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Houston, TX – In an exciting development for the East Downtown and Third Ward communities, Greater Southeast Management District (Houston Southeast), in collaboration with District D Councilmember Dr. Carolyn Evans-Shabazz, District I Councilmember Joaquin Martinez, East[...]
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[...]
To Fight Flooding In Houston, We Have To Think Big
Flood-research group responds to Judge Ed Emmett's 15-point plan On Oct. 25, Harris County Judge Ed Emmett released 15 recommendations for mitigating damages from future flood events. The researchers collaborating through the Greater Houston Flood Mitigation Consortium[...]
Landmark Gift To UTHealth Provides Unprecedented Resources
Jane and Robert Cizik have made a landmark gift of $25 million to the School of Nursing at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth), giving the school the resources and capacity[...]
New Wiess Energy Hall Is Quite The Attraction
AFTER MOVING FROM THE FIRST FLOOR TO THE FOURTH, the new iteration of the Wiess Energy Hall at the Houston Museum of Natural Science boardering Hermann Park finally has the space to tell the story of[...]
University of Houston Evaluates Harvey Response
University of Houston system schools are evaluating their responses to Hurricane Harvey – and determining how they can better prepare for the next storm. Nearly 3 feet of floodwater entered the University of Houston-Downtown’s police[...]
Most affordable rentals in MacGregor, Houston
As Rent Prices Increase, There Is Still Much Hope! If you're apartment hunting, you know how hard it can be to find a good deal. So what does a low-end rental in MacGregor look like[...]
Ronald McDonald House in Houston Southeast Expands Vision
Ronald McDonald House Houston broke ground on the expansion of Holcombe House, its 50-room facility Since becoming CEO of Ronald McDonald House Houston in July, Brigadier General Rick Noriega has overseen the groundbreaking of a[...]
Astros World Series Win Could Help Houston Heal After Harvey
Houston Astros fans haven't stopped celebrating as the club plays the World Series matchup against the Los Angeles Dodges. Hurricane Harvey left wounds no baseball game can repair. Thousands lost their homes; dozens lost their[...]
Ed Oliver Named Bednarik Award Semifinalist
University of Houston's Sophomore Defense Tackle leads the nation with a career average of 1.50 tackles for loss per game. A first team All-American as a true freshman, Houston sophomore defensive tackle Ed Oliver has been named a[...]