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Sunday, October 30, 2016

Acres Homes: Acres Homes Multi-Service Center -- 6719 W. Montgomery Road, Houston, 77091 -- Judge Elaine Palmer

EARLY VOTING LOCATIONS

21. Acres Homes: Acres Homes Multi-Service Center -- 6719 W. Montgomery Road, Houston, 77091 -- This early voting listing is made possible by: Judge Elaine Palmer (Candidate for Judge, 215th District Court).

Click this link if you would like to view the digital version of our "2016 Early Voting Guide" for non-straight ticket voters in Harris County.

The early voting period for Harris County, Texas will last from Monday, October 24, 2016 through Friday, November 4, 2016. A few of the candidates who are asking for your vote are as follows: Judge Elaine Palmer (Candidate for Judge, 215th District Court), Judge Renee Magee (Candidate for Judge 337th District Court), Judge Kyle Carter (Candidate for Judge 125th District Court), Judge Mike Engelhart (Candidate for Judge 151st District Court), Judge Michael Gomez (Candidate for Judge 129th District Court), Kelli Johnson (Candidate for Judge, 178th District Court), Bruce Bain (Candidate for Judge, 164th District Court), Katherine McDaniel (Candidate for Judge, 174th District Court), Judge Maria T. Jackson (Candidate for Judge, 339th District Court), Sophia Mafrige (Candidate for Judge, 129th District Court), Kelli Johnson (Candidate for Judge, 178th District Court), Eric William Carter (Candidate for Harris County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1, Place 1), Judge Clyde Raymond Leuchtag (Candidate for Harris County Civil Court at Law No. 1), Shawn Thierry (Candidate for State Representative for House District 146), Kendall Baker (Candidate for State Representative for House District 137), Judge Hilary Green (Candidate for Harris County Justice of the Peace for Precinct 7, Place 1), and Matt Murphy (Candidate for State Representative for House District 147).

EARLY VOTING LOCATIONS

1. Main Office: Harris County Administration Building -- 1001 Preston Street, 1st Floor, Houston, 77002 -- This early voting listing is made possible by: Judge Clyde Raymond Leuchtag (Candidate for Harris County Civil Court at Law No. 1).

2. Moody Park: Moody Park Community Center -- 3725 Fulton Street, Houston, 77009 -- This early voting listing is made possible by: Judge Elaine Palmer (Candidate for Judge, 215th District Court).

3. Kashmere: Kashmere Multi-Service Center -- 4802 Lockwood Drive, Houston, 77026 -- This early voting listing is made possible by: Judge Elaine Palmer (Candidate for Judge, 215th District Court).

4. Downtown-East: Ripley House Neighborhood Center -- 4410 Navigation Boulevard, Houston, 77011 -- This early voting listing is made possible by: Judge Michael Gomez (Candidate for Judge 129th District Court).

5. Southeast Houston: H.C.C.S. Southeast College -- 6960 Rustic Street, Parking Garage, Houston, 77087 -- This early voting listing is made possible by: Judge Mike Engelhart (Candidate for Judge 151st District Court).

6. Palm Center: Justice of the Peace Entry -- 5300 Griggs Road, Houston, 77021 -- This early voting listing is made possible by: Judge Maria T. Jackson (Candidate for Judge, 339th District Court).

7. Astrodome Area: Fiesta Mart -- 8130 Kirby Drive, Houston, 77054 -- This early voting listing is made possible by: Bruce Bain (Candidate for Judge, 164th District Court).

8. Near Town: Metropolitan Multi-Service Center -- 1475 W. Gray Street, Houston, 77019 -- This early voting listing is made possible by: Katherine McDaniel (Candidate for Judge, 174th District Court).

9. Galleria: Harris County Public Health -- 2223 West Loop South Fwy, 1st Floor, Houston, 77027 -- This early voting listing is made possible by: Sophia Mafrige (Candidate for Judge, 129th District Court).

10. The Heights: SPJST Lodge #88 -- 1435 Beall Street, Houston, 77008 -- This early voting listing is made possible by: Eric William Carter (Candidate for Harris County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1, Place 1).

11. NW Houston: Northeast Multi-Service Center -- 9720 Spaulding Street, Building #4, Houston, 77016 -- This early voting listing is made possible by: Judge Maria T. Jackson (Candidate for Judge, 339th District Court).

12. East Houston (*): San Jacinto College - North Campus -- 5800 Uvalde Road, Houston, 77049 -- This early voting listing is made possible by: Judge Maria T. Jackson (Candidate for Judge, 339th District Court).

13. Galena Park: Alvin D. Baggett Community Center -- 1302 Keene Street, Galena Park, 77547 -- This early voting listing is made possible by: Kelli Johnson (Candidate for Judge, 178th District Court).

