Historically Underutilized Business Program
Q: I own a small business. Ive heard the state has a program for businesses owned by minorities and women. How does it work?A: This is called the …
Month: October 2001
2002 RodeoHouston kicks off with Dixie Chicks
A dynamic group that has gone from singing on a Street corner to musical super-stardom with sales of 20 million records, the Dixie Chicks are making their Reliant …
Tuskegee Airmen visit AISD students
Five members of the Tuskegee Airmen recently addressed a group of middle school and high school students in Aldine ISD in conjunction with the Wings Over Houston Air …
Social Security Administration builds new facility
Going up fast! The new Social Security Administration building going up on Aldine Mail Route just east of US 59, is starting to take shape. Oscar Luna, agency …
Celebrate Halloween Nature Style at Jones Park
Although people often associate Halloween with pumpkin carving, costumes and trick-or-treating for candy, there are many other ways of enjoying the All Hallows Eve festivities. Jesse H. Jones …
Houston Rockets announce increased security measures affecting fans
The Houston Rockets last week announced increased security that will be implemented for the 2001-02 National Basketball Association season.There will be numerous additional security measures put in place …
Houston to lead large metros in growth rate
Among the nations 40 largest regional economies, Houston will have the highest growth rate in real Gross Area Product from the second quarter of 2001 through the second …
Congressional Immigration caucus pushes for reforms of visa laws
A group of lawmakers is pressing for stricter standards for those entering the country and expanded monitoring of those allowed in.The Congressional Immigration Reform Caucus issued a package …
Shelter seeks pet foster families
Harris County Rabies/Animal Control is seeking potential foster families for animals awaiting adoption. For information, please call 281-999-3191.The Shelter advises people who have lost a pet or are …