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Police Chief Finner: Violent Crime Decreased in Houston in 2022
In a detailed crime summary report to Houston City Councilmembers today (Jan. 11), Houston Police Chief Troy Finner shared preliminary crime data from 2022, highlighting reductions in violent crime across all council districts.
Five join DePelchin Children’s Center Board of Directors
Five respected members of the Greater Houston community have joined the DePelchin Children’s Center Board of Directors and will help provide leadership for the longtime nonprofit organization as it continues to serve Texas children and families.
The Houston AutoBoative Show Preview Night Offers Exclusive SkyRocket Concert and First Look at Vehicles and Boats
Take a first look at the Houston AutoBoative Show during an exclusive Preview Night Gala held at the NRG Center on January 24, 2023, at 7 PM. This kick-off event lets guests preview the Houston AutoBoative Show before the general public and experience a night filled with entertainment.
Houston SPCA Hosts UHD GatorServe for MLK National Day of Service
University of Houston-Downtown’s GatorServe for the MLK National Day of Service at Houston SPCA, the iconic nonprofit dedicated to the welfare of animals.
Houston Public Library is a 'Fine Free' System for Cardholders
With the support of Mayor Sylvester Turner and approval by Houston City Council, Houston Public Library (HPL) will no longer charge late fines on overdue books and other borrowed items. This change is effective January 11, 2023. By eliminating late fines, HPL joins other public library systems across North America in lowering financial barriers to library access and creating more equitable services for all users.
Scout's Honor: Black Boy Scouts in Houston, 1940s - 1970s
Founded in 1910, the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) emerged when the country was transforming from an agrarian society of farmers to an industrialized nation of factory and office workers. The BSA’s goal was to teach boys “patriotism, courage, self-reliance, and kindred virtues,” as well as outdoor skills, values that critics thought were lost as families moved to cities.
Gregory School Receives Official Texas Historical Marker
The Houston Public Library celebrated the unveiling of an Official Texas Historical Marker from the Texas Historical Commission for the Gregory School building at the African American History Research Center (AAHRC). The dedication ceremony took place amongst the exhibits inside and culminated outside at the marker's permanent location, at the corner of Wilson and Victor streets in Freedmen's Town/Fourth Ward.
The Houston AutoBoative Show Combines the Best of Vehicles and Boats for One 5-day Event!
The Houston AutoBoative Show returns to NRG Center January 25-29, 2023 bringing together the best of two shows, the 67th Houston Boat Show and the 40th year of the Houston Auto Show, presented by Evolve Houston.
Department of Neighborhoods Announces Complete Communities University Training for Emerging Leaders
Spring 2023 session starts March 8 Application Deadline - February 8, 2023
The Department of Neighborhoods (DON) invites Houston residents to apply for enrollment in the Complete Community University (CCU) Spring 2023 leadership training course. The course will run 8 weeks, March 8 to April 26, 2023, Wednesdays, 6-8:30 p.m., in person and online via Microsoft Teams. In-person classes will be held at the City Hall Annex, 900 Bagby Street.
27th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration
Celebrate the power of dreams with peace march, musical performances and “I Have a Dream” speech “Caryakid Award” to honor Dr. Polly Sparks Turner
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. dreamed for us to live in a world where we would “not be judged by the color of our skin, but by the content of our character.” Join Children’s Museum Houston in honoring civil rights leader, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and his legacy during our 27th annual celebration.
Houston Texans fire head coach Lovie Smith after one season
The Houston Texans have fired head coach Lovie Smith after just one season in charge, the team announced on Sunday. The Texans finished the year with a 3-13-1 record.
Texas Southern University’s Barbara Jordan-Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs Offering Free Mini-Courses to Community
The Barbara Jordan-Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs (BJ-ML SOPA) at Texas Southern University will begin offering “mini-courses,” as part of its community engagement initiative. The first course begins on Saturday, January 7.
45th MLK Jr. Parade, Festival, & Weekend Celebrations Mayor Sylvester Turner Chosen as 2023 Grand Marshal “Climbing the Mountain to a Better Future”
The Black Heritage Society, in partnership with the City of Houston, is having its 45th Annual Original MLK Jr. Day Parade & Festival on Monday, January 16, 2023, beginning at 10 a.m. The 45th MLK Jr. Parade is free to the public and is held downtown starting on Lamar @ Smith Street. The MLK 2023 theme is “Climbing the Mountain to a Better Future.”
Leading Houston Organizations Launched Movement to Promote Health
Texas Heart Institute (THI) and Fit Houston announced a partnership to promote #WALK30, a new health campaign that combines Texas Heart Institute’s industry-leading research, thought leadership, education, and patient care with Fit Houston’s strategy for a community wellness movement across Houston’s neighborhoods. The movement launched with the community fit walk #WALK30 on Saturday, January 7th, 2023 at Arthur Storey Park.
Texans GM Nick Caserio Needs To Take A Look In The Mirror
On Sunday, the Houston Texans decided to part ways with head coach and defensive coordinator Lovie Smith after the Texans finished the 2022 regular season with a 3-13-1 record.
Must See Exhibits at HMAAC
There is still time to catch the Houston Museum of African American Culture (HMAAC)’s exhibit Negative Women: Four Photographers Questioning Boundaries, curated by Christopher Blay, HMAAC’s Chief Curator. The exhibition will be on view until January 21, 2023.
COVID-19 numbers increase in Houston region as vaccine immunity wanes, fatigue in precautions
Health officials have pointed to waning vaccine immunity throughout Harris County as a reason for the surge.
The number of COVID-19 patients in Harris County hospitals continues to increase since the holidays.
Houston Community College reveals first two bachelor’s degree programs
Houston Community College will offer two new bachelor's degree programs starting in fall 2023. Students can obtain a four-year degree in Applied Technology in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics and Applied Science in Healthcare Management.
Free-agent shortstop saga ends with Carlos Correa returning to Minnesota Twins
The free-agent saga surrounding shortstop Carlos Correa has finally come to an end.
Houston Chamber Choir presents regional premiere of Sarah Kirkland Snider’s Mass for the Endangered with Loop38 on Feb. 4 at St. John the Divine Episcopal Church
The Grammy® Award-winning Houston Chamber Choir, under the direction of founder and artistic director Robert Simpson, joins the exciting instrumental group Loop38 in the regional premiere of Mass for the Endangered by American composer Sarah Kirkland Snider, with libretto by poet Nathaniel Bellows. The concert will be held Saturday, Feb. 4 at St. John the Divine Episcopal Church.
