May 11, 2018 – The Summer of Fun pass is a unique fare card offering K-12 (and college) students free rides on all METRO light-rail, local bus, and Park & Ride service June 1 through Sept. 1, 2018. There are four ways to get your Summer of Fun pass: Apply online at RideMETRO.org Apply by mail by filling out the registration form on the attached flyer Apply by mail by calling 713-635-4000 to…
Media Advisory WHAT: Spring Commencement exercises WHEN: Saturday, May 12, 2018 – 8:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. WHEN: H&PE Arena – Texas Southern University, 3100 Cleburne St. WHO: President Austin A. Lane, candidates for graduation Keynote Speaker: Roland S. Martin, managing editor, TV One HOUSTON (May 10, 2018) – Texas Southern University (TSU)…
Media Contact: Misty Starks misty@mistybluemedia.com 832-283-7575 Vigil to be held May 15th at 8 p.m. – Southwest HPD Substation, 13097 Nitida St., Houston, TX 77045 HOUSTON, TX – May 9, 2018 – When the late City Council Member Larry V. Green of District K passed away, people from every walk of life began sharing publicly about the many…
2018 Media Information HOUSTON, May 7, 2018 – It is tradition. It is pomp. It is pageantry. The University of Houston is celebrating the graduation of more than 9,000 students this week at University Commencement, Thursday, May 10-Saturday, May 12. Here are a few of the people and programs being celebrated during the spring 2018…
Texas Southern University students may have another transportation option on campus in the fall semester: an autonomous shuttle. Today, METRO’s Board of Directors gave the nod to the autonomous vehicle (AV) project, a first for the agency. Although the low speed vehicle will drive itself, an operator will be on board at all times. The pilot will…
Project Chrysalis Middle School named Title I National Distinguished School School is one of 63 nationwide to receive designation April 30, 2018 – Project Chrysalis Middle School has been recognized as a National Title I Distinguished School, an award that honors schools for their positive educational advances. The school is one of two in the…
City of Houston Mayor’s Office Media Release Date: 04/30/2018 HOUSTON – Mayor Sylvester Turner declared the week of April 29th to May 5th as National Small Business Week in Houston. “Today, we come together to recognize and celebrate our small business community, which is the backbone of this great city,” Mayor Turner said. The mayor notes the importance of entrepreneurship and…
Media Contact: Crystal Edwards crystalbedwards54@gmail.com 832-388-1039 Edison Arts Foundation Honors first African-American Principal Dancer of The Houston Ballet…Lauren Anderson, While Raising Funds to Train Future Greats HOUSTON, TX, MAY 2018 – On May 5, 2018, the Edison Arts Foundation will host Tutus and Tuxes, a fundraising Gala, at the Missouri City Community Center. The event,…