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sign up for our newsletter become a community member Community Members have access to our e-edition and can sign up for our daily e-newsletter Already a Member?Sign in Sign up now Houston political groups eye November for election on mayoral power limits Representatives from local political groups ranging from the Houston Chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America to the Harris County Young Republicans have reached a milestone in their ongoing effort to limit powers held by the Houston mayor’s office. (Emma Whalen/Community Impact Newspaper) Representatives from local...

Whitestone REIT Appoints Rebecca Elliott as Vice President, Corporate Communications April 06, 2021 07:00 ET | Source: Whitestone REIT Whitestone REIT Houston, Texas, UNITED STATES HOUSTON, April 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Whitestone REIT (“Whitestone” or the “Company”) (NYSE: WSR) announced that Rebecca Elliott, APR has joined Whitestone as Vice President, Corporate Communications, effective March 29, 2021. In her role, Elliott will oversee corporate communications and investor relations for Whitestone. “We are excited to have Rebecca...

Houston police officers joined hands with volunteers to distribute food at an event held on February 17. Houston: Sewa International distributed over 260,000 pounds of food and more than 10,000 liters of bottled drinking water in Houston in six mega distribution drives held in February. Sewa volunteers served more than 7,500 families in food drives held at apartment complexes, senior citizen centers, places of worship, and a United Way distribution center. These events were conducted in various parts of the town including Sharpstown, Bellaire, Rosharon, Brookshire, Hillcroft, Alief, and Pear...

Sewa International volunteers helping with distribution. Sewa partnered with Alief School District, International Management District, and Houston Assistance Ministry to conduct the food drive. Cars lined up two to three miles before the drive started at 9 AM. Sewa volunteers swung into action as they started receiving calls about burst pipes, flooding of homes, and lack of heating. With a plumber's help they were immediately able to fix leaks in about 13 homes over the weekend. Sewa shared a list of more than 500 plumbers serving different areas of Houston with the community desperate for qu...

American Heart Association presents Heart of Houston Many events have been canceled or postponed due to coronavirus concerns. Please check with the organization before going to any event. Heart of Houston event chairs Jerry and Lisa Simon Photo courtesy of American Heart Association American Heart Association’s Houston Chapter is pivoting from the annual Heart Ball to a digital experience – Heart of Houston. The heart-healthy organization will present a lively and festive virtual event supporting and celebrating the mission of the American Heart Association and their collective succ...