3+ week, 3+ day ago (82+ words) The Ismaili Center, Houston, was formally inaugurated into the community by Mayor John Whitmire and His Highness Prince Rahim Aga Khan V on Nov. 6. Aga Khan is the Imam, or spiritual leader, of the world's Shia Ismaili Muslims. Ismaili Center, Houston soft opens as first-of-its-kind cultural hub in the United States The building and sky are mirrored in the water of the Reflection Fountain, a feature inspired by other architectural designs around the Muslim world. (Courtesy Iwan Baan)...

2+ week, 2+ day ago (147+ words) Shalom Baruch, a Jewish cemetery in Humble, is now home to the first permanent Oct. 7 monument in North America, officials announced in a Nov. 3 news release. Shalom Baruch in Humble becomes home to 1st permanent Oct. 7 monument in North America The monument was unveiled at a Nov. 2 ceremony, which was attended by more than 200 community members, elected officials and faith leaders. (Courtesy Chuck Thompson) Hannah joined Community Impact as a reporter in May 2016 and is the editor of the Lake Houston-Humble-Kingwood and New Caney-Porter editions. She previously covered city government, education and business news as a reporter for The Woodlands edition prior to becoming an editor for the Spring-Klein edition in 2019. A lifelong Houstonian, Hannah attended Cy-Fair ISD schools and graduated from Sam Houston State University in 2016 with a bachelor's degree in multiplatform journalism....

2+ day, 20+ hour ago (145+ words) With the common mission to foster an understanding of different religions in the community, Spring Interfaith was informally founded by North West Assistance Ministry members during the early 2000s and evolved into a nonprofit association in March 2024. Spring Interfaith aims to bridge faith divisions Spring Interfaith formally became a nonprofit association in March 2024. (Courtesy Spring Interfaith) Jovanna joined Community Impact as a reporter in July 2023. As a local business reporter, she covers the North Houston area, including Cy-Fair, Tomball, The Woodlands, Conroe, Spring-Klein and the Lake Houston area. She graduated from Sam Houston State University in December 2021 where she majored in mass communication with a focus in multiplatform journalism and a minor in creative writing, and served as a writer for the campus newspaper, The Houstonian. When she is not writing, Jovanna enjoys spending time outdoors, traveling and fitness....