14. Hobby Area: John Phelps Courthouse -- 101 S. Richey Street, Pasadena, 77506 -- This early voting listing is made possible by: Matt Murphy (Candidate for State Representative for House District 147).

15. Sunnyside: Sunnyside Multi-Purpose Center -- 9314 Cullen Boulevard, Houston, 77051 -- This early voting listing is made possible by: Judge Maria T. Jackson (Candidate for Judge, 339th District Court).

16. South Houston: Hiram Clarke Multi-Service Center -- 3810 W. Fuqua Street, Houston, 77045 -- This early voting listing is made possible by: Shawn Thierry (Candidate for State Representative for House District 146).

17. SW. Houston: Bayland Park Community Center -- 6400 Bissonnet Street (near Hillcroft), Houston, 77074 -- This early voting listing is made possible by: Kendall Baker (Candidate for State Representative for House District 137).

18. Near West Side: Tracy Gee Community Center -- 3599 Westcenter Drive, Houston, 77042 -- This early voting listing is made possible by: Judge Elaine Palmer (Candidate for Judge, 215th District Court).

19. Spring Branch: Trini Mendenhall Community Center -- 1414 Wirt Road, Houston, 77055 -- This early voting listing is made possible by: Judge Clyde Raymond Leuchtag (Candidate for Harris County Civil Court at Law No. 1).

20. Victory Center: Lone Star College - Victory Center -- 4141 Victory Drive, Houston, 77088 -- This early voting listing is made possible by: Judge Elaine Palmer (Candidate for Judge, 215th District Court).

21. Acres Homes: Acres Homes Multi-Service Center -- 6719 W. Montgomery Road, Houston, 77091 -- This early voting listing is made possible by: Judge Elaine Palmer (Candidate for Judge, 215th District Court).

22. North: Hardy Senior Center -- 11901 West Hardy Road, Houston, 77076 -- This listing was made possible by: Eric William Carter (Candidate for Harris County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1, Place 1).

23. Humble: Octavia Fields Branch Library -- 1503 South Houston Avenue, Humble, 77338 -- This early voting listing is made possible by: Judge Kyle Carter (Candidate for Judge 125th District Court).

24. Kingwood: Kingwood Branch Library -- 4400 Bens View Lane, Kingwood, 77345 -- This early voting listing is made possible by: Kelli Johnson (Candidate for Judge, 178th District Court).

25. Atascocita: Lone Star College - Atascocita Center -- 15903 W. Lake Houston Parkway, Houston, 77044 -- This early voting listing is made possible by: Judge Michael Gomez (Candidate for Judge 129th District Court).

26. Crosby: Crosby Branch Library -- 135 Hare Road, Crosby, 77532 -- This this early voting listing is made possible by: Judge Kyle Carter (Candidate for Judge 125th District Court).

27. Baytown: Baytown Community Center -- 2407 Market Street, Baytown, 77520 -- This early voting listing is made possible by: Kelli Johnson (Candidate for Judge, 178th District Court).

28. Pasadena: Kyle Chapman Activity Center -- 7340 Spencer Highway, Pasadena, 77505 -- This early voting listing is made possible by: Judge Michael Gomez (Candidate for Judge 129th District Court).

29. Clear Lake: Freeman Branch Library -- 16616 Diana Lane, Houston, 77062 -- This early voting listing is made possible by: Katherine McDaniel (Candidate for Judge, 174th District Court).

30. Scarsdale (*): Scarsdale County Annex -- 10851 Scarsdale Boulevard, Houston, 77089 -- This early voting listing is made possible by: Judge Michael Gomez (Candidate for Judge 129th District Court).

31. Alief : Alief ISD Administration Building -- 4250 Cook Road, Houston, 77072 -- This early voting listing is made possible by: Kendall Baker (Candidate for State Representative for House District 137).

32. Far West: Harris County MUD 81 -- 805 Hidden Canyon Road, Katy, 77450 -- This early voting listing is made possible by: Judge Kyle Carter (Candidate for Judge 125th District Court).

33. West Houston: Nottingham Park -- 926 Country Place Drive, Houston, 77079 -- This early voting listing is made possible by: Judge Maria T. Jackson (Candidate for Judge, 339th District Court).

34. Katy (*): Katy Branch Library -- 5414 Franz Road, Katy, 77493 -- This early voting listing is made possible by: Kelli Johnson (Candidate for Judge, 178th District Court).

35. Bear Creek: Bear Creek Park Community Center -- 3055 Bear Creek Drive (at Patterson Road), Houston 77084 -- This early voting listing is made possible by: Judge Michael Gomez (Candidate for Judge 129th District Court).

36. North Katy: Lone Star College - Cypress Center -- 19710 Clay Road, Katy, 77449 -- This early voting listing is made possible by: Kelli Johnson (Candidate for Judge, 178th District Court).

