Today, DA Kim Ogg will be addressing Commissioners Court to give an update on how our office has been working on our plan to clear the court backlog. To provide background on this issue please read this article that the Houston Chronicle’s Editorial Board published on Sunday that supported HCDAO efforts to tackle the triage docket: “Harris [...]
2021 WBEA Business Conference & Matchmaking Wednesday, August 25 - Thursday, August 26 | 8:30am-4:00pm CDT Innovative Ideas! Intentional Actions! This virtual event provides a platform for brand extension and supplier development while linking women business enterprises (WBEs) with corporate purchasers, governmental agencies, and other women-owned businesses for the primary purpose of increasing opportunity, creating [...]
The International Management District today presented $100,000 to the Houston Police Department Westside Division to beef up its initiatives that include long-term intervention at hotspots for crimes such as robberies and prostitution and issues such as homelessness. Flanking the "check" are District Executive Director Natali Hurtado, Westside Commander Reece Hardy and District board vice chair [...]
The County Connection Lina Hidalgo | Harris County Judge August 2021 Right now in Harris County we are dealing with a crisis that is as dangerous as any we've had since the start of this pandemic. The Delta variant is spreading like wildfire across our county. It is straining our hospital systems, hospitalizing a record number of [...]
It's that time again and METRO is here to help you stay safe as you return to school this fall.
In a press conference that was held today, the County Judge announced that a vaccine reward program will begin today and end August 31st. Anyone who receives their first shot of a vaccine at a HCPH site (check out link) will receive a $100 gift card. The Judge emphasized the safety of vaccines and the [...]
E-Newsletter | August 16, 2021 View as Webpage Celebrating 31 years and highlighting the some of the top influential Asian Own businesses and entrepreneurs in Houston. Come join us in celebrating 31 years serving the Greater Houston Area. Each year, The Asian Chamber of Commerce in Houston recognizes companies and individuals who have impacted our [...]
Independent restaurants across the country can apply for a grant up to $10,000 through the AAPISTRONG Restaurant Program CHICAGO and WASHINGTON, D.C., August 4, 2021 -- Grubhub, a leading food-delivery marketplace, and the National Asian/Pacific Islander American Chamber of Commerce & Entrepreneurship (National ACE) have announced a new grant program to support independent, AAPI-owned [...]
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