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Houston Councilman Dwight Boykins Exploring Run for Texas Governor

As Democrats look for a serious candidate to challenge Gov. Greg Abbott in 2018, another big-city official is surfacing as a potential contender: Dwight Boykins, a member of the Houston City Council.

Mayor And City Council Unanimously Approve Meet-And-Confer Agreement With Houston Police Officers' Union

Today, Mayor Sylvester Turner and City Council members unanimously approved a contract with the Houston Police Officers' Union (HPOU).

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Precinct 4 to Commemorate Our Heroes on Memorial Day

In tribute to those service members who paid the ultimate price for our freedom, Commissioner Lesley Briones invites the public to attend Precinct 4’s 2023 Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 29, at 2 p.m. at the war memorial at Bear Creek Park, 3535 War Memorial St., Houston.

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Fort Bend County Judge KP George’s Eid Gala Celebrates Diversity and Encourages Collaboration for Improved Outcomes

On Wednesday, May 10, Fort Bend County Judge KP George and the Ibn Sina Foundation hosted the County’s Eid al-Fitr Celebration. The event was a huge success, with attendees from various cultural backgrounds coming together to enjoy food, music, and artwork by local artist Hina Chaudhry.

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston receives awards from Boys & Girls Clubs of America at Southwest Leadership Conference in Dallas

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston (BGCGH) has been honored with three prestigious awards from Boys & Girls Clubs of America during the recent Southwest Leadership Conference held in Dallas Aug. 22 – Aug. 25. BGCGH was recognized for its outstanding contributions to the larger organization and for its commitment to empowering and enhancing the lives of young individuals in the Houston-area community.

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McDonald's Offers Veterans and Current Military Free Extra Value Meal on Veterans Day

HOUSTON, TX – Participating McDonald’s restaurants in the Greater Houston Area will honor military servicemen and servicewomen with a free Extra Value Meal this Veterans Day, Saturday, November 11. Veterans and current members of the military are invited to enjoy their free meal by visiting participating restaurants and showing their Military ID.

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New Mural by Houston Artist David Maldonado to Unveil at Renovated Denver Harbor Multi-Service Center

The City of Houston Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs (MOCA), in partnership with UP Art Studios, is pleased to announce the debut of a large-scale mural project by Houston artist David Maldonado.

Building Bridges - PAIR Houston x Battery Dance

Partnership for the Advancement and Immersion of Refugees (PAIR) of Houston and Battery Dance of New York announce, “Building Bridges to Counter Islamophobia”. The series will include Battery Dance’s signature Dancing to Connect program for the youth and spoken word and dance performances.

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Commissioner Ellis to Celebrate All-Stars Turner and Baker at TLIP Grand Slam Evening Fundraiser

Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis is set to host a glamorous Texas Legislative Internship Program (TLIP) Grand Slam Evening on Monday, Feb. 5, at 7:15 p.m. at the Four Seasons Hotel in Houston. The star-studded event will honor the achievements of two outstanding individuals – former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and ex-Houston Astros Manager Dusty Baker. Beyond being a prestigious recognition, the evening will also serve as a fundraiser for TLIP, a program that has provided over 700 students with invaluable experiences in the Texas Legislature and various other offices.

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Central Houston Launches Learn Central Website

Central Houston announces the launch of Learn Central, an online portal developed to help parents evaluate the K-12 education options available in the central city. The interactive website is now live at www.learncentralhouston.org.

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Arte Público Press to Host Astronaut and Screen Film at UH

Astronaut and children’s book author José M. Hernández will speak at a screening of the new Amazon film about his life, A Million Miles Away, which will be shown at the University of Houston in the Student Center South Theater (4455 University Dr., Houston, TX 77204) on Friday, October 27, from 5-8:15 pm.

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Black and Latino lawmakers slam Gov. Greg Abbott for order limiting diversity considerations in hiring

Black and Latino lawmakers decried Gov. Greg Abbott’s recent order to Texas universities and state agencies to strike down diversity, equity and inclusion policies from their hiring practices.

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VIPs On Hand As Victims of Hurricane Harvey Shop More than $5 Million in FREE Merchandise

On Saturday, Oct 21 the Houston Area Urban League (HAUL) and Delivering Good launched four free pop-up shop across Houston, providing FREE, private shopping experiences to families impacted by Hurricane Harvey.

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METRO Unveils Bus Shelters in Historic Independence Heights Neighborhood

Join METRO Board Members and staff along with Houston City Council Member Karla Cisneros and leaders from the Independence Heights neighborhood for an unveiling of new bus shelters designed in partnership with the community. Each shelter shares historical information about Independence Heights and the pioneers of the neighborhood.

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Thomas Jones: Steering Houston Toward a Brighter Economic Horizon as New Port Houston Commissioner

Port Houston, the bustling nerve center of the Houston Ship Channel, has long served as a strategic economic powerhouse, fueling both regional and national prosperity. This week marks a significant milestone in its illustrious journey, as the city has warmly welcomed Thomas Jones to the helm of its operations, following his appointment as the newest Port Houston Commissioner by the Mayor and City of Houston.

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Houston Texans and Partners Launch $400,000 Grant to Support Social Justice and Racial Equity Initiatives in Houston

The Houston Texans, ConocoPhillips, Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages and Miller Lite announce the Inspire Change Grant

The Houston Texans, ConocoPhillips, Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages and Miller Lite are proud to announce the Inspire Change Grant, which will fund programs, seed projects and create partnerships that support social justice and racial equity efforts in Houston.

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Houston … Mission Is a ‘Go’ Space Center Houston’s Crowdfunder Rockets Past Goal

Generous people around the world supported Space Center Houston’s mission to help restore NASA’s Historic Mission Control. The nonprofit’s first-ever crowdfunding campaign, "Webster Challenge: Restore Historic Mission Control,” more than doubled its initial Kickstarter goal and rocketed past the city of Webster matching funds to raise nearly $507,000. In total, $5 million is needed to restore and sustain this iconic area and, thanks to this successful campaign, Space Center Houston has raised more than $4 million toward that goal.

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Historic Emancipation Park Rededication

Mayor Sylvester Turner led the rededication ceremony of Emancipation Park, together with OST/Almeda Redevelopment Corridors TIRZ#7, Emancipation Park Conservancy and the Houston Parks and Recreation Department, on Saturday, June 17, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. A day long festival (10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) was held in conjunction with the rededication.

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HPD Officers to Serve Community by Collecting Food Donations

From Thursday, November 29 through Sunday, December 2, more than two dozen Houston police officers will serve the community by collecting food and monetary donations at 14 Fiesta Mart stores in the city as part of the annual HPD Comida/Food Drive, designed to feed thousands of those in need this holiday season.

HMAAC we’re ALL here!: The Art of Aminah Robinson September 21 -November 2, 2019

The Houston Museum of African American Culture (HMAAC) is delighted to present we’re ALL here!, an exhibition of the art of Aminah Robinson organized by ACA Galleries, New York, New York from September 21-November 2, 2019.