37. Jersey Village: City of Jersey Village - City Hall -- 16327 Lakeview Drive, Jersey Village, 77040 -- This early voting listing is made possible by: Judge Maria T. Jackson (Candidate for Judge, 339th District Court).

38. South Cypress: Richard & Meg Weekley Community Center -- 8440 Greenhouse Road, Cypress, 77433 -- This early voting listing is made possible by: Judge Michael Gomez (Candidate for Judge 129th District Court).

39. Cypress: Juergen’s Hall Community Center -- 26026 Hempstead Highway, Cypress, 77429 -- This early voting listing is made possible by: Judge Elaine Palmer (Candidate for Judge, 215th District Court),

40. Northwest: Prairie View A&M University – Northwest -- 9449 Grant Road, Houston, 77070 -- This early voting listing is made possible by: Judge Elaine Palmer (Candidate for Judge, 215th District Court).

41. Fallbrook: Fallbrook Church -- 12512 Walters Road, Houston, 77014 -- This early voting listing is made possible by: Judge Michael Gomez (Candidate for Judge 129th District Court).

42. Cypress Creek: Champion Forest Baptist Church/Multi-Purpose Bldg. -- 4840 Strack Road, Houston, 77069 -- This early voting listing is made possible by: Kelli Johnson (Candidate for Judge, 178th District Court).

43. Tomball: Tomball Public Works Building -- 501B James Street, Tomball, 77375 -- This early voting listing is made possible by: Katherine McDaniel (Candidate for Judge, 174th District Court).

44. Far North: Lone Star College - Creekside Center -- 8747 West New Harmony Trail, Tomball, 77375 -- This early voting listing is made possible by: Kelli Johnson (Candidate for Judge, 178th District Court).

45. North: Champion Life Centre -- 3031 FM 2920 Road, Spring, 77388 -- This early voting listing is made possible by: Judge Kyle Carter (Candidate for Judge 125th District Court).

46. Mercer Park: Baldwin Boettcher Branch Library -- 22248 Aldine Westfield Road, Humble, 77338 -- This early voting listing is made possible by: Katherine McDaniel (Candidate for Judge, 174th District Court).

AUBREY R. TAYLOR: "I would like to thank all of the Conservative and Democratic candidates who found value in our mission to educate and empower Harris County voters. Please don't forget to consider these candidates when you go to vote on Tuesday, November 8, 2016."

2016 ENDORSEMENT GUIDE

"Our mission is to help our readership identify the candidates who “VALUE” and “RESPECT” their vote and support! Please consider voting for the distinguished list of candidates recommended in the Tuesday, November 8, 2016 Houston Business Connections "Non-Partisan" Election Guide."

"These 2016 Houston Business Connections Newspaper endorsements are being provided for Harris County “INDEPENDENT” and “NON-STRAIGHT TICKET” voters. The candidates endorsed were selected by a “DISTINGUISHED GROUP” of Houston Business Connections Newspaper readers. These endorsements do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of any advertiser, subscriber or candidate included herein. If you have any questions call (281)788-3033."

PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
No Endorsement

U.S. REPRESENTATIVE – DISTRICT 2
Ted Poe

U.S. REPRESENTATIVE – DISTRICT 7
John Culberson

U.S. REPRESENTATIVE – DISTRICT 8
Kevin Brady

U.S. REPRESENTATIVE – DISTRICT 9
Al Green

U.S. REPRESENTATIVE – DISTRICT 10
Michael McCaul

U.S. REPRESENTATIVE – DISTRICT 18
No Endorsement

U.S. REPRESENTATIVE – DISTRICT 22
Pete Olson

U.S. REPRESENTATIVE – DISTRICT 29
Gene Green

U.S. REPRESENTATIVE – DISTRICT 36
Brian Babin

RAILROAD COMMISSIONER
Wayne Christian

JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT, PLACE 3
Debra Lehrmann

JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT, PLACE 5
Paul Green

JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT, PLACE 9
Eva Guzman

JUDGE, COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS, PLACE 2
Mary Lou Keel

JUDGE, COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS, PLACE 5
Scott Walker

JUDGE, COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS, PLACE 6
Michael E. Keasler

MEMBER, STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, DISTRICT 6
Donna Bahorich

MEMBER, STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, DISTRICT 8
Barbara Cargill

STATE SENATOR, DISTRICT 4
Brandon Creighton

STATE SENATOR, DISTRICT 6
Sylvia R. Garcia

STATE SENATOR, DISTRICT 11
Larry Taylor

STATE SENATOR, DISTRICT 13
Borris L. Miles

STATE SENATOR, DISTRICT 18
Lois Kolkhorst

STATE REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT 126
Kevin Roberts

STATE REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT 127
Dan Huberty

STATE REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT 128
Briscoe Cain

STATE REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT 129
Dennis Paul

STATE REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT 130
Tom Oliverson

STATE REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT 131
Alma A. Allen

STATE REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT 132
Mike Schofield

