Houston Community Media

Houston Community Media Houston Community Media (HCoM) is a network of multilingual, multiracial media outlets building inclusive communications across the Greater Houston area.

HCoM was launched in July 2022, with support from the Houston Endowment.

07/23/2026

🚨 防災不是等颶風來才開始！
每逢颶風季，大家才趕著買水和乾糧，但 Harris County 防災專家提醒：
真正有效的防災，是一年四季都要做的準備。
德州中文台整理 Houston Community Media 最新防災論壇重點：
✅ 為什麼每個家庭應準備 7–10 天生活物資
✅ 如何訂閱 ReadyHarris 官方警報
✅ 免費下載中文版《家庭防災準備計畫》
✅ 小型企業如何降低災害衝擊
✅ 為什麼「可信資訊」是最重要的防災物資之一
📻 德州中文台將持續透過 AM1050 KCHN、NihaoHouston.com 及社群平台，為華人社區提供最新、準確的中文防災資訊。
👇 完整報導與官方資源連結，請見留言區！
#防災 #休士頓 #颶風季 #華人社區

07/23/2026

Thank you to all the speakers and partners who guided us through today’s disaster preparedness briefing. One message was clear: staying informed saves lives.

✔️ Sign up for official emergency alerts:
ReadyHarris.org — real‑time updates, weather alerts, power outage info, and recovery resources.
(“Ready Harris Alerts… will come to your phone… text and email.”)

✔️ Know where to turn after a disaster:
Dial 211 for verified local assistance, disaster resources, and support.
(“211 is a 24/7 helpline… full of real‑time, legitimate resources.”)

✔️ Follow trusted sources, not rumors.
Preparedness starts at home long before a storm enters the Gulf.
(“Preparedness doesn’t begin when a storm enters the Gulf… it begins at home.”)

Stay connected. Stay prepared. Stay safe, Houston.

Follow for ongoing updates and community resources.

Thank you to for capturing the footage 📸

07/23/2026

Disaster Preparedness & Where to Get Updates

Thank you to all the speakers and partners who guided us through today’s disaster preparedness briefing. One message was clear: staying informed saves lives.

✔️ Sign up for official emergency alerts:
ReadyHarris.org — real‑time updates, weather alerts, power outage info, and recovery resources.
(“Ready Harris Alerts… will come to your phone… text and email.”)

✔️ Know where to turn after a disaster:
Dial 211 for verified local assistance, disaster resources, and support.
(“211 is a 24/7 helpline… full of real‑time, legitimate resources.”)

✔️ Follow trusted sources, not rumors.
Preparedness starts at home long before a storm enters the Gulf.
(“Preparedness doesn’t begin when a storm enters the Gulf… it begins at home.”)

Stay connected. Stay prepared. Stay safe, Houston.

Follow for ongoing updates and community resources.

Thank you to Jon Guevara 🇸🇻 OUR VOCES for capturing the footage 📸

07/19/2026

Strong communities begin with strong families.

State Representative Penny Morales Shaw shared that supporting Texas families means more than passing laws it means investing in the people who shape our future.

She highlighted her continued support for the Paid Family Leave Act, explaining that if government is going to make decisions that affect families, it should also provide meaningful support that helps families thrive.

“The family is the basis of society.”

Rep. Morales Shaw emphasized that investing in young people pays dividends for generations to come. From education and workforce readiness to civic engagement and community leadership, today’s youth will shape tomorrow’s Texas.

She also pointed to the bigger picture, saying that strengthening families requires addressing issues like:
• Fair wages
• Worker safety
• Support for foster youth
• Quality education
• Opportunities that improve long-term quality of life

The conversation also explored the juvenile justice system and the importance of early intervention. Rep. Morales Shaw noted the need to better protect children and questioned policies that allow young children to be handcuffed and arrested, stressing that lawmakers should focus on preventing children from entering the justice system in the first place.

How can we build a Texas where every child has the opportunity to succeed?

Watch the full conversation in our YouTube Who Cares About Our Youth? series and join the discussion.

07/19/2026

Who Cares About Our Youth?

Strong communities begin with strong families.

State Representative Penny Morales Shaw shared that supporting Texas families means more than passing laws it means investing in the people who shape our future.

She highlighted her continued support for the Paid Family Leave Act, explaining that if government is going to make decisions that affect families, it should also provide meaningful support that helps families thrive.

“The family is the basis of society.”

Rep. Morales Shaw emphasized that investing in young people pays dividends for generations to come. From education and workforce readiness to civic engagement and community leadership, today’s youth will shape tomorrow’s Texas.

She also pointed to the bigger picture, saying that strengthening families requires addressing issues like:
• Fair wages
• Worker safety
• Support for foster youth
• Quality education
• Opportunities that improve long-term quality of life

The conversation also explored the juvenile justice system and the importance of early intervention. Rep. Morales Shaw noted the need to better protect children and questioned policies that allow young children to be handcuffed and arrested, stressing that lawmakers should focus on preventing children from entering the justice system in the first place.

How can we build a Texas where every child has the opportunity to succeed?

Watch the full conversation in our YouTube Who Cares About Our Youth? series and join the discussion.

07/19/2026

Houston Community Media recently hosted State Representative Jolanda Jones for a candid discussion on the "vicious circle" of AI reliance and the impact of social media on youth.

Key Highlights:
• The AI Crisis: Representative Jones argues AI is "debilitating the human brain" by replacing critical thinking with "garbage" shortcuts.
• Education Reform: A call to ban AI in schools through at least the first two years of high school and return to handwritten assignments.
• Mental Health: How social media "filters" and "fiction" destroy authentic self-esteem and the ability to deal with reality.
• The Benefit to Struggle: Why "pushing through" challenges is a vital skill that digital tools often take away.
"There’s something to be said for if your paper is wrong... you have to learn how to fix it." 📝✨

07/19/2026

Houston Community Media recently hosted State Representative Jolanda Jones for a candid discussion on the “vicious circle” of AI reliance and the impact of social media on youth.

Key Highlights:
•The AI Crisis: Representative Jones argues AI is “debilitating the human brain” by replacing critical thinking with “garbage” shortcuts.
•Education Reform: A call to ban AI in schools through at least the first two years of high school and return to handwritten assignments.
• Mental Health: How social media “filters” and “fiction” destroy authentic self-esteem and the ability to deal with reality.
• The Benefit to Struggle: Why “pushing through” challenges is a vital skill that digital tools often take away.
“There’s something to be said for if your paper is wrong... you have to learn how to fix it.” 📝✨

Address

Houston, TX

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Houston Community Media posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share

Category