The Green House Gallery & Art Center

zaThe Green House Gallery & Art Center at 716 W Alabama St, Houston, TX 77006 seeks artists to participate in our Holiday Sale beginning on Dec. 4 and running through Dec. 18 with an artist’s reception on Dec. 7. Artists rent wall space (5-6 linear feet for $50) and handle their own sales without commission. This is a perfect opportunity to sell holiday items. We are looking for artists in the Houston area with original artwork of professional quality for sale.The Green House Gallery & Art Center is open Wed. – Sat. 10AM – 3PM. We also offer art classes and workshops. Nov. 30 – Dec. 1 “From within” with M. Allison. This is a two-day acrylic workshop beginning at 3:30PM each day. Only $55 materials included.Beginning Dec. 4 – Every Wed. at 3:30PM, Art Fundamentals. Learn more about visual art in general with hands on projects in various genres. $25, some materials included.Beginning Dec. 5 – Every Thurs. at 6:30PM for 13 weeks, The Artist’s Way. Explore your inner artist with this in-depth program. Join the “Sacred Circle”. Cure your artists block. $100 + materials for the entire 13 week meet-up.Beginning Dec. 6 – Every Fri. at 3:30PM. Painting With Suzanne. Beginners’ Acrylic classes. If you can hold a paintbrush, you can learn to paint.  $25 for a two hour class. Students must bring materials.Dec. 21 – Ink & gouache with Shida Rad. 2-5PM. Shida will teach her unique technique of finger and palm painting. Some materials are included. Bring your favorite colors. Tags: art classes, Green House Gallery & Art Center, workshops Category: Articles, Arts & Entertainment, Houston News, Katy News

Texas State Operations Center Receives Major Upgrade

aAUSTIN – On Wednesday a television news segment broadcast by the ABC affiliate in Austin, KVUE, showcased the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) State Operations Center (SOC) and included a guided tour of the rarely-seen center by Texas Division of Emergency Management Chief Nim Kidd.The segment also spotlighted recent renovations that have increased seating for the Emergency Management Council inside the SOC to as many as 112 individuals; constructed additional conference rooms for breakout meetings; and installed programmable smart boards and LCD displays for immediate monitoring of incoming and changing information during a disaster.Regarding the news story and the renovated SOC, DPS Director Steven McCraw said:“Texas faces a full spectrum of threats – manmade and natural – and the state’s vast size, dynamic geography and large population present distinct challenges to public safety and homeland security. The Texas Division of Emergency Management and the State Operations Center, now with these new capabilities, leading-edge technology and expert staff, makes our state even better positioned to prepare for, respond to and recover from all emergencies, and most importantly, to keep our citizens safe.”To view the full video or online article, please visit http://www.kvue.com/news/Disaster-response-center-gets-major-upgrade-232574941.html.For more information about the Texas Division of Emergency Management or Texas State Operations Center, please see http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/dem/index.htm.Tags: State Operations Center, Texas Department of Public Safety, Texas Division of Emergency ManagementCategory: Articles, Nationwide News