LGBT, Trump and Greater Houston

Trump’s DEI order forces Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce to find new venue for event
The Houston branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas had been scheduled to host Thursday’s Thrive Small Business Summit & Matchmaker event. But the bank informed the chamber of commerce in an email late Monday night that it could no longer serve as host,
Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber says venue for business event was changed due to Trump’s DEI executive order
According to an email provided to KHOU 11 News, the Federal Reserve Bank said it could no longer host the event to comply with the order.
Houston LGBTQ group forced quickly to change event venue
Tammi Wallace, the Thrive Event’s co-founder, president, and CEO got an email from the Fed at nine that night, telling her they could no longer host.
Federal Reserve cancels Houston LGBTQ+ business event and cites Trump DEI order, email shows
As President Donald Trump’s flurry of executive orders sparks fear in communities across the U.S., some in Houston say they have already begun to feel the sting. The Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce was scheduled to host an event at the Houston location of the Federal Reserve Thursday,
Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce event takes a hit from Trump’s federal DEI ban
The Chamber originally planned to host its event at the Federal Reserve Bank off Allen Parkway. Trump’s anti-DEI executive order changed all that.
CenterPoint Energy submits new $5.75 billion resiliency plan for Greater Houston
CenterPoint's new resiliency plan, along with other financial commitments, could increase customer rates by about $3 per ...
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Houston residents to see 2% decrease on electricity rates after CenterPoint settlement
Houston’s main electrical company CenterPoint Energy is expected to lower rates on monthly residential and small business ...
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CenterPoint’s $5.75 billion plan to strengthen Houston’s power grid
CenterPoint Energy is investing $5.75 billion in a Systemwide Resiliency Plan to enhance Houston's power grid against extreme weather events such as hurricanes, floods, and winter storms.
Houston faces strong storm, flooding risk after Tuesday. Here's what you should know
An unsettled stretch of weather will result in the potential for flooding and strong storms in Houston after Tuesday. Here's ...
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8 events to attend in the Greater Houston area this weekend, Jan. 31-Feb. 2
Looking for something to do in the Houston area this weekend? Check out this weekend's guide! All events are subject to ...
CenterPoint Energy settles rate case, lowers power costs for Houston-area customers
HOUSTON — CenterPoint Energy has reached a settlement in its 2024 rate case that will lead to lower electric bills for ...
Houston braces for bitterly cold MLK Day. What to know before heading to MLK Day parade
Houston faces dangerous cold and an impending winter storm on Martin Luther King Day. Despite wintry outlook, MLK Day ...
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As EVs are showcased at this year’s Houston AutoBoative Show, hybrids sales may be rising more
The 2025 Houston AutoBoative Show takes place Wednesday through Sunday at NRG Center. It's the combined annual auto and boat ...
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Houston weather: When will the snow begin to melt?
Houstonians are out and enjoying a rare snow day by having some fun sledding, but when will this snow begin to melt?
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Restaurant Depot providing 100K in security measures after parking lot takeover concerns in Greater Heights
Restaurant Depot is implementing $100,000 worth of security measures to address concerns over large gatherings in their Greater Heights parking lot, which included up to 200 cars and disturbances like ...