STATE REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT 133
Jim Murphy

STATE REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT 134
Sarah Davis

STATE REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT 135
Gary Elkins

STATE REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT 137
Kendall Baker

STATE REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT 138
Dwayne Bohac

STATE REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT 139
Jarvis Johnson

STATE REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT 140
Armando Walle

STATE REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT 141
Senfronia Thompson

STATE REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT 142
Harold Dutton

STATE REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT 143
Ana Hernandez

STATE REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT 144
Mary Ann Perez

STATE REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT 145
Carol Alvarado

STATE REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT 146
Shawn Thierry

STATE REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT 147
Matt Murphy

STATE REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT 148
Jessica Farrar

STATE REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT 149
Hubert Vo

STATE REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT 150
Valoree Swanson

CHIEF JUSTICE, 1ST COURT OF APPEALS
Sherry Radack

JUSTICE, 1ST COURT OF APPEALS DISTRICT, PL .4
Evelyn Keyes

JUSTICE, 14TH COURT OF APPEALS DISTRICT, PL .2
Kevin Jewell

JUSTICE, 14TH COURT OF APPEALS DISTRICT, PL .9
Tracy Christopher

DISTRICT JUDGE, 11TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
Kevin Fulton

DISTRICT JUDGE, 61ST JUDICIAL DISTRICT
Fredericka Phillips

DISTRICT JUDGE, 80TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
Larry Weiman

DISTRICT JUDGE, 125TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
Kyle Carter

DISTRICT JUDGE, 127TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
R.K. Sandill

DISTRICT JUDGE, 129TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
Michael Gomez

DISTRICT JUDGE, 133RD JUDICIAL DISTRICT
Jaclanel McFarland

DISTRICT JUDGE, 151ST JUDICIAL DISTRICT
Mike Engelhart

DISTRICT JUDGE, 152ND JUDICIAL DISTRICT
Robert Schaffer

DISTRICT JUDGE, 164TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
Bruce Bain

DISTRICT JUDGE, 165TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
Debra Mayfield

DISTRICT JUDGE, 174TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
Katherine McDaniel

DISTRICT JUDGE, 176TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
Stacey Bond

DISTRICT JUDGE, 177TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
Ryan Patrick

DISTRICT JUDGE, 178TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
Kelli Johnson

DISTRICT JUDGE, 179TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
Kristin M. Guiney

DISTRICT JUDGE, 215TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
Elaine Palmer

DISTRICT JUDGE, 333RD JUDICIAL DISTRICT
Daryl Moore

DISTRICT JUDGE, 334TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
Grant Dorfman

DISTRICT JUDGE, 337TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
Renee Magee

DISTRICT JUDGE, 338TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
Ramona Franklin

DISTRICT JUDGE, 339TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
Maria T. Jackson

DISTRICT JUDGE, 351ST JUDICIAL DISTRICT
Mark Kent Ellis

HARRIS COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY
Kim Ogg

JUDGE, COUNTY CIVIL COURT AT LAW NO. 1
Clyde Leuchtag

HARRIS COUNTY ATTORNEY
Vince Ryan

HARRIS COUNTY SHERIFF
Ed Gonzalez

HARRIS COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR COLLECTOR
Ann Harris Bennett

COUNTY SCHOOL TRUSTEE POSITION 1, PRECINCT 2
Sherri L. Matula

COUNTY SCHOOL TRUSTEE POSITION 2, PRECINCT 4
Marilyn Burgess

COUNTY COMMISSIONER PRECINCT 1
Rodney Ellis

COUNTY COMMISSIONER PRECINCT 3
Steve Radack

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, PRECINCT 1, PLACE 1
Eric William Carter

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, PRECINCT 2, PLACE 1
Jo Ann Delgado

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, PRECINCT 3, PLACE 1
Joe Stephens

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, PRECINCT 4, PLACE 1
Lincoln Goodwin

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, PRECINCT 5, PLACE 1
Russ Ridgway

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, PRECINCT 6, PLACE 1
Richard C. Vara

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, PRECINCT 7, PLACE 1
Hilary Green

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, PRECINCT 8, PLACE 1
Holly Williamson

HARRIS COUNTY CONSTABLE PRECINCT 1
Alan Rosen

HARRIS COUNTY CONSTABLE PRECINCT 2
Christopher Diaz

HARRIS COUNTY CONSTABLE PRECINCT 3
Sherman Eagleton

HARRIS COUNTY CONSTABLE PRECINCT 4
Mark Herman

HARRIS COUNTY CONSTABLE PRECINCT 5
Ted Heap

HARRIS COUNTY CONSTABLE PRECINCT 6
Richard Gonzales

HARRIS COUNTY CONSTABLE PRECINCT 7
May Walker

HARRIS COUNTY CONSTABLE PRECINCT 8
Phil Sandlin

2016 ENDORSEMENT GUIDE

"Our mission is to help our readership identify the candidates who “VALUE” and “RESPECT” their vote and support! Please consider voting for the distinguished list of candidates recommended in the Tuesday, November 8, 2016 Houston Business Connections "Non-Partisan" Election Guide."

