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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

 

Notices

Organizations & Events

Wildlife Rehab & Education Center prepares for the aftermath of Hurricane Alex

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

Greater Heights Area Chamber To Hold Chamber Expo Extravaganza, July 27

AVANCE launches Family Violence Prevention Program

Greater Heights Area Chamber Launches Enhanced Website

Greater Inwood Partnership holds Funday in the Park

HCC Trustee Named Entrepreneur of Year

Great Inwood Partnership's Yellow Bucket Project promotes business litter cleanup

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

Matthew wins Champion Get-of-Sire at the 2010 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo

Education

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

HCC Communications Professor wins Daytime Emmy

HCC Partners for Jobs Hosts Job Training Fests

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

Houston Area Teachers Give Praise for Heroes

HCC Leaders Named to Who’s Who in Black Houston

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

Chicken, Waffles and Heroes: Heroes Hip Hip Hurray entertained as part of Kids First Saturday at The Breakfast Klub

Gathering Grapples with Minority Male Drop Out Situation

HCC Trustee Named Entrepreneur of Year

HCC Enrollment Passes 70,000

Health & Fitness

Precautions can prevent heat-related illnesses

Government

Mayor Annise Parker announces expansion of Electric Vehicle program

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

Houston Firefighters Deploy with Task Forces to South Texas for Tropical Storm Alex

City Receives $200K Grant to Promote Volunteerism

Local Pest Control Group to Help Two Houston Neighborhoods

Nominations Open for 2010 Mayor’s Hispanic Heritage Awards

Mayor Parker Forms Advisory Panel on Continental Merger

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

The City of Houston joins the TexasIsHot Coalition

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

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

Bayou City Concert Musicals 2010-2011 Season

Theatre Suburbia Announces 50th Anniversary Season

Horses arrive for Saddle Up for NAM project

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

AUDITIONS * AUDITIONS * AUDITIONS at Theatre Suburbia, July 25 & 26

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

Ranecia “Raen” Denson

Business

Massage Therapist uses hot stones as relaxation technique

Jeff Stocks Receives State Bar of Texas Award for Commitment to Pro Bono Endeavors

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

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

Local Pest Control Group to Help Two Houston Neighborhoods

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

McKenzie Proudly Celebrates 50th Anniversary

Spanish, Portuguese & Accent Reduction classes

Translations: Technical, Websites, Legal, Marketing and More!

Opinion

Taking A Stand Against Bailouts

Restaurants & Clubs

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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