halls - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/tag/halls/ Building "Bridges" Across the Bayou City! Tue, 05 Aug 2025 23:01:09 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://i0.wp.com/houstonnewmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/cropped-cropped-Houston.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 halls - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/tag/halls/ 32 32 103504436 HCFCD Releases White Paper on Flood-Tunnel Pilot Program https://houstonnewmedia.org/hcfcd-releases-white-paper-on-flood-tunnel-pilot-program/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hcfcd-releases-white-paper-on-flood-tunnel-pilot-program Tue, 05 Aug 2025 23:01:09 +0000 https://reduceflooding.com/?p=52907 8/5/25 – Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD) has released a high-level white paper on a flood-tunnel pilot program that could cost several billion dollars. The 15-page white paper lays out a starting point for implementation of the 1,860-page Phase II engineering study released by Black & Veatch in March 2022. The pilot project would […]

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]]> 1000931 Why You Still Live with Higher Flood Risk than Necessary https://houstonnewmedia.org/why-you-still-live-with-higher-flood-risk-than-necessary/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-you-still-live-with-higher-flood-risk-than-necessary Mon, 21 Jul 2025 02:13:00 +0000 https://reduceflooding.com/?p=52608 7/18/2025 – Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD) under the county’s current Democratic leadership has not put a high priority on improving flood risk in the San Jacinto watershed. That’s despite the fact that the San Jacinto had the highest flooding in Harris County during Harvey. And almost half of the deaths due to Harvey […]

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]]> 991091 Meyers holds three town halls on Memorial Day, presents proposed changes to Fort Bend … https://houstonnewmedia.org/meyers-holds-three-town-halls-on-memorial-day-presents-proposed-changes-to-fort-bend/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=meyers-holds-three-town-halls-on-memorial-day-presents-proposed-changes-to-fort-bend Sat, 31 May 2025 15:29:24 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=706fd8d559a2154aaf2a938c9059d1a6 Fort Bend County Precinct 3 Commissioner Andy Meyers hosted three town hall meetings simultaneously on Memorial Day, May 26, to inform the public ...

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]]> 960478 Meyers holds three town halls on Memorial Day, presents proposed changes to Fort Bend … https://houstonnewmedia.org/meyers-holds-three-town-halls-on-memorial-day-presents-proposed-changes-to-fort-bend-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=meyers-holds-three-town-halls-on-memorial-day-presents-proposed-changes-to-fort-bend-2 Sat, 31 May 2025 15:29:24 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=47116078b05f07e66968e0999d69918a ... Sugar Land the Fort Bend County Historic Courthouse, 301 Jackson St. in Richmond. About 20 people attended the meeting at the Cinco Ranch branch ...

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]]> 960482 Brick the halls with songs of Star Wars | Brazos Living – thefacts.com https://houstonnewmedia.org/brick-the-halls-with-songs-of-star-wars-brazos-living-thefacts-com/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=brick-the-halls-with-songs-of-star-wars-brazos-living-thefacts-com Sat, 21 Dec 2024 20:11:53 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=ac78a34e63e459eaba0fad3e17c1d7e6 The world of Star Wars came together in a snap for a special day of exhibits and creation at the Brazoria County Historical Museum. Thank you for ...

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]]> 865726 The Ultimate Guide to Houston’s Food Halls https://houstonnewmedia.org/the-ultimate-guide-to-houstons-food-halls-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-ultimate-guide-to-houstons-food-halls-2 Thu, 07 Dec 2023 18:43:19 +0000 https://houston.eater.com/23992424/houston-food-halls-dining-drinks-guide Houston’s food halls are a wonderful showcase of the breadth of the city’s food scene. | Lyric Market

With multiple dining establishments and bars under one roof, these bustling food courts serve as a showcase and hub f...

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]]> 698500 Fort Bend Symphony and Chorus to perform ‘Deck the Halls’ concert on Dec. 3 https://houstonnewmedia.org/fort-bend-symphony-and-chorus-to-perform-deck-the-halls-concert-on-dec-3/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fort-bend-symphony-and-chorus-to-perform-deck-the-halls-concert-on-dec-3 Fri, 17 Nov 2023 14:48:53 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=db83782675ae7f11976a95baa54ec274 The Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra, founded in 1992, and the Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra Chorus, founded in 2016, perform in Fort Bend County and ...

