Rice professor wins National Medal of Science
Rice University mathematician Richard Tapia was named Tuesday as a recipient of the National Medal of Science, the highest national honor for a U.S. scientist. […]
Challah a tradition at Houston’s Three Brothers Bakery
It’s a mitzvah – a worthy deed – to make your own challah at home for Rosh Hashanah, said Janice Jucker, who runs Three Brothers Bakery with her husband, Bobby, a fifth-generation baker. […]
Candidates’ forum offers reminder about new districts
If you ask Ruth Bridges, being moved from Houston City Council District C to District J takes some getting used to. […]
Crime rate drops in Brays Oaks
A media report last November about the top 10 neighborhoods with the most aggravated assaults presented a puzzle for Richard Rodriguez, who helps direct public safety programs for the Brays Oaks Management District in southwest Houston. […]
Church of the Epiphany and ECHOS collecting supplies for victims of Bastrop wildfires
The Church of the Epiphany, along with its outreach ministry, ECHOS, will be collecting non-perishable supplies, as detailed below, for those devastated by the wildfires in Bastrop and the surrounding areas. […]
Candidates Forum Announced
The Brays Oaks Management District and Southwest Houston 2000 will host a political forum on Thursday, October 6th involving candidates for Houston municipal offices. […]
After School Activities at Platou Community Center
Visit Platou Community Center at Chimney Rock Park and discover a place for after school fun. […]
Hearing set for Ruffino Hills
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has granted a request from Brays Oaks area residents for an administrative law judge to hear their concerns regarding Ruffino Hills Transfer Station’s application to amend its solid waste permit and expand operations. […]
Mayor Parker Orders Mandatory Water Conservation Measures
Due to persistent drought conditions and continuously decreasing water levels in Lake Houston , as of Monday, August 15, 2011, Mayor Annise Parker has mandated the implementation of the City of Houston Stage Two Water Conservation Measures in accordance with the procedures outlined in Chapter 47 in the Code of Ordinances. […]
Bobby Bowden to be Honored at the 2011 Charlie Ward Tribute to Excellence
Press Release Contact: Blair Moon 713.551.8100 Sunday, October 16, 2011, legendary college football coach, Bobby Bowden, will be honored at the second annual Charlie Ward Tribute to Excellence. The event, set to take place in Houston, TX, will be emceed by former Houston Rockets head coach Jeff Van Gundy. […]
