HOUSTON (March 10, 2022) – The Women’s Fund for Health Education and Resiliency, a nonprofit providing Houston-area women and girls with the tools needed to be advocates for their health, is now accepting applications for the 8th Annual Barbara Devetski Scholarship Essay Contest. Two winners will receive a $2,500 scholarship towards tuition for the 2022 fall semester. …
Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg was recently honored with the Lone Star Award from the Association of Substance Abuse Programs, in recognition of her outstanding leadership and distinctive contributions to substance use and recovery support services in Texas. After the award reception, Ogg answered a few questions about her philosophy when it comes to…
(November 3, 2021) The Puranik Foundation, a nonprofit organization headquartered in Houston and operating a school in India, announced the launch of the inaugural Energy Project – a Global Service Leadership Internship Program for the next generation of innovators. In partnership with HISD’s Energy Institute High School (EIHS), Rice University Energy Association and CleanTech Clubs, Stanford…
HOUSTON, TX [September 27, 2021] – Arts District Houston invites residents and visitors to return to its yearly celebration of local art and small business this October during Arts District Month. By offering a new weekend itinerary each week, Houstonians are encouraged to explore what this community has to offer through a varied selection of exhibits, festivals,…
Houston, TX (September 17, 2021) – Houston First Corporation (HFC) invites everyone to join in this year’s celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month September 15 – October 15. As the destination management organization responsible for promoting the nation’s fourth largest and most diverse city, HFC is excited to present a collection of artistic experiences highlighting the…
The organization looks forward to continued focus on quality cultural arts Houston, TX, Sept. 2 – Houston’s Ensemble Theatre, the oldest and largest professional African American theatre in the Southwest, has named finance and management professional Sharon Samuel as its Managing Director. Ms. Samuel, whose prior connection to the Ensemble Theatre includes subscriber, donor, and…
Agility Bank (in organization) has announced that veteran small business and commercial banker Laquita Cyprian has joined as Chief Banking Officer. “This is a key role in the development of our lending and financial services to small and medium-size businesses in the Houston region,” said Lauren Sparks, chairwoman and CEO. “As a native Houstonian and…
On June 17th, the Texas Southern University Board of Regents unanimously selected Dr. Lesia L. Crumpton-Young as TSU’s 13th president following a vote of confirmation. Dr. Crumpton-Young will assume her role at TSU on July 1st. “Dr. Crumpton-Young is the leader TSU needs to usher in a new era of greatness. Her vision for TSU will…
Main Street Theater welcomes Sloane Teagle as its new Artistic Inclusion and Community Engagement Director. “Main Street Theater is committed to providing an equitable, diverse, inclusive, and accessible space for our artists, audience, and staff. We are thrilled to have Sloane on board to help guide our efforts,” says Main Street Theater Founding Artistic Director…
Dr. Janet Wormack is a recent transplant to the Houston, Texas community. She currently serves as the vice chancellor of finance and administration at Houston Community College providing leadership and oversight of a dynamic leadership team including talent engagement, facilities and capital improvement, public safety, budget and finance, financial aid, information technology and procurement. She…