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SBA disaster assistance is now available for Houston area businesses and residents who were affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, & flooding that began on April 26, 2024 and ongoing disasters. Register Now
Join us for an immersive 3-day conference dedicated to reactivating spaces and rebuilding communities sustainably. Dive deep into real estate development techniques through hands-on workshops and explore equity-centered projects in Third Ward. Don't miss[...]
Nearly 1,800 miles of High-comfort Bikeways Planned for Houston
Right now, there are a total of 340 miles of high comfort bike lanes, meaning all ages and abilities can safely use these bike lanes and 22 miles of those are on-street protected bike-only lanes.[...]
The City of Houston ‘No Parking in Dedicated Bicycle Lane’ Ordinance Now in Effect
ParkHouston is now actively enforcing the City’s 'No Parking in Dedicated Bicycle Lane' ordinance, which took effect on Thursday, January 14, 2021. The No Parking in Dedicated Bicycle Lane Ordinance prohibits on-street parking of motor[...]
The U.S. Small Business Administration Re-Opens Paycheck Protection Program to Eligible Lenders
The U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the U.S. Treasury Department, will re-open the PPP loan portal to PPP-eligible lenders with $1 billion or less in assets for First and Second Draw applications. LEARN MORE[...]
City of Houston Office of Business Opportunity Offering Free 6-Week Procurement Basics Training Course
Contractors looking to do business with the City of Houston, other governmental agencies, and the private sector are invited to sign up for Procurement Basics for Contractors, a free 6-week course presented by the Office[...]
City of Houston Awards $5 Million to the Creative Community
Houston creative community has been hit hard during the COVID-19 pandemic as music venues and art spaces have closed. To help combat some of the financial strain impacting local artists and cultural organizations, the Mayor’s[...]
Third Ward Multi-Service and Emancipation Community Center Included in City of Houston “Lift Zone” Launch
As part of its ongoing commitment to help connect low-income families to the internet so they can fully participate in educational opportunities and the digital economy the City of Houston in partnership with Comcast is[...]
City of Houston Launches Restaurant and Meal Program Made Available by CARES Act Funding
City Council this week approved a $2.2 million relief program to assist local restaurants and provide meals to Houstonians impacted by COVID-19. Mayor Sylvester Turner’s Health Equity Response (H.E.R.) Task Force and Lemond Kitchen, a[...]
The Texas Department of Transportation Announces the Opening of Southmore Bridge
On Tuesday, November 10, 2020, The Texas Department of Transportation (Drive 288) posted, "We’re excited to announce the opening of Southmore bridge. TODAY! Commuters will be able to drive over SH 288 in both directions. We are still working on[...]