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STEM-E gives students opportunities for hands-on experience in STEM. (Courtesy STEM-E Youth Career Development Program)
STEM-E Youth Career Development Program prepares youth for future careers
A photo of three Governor's Volunteer Awards.
Service-minded Texans to be honored with 2023 Governor’s Volunteer Awards
Amid overcrowding in animal shelters nationwide, Bissell Pet Foundation is sponsoring reduced adoption fees of $50 or less from July 11-31, officials announced via a news release July 11. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Harris County Pets to waive adoption fees July 11-31 through Bissell Pet Foundation sponsorship
Local food banks see growing demand due to inflation
Harris County nonprofit Justice Forward in March expanded its services to two Galveston County specialty courts. (Courtesy Pexels)
Harris County nonprofit Justice Forward now providing services in Galveston County
The NASA space shuttle simulator is now part of Lone Star Flight Museum's permanent exhibit. (Courtesy Lone Star Flight Museum)
NASA space shuttle simulator joins Lone Star Flight Museum exhibit
Hanover Co. is seeking a demolition permit for 201-213 W. Fourth St., Austin. (Ben Thompson/Community Impact Newspaper)
CI TEXAS ROUNDUP: Developer eyes demolition of downtown Austin block home to Oilcan Harry's, Coconut Club and more top news
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Although these crimes increased by 19% from 2020-21 locally, he said an estimated 91% of sexual assaults go unreported statewide. (Courtesy Brian Jackson/Adobe Stock)
Sexual assault cases up year over year in Harris County
Volunteers with the Houston Food Bank help pack boxes along an assembly line. (Courtesy Houston Food Bank)
Online gifts to Houston Food Bank will be matched over first 8 days of March to celebrate nonprofit's 40th anniversary
Leah Barton, who serves as Harris County’s managing director of strategic initiatives, talked about the Community COVID Housing Program on Jan. 25. (Screenshot via Facebook Live)
Harris County commissioners approve $29.5M in funding for second phase of COVID-19 housing project
Hope House is a division of Anchor Point and aims to provide a safe and supportive space for young mothers. (Courtesy Hope House)
Hope House now open in League City
The Very Berry Waffle ($9.95) is topped with fresh blueberries, strawberries, blackberries and raspberries along with powdered sugar, whipped butter and warm syrup. (Karen Chaney/Community Impact Newspaper)
CI TEXAS ROUNDUP: 11 restaurant features from McKinney; 3 major industrial projects coming to Cy-Fair in 2022
CARRY is a new program designed to educate the community to understand, recognize warning signs of and help people considering suicide. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Houston-based nonprofit launches free suicide education, prevention training program
Image of scenery at Delores Fenwick Nature Center
Delores Fenwick Nature Center brings wildlife, outdoors to Pearland residents
This Adult Education Center aims to help advance literary skills and employment opportunities for adults. (Courtesy Adult Education Center)
2021 Volunteer Guide: 13 ways to give back in the Bay Area
Several Texas police departments received $7,500 to be used for purchasing and strengthening K-9 units. (Jishnu Nair/Community Impact Newspaper)
League City, Tomball, Magnolia among Texas police departments receiving K-9 grants
PTSD Foundation of America seeks to reduce veteran suicides
Read below to find out where to donate items or money to local organizations. (Photo courtesy Canva)
Where to donate for Thanksgiving this year in Houston
The truck is brought to different Houston locations weekly on Saturdays. (Courtesy of Mohammed Nasrullah)
The Hunger Truck comes to Houston to serve food insecure, build community