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Violent Crime Continues to Trend Down in the City of Houston

The One Safe Houston initiative continues to have a positive impact on crime, with reductions throughout the City of Houston. At the same time, Houston Police Department response times outpace most major city police departments.

Former NAACP Leader Who Lied About Her Race Says in New Book, “I was ‘Too Black’ for My Husband”

Rachel Dolezal, the former NAACP leader from Spokane, Washington who pretended to be Black although she is really white, says in her new book that her first marriage to an African American man ended because she was “too black” for him. Her new book is entitled In Full Color: Finding My Place in a Black and White World, and it discusses how she always wanted to be black – even when she was just a kid.

Rockets Trade Clint Capela, Gerald Green and Nene’ for Robert Covington and Jordan Bell

Houston – In a mega four-team trade that included 12-players, the Houston Rockets have parted ways with center Clint Capela, forward Gerald Green, and back-up center Nene’. The Rockets acquired forwards Robert Covington and Jordan Bell from the Minnesota Timberwolves along with the Atlanta Hawks 2024 second-round pick via the Golden State Warriors.

Houston Housing Authority Celebrates Long-Awaited Mixed-Income Housing Complex

Mayor Sylvester Turner and Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee scheduled to join HHA celebrate its new development

The need for affordable housing in Houston is at an all-time high and a recent report shows the region ranks as the fifth worse metropolitan area in the nation for affordable housing shortages. Local leaders will gather on May 31 to celebrate the Houston Housing Authority’s first development in 10 years and voice the need for more affordable housing solutions in the city

Compassionate Houston's Houston's Culture of Compassion Annual Luncheon Is Weeks Away

Compassionate Houston's Houston's Culture of Compassionate annual luncheon is less than three weeks away! Learn more and get your tickets here.

Houston Parks and Recreation Department Utilizes Goats to Assist with Habitat Restoration

The Houston Parks and Recreation Department (HPARD) is hosting a herd of over 150 goats at FM Law Park to assist with habitat restoration. The goats are being used to remove unwanted vegetation in the forested area of the park where the Parks and Recreation Department is implementing a habitat restoration project.

Teach For America Houston Welcomes Two New Board Members Laura Frnka-Davis

Teach For America (TFA) Houston, a local nonprofit organization that works to expand educational opportunities for all children, announced the addition of two new members to its Board of Directors. The new members bring a wealth of experience and expertise to TFA Houston, and their appointment reflects the organization’s commitment to diversifying its leadership to help achieve its strategic goals.

New Initiative Invites Houstonians to Read Together

Mayor Sylvester Turner and Houston Public Library (HPL) announce a new citywide reading program: One Houston, One Book: Diverse Stories for a Diverse City. This new program highlights stories that celebrate our diverse backgrounds and experiences. Featured books are aimed at readers’ interest by age; they include Yangsook Choi’s “The Name Jar,” now considered a children’s literature classic; “Punching the Air,” a novel in verse for teens, by Ebi Zoboi and Dr. Yusef Salaam; and a memoir, “Once I Was You,” by award-winning journalist Maria Hinojosa.

Houston PetSet & Council Member Mario Castillo Unite for Pet Welfare: Event Update

In a joint effort to combat Houston's homeless animal crisis and celebrate Love Your Pet Month and World Spay Day, Houston PetSet and District H City Council Member Mario Castillo had planned to host a transformative free Spay/Neuter and Parasite Prevention event on February 27, 2024. Regrettably, this event has been canceled.

Houston Rapper J. Xavier Releases New Song Batter Up in Honor of the World Series Champion Houston Astros

J. Xavier - Batter Up ("Houston Astros Championship Theme Song")

Biden meets King Charles III for the first time since coronation

President Joe Biden and King Charles III on Monday met for the first time since the British monarch’s coronation, with the US president visiting Windsor Castle for all the pomp and circumstance that comes with a royal meeting.

NFL Statement On the Relocation of the Dallas Cowboys - Houston Texans Game

Due to public safety concerns resulting from the ongoing weather emergency related to Hurricane Harvey, Thursday’s Dallas Cowboys-Houston Texans game originally scheduled to be played in Houston at 7 p.m. CT has been relocated to AT&T Stadium in Arlington. Kickoff on Thursday will remain at 7 p.m. CT. Details on tickets, parking and other game day logistics will be announced later this week.

My Brother’s Keeper Houston Kicks Off Two Crime Reduction Youth Programs

The Houston Health Department’s initiative My Brother’s Keeper Houston, the Harris County Sheriff’s Office and the Harris County Juvenile Probation Department are teaming up to reduce crime, violence and recidivism.

World Children’s Day – Houston

Wednesday, November 20, 2019

World Children’s Day is an annual global moment ‘for children, by children’ — to advocate and raise funds and awareness on the most pressing issues facing children. The world will come together on November 20 to help build a world where every child is in school, safe from harm and can fulfill their potential.

SCHEDULED: Kings Crossing Drive and West Lake Houston Intersection Improvements

The Lake Houston Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ 10) will be conducting intersection improvements at Kings Crossing Drive and West Lake Houston Parkway beginning Monday, November 20. The work is expected to be complete by Spring 2018.

Houston Rockets Selling for Huge Price

The Houston Rockets are being sold for a ton of money. Tilman Fertitta agreed to buy the team for a reported $2.2 billion from current owner Leslie Alexander, according to the Houston Chronicle.

Revision to Digital Design Challenge

Mayor Sylvester Turner announces that the City of Houston is launching the first-ever Digital Design Challenge. The City is calling on innovative Houstonians to provide a vision for the City’s digital presence and website user experience that defines the City of Houston. A panel of judges will select three finalists to receive awards of $1,000 each.

Council Member Dave Martin Hosts Kingwood/Lake Houston Area Town Hall Meeting

City Council Member Dave Martin will host a town hall meeting, Tuesday, October 9 at 6:30 p.m., at the Kingwood Community Center, 4102 Rustic Woods, Kingwood, TX 77345. The community is invited to attend and hear from city and community representatives about ongoing projects, issues and community news related to the Kingwood and Lake Houston areas of District E.

Wynton Marsalis Performs for One Night Only in Houston

Grammy and Pulitzer Prize-winning trumpeter and composer, Wynton Marsalis will perform with the Jazz Houston Orchestra for one night only, Thursday, May 24, 2018, 7:00pm at The Hobby Center for Performing Arts, located at 800 Bagby Street, Houston, TX 77022. The upcoming show, “Wynton Marsalis: Swingin’ Through H-Town,” closes out Jazz Houston’s inaugural 2017-2018 season and is hosted in partnership with KTSU, 90.9FM.

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

The Houston Independent School District is partnering with the Houston Food Bank to organize a second mass food distribution site on Saturday, April 25 from 4 to 7 p.m. at NRG Stadium.

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