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News from September 2021
Houston-based Ampersand raises nearly $2 million in pre-seed round, uses funds to 'balance' program
By Art Benavidez | Sep 20, 2021
A Houston-based free virtual program that prepares college-age professionals for life-changing careers through curriculum, mentorship and internship placement has raised over $1 million.
'We are not yet in the clear': Abbott urges residents to stay alert after Tropical Storm Nicholas
By Valerie Bonk | Sep 20, 2021
Tropical Storm Nicholas brought heavy rain to the area and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott wants residents to stay alert and take caution as there are still safety issues on local roads.
Houston to receive additional Treasury Department funding to reach 'struggling tenants, landlords'
By Valerie Bonk | Sep 20, 2021
Additional rental assistance could be coming to Houston as the city is on a shortlist of those that will get extra Treasury Department funding, according to Politico.
Turner, Comcast announce 'an additional $1 million in grants' for small businesses in Houston
By Christina Heath | Sep 20, 2021
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, along with Comcast and several communities leaders, have shared that the second round of Comcast RISE Investment Fund grants will be awarded to minority-owned small businesses.
Trinity Lutheran Church-Downtown presents Chelsea Chen concert
By Press Release | Sep 20, 2021
The Trinity Concert Series will present international concert organist Chelsea Chen at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 26 on Trinity’s 50-rank Holtkamp/Reuter organ.
Houston, join us at Legacy 2021!
By Marisa Bono, CEO of Every Texan | Sep 19, 2021
You can strengthen Every Texan’s work to build a more just and equitable Texas.
Houston Employment Update
By Greater Houston Partnership | Sep 19, 2021
Metro Houston added 4,800 jobs in August, according to data released today by the Texas Workforce Commission.
[Matching Scholarship Opportunities] Apply Now Through Dec. 31!
By Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts | Sep 19, 2021
[Matching Scholarship Opportunities] Apply Now Through Dec. 31!
Whitbeck 'honored' to be named Fort Bend ISD superintendent
By James Niedzinski | Sep 19, 2021
Fort Bend Independent School District’s (ISD) new superintendent is starting school a bit tardy.
'Remember the importance of embracing our diversity': Abbott celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
By Valerie Bonk | Sep 19, 2021
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month as several events are held throughout September and October.
U.S. District Court judge rules 'against' blocking new Texas abortion law
By Valerie Bonk | Sep 19, 2021
The Texas Attorney General is praising a U.S. District Court judge on his move to rule against the Department of Justice blocking a new Texas abortion law.
'Open borders are not a solution': McCaul speaks out against Biden's border policies
By Valerie Bonk | Sep 19, 2021
A U.S. Congressman from Houston is speaking out against President Joe Biden's border policies.
'He worked really hard': Klein Oak dedicates remainder of season to injured senior RB Garrett
By John Suayan | Sep 19, 2021
The Klein Oak Panthers football team is dedicating the remainder of its season to senior running back Charles "Tank" Garrett, who sustained multiple injuries in a car accident on Sept. 12.
Abbott conducts post-storm call with county judges 'to determine what further support is needed'
By John Suayan | Sep 19, 2021
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Sept. 15 contacted county judges in the Greater Houston area to discuss any actions that could be taken following Hurricane Nicholas.
'Please be aware': Kamin warns Houstonians of power disruption phone scam
By John Suayan | Sep 19, 2021
Natural disasters bring out the best in a community, and unfortunately, the worst, as revealed in a phone scam that recently targeted CenterPoint customers who lost power during Hurricane Nicholas.
Harris County 'proud to welcome Afghan refugees' to Texas
By John Suayan | Sep 19, 2021
The Harris County Commissioners Court voted unanimously to approve a resolution to welcome Afghan refugees to Texas’s largest county.
Texas congressional leaders call for additional flood mitigation funding: 'The human cost of incomplete projects is incalculable'
By John Suayan | Sep 19, 2021
A cadre of Texas congressional members, including U.S. Rep. Lizzie Fletcher (D-Houston), have written House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman Peter DeFazio (D-Ore.) in an effort to secure additional funding for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' flood mitigation efforts.
Kamin urges Houstonians to use 311 to 'report' Nicholas debris
By John Suayan | Sep 19, 2021
Hurricane Nicholas didn’t leave behind catastrophic damage in its wake, but Houstonians had the responsibilities of clearing and reporting any debris they encountered.
'Seth is a great kid': Katy junior RB Davis powers Tigers rushing attack
By John Suayan | Sep 19, 2021
In a time when passing tends to dominate most offensive schemes, the reigning state champion Katy Tigers are gobbling up yards and points the old-school way: Running the football.
'Things are trending in the right direction': CenterPoint Energy crews work to restore services post-Nicholas
By John Suayan | Sep 19, 2021
Crews with CenterPoint Energy jumped into action as soon as reports of power outages trickled in following Hurricane Nicholas’s landfall along the upper Texas Gulf Coast.