Community Impact

Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation opens 40th Family Place Library completing $1M initiative

Through partnerships with the Houston Public Library and Harris County Public Library, the BBHLF was able to open 40 Family Place Libraries across the Greater Houston area by the end of 2025.
Odessa American

Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation and Oxy bring My Home Library initiative to three schools across the Permian Basin

Oxy volunteers with elementary children. (Photo Courtesy of the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation) “Oxy is pleased to continue our partnership with the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation ...
Houston Chronicle

New Bush library taking shape in northwest area

The Harris County Public Library System's newest and largest facility is under construction. Whether that construction is complete later this year or early next year should be determined within the ...
WTVD

George H.W. Bush wears special books socks to honor the Barbara Bush Literacy Foundation

HOUSTON, Texas -- George H.W. Bush honored his wife of 73 years and her commitment to family literacy by wearing a pair of socks adorned with books during Mrs. Bush's funeral. Barbara Bush's literacy ...
ABC7

Barbara Bush, former first lady to President George H.W. Bush, has died

HOUSTON, Texas -- Barbara Bush, former first lady to President George H.W. Bush, has died at the age of 92. She passed away this evening after receiving comfort care at home. She is survived by her ...
abc13

Barbara Bush, former first lady to President George H.W. Bush, has died

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Barbara Bush, former first lady to President George H.W. Bush, has died at the age of 92. She passed away this evening after receiving comfort care at home. She is survived by ...