Mayor's Office of Trade and International Affairs

01/17/2025

IMPORTANT WINTER WEATHER UPDATE!!

City of Houston Office of Emergency Management has shared a map of the 10 warming centers the City of Houston operates.

Individuals needing assistance or shelter can call 311 to receive details on available overflow centers.


o Acres Homes MSC - 6719 W. Montgomery Rd., Houston, TX 77091
o Denver Harbor MSC - 6402 Market St., Houston, TX 77007
o Fonde CC - 110 Sabine St., Houston, TX 77007
o Kashmere MSC - 4802 Lockwood Dr., Houston, TX 77026
o Magnolia MSC - 7037 Capitol St., Houston, TX 77011
o Metropolitan MSC - 1475 W. Gray St., Houston, TX 77019
o Moody CC - 3725 Fulton St., Houston, TX 77009
o Northeast MSC - 9720 Spaulding St., Houston, TX 77016
o Southwest MSC - 6400 High Star Dr., Houston, TX 77074
o Sunnyside MSC - 4410 Reed Road, Houston, TX 77051

All of the above warming centers will open on Sunday, 1/19/2025 @ 6pm and close midday Thursday, 1/23/25.

12/10/2024

06/11/2024

It was our absolute pleasure to welcome back to the City of Houston, our sister city of Germany! Events as these remind us our how far we’ve come, and we are grateful of our relationship with Leipzig and all of our sister cities. We look forward to a continued fruitful journey with you all!

Sister Cities of Houston German Chamber of Commerce Houston Houston-Leipzig Sister City Association

05/02/2024

If you are in Houston for Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) this year, don’t miss the BUSINESSrun on Tuesday, 7th May, 7:30am.
Gear up for an inspiring run through the vibrant heart of Houston. This event welcomes all - whether you're stepping into your running shoes for the first time or you're a veteran runner.

Seize the opportunity for a morning workout that blends , , and charitable giving under our theme 'Running for a Cause, Connecting for Success'.

Join us for the BUSINESSrun during OTC Houston on May 7th! Explore the stunning Hermann Park as we take you through a 5K or 10K route. Easily accessible from Downtown via Metro, the meetup is at 7 am,

03/10/2024

On March 8, it was our absolute pleasure to once again collaborate with United Nations Association - Houston to celebrate International Women’s Day 2024 at City Hall.

Recognized by United Nations, International Women's Day (IWD) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity. Significant activity is witnessed worldwide as groups come together to celebrate women's achievements or rally for women's equality. This year, United Nations in honor this day under the theme “Invest in women: Accelerate progress.” By investing in women, we can spark change and speed the transition towards a healthier, safer, and more equal world for all.