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Harris Health Sees Virtual Care Success in the Midst of Coronavirus Response
As the new coronavirus that causes COVID-19 disease wreaks havoc on our community and healthcare system, telemedicine and virtual care have quickly become important tools to safely treat patients and contain the spread of infection at hospitals and health centers. In response, Harris Health System has conducted nearly 20,000 virtual visits since mid-March using its enhanced Virtual Care Program.
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The Mueller Report is already a best-seller
Three versions of "The Mueller Report" soared to the top of Amazon and Barnes & Noble's best-selling book charts in the 24 hours after a redacted version of Robert Mueller's findings were released on the web.
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Drug Makers Are Leading the Way on R&D
Over five million Americans suffer from Alzheimer's disease. While a few drugs can temporarily alleviate symptoms, there's no treatment that slows the progression of the underlying disease; so family members watch helplessly as their loved ones' minds fade away.
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Sailor from Houston supports U.S. Navy’s “Take Charge and Move Out” mission
A Nigeria native with ties to Houston, Texas, is serving in the U.S. Navy as part of the nation’s nuclear deterrence mission at Strategic Communications Wing One (STRATCOMMWING ONE). Its TACAMO ("Take Charge and Move Out") mission provides airborne communication links to nuclear missile units of U.S. Strategic Command.
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President and CEO of TIAA encourages JSU graduates to close minority wealth gap
The Lee E. Williams Athletic Assembly Center was filled with blue and gold robes as the graduating class of 2022 sat next to the golden class of 1972 at Jackson State University’s Spring 2022 Graduate Commencement Ceremony this morning.
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Ars Lyrica announces 2022-2023 Season, “Sounding Legacies”
The Grammy-nominated ensemble Ars Lyrica Houston proudly announces its 19th season, “Sounding Legacies.” This season offers spectacular music by beloved Baroque composers, including major works of Purcell, Rameau, Handel, Monteverdi, and Bach. Soloists include audience favorites alongside rising opera stars, accompanied by an outstanding core ensemble of period string, wind, and continuo players. Performances will take place in Zilkha Hall at the Hobby Center for Performing Arts, Rienzi (the MFAH house museum for European decorative arts), and St. Philip Presbyterian Church.
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Starry Napa Valley Night: Wine, Mediterranean Flavors, and Charity at Station 3 with Napa Valley Vintners
Indulge in a starlit November night in Napa Valley as Napa Valley Vintners invite you to a holiday-themed tasting event at the enchanting Station 3, offering exceptional wines, delightful Mediterranean flavors, and the chance to support the Southern Smoke Foundation's noble mission, all set against the backdrop of a historic fire station turned events venue.
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Houston native supports versatile missions while serving at U.S. Navy Helicopter Squadron
Ensign Sabrina Briggs, a native of Houston, Texas, supports versatile missions while serving at Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 3.
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These Are the Monuments Vandalized After Charlottesville
People took to the streets last week as some cities across the United States removed their Confederate monuments, while others left them in place.
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The Best Things To Do in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, the capital of Virginia, is about a two hours' drive from the nation's capital of Washington, D.C., and an hour from Charlottesville, home to the University of Virginia and one of America's quintessential college towns.
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Jury finds Donald Trump sexually abused E. Jean Carroll in civil case, awards her $5 million
A Manhattan federal jury found that Donald Trump sexually abused E. Jean Carroll in a luxury department store dressing room in the spring of 1996 and awarded her $5 million for battery and defamation.
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Discovery Green® announces The Ice powered by Green Mountain Energy will open for the Winter 2020-2021 season!
Safety protocols include increased sanitation and contactless ticket buying. A reduced number of tickets will be sold to maintain social distancing.
Discovery Green, the 12-acre park in the heart of downtown Houston, announces The Ice powered by Green Mountain Energy will be open for the Winter season beginning Nov. 13, 2020 through Jan. 31, 2021. This is the first large-scale event to be held at the park since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Supporting the health and safety of the community, Discovery Green is implementing procedures and protocols following guidance by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Leela James Talks Crossing Genres and Her New EP ‘Are You Ready’
Soul singer Leela James brought her Cali-rooted charm in the form of great weather to Houston in an exclusive in-person interview at The Raven Tower.
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Michigan's Covid-19 crisis could be a sign of what's to come for the US, expert says
As the US races to vaccinate more Americans, Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations are rising, predominantly among younger people who haven't yet gotten a shot.
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Beyoncé to be honored with the iHeartRadio Innovator Award
Beyoncé will be honored with the iHeartRadio Innovator Award at the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards this year.
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Society for the Performing Arts Is Now the Performing Arts Houston
Society for the Performing Arts reveals its new name as Performing Arts Houston, unveils a bold new look, announces a new season of live arts, launches a new membership program, and opens applications
Continuing a 55-plus year history of presenting diverse live arts programming and arts education in Houston, SPA rebrands as Performing Arts Houston and announces its 22/23 Season of nationally and internationally renowned touring artists and performers. Applications are now open for New/Now: The Houston Artist Commissioning Project, an initiative that spotlights artists’ voices in our own community through commissioning new works. Focusing on audience engagement and access, a new membership program will be launched today. Information on all programs goes live on our new website, performingartshouston.org, on April 12, 2022.
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Childhood Share "Cameo" Video
Today they release the lo-fi-styled video for "Cameo". Combining a Seventies, soul-inspired performance shot by Ashley Rommelrath, with a narrative following an enigmatic degenerate figure amidst his meandering urban expedition, captured by director Katia Ganfield.
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Suspect Arrested, Other Victims Sought in Sexual Assault Investigation
Charges have been filed against a suspect arrested and believed responsible for at least 10 sexual assault incidents in the northeast Houston and Harris County areas.
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Funding flows into liquid fuel strategy
NSF awards Haotian Wang $2 million to explore converting carbon dioxide into fuels
Rice University engineer Haotian Wang has been awarded a four-year, $2 million collaborative grant by the Emerging Frontiers in Research and Innovation program of the National Science Foundation (NSF) to explore how waste carbon dioxide, the bane of Earth’s atmosphere, can be directly converted into pure liquid fuels.
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Houston Roughnecks 2020 XFL Season
Houston Roughnecks begin their 2020 XFL season on Saturday at TDECU Stadium.