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Did you know that there are seven Cultural Districts in Houston and two of them — almost — are in Houston Southeast. Photo: Third Ward Cultural District “State designated Cultural Districts support artists,[...]
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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[...]
‘Say Their Names’ Traveling Memorial Arrives at Emancipation Park: Open to Public
IMAGE: COURTESY EMANCIPATION PARK CONSERVANCY An exhibit that honors Black lives lost to racial injustice is on display for two weeks in Houston's Emancipation Park. The Say Their Names Memorial, brought to Houston by rapper and[...]
Houston’s Fifth Ward Cultural District and the Historic Third Ward Awarded State Cultural District Designation
The State of Texas has officially designated the City of Houston’s Fifth Ward Cultural District and the Historic Third Ward as cultural districts or special zones designed to stimulate economic development and community revitalization. These[...]
Microsoft doubles down on partnership with the city of Houston by committing $1M to programs
Microsoft and the city of Houston have introduced a new program aimed at addressing technology skills development across Houston. The Houston partners on the initiative include The Ion, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Kino-Eye[...]
USDOT Awards $14M in Grants to Transit Projects
On Thursday, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced it would be providing early $14 million in grants to 25 projects in 24 states as part of the Accelerating Innovative Mobility (AIM) initiative to support mobility[...]
City of Houston Office of Business Opportunity Solutions Center
The Office of Business Opportunity Solutions Center is a resource center for established and aspiring entrepreneurs that provides information on city, county, state, and federal regulations affecting the operation of Houston area businesses. In addition,[...]