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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