Rio Grande Valley facility will expand the physician pipeline, advance community-based research and improve access to care HOUSTON– The future of health care in the Rio Grande Valley moved forward as the University of Houston and DHR Health broke ground […]
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Statement from Commissioner Lesley Briones on Planned Attack on Congregation Beth Israel
“I am horrified to learn about the planned attack on Congregation Beth Israel in Precinct 4. While I am incredibly grateful to the law enforcement leaders who disrupted this attack, it is profoundly unsettling to witness such hatred directed at […]
The Hobby Center presents Silambam Houston’s Kāvyā: Poetry in Motion, an Indian dance, music and storytelling performance Friday, May 31
Program is part of Houston Is Inspired Residency WHO: The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts WHAT: Silambam Houston’s Kāvya: Poetry in Motion WHEN: Friday, May 31 at 7:30pm WHERE: The Hobby Center | Zilkha Hall | 800 Bagby Street | Houston, TX […]
Ben Taub Expansion: Eminent Domain Public Hearing Set
On March 19, 2026, Harris County Commissioners Court will hold public hearing in compliance with Chapter 26 of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code to consider Harris Health’s request to purchase 8.9 acres of Hermann Park land through eminent domain. […]
Lone Star Flight Museum’s 2nd Annual Clay Shoot Event
SAVE THE DATE Lone Star Flight Museum’s 2nd Annual Clay Shoot Event Thurs. May 7, 2026 9 AM – 1:30 PM Greater Houston Sports Club 6700 McHard Road | Houston, TX Join us for a morning of friendly sporting clays […]
Judge Lina Hidalgo Statement on LyondellBasell Bayport Fire
Harris County, TX, March 12, 2026, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo released the following statement today after the tank fire at LyondellBasell Bayport: “This evening around 9 pm a fire broke out at the LyondellBasell Bayport chemical process plant in […]
St. Luke’s United Methodist Church presents world-renowned arts & health researcher Dr. Daisy Fancourt for lecture and book-signing for Art Cure on April 12
Fancourt will also give a pre-concert lecture for “The Sacred Veil” with Houston Chamber Choir and Houston Methodist Employee Choir April 11 WHAT: St. Luke’s United Methodist Church presents renowned scientist and researcher Dr. Daisy Fancourt, Professor of Psychobiology & […]
Harris County Commissioners Court Narrows Down Which ARPA Programs to Continue Funding Long-Term
Harris County, TX, February 27, 2026, On Thursday, Harris County Commissioners Court identified nine programs originally started with federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to explore permanently funding out of the Harris County general fund after ARPA dollars expire […]
Judge Lina Hidalgo and Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia Deliver Meals on Wheels to Homebound Seniors
Harris County, TX, February 14, 2026, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and U.S. Representative Sylvia Garcia delivered meals to homebound seniors on Friday through Interfaith Ministries of Greater Houston & Galveston County’s Meals on Wheels program. “What better way to […]
Harris Health celebrates its 60th anniversary and hosts a Topping Off/Name Reveal Ceremony for the new hospital on the campus of Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital
WHEN: Friday, Jan. 23, 2026 from 1:30 – 3 p.m. WHERE: New hospital construction site 5804 Lockwood Dr., Houston, Texas 77026 (Google map) WHO: Esmaeil Porsa, MD, president and CEO, Harris Health Andrea Caracostis, MD, chair, Harris Health Board of Trustees Lina Hidalgo, […]
