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Target Hunger to 'distribute fresh, healthy foods' with new mobile pantry
By April Bamburg | Sep 9, 2021
A grassroots community-based program that got its start in 1989 serving Houston’s inner-city neighborhoods has expanded this year and will help more Houston residents get the fresh foods that they need to create healthy, fresh meals.
Turner remembers Hurricane Harvey: 'We will continue to build a stronger and resilient city'
By April Bamburg | Sep 9, 2021
In the years since Hurricane Harvey devastated Texas and Louisiana, the City of Houston has worked to rebuild, improve infrastructure and strengthen relationships with other organizations.
City of Houston forms Women's Commission 'to address the substantial disparities women continue to face'
By April Bamburg | Aug 29, 2021
The City of Houston has a new permanent Women’s Commission dedicated to health and economic disparities, with more than two dozen female leaders chosen to serve on its first board.
Abbott orders investigation of 'serious allegations' at the Texas Juvenile Justice Department
By April Bamburg | Jul 17, 2021
Allegations of misconduct and “potentially illegal behavior" by members of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department have led Gov. Greg Abbott to order an investigation, according to reports by multiple media outlets.
'A historic day': Fort Bend County judge reacts to Branson's space flight
By April Bamburg | Jul 17, 2021
Billionaire Richard Branson made history on July 11 when he and five crew members of the Virgin Galactic Unity crew rocketed far enough above the desert of Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, to experience weightlessness and see the curve of the earth.
Turner 'honored' to speak at The Future of Global Energy Conference
By April Bamburg | Jul 15, 2021
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner was a featured speaker at Greater Houston Partnership’s recent conference called “The Future of Global Energy.”
Country sees 'the worst shortage' of blood, Houstonians encouraged to donate
By April Bamburg | Jul 5, 2021
Blood supply is very low across the country, and the American Association of Blood Banks and the Interorganizational Task Force on Domestic Disasters and Acts of Terrorism are pointing to that need.
'Thank you for your service': McCaul mourns the death of Donald Rumsfeld
By April Bamburg | Jul 5, 2021
Donald Rumsfeld, who served two U.S. presidents as their secretary of defense, died at the age of 88 on June 29.
Hidalgo: 'Juneteenth is now officially a Harris County holiday'
By April Bamburg | Jul 2, 2021
Juneteenth was named a federal holiday on June 17, but it’s also an official holiday in Harris County, and Judge Lina Hidalgo wants people to know how significant it is.
'Good news': Houston Freedmen's Town now a protected Heritage District
By April Bamburg | Jun 22, 2021
Freedmen’s Town in Houston’s Fourth Ward is officially a Heritage District and protected as a piece of Houston history after the city council vote on June 16.
Houstonians celebrate Juneteenth virtually, locally with events in Emancipation Park
By April Bamburg | Jun 18, 2021
After more than 160 years since the end of slavery in the U.S., President Joe Biden signed legislation on June 17 marking Juneteenth (June 19) as an official holiday.
State report reveals 2,094 Texas foster children went missing during the 2020 fiscal year
By April Bamburg | Jun 14, 2021
More than 2,000 foster children in Texas went missing according to a report issued by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS). The 2,094 children who were reported missing amount to nearly 5% of all children in DFPS conservatorship.
Play while you dine: Houston's arcade-themed bars offer games, drinks
By April Bamburg | Jun 7, 2021
With more of the city opening up, if you’re looking for a place to have some fun and get a drink where you can also experience a little bit of Houston’s charm, there are plenty of arcade-themed bars that are sure to entertain.
'I didn't realize how great the need was': Houston nonprofit works to ensure youths have underwear to help them succeed
By April Bamburg | Jun 6, 2021
Undies for Everyone, a Houston-based nonprofit, was founded by Rabbi Amy Weiss in 2012.
Lee applauds Biden for 'first important step of major vaccine distribution to India'
By April Bamburg | Jun 6, 2021
It’s no secret that India has been struggling with COVID-19 outbreaks – in early May, the country was the world’s worst hotspot when the death toll peaked at more than 414,000 fatalities.
Abbott removes Texas from federal pandemic unemployment programs, claims the Texas 'economy is booming'
By April Bamburg | May 30, 2021
Although the unemployment benefit boost from the federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation program will continue through September, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has announced that he will end the program in June.
'Sanity and safety will return': Abbott says he'll sign bill punishing cities that defund police departments
By April Bamburg | May 30, 2021
As communities across the country take aim at police reform and budgeting, the Texas House of Representatives passed a bill earlier this month that punishes cities that cut police funding.
Brady: 'We are seeing the highest inflation rates in decades thanks to Biden's economic blunders'
By April Bamburg | May 30, 2021
This Memorial Day weekend, there are more than 30 million Americans are expected to travel, and that’s 60% more people traveling than during the Memorial Day weekend last year, during the economic shutdown.
Fort Bend high school senior 'extremely surprised' to sell painting for $155,000 at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo School Art Competition
By April Bamburg | May 23, 2021
Artist and Fort Bend ISD senior Jaydan Kisinger sold a painting titled “Through the Years” for $155,000 at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo school art competition on May 16.
Cruz: 'Just six months ago, peace was flowering throughout the Middle East'
By April Bamburg | May 23, 2021
In a May 19 press conference, Sen. Ted Cruz said that “mistaken and disastrous political decisions" by President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are the cause of the current conflict between Israel and Palestine.