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Sunday, May 31, 2015

2015 JUNETEENTH EVENTS: State Representative Sylvester Turner will Host The Acres Homes Juneteenth Parade on Saturday, June 20, 2015 in Acres Homes

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Saturday, June 20, 2015

HOUSTON, TEXAS

On Saturday, June 20, 2015 from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. State Representative Sylvester Turner’s Acres Homes Juneteenth Parade is scheduled to begin at W. Montgomery Road at Wilburforce Street and proceed north on W. Montgomery Road, then west on Dolly Wright Avenue, and conclude on Dolly Wright Avenue between Sandle Street and Price Street. The staging area for the parade is the Acres Homes Multi-Service Center parking lot on Knox Street between Homer Street and Wilburforce Street. The disbanding area will be the Greater Zion Missionary Baptist Church parking lot on Dolly Wright Avenue between Sandle Street and Price Street. Click here for a complete list of City of Houston Parade and Street Functions scheduled to take place during the month of June.

AUBREY R. TAYLOR: “This year we’re celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the “JUNETEENTH” holiday. In case you don’t know, “JUNETEENTH” is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. This holiday commemorates African American freedom and places great emphasis on education and achievement. This page emphasizes events taking place in Houston, Texas for “JUNETEENTH” and the “4TH OF JULY”. However, it also highlights events taking place in Galveston, Missouri City, other parts of Texas, and beyond. The Fourth of July, or Independence Day, is a federal holiday that celebrates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.”

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We would like to thank the following individuals for finding value in "CELEBRATING" our "FREEDOM AND LIBERTY" during this special moment in "AMERICAN" history: Attorney Ben Hall (2015 Candidate for Mayor of Houston), Mayor Allen Owen (Mayor of Missouri City, Texas), Judge Loyd Wright (Judge for Harris County Probate Court #1), Attorney Farrah Martinez (Farrah Martinez P.L.L.C.), Justin Jordan (Founder of Patriot Group Strategies), Darvin Taylor (Founder of Champ Ready Mix), Attorney/Educator Carroll G. Robinson (2015 Candidate for City of Houston Controller), Bishop Anthony A. Allen & Matishe Allen (House of Home International Church), Bishop K.J. Brown & Priscilla Brown (Founders of Bishop K.J. Brown Ministries), and Victoria Lane (2015 Candidate for Mayor of Houston), and Captain Paul J. Matthews (Founder of the Buffalo Soldiers National Museum) are just a few of the people you can expect to see inside this historic edition.

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HERE ARE A FEW OF THE 2015 JUNETEENTH RELATED EVENTS TAKING PLACE IN HOUSTON, TEXAS DURING THE MONTH OF JUNE 2015

Saturday, June 6, 2015

HOUSTON, TEXAS

From 2:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. on Saturday, June 6, 2015 the 5th Annual Caribbean Heritage Month Festival will be taking place at Jones Plaza located at 600 Louisiana in Houston, Texas. You are invited to come out and celebrate National Caribbean American Heritage Month with The Caribbean American Heritage Foundation of Texas (CAHFT). This event promises to come complete with fabulous native music, exuberant cultural dancing, and much more. Click here for more information on The Caribbean American Heritage Month Festival.

Saturday, June 6, 2015

HOUSTON, TEXAS

This event is not necessarily considered to be a "2015 Juneteenth Event" but on Saturday, June 6, 2015 from 5:30 P.M. through 6:50 P.M. “WELCOME TO HOUSTON” featuring: Bun-B, Slim Thug, Devin The Dude, Z-Ro, Paul Wall, Mike Jones, Scarface, Lil Flip, Lil Keke, and The Suffers will be on stage at the Free Press Summer Fest 2015. A few other artist/groups who will be performing at the 2015 Free Press Summer Fest are: Skrillex, R. Kelly, Weezer, Steve Angello, Major Lazer, Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals, St. Vincent, Flume, Chance The Rapper, Mastodon, Belle and Sebastian, The Decemberists, Tears for Fears, Band of Horses, Welcome to Houston, Gary Clark Jr., RL Grime, G-Eazy, Sturgill Simpson, Flogging Molly, Brandi Carlile, Odesza, Future Islands, Tove Lo, Tycho, Portugal. The Man, Lecrea, Rocket From The Crypt, GTA, The Sword, Glass Animals, Peaches, Charles Bradley and His Extraordinaires, and Benjamin Booker. You can view the complete lineup by clicking here. The 2015 FPSF will take place at Eleanor Tinsley Park. Doors open at 11:00 A.M. Click here to get tickets.

