AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Houston Texas. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 https://www.americantowns.com/houston-tx 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/houston-tx https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Fri, 13 Sep 2024 17:50:46 -0500 The DiversityFIRST™ Executive Certification Program provides executives at the vice president level and higher with a strategic https://www.americantowns.com/news/national-diversity-council-transform-your-organization-through-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-31452026-houston-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/national-diversity-council-transform-your-organization-through-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-31452026-houston-tx.html Clubs and Organizations Fri, 13 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 New Mexico has always been revered as one of the premiere spots in the United States to view southwestern art and to hear great live https://www.americantowns.com/news/southern-new-mexico-continues-to-attract-professionalmusicians-kathy-lyon-engagements-31452051-houston-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/southern-new-mexico-continues-to-attract-professionalmusicians-kathy-lyon-engagements-31452051-houston-tx.html Clubs and Organizations Fri, 13 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Governor Abbott Champions Support For Law Enforcement And Public Safety In Houston HOUSTON – Governor Greg Abbott today championed the State https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-abbott-champions-support-for-law-enforcement-and-public-safety-in-houston-31456558-houston-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-abbott-champions-support-for-law-enforcement-and-public-safety-in-houston-31456558-houston-tx.html Government and Politics Fri, 13 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Friend,  With election day less than 55 days out, Wesley is counting on your support to take back the House this November! 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The City will maintain the https://www.americantowns.com/news/city-of-hedwig-village-updates-from-mayor-jinks-september-2022-31453087-houston-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/city-of-hedwig-village-updates-from-mayor-jinks-september-2022-31453087-houston-tx.html Government and Politics Fri, 13 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Guitar Stylist Rich Chorné Releases his Sixth Album and More. Twelve tracks featuring career blues musicians Mixing by Grammy Award Winner https://www.americantowns.com/news/guitar-stylist-rich-chorne-releases-his-sixth-album-31453894-houston-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/guitar-stylist-rich-chorne-releases-his-sixth-album-31453894-houston-tx.html Arts and Entertainment Fri, 13 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) introduced the More Social Workers (MSWs) in Libraries Act. 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If you don't know where to vote yet, please visit our website here! https://www.americantowns.com/news/wesley-hunt-weekly-newsletter-september-26-2022-31461461-houston-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/wesley-hunt-weekly-newsletter-september-26-2022-31461461-houston-tx.html Government and Politics Fri, 13 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 The Bayou City Art Festival - Downtown will once again take place in Sam Houston Park, and along Allen Parkway, in beautiful Downtown Houston, Texa. https://www.americantowns.com/news/the-bayou-city-art-festival-downtown-returns-to-sam-houston-park-31462663-houston-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/the-bayou-city-art-festival-downtown-returns-to-sam-houston-park-31462663-houston-tx.html Arts and Entertainment Fri, 13 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500