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It was called the Houston Negro Hospital when it was dedicated on Juneteenth 1926, it opened the following year as the first nonprofit hospital for Blacks in the city. The land in the Third Ward[...]
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Alfreda’s Soul Food’s new spot artfully pays homage to history
When one of the oldest soul food restaurants in Houston relocated this summer, it took its sense of history, community, African-American culture, and great oxtails and pork chops with it to[...]
Hermann Park readies even more enchantments
Among all the things to look forward to in Houston’s New Year, the unveiling in March of the $54 million first phase of Hermann Park’s revitalization is one you may not want to miss. The[...]
Celebratory Gunfire is NOT a way to Celebrate
Stray bullets can kill.
Holiday Safety Tips
The holiday season is always a special time of the year. Unfortunately, crimes of opportunity increase during the holiday season. As you shop, please be mindful of the following safety tips to help keep your[...]
Save the Date: Alfreda’s Soul Food “Family Reunion & Mural Unveiling”, Nov. 18
Join us as we celebrate the unveiling of the Big Walls Big Dreams Mural at the Historic Alfreda's Soul Food at their new location on 4530 Griggs. Saturday, November 18, 2023 10:00 AM to 2:00[...]
Office of Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo Newsletter – September/October
The County Connection Lina Hidalgo | Harris County Judge September/October 2023 Judge Hidalgo reads messages of support on October 2, 2023 Harris County, it feels so wonderful to be home! I’ve been living with depression[...]
Emancipation Park Conservancy helps center the community
Steeped in Black history and the heartbeat of the Third Ward, Emancipation Park may be the oldest public park in Houston. But it is also, thanks to a $33.6 million renovation completed in 2017, a[...]
Renovated Cockrell Butterfly Center takes flight
A major attraction of the Houston Museum of Natural Science, which is one of the premier institutions in Houston Southeast, is the Cockrell Butterfly Center. After closing for renovations in September 2022, it has taken[...]