Town Square
The Legacy of Houston Restaurant Weeks Goes On Strong
Posted on · The event, founded in 2003, has contributed funds that have created over 50 million meals for The Houston Food Bank, the largest food bank in America.
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Politics
First Lady Jill Biden Visits Minute Maid Park To Promote U.S. Vaccination Efforts
Posted on · The visit is part of a nationwide tour to encourage more Americans to get vaccinated.
Coronavirus
Houston Food Bank Says It Faced Record Demand During The COVID-19 Pandemic
Posted on · In the last 12 months, the Houston Food Bank has distributed more food than any other year due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
Weather
Racial Inequities Emerge As Houston Recovers From Last Week’s Winter Storm
Posted on · Already devastated by COVID-19, the winter storm is another blow to Houston's communities of color.
Weather
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Raises $5 Million For Texas Winter Storm Relief
Posted on · In just over one day the New York congresswoman raised $3.2 million, all of which she said would go to relief groups across the state.
Town Square
Power Is Restored But Water And Food Insecurity Remain – How To Find Supplies, As Houston Expects Another Overnight Freeze
Posted on · We bring you the latest status on power, food and water distribution, and tonight’s freeze with local and state organizers, including former Congressman Beto O'Rourke.
Texas
Texas Food Banks Could Be Short Millions Of Pounds Of Food In Early 2021 Thanks To Budget Cuts
Posted on · At a time of unprecedented need, a state program that provides fresh produce to food banks has received a massive cut. That -- along with other funding uncertainties -- has Texas food banks worried they’ll have to turn people away in 2021.
Local
HISD Opens More Food Distribution Sites As Need Remains High Across Houston
Posted on · Food banks and school districts are seeing large demand for food assistance during the pandemic.
Houston Matters
Volunteers Needed: How Houstonians Can Help During The Pandemic
Posted on · Time, money, and skill are needed throughout the city of Houston.
Houston Matters
Wednesday’s Houston Matters: Texas GOP Convention Plans, And The Week In Politics (July 8, 2020)
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: The Texas GOP's plans to hold an in-person convention in Houston, our weekly political roundup, how the Houston Food Bank is handling increased demand for food assistance, and biographer Suzanne Finstad on the life and death of actress Natalie Wood.
Coronavirus
Where To Find Free Food In The Houston Area During The Coronavirus Outbreak
Posted on · The demand for food assistance has skyrocketed at Houston-area food banks and distribution sites. Here's some of the places families can find food.
Houston Matters
Friday’s Show: Houston Food Bank Update, And Mixtape Vol. 2 (April 17, 2020)
Posted on · On Friday's Houston Matters: An update on the state of the Houston Food Bank, the president of the University of St. Thomas on the new normal at his institution, The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week's news, and another Houston Matters Mixtape.
Education News
UH Downtown Expands Food Scholarships So Students Don’t Go Hungry
Posted on · Since 2018, the Houston Food Bank has expanded its food scholarships and serves at least six colleges in the region.
Generations on the Rise
Houston Public Media & Houston First Celebrate Diversity with Melanie Pang
Posted on · Houston Public Media and Houston First are paying tribute to the diversity in our region by spotlighting Houstonians from various communities in conjunction with national awareness months.
Houston Matters
The Full Menu: Where To Eat During Houston Restaurant Weeks
Posted on · Local food writers preview what different restaurants are doing during Houston Restaurant Weeks.