Welcome to the District’s new website! We’re still adding the final touches — spot anything missing or off? Let us know
Early voting begins October 24 and election day is November 8. The District is just sharing important election information. Tuesday, October 18, 2016 – Kim Son Ballroom, 2001 Jefferson downtown, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. Free event. Please rsvp here or to [email protected]. Meet and greet the candidates. Appetizers provided by Kim Son. Cash bar. Hosted [...]
Tens of thousands of people from Florida to Virginia are still reeling from the effects of Hurricane Matthew more than a week after it ravaged parts of the South after approaching Florida as a powerful Category 4 hurricane killing at least 43 people in the United States. As I write this 12 days after we [...]
October 26, 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm - HCC Alief Hayes, Auditorium Featured Topics: Are you interested in freelancing in graphic design, web design, filmmaking, audio recording, animation, music business, or multi-media? Many jobs and small businesses are born out of freelancing and subcontracting in today’s 21st century economy. Come find out how to freelance like a professional, [...]
HOUSTON – Texas ranks 3rd in the nation for food insecurity, meaning that 1 in 5 adults and 1 in 4 children in our state are hungry. October 16, is World Food Day. Heads UP Houston is committed to building awareness around healthier food access, healthier eating and healthier lifestyles as a critical key to [...]
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month Domestic Violence Awareness Month provides an opportunity for the Houston Police Department to bring additional attention to an underreported crime. Victims are usually, but not always, women, with one in four women experiencing domestic violence in her lifetime. It affects people of all ages and all ethnic, racial and [...]
Hurricane Matthew in the U.S. The devastating effects of Hurricane Matthew are still causing great suffering in several states, including North Carolina, where deadly floods have cut off entire communities. The American Red Cross remains on the scene providing shelter, meals and relief supplies to those in great need. On Thursday morning more than 3,200 [...]
The Red Cross is thrilled to partner with KHOU11 this week for a telethon to benefit Red Cross disaster relief efforts for individuals and families affected by Hurricane Matthew. The telethon is scheduled for Friday, October 14th. Kicking off at 12pm and ending at 6pm, at 1945 Allen Parkway, Houston, TX 77019. Remember to drink [...]
As another week begins, yet again the American Red Cross is responding to another major disaster that has wreaked havoc and changed thousands of lives forever. As you read below, keep in mind the sheer costs involved with responding to and caring for the thousands affected. It is a long response and recovery process that [...]
