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Vendor applications are now open! Be a vendor at the 5th Annual Celebrate Freedom Festival held on June 6th at Emancipation Park from 1-7 PM. This one of a kind festival is none other as[...]
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‘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,[...]
The Harris County Commissioners Extend Mask Order Until August 26th
The Harris County Commissioners have voted to extend the recently-issued mask order until August 26th. The order directs any businesses providing goods or services to require all employees and visitors to wear face coverings in[...]
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo Moves Harris County COVID-19 Threat Level to Level 1 – Severe (red) Stay Home
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is increasing the COVID-19 threat level in the area to red. Calling for a return to the stay-at-home conditions of March and April, as COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to spike. She[...]
Gov. Greg Abbott Orders Texas Bars to Close Again and Restaurants to Reduce to 50% Occupancy as Coronavirus Spreads
Governor Greg Abbott today issued an executive order limiting certain businesses and services as part of the state’s efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19. This decision comes as the number of people testing positive[...]