Saturday, June 13, 2015

HOUSTON, TEXAS

A show being billed by the Texas Black Expo as the largest African-American empowerment festival in Texas will take place at Discovery Green in Downtown Houston. This show will be hosted by legendary old school R&B artists Keith Sweat & Chante Moore. The doors will open at 4:00 P.M. with the show starting at 6;00 P.M. PLEASE NOTE: This event is produced by Texas Black Expo, not by Discovery Green. For ticket information please visit: www.texasblackexpo.com. Discovery Green is located at 1500 McKinney in Houston, Texas. Please click here for more information on this event.

Saturday, June 13, 2015

HOUSTON, TEXAS

At 4:30 P.M. on Saturday, June 13, 2015 LL Cool J featuring DJ Z-Trip, Doug E. Fresh, Whodini, Big Daddy Kane, Scarface, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Grandmaster's Furious Five, Sugarhill Gang and Public Enemy will be taking part in the BOOM 92 KINGS OF THE MIC CONCERT: Tickets for this event range from: $125 GA Pit / $125, $79.50, $59.50 & $39.50. Reserved / $32.50 Lawn. Preferred parking is available at all Ticketmaster locations for $20 plus service charge. FREE guest parking is available in lighted and patrolled lots convenient to The Pavilion. Click here for more information on this event.

Friday, June 19, 2015

HOUSTON, TEXAS

On Friday, June 19, 2015 the KEVIN GARNER UA JUNETEENTH PARTY will be going down at the Last Concert Cafe, 1403 Nance Street in Houston. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT: 7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. DJ LP; @ 9:00 P.M. Mydolls Music @ 10:00 P.M.The Footnotes @ 11:00 P.M. Herschel Berry and the Natives. Then you can expect a little more DJ LP till it’s time to go home. Tickets for this event are $10.00 dollars at the door. All proceeds are going to Kevin's defense fund to fight Pancreatic Cancer.

Friday, June 19, 2015

HOUSTON, TEXAS

Doors will open at 8:00 P.M. on Friday, June 19, 2015 for you to enjoy a FREE event with the Texas Music Festival Orchestra / Lavard Skou Larsen, conductor / Cynthia Woods Mitchell Young Artist Competition Winner, soloist. More than 100 gifted musicians from around the world are showcased in this FREE concert. Preferred parking is available at all Ticketmaster locations for $10 plus service charge. FREE guest parking is available in lighted and patrolled lots convenient to The Pavilion. Click here for more information on parking for this event. You can click here for more general information on this event.

Friday, June 19, 2015

HOUSTON, TEXAS

From 5:30 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. a JAZZ MEETS JUNETEENTH CONCERT AND DINNER will be taking place at the Metropolitan CME Church located at 8955 South Freeway (288) in Houston, Texas. Join Metropolitan CME Church for their annual Jazz concert and Dinner. Events will start with a FREE Juneteenth Festival – scheduled to take place from 11:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. for the entire family to enjoy games, food and a youth jazz band. Their concert/dinner event are scheduled to begin at 5:30 P.M. You are also invited to join the Metropolitan CME Church for their Outdoor Cajun Style Barbecue and ready yourself for some of Houston's greatest Jazz music. (A ticketed program) at 7:30 P.M. will also be going on. The “FEATURED EVENING CONCERT” is scheduled to begin with popular jazz guitarist Joe Carmouche, Singer Andre James and Sax Man Kyle Turner as part of the lineup. Click here for more information on this event.

Friday, June 19, 2015

HOUSTON, TEXAS

At 7:00 P.M. on Friday, June 19, 2015 at Miller Outdoor Theatre, Houston's Juneteenth Celebration will be presenting an exciting music lineup to celebrate Juneteenth, one of the region's most significant historic events, which commemorates the abolition of slavery in Texas. Music fans will gather from across the region at Miller Outdoor Theatre, which happens to be Houston's largest public outdoor theatre. Guests will hear performances by noted artists representing the rich African American musical traditions of the region, including blues, jazz, brass band, funk and zydeco. So for more information on this event please visit www.june19.org today!

Celebrate the 150 year anniversary of Juneteenth free at Miller Outdoor Theatre on June 19, 2015

Houston's Juneteenth Celebration presents a lineup of legendary singers and rising stars in traditional African American music to honor the sesquicentennial of Juneteenth, including Jewel Brown with R.A.D.S. The Krusaders II.0, Trudy Lynn with Steve Krase, the Peterson Brothers and Connection.

Jewel Brown is an acclaimed Jazz and Blues singer whose career includes performing with Louis Armstrong's band from 1961-68 and starring in movies and television shows with Armstrong. She performs with the Heritage Hall Jazz Band. R.A.D.S. The Krusaders II.0 are carrying on the legacy of Houston Jazz legend Joe Sample. They recently recorded a CD with Jewel Brown.

