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Animals rely on us for protection, kindness, and a voice. When cruelty goes unnoticed, the harm only grows. The DA has released an important PSA to help our community recognize and report animal abuse. Together,[...]
City Extends Redistricting Public Comment Period to July 29
The City of Houston has extended the public comment period to receive comments, suggestions, and alternate plans from the public regarding the Proposed City Council Redistricting Plan. Visit https://www.letstalkhouston.org/redistricting to view proposed redistricting maps and data tables. Extended[...]
Houston Health Department COVID-19 Updates, July 18
Here are COVID-19 updates from the Houston Health Department for the week of July 18, 2022. Key Metrics Houston's latest 14-day average COVID-19 positivity rate is 30.4% and the wastewater virus load is 927% of[...]
Chase Investing $1 Million To Expand Student Education, Scholarship, And Recruitment Opportunities At TSU
The $1 million investment will support TSU’s Future Bankers Leadership Program, designed to open pathways for students seeking careers in finance. The program will serve juniors and seniors enrolled in the college’s Jesse H. Jones[...]
Griggs Mykawa Rail Safety Improvement Project Virtual Meeting: September 30, 2021 Recordings
View the Stakeholder Meeting regarding potential improvements for the intersection of Griggs Road and Mykawa Road which crosses the Union Pacific Railroad and BNSF Railway. The meeting was held virtually via Zoom on Thursday, September[...]
TSU Launches Navy JROTC Cadet Flight Academy
Texas Southern University (TSU) is launching the country's first Navy JROTC Cadet Flight Academy today. The inaugural class of Navy cadets is comprised of incoming high school seniors from around the country. The selection process[...]
A University of Houston Researcher is Developing an App to Address COVID-Related Health Disparities
National Institutes of Health (NIH) Awards $2.7M for Clinical Trial to Develop, Test Digital Therapeutic. A University of Houston researcher is developing a behavioral health care app to address COVID-related health disparities in racial and[...]
New TSU library is a beacon for University and Third Ward community
A beacon guides travelers on their journeys. It illuminates a clear path, directing followers to both refuge and recourse. The new Library and Learning Center at Texas Southern University, rising six stories above the campus,[...]
Beauty platform Upgrade Boutique hiring, opening first location in Houston Southeast after $1.7M raise
After raising $1.7 million in seed funding, a Houston-based tech-enabled beauty platform, Upgrade Boutique is hiring and opening its flagship store in our very own #HoustonSoutheast on Almeda Road this summer. READ MORE HERE.