By Staff Reports
July 15, 2025
Houston’s calling — and we’re answering! It’s time to celebrate the most iconic area code for 713 Day. How are you celebrating?
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The Houston City Council is experimenting with evening sessions to make it easier for people to speak out at their meetings—and they did.
US Rep. Al Green (D-Houston) commemorated the victims of slavery and called on attendees at his 4th Annual Slavery Remembrance Day event to “confront and fight racism.”
Green has introduced resolutions in Congress to designate Aug. 20 as Slavery Remembrance Day. His event on Saturday included James Dixon, president of the NAACP Houston, and other prominent clergy members, public officials, and civic groups.