Trudy Lynn is a Houston legacy in Soul and Blues. Her 2014 album, Royal Oaks Blues Cafe, reached Number 1 on Billboard's Top Blues Albums Chart. Steve Krase and his band The In Crowd are award-winning Blues artists. Their latest recording, Buckle Up, features Trudy Lynn. The Peterson Brothers are rising stars in Blues, bringing a very young perspective to the music from Austin, Texas. Connection is an award-winning gospel group from Houston, Texas.

Houston's Juneteenth Celebration commemorates one of the region's most significant historic events, Juneteenth, which has celebrated the abolition of slavery in Texas for 150 years. The event marks the occasion on June 19, 1865 when, following the Union victory in the American Civil War, a contingent of Union Army troops arrived in Galveston, Texas and Major General Gordon Granger read a series of orders, including General Order Number 3, proclaiming "all slaves are free."

Music fans gather from across the region at Miller Outdoor Theatre, Houston's largest public outdoor theatre on June 19, to hear performances by noted artists representing the rich African American musical traditions of the region, including Blues, Jazz, Gospel, Brass Band, Funk and Zydeco. The event is free.

Miller Outdoor Theatre is located in Hermann Park at 6000 Hermann Park Drive, Houston, Texas, 77030. Miller Outdoor Theatre is wheelchair accessible. MetroRail serves Hermann Park. Information can be found at www.ridemetro.org. Concert-goers bringing cars are encouraged to carpool.

Houston's Juneteenth Celebration is funded by the City of Houston through the Miller Theatre Advisory Board and Texas Commission on the Arts. It is presented by Houston Blues Museum, Houston Blues Society, Houston Institute for Culture, Houston Museum of Culture, Houston Style Magazine and KPFT-Pacifica Radio 90.1 FM.

Artist photos and bios are available by request. Additional information and event photos are available on Facebook at www.facebook.com/houstonjuneteenth.

Past performers have included many legends of American heritage and icons of Gulf Coast regional music: Allen Toussaint, Joe Sample Trio, The Meters Experience with Leo Nocentelli, C.J. Chenier and the Red Hot Louisiana Band, Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue, Rebirth Brass Band, Nathan Williams and the Zydeco Cha Chas, Geno Delafose and French Rockin' Boogie, Keith Frank and the Soileau Zydeco Band, Grady Gaines and the Texas Upsetters, Milton Hopkins and the Hit City Blues Band, Texas Johnny Brown and the Quality Blues Band, Trudy Lynn, Ruthie Foster, Diunna Greenleaf and Blue Mercy, Annika Chambers and the Houston All-stars, Sherman Robertson and the Crossroads Blues Band, Cory Ledet and his Zydeco Band, Paul "Lil' Buck" Sinegal, Les Amis Creole, David Batiste, Glen David Andrews, Soul Rebels Brass Band, Larry Fulcher, David de la Garza, Earl Gillium, I.J. Gosey, New Birth Brass Band, Lil' Brian and the Zydeco Travelers, Endurance and many more.

Saturday, June 20, 2015

HOUSTON, TEXAS

At 9:00 A.M on Saturday, June 20, 2015 the EMANCIPATION PARK “Juneteenth Parade” lineup will begin. The parade will start at the Texas Southern University Gym (at the corner of Wheeler and Ennis) at 10:00 A.M. and proceed to the Emancipation Celebration Music Festival at Project Row Houses. DETAILS: This event is FREE for: Bands, Drumlines, Dance Groups, Cheer & Step Teams, etc… and walking families, Strollers, wheelchairs, Handicapped, Non-motorized Bikes & Tricycles, etc…OTHERS, such as Motorcycles: $10:00 dollars each, Walking Non-Profits and Clubs: $25:00 dollars each, Cars, Vans and Trucks: $50:00 dollars each, and Corporate Sponsors and Floats: $150 each. The theme for this year is: “The Colors of Freedom!”

Houston’s Annual Juneteenth Parade, founded in 1973, by Rev. C. Anderson Davis and the National Emancipation Association, is the longest continuously running parade honoring African American freedom in history. This is a people’s parade, featuring anyone who wants to participate, walkers, strollers, wheelchairs, bikes will be joined by Floats, Western Wagons, Trail Riders and Marching Bands from Houston area high schools and colleges. This year’s parade is hosted and coordinated by the Friends of Emancipation Park. Emancipation Park’s historic 2015 Juneteenth Emancipation Celebration marks the 152nd anniversary of the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation; the 150th year since the slaves in Texas were informed of their freedom; 143rd celebration in Emancipation Park (currently hosted by Friends of Emancipation Park) and the 42nd year of central Houston Juneteenth Parades! For more information on this event visit www.junteenthfest.com or call (832)598-7469.

