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Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee Takes Legal Action Against North Houston Concrete Batch Plant
Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee has announced that Harris County is taking legal action against Texcon Ready Mix, a concrete batch plant located in north Houston near the Kashmere Gardens neighborhood.
Hispanics in Houston underrepresented at the ballot box and in local offices
New report examining civic health issues in Greater Houston also finds naturalized citizens are less likely to discuss politics and register to vote
Just more than half of Hispanic voting-age citizens in the Houston metropolitan area are registered to vote, according to a new report on civic health from the Center for Local Elections in American Politics at Rice University’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research and the National Conference on Citizenship (NCoC). This number is far below the percentage of voting-age white and African-American citizens in the region who are registered; both of these groups have a voter registration rate of nearly 70 percent.
City of Houston, Harris County and Coalition for the Homeless Announce Joint $65M Plan to House 5,000 People Experiencing Homelessness
Coordinated Permanent Housing Initiative will Limit the Spread of COVID-19
The City of Houston, Harris County, and the Coalition for the Homeless today announced a joint, $65-million plan to house 5,000 people experiencing homelessness over the next two years to limit the spread of COVID-19. The Community-wide COVID-19 Housing Program (CCHP) represents an unprecedented coordinated effort on the part of the City and the County to address homelessness in the region.
NAACP Condemns Weakening of DOJ Civil Rights Enforcement Powers
The NAACP released the following statement after the Justice Department issued guidance to the Civil Rights division to settle cases without using consent decrees: no-fault agreements that have helped de-segregate schools, reform police departments, defend religious freedom and ensure access for the disabled.
Arco del Tiempo: World's First Generative and Sustainable Piece of Public Art To Be Installed in Houston
The City of Houston made another bold move in climate leadership today with Mayor Turner's announcement at Talento Bilingüe (TBH).
Four More Houston Harmony Public Schools Get Added to the List of State Schools of Character
Four more schools from Harmony Public Schools Houston Districts have been named official Texas “State School(s) of Character” this week for its/their outstanding efforts in promoting cultures of character on campus and in the community.
NAACP Dismayed by DOJ’s Failure to Prosecute Police Officers in Freddie Gray Case
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), the nation’s oldest civil rights organization, is disappointed by the decision by President Trump’s Department of Justice not to bring civil rights charges against the six Baltimore Police officers who were associated with the arrest and death of Freddie Gray. The NAACP, as well as its Maryland State Conference and Baltimore City Branch, issued the following statement:
Texas Bowl Gridiron Legends Class of 2023 Announced
The TaxAct Texas Bowl Committee has selected the 2023 class of Gridiron Legends inductees, the committee announced today. The honorees will be inducted into the Gridiron Legends at a special pregame ceremony during the TaxAct Texas Bowl game at NRG Stadium on Dec. 27.
OPINION: Don’t Leave Hispanic Businesses Out Of COVID-19 Recovery, For Houston’s Sake
“Hispanics Represent More Than $53 billion In Annual Spending Power, Which Is Just Short Of A Quarter Of Total Consumer Spending In The Region.” – Dr. Laura G. Murillo
The pandemic caused by COVID-19 has created an economic challenge unlike any other in our lifetime.
Astros split doubleheader with the Angels as Hurricane Laura makes its way towards Houston
Doubleheaders are rare in Minute Maid Park. So rare that the one played on Tuesday was just the second in stadium history. On September 2, 2017 the Astros faced the New York Mets in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey which caused major destruction to the city of Houston due to severe flooding in major parts of the city.
Mayor Turner Recognizes October as National Code Compliance Month
Mayor Sylvester Turner joined leaders from the City and around the country in observing October as National Code Compliance Month, recognizing and appreciating the hard work done by the many City employees, contractors, and private citizens to keep our communities safe.
Local Football Community Takes a Stand With DePelchin Against Child Abuse in Harris County
University of Houston football team players and Rice University football team players along with the Texas Bowl Executive Board will join DePelchin Children’s Center Tuesday morning in tying blue ribbons for the 5,812 victims of child abuse in Harris County in 2016.
Houston Contractor Pays Back Wages After U.S. Department of Labor Investigation Finds Overtime Violations
After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD), D & V Painting Services – based in Houston, Texas – has paid $67,363 in back wages for violating the overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
Houston man gets more than 6 years in prison for attempting to blow up Confederate statue
A 26-year-old man was sentenced to six and a half years in prison after he tried to blow up the Dick Dowling Confederate monument in Houston. Andrew Schneck had been charged with attempting to maliciously damage property receiving federal financial assistance, according to federal court documents. He pleaded guilty in March.
Astros Greeted With Hostility In Yankee Stadium
Well, the Houston Astros was that team who was involved in a cheating scandal back in 2017 when they defeated the Yankees in the ALCS and advanced to the World Series outlasting the Los Angeles Dodgers in seven games. On Tuesday, New York fans came out in full force to boo the five remaining players from the 2017 team and that energy helped fuel the Yankees to a 7-3 victory over the Astros.
Prominent Business Man, Melvyn E. Huckaby II, Passes
wWll-known business man & entrepreneur, native Houstonian, Melvyn Everette Huckaby II has died. He was the son, grandson and great grandson of prominent Houstonians who are pioneers in the healthcare industry.
“Wobbly-wheel” scammer who victimized at least 25 people sentenced to six years in prison
A Spring Branch man has been sentenced to six years in prison after pleading guilty to engaging in organized criminal activity for his part in a “wobbly-wheel” scam, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced Tuesday.
Houston Wins $100,000 National Creative Placemaking Grant for Fifth Ward Initiative
Mayor Sylvester Turner celebrates the Fifth Ward Community Redevelopment Corporation’s (FWCRC) receipt of a National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Our Town grant.
Disney’s Frozen North American Tour Welcomes Back Ryan McCartan as “Hans” for a Limited Run Beginning in Houston on July 12
Houston’s Limited Premiere Engagement Plays Thursday, June 30 – Sunday, July 17, 2022 at the Hobby Center
Disney Theatrical Productions, under the direction of Thomas Schumacher, is pleased to announce casting for the Houston engagement of Disney’s Frozen. From the producer of The Lion King and Aladdin, Frozen, the Tony®-nominated Best Musical, will play a three-week premiere engagement at the Hobby Center beginning Thursday, June 30, with performances playing through Sunday, July 17, 2022.