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]]> 690780 The Ultimate Guide to Houston’s Food Halls https://houstonnewmedia.org/the-ultimate-guide-to-houstons-food-halls/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-ultimate-guide-to-houstons-food-halls Tue, 26 Sep 2023 13:00:00 +0000 https://houston.eater.com/2023/9/26/23879454/houston-food-halls-guide Houston’s food halls are a wonderful showcase of the breadth of the city’s food scene. | Lyric Market

With multiple dining establishments and bars under one roof, these bustling food courts serve as a showcase and hub f...

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]]> 666690 Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra to present “Deck the Halls” | Culture | fortbendstar.com https://houstonnewmedia.org/fort-bend-symphony-orchestra-to-present-deck-the-halls-culture-fortbendstar-com/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fort-bend-symphony-orchestra-to-present-deck-the-halls-culture-fortbendstar-com Fri, 25 Nov 2022 15:41:11 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=0bf570034071f141885707cc52490539 5-19 · New editor asks your help in covering Fort Bend County, a diverse, burgeoning place · Sugar Land woman sentenced to 18 years for theft, ...

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]]> 477919 Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra to present “Deck the Halls” | Culture | fortbendstar.com https://houstonnewmedia.org/fort-bend-symphony-orchestra-to-present-deck-the-halls-culture-fortbendstar-com-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fort-bend-symphony-orchestra-to-present-deck-the-halls-culture-fortbendstar-com-2 Fri, 25 Nov 2022 15:41:11 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=7a9ad97c288029a3e8fcc0a025ea016e Miss USA, Missouri City's R'Bonney Gabriel, implores Quail Valley Middle School students to pursue their dreams · Memorial Hermann Sugar Land ...

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]]> 477942 Deck the Halls | Visit Sugar Land, Texas https://houstonnewmedia.org/deck-the-halls-visit-sugar-land-texas/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=deck-the-halls-visit-sugar-land-texas Sun, 20 Nov 2022 10:29:56 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=71de1ad0200cd84a86b846b80ad6ae05 Start the holiday season with some sparkle and joy! FBSO's Deck the Halls performance is on Sunday, December 4 at the Stafford Centre!

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]]> 473422 Addressing violent crime, and Houston’s best food halls (Sept. 7, 2022) https://houstonnewmedia.org/addressing-violent-crime-and-houstons-best-food-halls-sept-7-2022/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=addressing-violent-crime-and-houstons-best-food-halls-sept-7-2022 Wed, 07 Sep 2022 12:00:48 +0000 https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/shows/houston-matters/2022/09/07/432284/addressing-violent-crime-and-houstons-best-food-halls-sept-7-2022/  

On Wednesday's show: Harris County Judge candidate Alexandra del Moral Mealer is holding a press conference alongside some county leaders and members of law enforcement later today to address the county’s rising violent crime rate. News 88.7’s Luc...

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]]> 415244 Halls Bayou Has Come a Long Way, But Still Has Long Way to Go https://houstonnewmedia.org/halls-bayou-has-come-a-long-way-but-still-has-long-way-to-go/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=halls-bayou-has-come-a-long-way-but-still-has-long-way-to-go Sun, 24 Jul 2022 13:23:18 +0000 https://reduceflooding.com/?p=33981 A popular misperception says Halls Bayou has received no flood-mitigation funding. Yet it has received $175 million since 2000. $65 million of that happened since Harvey. Channel widening, stormwater-detention basins and neighborhood drainage improvements have reduced flood risk somewhat, but several factors – including the need for more funding – make mitigation difficult. HCFCD has […]

