A City of Houston-authorized loan of $6.27 million in federal funds to assist with site acquisition and new construction lead to AMTEX constructing a 177-unit affordable housing complex at Green Oaks. The state of Texas also assisted by providing a tax credit through the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. Other funding for the […]
The Rosenberg Main Street Program has been designated as an accredited Main Street America™ program for meeting rigorous performance standards set by the Texas Main Street Program and the National Main Street Center. Each year, the National Main Street Center and its Coordinating Program partners announce the list of accredited Main Street America programs in […]
Legal Eagle Contractors recently had the opportunity to participate in an episode of Animal Planet's "Tanked" for NFL Running Back Adrian Peterson and his wife Ashley Peterson. Animal Planet and Las Vegas based Acrylic Tank Manufacturing Company, owned by brothers-in-law Brett Raymer and Wayde King were contracted to bring NFL star Adrian Peterson and his […]
Burglary of a Motor Vehicle Prevention Rodeo Rodeo Houston is here! The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, also called RodeoHouston (HLSR) has been held at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, since 1931 and is one of the largest live entertainment and livestock exhibition in the United States. It was previously held in the Astrodome. Houston […]
The Department of Neighborhoods Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities is sponsoring a workshop to help people Transition from “Disability to Productivity" in a partnership with Beacon Communications, Pacific Western and Workforce Solutions. Professionals Who Serve the Disability Community such as social service providers, occupational and physical therapists, employment counselors and other professionals are invited attend […]
The City of Houston is taking the Zika Virus very seriously. The Houston Health Department held a planning meeting on January 29th with Harris County and our regional partners, including blood banks, healthcare providers, petrochemical companies, mosquito control specialists, and others to begin developing plans for pre-emptively preparing for and preventing the transmission of Zika […]
Help us Plan Houston The City wants your input. What makes Houston a great place to live? How can we ensure Houston's future as a vibrant and growing city? To answer these questions, the City embarked on a process to create a general plan to guide Houston's growth and development, enhance neighborhoods and better coordinate […]
HPD Encourages Everyone to Have a Safe Holiday The next few weeks will be a busy time for everyone and while we might be distracted with the hustle of the holiday season, HPD wants everyone to remember a few simple tips that will help you and your family stay safe. While shopping you should stay […]
Judyth Piazza interviews Lucia Quiroga About WeCan WORKS and Microsoft Houston YouthSpark on The American Perspective Radio Program (Please click here to listen) Microsoft Houston YouthSpark Event What: Microsoft YouthSpark in Schools Workshop and Discussion: A professional learning session and discussion among education thought leaders about the most promising efforts to close the opportunity divide […]
Sunday Streets return to three Houston areas this fall The City of Houston will re-launch Sunday Streets Houston this fall. A portion of a great Houston street will close to motorized traffic from 12 pm to 4 pm on October 12, November 2 and December 7. With no cars on the road, Houstonians will enjoy […]