On Thursday, June 15th, “Dump the Pump” Day will be held. This annual national initiative raises awareness about the benefits of using transit and encourages people to ride transit instead of driving and save money. METRO will provide FREE rides on local, park and ride and light rail service all day. Take a look at [...]
The animal shelter is featuring $5 and $1 Adoption Specials June 10 - 11 BARC Animal Shelter and Adoptions will join numerous animal shelters and organizations across the U.S. for the national no kill “Just One Day” event. BARC will not euthanize any animals that can be saved. This is the sixth year in a [...]
The Houston Health Department’s Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program and the Houston Food Bank will provide free healthy meals to children during summer appointments at nine WIC centers across the city. Children up to age 5 with a WIC appointment will receive breakfast or lunch between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. starting Tuesday, June [...]
International Trade Center & Small Business Today Magazine cordially invite you to the ITC MONTHLY LUNCHEON Topic: "Networking That Connects" When: Wednesday, June 14, 2017, 11:30AM - 1:30PM Where: International Trade Center, 11110 Bellaire Blvd., Suite 200, Houston, Texas 77072 Speaker: Jonathan Sprinkles International best selling author, and radio and TV personality Jonathan Sprinkler [...]
Cigna Sunday Streets A good time was had by all at the Cigna Sunday Streets event in southwest Houston held in late May. It is one of several events of its kind put on by the city of Houston in partnership with Cigna Insurance. A portion of Fondren Road was closed off so that families [...]
Capital One Bank Sponsors Business Plan Competition – Celebrating Fifth Year HOUSTON - (June 7, 2017) – The City of Houston and Capital One Bank are pleased to announce the 2017 launch of the “Liftoff Houston” Start Up Business Plan Competition; a program that is helping to launch new businesses today, for a better Houston [...]
Get your summer sizzle networking on and listen to Rogene Calvert, HOPE Clinic co-founder, board member, and chair of Building Committee for HOPE Clinic as she delivers updates on new developments at the clinic.
We wanted to share a positive story on Channel 11 last night regarding Crossroads teacher Mike Miller and the Alief Clovers program. Click below to view the story. Channel 11 - Alief Clovers
While there are no specific or credible threats to the Houston area, the Mayor's Office of Public Safety & Homeland Security wants to remind residents of their role in preventing terrorism. Preventing Terrorism The best way Houston area residents can help prevent terrorist attacks from happening is to be vigilant of their surroundings and report [...]
HOUSTON - Mayor Sylvester Turner announces a $2.3 million mental health grant for local veterans has been secured by the Mayor’s Office of Veterans Affairs. The Texas Veterans + Family Alliance Grant was awarded by the State of Texas Health and Human Services Commission and will fund valuable new programs and services for a community [...]