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]]> 385395 Halls Bayou Has Come a Long Way, But Still Has Long Way to Go https://houstonnewmedia.org/halls-bayou-has-come-a-long-way-but-still-has-long-way-to-go-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=halls-bayou-has-come-a-long-way-but-still-has-long-way-to-go-2 Sun, 24 Jul 2022 13:23:18 +0000 https://reduceflooding.com/?p=33981 A popular misperception says Halls Bayou has received no flood-mitigation funding. Yet it has received $175 million since 2000. $65 million of that happened since Harvey. Channel widening, stormwater-detention basins and neighborhood drainage improvements have reduced flood risk somewhat, but several factors – including the need for more funding – make mitigation difficult. HCFCD has […]

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]]> 385396 Another Massive Detention Pond Going In Next to Halls Bayou https://houstonnewmedia.org/another-massive-detention-pond-going-in-next-to-halls-bayou/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=another-massive-detention-pond-going-in-next-to-halls-bayou Wed, 13 Oct 2021 18:52:59 +0000 https://reduceflooding.com/?p=28781 Construction has begun on another massive detention pond along Halls Bayou. It stretches south from Isom Street to the bayou between Chrisman and Aldine-Westfield Roads. It covers approximately 26 acres and when complete will hold 180-acre feet of stormwater to reduce the risk of flooding. This is just one of 11 projects comprising the Halls […]

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]]> 183554 Surprise! Surprise! Halls, Greens Watersheds Get $422 Million of Flood-Mitigation Funding, Not “ZERO.” https://houstonnewmedia.org/surprise-surprise-halls-greens-watersheds-get-422-million-of-flood-mitigation-funding-not-zero/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=surprise-surprise-halls-greens-watersheds-get-422-million-of-flood-mitigation-funding-not-zero Mon, 21 Jun 2021 21:50:24 +0000 https://reduceflooding.com/?p=26673 First in an Eight-Part series on Flood-Mitigation Funding in Harris County Recently, many local leaders, citizens and media have claimed that two largely minority and low-to-moderate-income (LMI) Harris County watersheds – Halls and Greens Bayous – have gotten no flood-mitigation funding. The actual data shows the exact opposite of what many people have been told, i.e., that […]

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]]> 136038 Houston’s Food Halls Face Distinct Challenges In Welcoming Back Diners https://houstonnewmedia.org/houstons-food-halls-face-distinct-challenges-in-welcoming-back-diners/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houstons-food-halls-face-distinct-challenges-in-welcoming-back-diners Wed, 06 May 2020 19:13:10 +0000 https://houston.eater.com/2020/5/6/21249616/houston-food-halls-reopening-during-coronavirus-covid-19-pandemic Finn Hall in Downtown Houston | Shawn Chippendale

A look at how spots like Finn Hall and Underground Hall are changing operations as the doors reopen Texas Gov. Greg Abbott allowed the state’s restaurants to reopen their dining rooms o...

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]]> 42068 Commercial real estate firm bullish on food halls as coronavirus decimates restaurant industry https://houstonnewmedia.org/commercial-real-estate-firm-bullish-on-food-halls-as-coronavirus-decimates-restaurant-industry/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=commercial-real-estate-firm-bullish-on-food-halls-as-coronavirus-decimates-restaurant-industry Mon, 27 Apr 2020 19:37:45 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=c29e19396469d938062ed9d62099635a Cushman & Wakefield Executive Managing Director Trip Schneck compares the coronavirus pandemic's impact on the restaurant industry to an astroid hitting the dinosaurs.

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]]> 39642 Organizing and Town Halls https://houstonnewmedia.org/organizing-and-town-halls/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=organizing-and-town-halls Mon, 20 Apr 2020 20:45:47 +0000 http://stylemagazine.com/news/2020/apr/20/organizing-and-town-halls/ Organizing and Town Halls

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]]> 37316 3 tips for effective employee town halls https://houstonnewmedia.org/3-tips-for-effective-employee-town-halls/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=3-tips-for-effective-employee-town-halls Mon, 10 Feb 2020 20:39:21 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=8600afc80747b4df1556882ea219d8a1 Town halls are an effective way for leaders to communicate with employees. If done well, employees can walk away informed and engaged, with greater trust and confidence in leadership.

Here are a few tips to consider for your next town hall:

First a...

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