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Melinda Spaulding Chevalier named VP for public affairs at Rice

Melinda Spaulding Chevalier, an Emmy Award-winning communicator, brand strategist, crisis management expert and community affairs leader, has been named Rice University’s next vice president for public affairs.

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Houston Native Serves with U.S. Navy Helicopter Squadron in San Diego

A 2010 Channel View High School graduate and Houston native is serving in the U.S. Navy with Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron Weapons School Pacific at Naval Station North Island in Coronado, California.

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Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Real Estate Research Advisory Committee

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Troy Alley, Jr., Russell Cain, and JJ Clemence to the Real Estate Research Advisory Committee for terms set to expire on January 31, 2023. The committee reviews and approves proposals submitted to the board of directors of the Texas A&M University System relating to staffing and general policies of the Real Estate Center. The committee decides the priority ranking of research studies the center conducts.

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SmartScaping Expands Community Program to Help Houston Youth with Jobs, New HISD Co-Op Program, Paid Student Internships

SmartScaping Landscaping & Design, a premiere Black-owned, Houston-based landscaping maintenance and design company, is expanding their “SmartScaping Cares” community program to offer students, age 16-25, immediate employment opportunities, paid internships as part of an upcoming Co-Op Program in partnership with HISD schools, and a career path toward entrepreneurship in the landscaping industry!

HGO Announces Six New Members for the Prestigious 2020-21 HGO Studio

Blake Denson, Ricardo Garcia, Cory McGee, Raven McMillon, Sun-Ly Pierce, Bin Yu Sanford are set to join the returning HGO Studio Artists in August 2020

After an international search ending last month with the 32nd Annual Eleanor McCollum Competition for Young Singers, “Concert of Arias,” Houston Grand Opera (HGO) is excited to announce five new singers and one new pianist for the 2020–21 HGO Studio.

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White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities Names 2023 HBCU Scholars

The White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity through Historically Black Colleges and Universities announces its ninth cohort of HBCU Scholars, recognizing 102 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students from 29 different states and countries for their accomplishments in academics, leadership, civic engagement and much more. The 2023 HBCU scholars are the largest cohort since the inception of this recognition program in 2014 and represent a record number of institutions, with the HBCU participation rate now over 70 percent.

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Houston’s Bright Star In The TX 18th Congressional District Race

The political arena of Texas has been set ablaze with the dynamism of Congressional Candidate Amanda Edwards. In an impressive feat, Edwards has garnered over $1 million in funds in a mere span of less than 4 months. This monumental achievement underscores her position as the undeniable frontrunner for the TX 18th Congressional District Race.

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Jim Parsons Buys Out Hidden Figures Screening in Houston This Sunday!

Houstonian Jim Parsons, star of The Big Bang Theory and currently featured in the film HIDDEN FIGURES, has joined his fellow HIDDEN FIGURES cast mates in buying out a screening of the movie and offering those tickets free of charge on a first-come, first-serve basis to families in need.

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Members of the Fifth Ward Community Protest Budget Cuts to Superfund Site

In Houston’s historic Fifth Ward, neighbors worry that politics and profits are taking priority over cleaning up their community. Neighbors are saying their community is surrounded by toxic hazards and instead of cleaning up their neighborhood they are being further boxed in by the chemicals to make room for new development. It something they told News Fix is environmental racism.

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Council Member Dwight Boykins' 2nd Chance Job Fair Recap

On September 21, 2017, I hosted the third annual 2nd Chance Job Fair, where we had over 4,000 participants and over 60 vendors post Hurricane Harvey. There were many people who were hired on the spot and those who are scheduled for interviews. I would like to thank the many volunteers who came out and our special guest, Mayor Sylvester Turner, Pastor Suzette Caldwell, Mr. Charles Wolf of Arcadis, our 2nd Chance Speaker Mr. Thomas Jackson, and Houston Legend Scarface. I am truly thankful for being able to assist those in need of a second chance.

Union Pacific to Provide Kashmere Gardens Cleanup Plan By Summer

The company that owns a contaminated Kashmere Gardens railyard will submit a cleanup plan to the city this summer, after higher rates of cancer were found in the community last year, officials announced Monday. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is asking for the cleanup plan along with a revised permit application from Union Pacific, which owns the yard formerly known as the Houston Woods Preserving Works site, by Aug. 31.

Rep. Coleman to File Bill to Re-establish and Improve Texas’ Health Disparities Office

Today, Representative Garnet F. Coleman (D-Houston) announced that he will be introducing legislation next session to re-establish and improve Texas’ health disparities office:

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Get Fit Thursdays at Urban South - HTX

Challenge and reward yourself at Urban South - HTX this new year! Every Thursday, the Sawyer Yards brewery is hosting a free run club and yoga event. Guests can work up a sweat and then celebrate with a cold beer of their choice.

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TECHLink at Scenic Woods Regional Library

Where a person’s imagination and creativity are limitless!

The Houston Public Library (HPL) is opening the doors of its latest innovative library to date - TECHLink! The grand opening is Saturday, May 19 starting at 11AM.

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Houston Get Its First-Ever Shared Space Designed For Churches

Are you a pastor or presider over a congregation needing a facility for worship? Look no further, Houston get its first-ever space designed for churches.

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Houston Grand Opera Presents Two Free Performances of La traviata on May 19 and May 20 at Miller Outdoor Theatre

Company invites Houstonians to enjoy two special nights of opera under the stars

Houston Grand Opera (HGO) will present two free performances of Verdi’s La traviata, one of the world’s most beloved operas, at Miller Outdoor Theatre on Friday and Saturday, May 19 and 20.

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Houston Man Sentenced to 50 Years for Killing Acquaintance at Bissonnet Gas Station

A Houston man was sentenced to 50 years this week for shooting a man in the back of the head at a convenience store on Bissonnet in 2021, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.

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DesRoches named new Rice University provost

'Deeply honored' engineering dean will assume top academic leadership post

Reginald DesRoches, the dean of Rice University’s George R. Brown School of Engineering, has been named the university’s new provost.

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City of Houston Invites Public to the 2018 Extreme Weather Ready Expo, Shell Oil Company Signs-on as New Title Sponsor

As hurricane season gets underway June 1, the public is invited to the 2018 Extreme Weather Ready Expo.

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METRONEXT Poised for Progress with Moving Forward Plan

Draft Travel Improvement Plan Unveiled at State of METRO

Direct connections to Houston's airports, new rapid transit lines linking downtown to uptown, and eight new Park & Ride lots are just a few of the transit projects proposed to the sold out room at the State of METRO luncheon today. The Greater Houston Partnership's annual event drew business and community leaders from across the area. METRO Board Chair Carrin Patman unveiled the METRONext Moving Forward Plan. The $7.5 billion plan calls for more than 40 projects for 2040 and beyond to address the explosive population growth predicted for the region.