication, integrity, and community-focused leadership can achieve.

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Houston Restaurant Stuff’d Wings Celebrates Special Collaboration With BBQ Staple Ray’s BBQ Shack Just In Time For Juneteenth Weekend!

In anticipation of the upcoming Juneteenth weekend, one of Houston’s favorite 3rd ward restaurants, Stuff’d Wings is excited to announce a collaboration with one of Houston’s BBQ staples, Rays BBQ Shack, which is also located in the 3rd ward area. The family owned and operated businesses will be joining forces to put together a full weekend of celebration for the city of Houston, including debuting their new limited time menu items and also a huge surprise unveiling at Rays BBQ Shack on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 18th at 11am, honoring Mr. Ray himself for 30 years of contributions and service to the community.

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St. Peter Catholic - A Career and Technical High School- Houston's first Catholic T E High School groundbreaking ceremony to be held on March 7, 2023

A Career and Technical High School is proud to announce the groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the construction of Houston's first Catholic CTE high school.

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Houston's LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce Amplifies Connections with Pride@5 Events

The Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce is making waves with its signature networking event, Pride@5, in collaboration with the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance. This monthly gathering is quickly becoming the highlight for professionals seeking to enrich their networks within the vibrant community of Houston. Nestled in the heart of the city at 941 W 18th St., Houston, TX, the event promises a blend of business and pleasure, offering a platform for attendees to forge substantial community connections.

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Representative Coleman Condemns Disparaging Comments on Local Government

Today, August 11, 2017, Representative Garnet F. Coleman (D-Houston) released the following statement:

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Mayor Turner Announces Citations Will be Issued to People Not Wearing Face Masks

Mayor Turner discusses the decision to enforce the state's mandatory mask order by instructing Houston Police to issue $250 fine

Mayor Sylvester Turner announced that he has directed the Houston Police Department to issue warnings and citations to anyone not wearing a face mask or face covering required by the state's mandatory mask order. Police will not ticket those who are not wearing a mask if they meet the exemption criteria. The citation carries a $250 fine.

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HPD Officers, Volunteers to Put Final Touches on Boxes for Needy Houstonians

Beginning at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, December 13, Houston police officers and dozens of volunteers will pack food supplies for distribution to those less fortunate this holiday season as a part of department's annual Comida/Food Drive.

Complimentary Breakfast for Teachers at the breakfast klub

Local breakfast restaurant to pay it forward by providing breakfast to Houston Area educators.

the breakfast klub wants to show teachers their appreciation by offering them a COMPLIMENTARY BREAKFAST before they begin the new school year. The breakfast will be served at Signature Kafe. The Signature Kafe is an extension of The Breakfast Klub that serves the most popular menu items from TBK’s menu and is located directly behind The Breakfast Klub restaurant.

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TONIGHT: City Council Member Dave Martin to Host CIP Town Hall Meeting for Clear Lake/Southeast Houston Residents

City Council Member Dave Martin will host a Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Town Hall meeting tonight, March 19, 2019, at 6:30 p.m., in the Special Events Building at Space Center Houston, 1601 East Nasa Parkway, Houston, Texas, 77058.

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Ars Lyrica Houston Hosts A Roman Feast Gala

Ars Lyrica Houston's Spring Gala aims to raise funds for first it’s fully staged opera production

Ars Lyrica Houston's A Roman Feast gala will take place on Saturday, March 3, 2018 in the historic Esperson building in downtown Houston. The glamorous evening will begin with cocktails and hors d'oeuvres at the contemporary Rusk Lobby, followed by an intimate performance of arias by rising opera countertenor, Aryeh Nussbaum Cohen accompanied by Matthew Dirst on the harpsichord.

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Houston Area Urban League Young Professionals Host Fifth Installment of Opulence Despite Harvey Effects Drawing Dozens to Alternative Nightlife

Feb. 3, 2018 marks the fifth installment of Opulence Casino Night, Houston Area Urban League Young Professionals’ (HAULYP) signature fundraising event. Hosted at America Tower Plaza, Opulence provides an alternative to the common club or lounge options for nightlife.

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Grammy Award-Winning Vocalist Leslie Lugo Headlines University of Houston-Downtown’s Kickoff for Hispanic Heritage Month

University of Houston-Downtown’s (UHD) Marilyn Davies College of Business (MDCOB) kicks off a month of events celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with a program highlighting the business school’s partnerships with influential Latino business associations followed by a performance by Grammy Award-winning singer Leslie Lugo.

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Harmony Public Schools Ranks #1 in Elementary, Middle & High Schools by Children at Risk

Harmony Public Schools is the top-performing school district in the greater Houston area, according to Children at Risk. The Texas education non-profit ranked the charter school system's Houston West District with an "A" grade for the Elementary, Middle and High school categories in the 2021-2022 school year. Harmony's Houston North District ranked number two for high school students.

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SPARK Week Celebrates 40 Years of Transforming Houston School Parks

In an exciting endeavor to rejuvenate and enhance community spaces, the SPARK School Park Program is thrilled to announce the upcoming SPARK Week, taking place from November 13th to 17th. This celebration marks a significant milestone in their journey, as they embark on a mission to build or "re-SPARK" 40 school parks in the Greater Houston area, all part of their remarkable $10 million campaign.

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City of Houston PIO Joint Information Center Returns to Normal Operations

The City of Houston Joint Information Center (JIC), which has been activated since Thursday, August 24, 2017 in response to Hurricane Harvey, will formally stand down and all City of Houston Public Information operations will return to normal at 5 p.m. TODAY (Thursday, September 7).

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Anderson, Gordon Lead Rockets Past Kings, 105-83

Ryan Anderson had 25 points and 11 rebounds, Eric Gordon added 17 points and the Houston Rockets used a big second-quarter run to beat the Sacramento Kings 105-83 on Tuesday night.

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The Houston Right-of-Way

What is Allowed and What is Not

In response to the questions from the news media about the esplanade in the Broadacres neighborhood, the city has confirmed that the esplanade and street are in the public right-of-way.

Corrosion Engineers Postpone Houston Meeting Until June

Due to the evolving situation surrounding the coronavirus, the National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) announced today it is postponing its annual 2020 CORROSION conference until June 14-18, 2020 in Houston. The meeting was scheduled for March at the George R. Brown Convention Center.

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Rock & Roll Returns to Houston! World-Renowned Drummer and Rock & Roll Fine Artist John Douglas to Appear In Person in Uptown Park

Fresh off drumming with Aerosmith at the Grammy’s and performing at the prestigious MusicCares where Aerosmith was honored as the Person of the Year, Houston’s hometown Drummer & Artist John Douglas is kicking off his 2020 North American Art Tour…and the extraordinary Collection will be on exhibition and available for acquisition at Houston’s premier performance gallery, Jumper Maybach at Uptown Park.