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Proposed Historic District Changes Meet Opposition

Computer classes target the 50-plus

Clayton Library Friends help Houston’s genealogy collection gain prominence

New online group for property tax protest information

Bob Connor: School Days, Part I – Hamilton Jr. High School

Acres Homes plans centennial celebration

Artist finds her space at ‘The Docks’

Plan for coastal coal plant stirs controversy

Bob Connor: A Letter to My Sister

Buying locally grown food makes sense for Texas

 

Press Releases & Notices

Organizations & Events

World Champion Barrel Racers Lend Images to NAM Horse

Thieves gut air conditioning units from NAM Resale

2010 Houston SPCA Pet Telethon August 28th

NAM needs food donations, pantry depleted

Greater Heights Area Chamber announces new Board Members and Board Secretary

The Greater Heights Area Chamber of Commerce begins Eugene Field School Supply Drive

Free CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) training at Greater Houston Heights chapter, January 19 through March 9

NAM Sept. 16 Jeans & Jewels Luncheon Off to Impressive Start

Horses arrive for Saddle Up for NAM project

Out of the Darkness Walk to Raise Funds for Suicide Prevention November 6th

HBA recognized with Stars of Texas Bars Awards

AVANCE Celebrates Computer Literacy Graduation

Galveston Beaches Welcome Gulf Coast Vacationers

The Houston SPCA urges pet owners to prepare for disaster

Bellaire SW Houston Rotary Club Awards $2,000 Grant To HCC Intensive English Scholarship Fund

Tough economy leads to increased rates of depression and mania: DBSA provides critical support to Houstonians

Education

HCC Textbook Rentals Saving Measure for Students

HCC Wins Center of Excellence Award

HCC’s Early College High Schools Rated Exemplary

Free lectures at Texas Children’s Pediatric Associates Heights location Sept. 11 & 25

KPRC Local 2 launches first ever Anti-Bully Boot Camp

Houston teens invited to apply for Mayor's Youth Council before Sept. 10

Free Spanish language legal handbooks on family, elder, consumer law now available

HCC Veterans Services Receives $25,000 Gift from Hamill Foundation

HCC Chosen to Participate in Initiative to Improve Student Success in Community Colleges

HCC and UTHealth partner for the future of nursing

For technology companies: Founders Institute coming to Houston August 30

S.P. Waltrip High School’s 50th anniversary celebration planned for Oct. 15 - 17

Houston Arboretum & Nature Center Calendar of Events, August 2010

Wish you were here! Share your summer holiday pictures on HCCTV and you could win a camera

Qatar Selects Houston Community College to Develop First American-model Community College in Country

Health & Fitness

Precautions can prevent heat-related illnesses

Government

Reorganization of Houston Housing and Community Development Department Announced

Mayor Annise Parker Takes First Steps to Open Air Travel from Houston to Chonquing, China

Mayor Annise Parker announces the City of Houston Challenge to CenterPoint Energy Electric Rate Increase

San Jacinto Texas Historic District enters $250,000 grant competition

Houston Arboretum & Nature Center Calendar of Events, September 2010

Houston Parks and Recreation Department enters $250,000 National “Refresh Everything” Campaign to kick up the lights at Burnett Bayland Park

Mayor Annise Parker announces expansion of Electric Vehicle program

Mayor Parker Announces Proposed Historic Preservation Ordinance Amendments - public meetings set

City Receives $200K Grant to Promote Volunteerism

Economic Alliance Houston Port Region says employers concerned that EPA takeover will stifle local job growth, economic recovery

$1.3M Grant Awarded to City of Houston for Solar-Powered Generators during Emergencies

Political

Hector Uribe: I want to protect some of the state’s most precious resources: our land, air and water, but I can’t do it without you

Environment

EPA names City of Houston largest municipal purchaser of renewable energy in the nation, and fourth largest overall

Plan for coastal coal plant stirs controversy

Buying locally grown food makes sense for Texas

Extensive Regional Recycling Guide made available to area residents

Houston Makes Top Ten List for Most Energy Efficient Buildings

The Arts

Aurora Picture Show Highlights Texas Artists for Media Archeology 2010

The Great Storm premieres at Obsidian Art Space, Sept. 9-11, 16-18

Theatre Suburbia auditions Sun., Sept. 19 at 2:00 PM and Mon., Sept. 20 at 7:30 PM

Watercolor Art Society - Houston August Watermedia Membership Show, Aug. 13 - Sept. 9

The Crighton Players Present the Regional Premier of the Hit Broadway Musical “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels” August 13 - September 4

Local Attorney To Rally Music Industry, Gather Items for Homeless

Miller Outdoor Theatre in September: Fresh air! First rate performances! Absolutely FREE!

Bayou City Concert Musicals presents the bright and brassy “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” September 9 - 12

Bayou City Concert Musicals 2010-2011 Season

Theatre Suburbia Announces 50th Anniversary Season

Miller Outdoor Theatre in Hermann Park, Schedule Through Aug. 28

Theatre Suburbia Presents: Only An Orphan Girl or Wretchedly Wronged by the Rotten, July 23 - August 28

“Barbara Jones: Her Life in Paint” opening event July 3, 7pm-10pm, at the Art Car Museum. On view through Oct. 8

Business

Keystone Resources named to Houston Business Journal’s Top 50 Fastest-Growing Woman-Owned Businesses

Massage Therapist uses hot stones as relaxation technique

Get Smart, Go Green! Sweepstakes begins for Texas residents, until Nov. 14, 2010

“Free Ice Cream” Friday stirs up community health and wellness buzz

Ace Safe & Lock Co. has been in business in the Heights for over 40 years

PrimeWay Federal Credit Union Upgrades to Greater Heights Chamber Gold Patron Membership

Trash Trimmers gives a high priority to recycling

Opinion

Taking A Stand Against Bailouts

Restaurants & Clubs

Gatlin’s BBQ & Catering opens for business with a secret ingredient

It’s Soft-Shell Crabs Season at Pico’s Mex-Mex Restaurant

Restaurant adds Video to Marketing Mix

Meet John Ly, Owner and Chef at Strata Houston

Pizza Inn on Mangum offers a variety of services and discounts

   
   

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