Press Releases
Children’s Museum Houston and Harris County Public Library Recognized as 2024 Recipients of Nation’s Highest Museum and Library Honor
The Institute of Museum and Library Services announced Children’s Museum Houston and Harris County Public Library of Houston as two of the 10 recipients of the 2024 National Medal for Museum and Library Service.
New Department of Neighborhoods Director Named for City of Houston
Houston City Council confirmed Mayor John Whitmire’s appointment of Herbert Sims as Director of the Department of Neighborhoods (DON), where he has served as the interim director since February.
Taste Kitchen + Bar Hosts Fundraiser Donating Half of All Sales to Houston Mom Battling Cancer
Taste Kitchen + Bar, Houston’s all-day brunch destination, hosted a special fundraiser for Julie Gray, a Houston mom and creative arts director who has been battling cervical cancer for nearly two years.
City of Houston Partners with Apache Corporation to Plant 2,500 Trees for Earth Day HTX 2024
The City of Houston has partnered with the Apache Corporation for a large-scale tree-planting event to celebrate Earth Day HTX 2024.
Mark Perez Goes from High School Dropout to Helping HCDE Learners in Adult Education
Mark Perez, who experienced abuse growing up, went from being a high school dropout to helping Harris County Department of Education learners pursue their education.
Houston Actor Kedrick Brown Set to Guest Star on ‘The Rookie,’ Educates Theatre Students in Cy-Fair ISD
Kedrick Brown is committed to nurturing the next generation of actors and performers, and his dedication to the Cy-Fair Independent School District reaffirms his commitment to inspiring and empowering young artists.
Tyra Banks to Join Texas Women’s Empowerment Foundation’s International Leadership Summit
The Texas Women’s Empowerment Foundation (TWEF), along with its founder and visionary leader, Deavra Daughtry and Reggie Van Lee, will host the 20th Annual International Women’s Leadership Summit featuring renowned supermodel and business leader Tyra Banks on April 22 at Hotel ZaZa – Museum District.
Comerica Bank Names Vanessa Reed Regional External Affairs Manager
Houston, February 28, 2020 – Comerica Incorporated (NYSE: CMA) has promoted Vanessa T. Reed to Regional External Affairs Manager reporting to Chief Community Officer Irvin Ashford Jr. In this role, Reed will oversee external affairs operations in Arizona, Florida, Michigan and Texas. Her team of six will continue to work closely with the bank’s nonprofit…
Local Organizations Discuss Return to Africa Movement at Point of Return Liberia Symposium at Texas Southern University
On the heels of the 2019 Year of Return, Experts Weigh in on the Benefits of Returning to the Motherland HOUSTON, TX – Feb 5, 2020 – Houston International Trade Development Council and the Liberian Association of Greater Houston announce Point of Return Liberia: African History and Society Series, a discussion on African American history and its…
The Original MLK Day Parade, the First in the Nation, Makes Final Call for Parade Participants
Backed by Mayor Sylvester Turner for the second year, the Black Heritage Society will partner with the City of Houston to host the city’s official MLK Day celebration Click here for additional photos HOUSTON (DEC.19, 2019 ) — The Black Heritage Society and the City of Houston have announced open registration for…
Emancipation Park Conservancy Announces 147th Annual Juneteenth Celebration at Historic Emancipation Park in Third Ward
Houston community invited to participate in weekly programming that celebrates the legacy of African-Americans while bridging future generations HOUSTON (May 28, 2019) — Emancipation Park Conservancy will host weekly programming and family activities beginning early June that highlight and celebrate the rich history of Houston’s African-American community. At the center of the planned events…
A Big Year for Houston, A Big Year for Houston First
This has been a busy and productive year for Houston First Corporation (HFC) and Brenda Bazan, President and CEO. After taking the reins of Houston’s official destination and marketing organization a little over a year ago, Bazan has taken impressive steps to more strategically position HFC to meet its goals and objectives. “This has been…
Texas Southern University Announces 2019 – 2020 Campus Royalty
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Steve Scheffler 713-313-7421 281-851-1690 [cell] Steve.Scheffler@tsu.edu Texas Southern University Announces 2019 – 2020 Campus Royalty HOUSTON (May 1, 2019) – Texas Southern University is pleased to announce its Campus Royalty for the 2019-2020 academic school year. Adonis Warren, a junior journalism major from Los Angeles, California will serve as Mister Texas…
TEXAS McDONALD’S RESTAURANTS TO HIRE 26,500 THIS SUMMER
Signature education program and new industry-leading collaboration with AARP to connect candidates from multiple generations with more opportunities HOUSTON, April 25, 2019 – McDonald’s and its independent franchisees across Texas are expecting to hire approximately 26,500 restaurant employees to better serve customers this busy summer season, including 3,000 in Houston. McDonald’s provides a…
Midtown Houston’s ‘Lounge on the Lawn’ Event Invites Community to Family-Friendly Entertainment at Midtown Park
HOUSTON, April 11, 2019- Midtown Houston residents, Houstonians and visitors to the Bayou City can spend an entire day taking in the green beauty of Midtown Park at the upcoming Lounge on the Lawn event. Everyone is invited to celebrate with the community on Saturday, April 27 from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. as planned…