Saturday, June 20, 2015

HOUSTON, TEXAS

Saturday, June 20, 2015

HOUSTON, TEXAS

From 2:00 P.M. to 3:30 P.M. on Saturday, June 20, 2015, The African American Library at the Gregory School will be hosting a "Donor Appreciation Event" celebrating Juneteenth. As you already know, Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. The African American Library at the Gregory School will be taking a look back at what they’ve accomplished, but also ahead as they continue to strive for purpose and creativity. This event will honor the self-determination of our ancestors and thank the

amazing donors who make The African American Library at the Gregory School possible.

The guest speaker for this event will be Professor Angela Holder, a Social and Behavioral Sciences, Professor at Houston Community College. Professor Holder will discuss the Camp Logan Mutiny/Houston Riot of 1917. A reception will follow. Click here for more information. The African American Library at the Gregory School is located at 1300 Victor Street in Houston, Texas 77019. If you would like more information on the “Donor Appreciation Event” call: 832-393-1440. For information about meeting rooms at The African American Library at the Gregory School, please call 832-393-1646.

Friday, June 26, 2015

HOUSTON, TEXAS

The Al Edwards Juneteenth Tennis Classic will take place from Friday, June 26, 2015 through Sunday, June 28, 2015. This event is organized by Juneteenth USA. For more information call (713)741-8800. Entries for this event will close on Monday June 15, 2015 at 11:59 PM (Central Time). DIVISIONS: Men's Singles & Doubles: Open,35-80; Women's Singles & Doubles: Open,35-75; Mixed Doubles: Open,35,45,55; NTRP Men's & NTRP Women's Singles & Doubles: 2.5-5.0; and NTRP Mixed Doubles: 2.5-5.0.

Saturday, June 27, 2015

HOUSTON, TEXAS

On Saturday, June 27, 2015 from 8:30 P.M. to 10:30 P.M. the Montrose Diversity Celebration Parade is scheduled to take place. The parade begins at the intersection of Dunlavy Street at Westheimer and will proceed east on Westheimer and disbands at Montrose. The staging area for the parade will be on Woodhead between Westheimer and W. Alabama, Hazard between Westheimer and W. Alabama, Harold between McDuffie and Dunlavy, Kipling between Hazard and Dunlavy and Marshall between Hazard and Dunlavy. The disbanding area will be on Westheimer between Montrose towards Taft for large floats, Stanford towards W. Alabama for vehicles, and Stanford towards Pacific Street for walking participants. Click here for a complete list of City of Houston Parade and Street Functions scheduled to take place during the month of June. For more information on the Montrose Diversity Celebration Parade call Rick Higdon at: (832)523-1844.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Fireworks will ignite the sky, and country tunes will set the stage for Houston’s signature annual patriotic celebration, Southwest Airlines Freedom Over Texas from 4 p.m. – 10 p.m. on Saturday, July 4 at the newly renovated Eleanor Tinsley Park (CLICK HERE FOR LOCATION) on Buffalo Bayou (along Allen Parkway). Prolific singer-songwriter and Houston son, Clint Black and double-platinum-selling singer, songwriter Josh Turner will headline the 29-year-old annual event on the Southwest Airlines Stage that will culminate with a spectacular fireworks display by CITGO.

This year’s festivities include the Walmart All-American Kids Zone, a children’s entertainment area with a stage featuring entertainment for young and old, alike; the Bud Light Lime-A-Rita Beach Bash, featuring the American Beer Garden and a fun in the sun good time; the Dr Pepper One of a Kind Zone, featuring Houston professional sport team set-ups, music, food, and a salute to all 5 branches of the military; and ending the evening with an exciting fireworks finale sponsored by CITGO. New this year is the US Family Health Plan Backstage Pass; see what takes place behind the scenes via live streaming on abc.com. US Family Health Plan is a product of CHRISTUS Health.

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Southwest Airlines Freedom Over Texas will further expand the availability of recycling receptacles to make it easier for attendees to recycle. The City of Houston is committed to supporting green initiatives and promoting sustainability.

The Houston Parks & Recreation Department regulations prohibit dogs, amphibians, reptiles and snakes that are considered dangerous. Therefore, we require the ban of all such animals. This does not include Seeing Eye dogs or other dogs that provide assistance to physically challenged individuals. No smoking allowed in any City of Houston park interior and exterior spaces/facilities.

Mayor's Office of Special Events

Freedom Over Texas is one of the signature events produced by the Mayor's Office of Special Events. The City of Houston Mayor's Office of Special Events (MOSE) produces and permits events for the City of Houston. City-wide and neighborhood festivals, dedications, inaugurations, parades, tree plantings, fun runs, galas, ground-breakings, holiday celebrations are examples of events coordinated by this office.

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