57Major Intersection Closure at Kingwood Drive and Texas Loop 494
Mayor Pro Tem Dave Martin would like to make Kingwood area residents aware, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will be closing the intersection of Kingwood Drive and Texas Loop 494 on Friday, April 17 through Monday, April 20, weather permitting, for a roadway project. The scope of work includes removing the existing dip located at the existing railroad track by raising the intersection of Kingwood Drive and Tx Loop 494, two feet with asphalt.
Sparkling Ice Launches Cheers to Heroes Campaign to Honor Those on America’s Front Lines
Leading Sparkling Water brand to Celebrate America’s Everyday Heroes across the Nation
Sparkling Ice®, made by Talking Rain Beverage Company®, is proud to announce its first-ever Cheers to Heroes campaign to celebrate America’s everyday hometown heroes, in conjunction with its fifth annual partnership with the Honor Flight Network. Throughout the campaign, Sparkling Ice has pledged to give back $400,000 to unsung heroes through various initiatives including their new Cheers to Heroes contest, a donation to the Honor Flight Network, and by creating moments to surprise and delight everyday consumers.
Governor Greg Abbott Announces Star Of Texas Nominations
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that nominations for the 2020 Star of Texas Awards, which honor peace officers, firefighters, and emergency medical first responders who were seriously injured or killed in the line of duty, are now open. Nominations must be submitted to the Governor's Office by June 15, 2020. Nominations can also be made for private citizens who were seriously injured or killed while aiding or attempting to aid a peace officer, firefighter, or emergency medical first responder in the performance of the their duties.
How A Transformation Mindset Positions Companies To Succeed After The Crisis
Many businesses are reeling from the COVID-19 pandemic, and while some may return to business as usual once the crisis is over, others may need to alter the way they think and operate in order to survive.
Houston Mom Launching New Version of Special Needs Teddy Bear That Helps Special Needs and Nonverbal Children Communicate
Dr. Tameka Maiden, a single mom, pharmacist and former teacher from Houston, Texas, is launching a new version of her special Teddy Bear that helps autistic and nonverbal children better communicate with others.
Governor Abbott Announces $38 Million In Federal COVID-19 Emergency Funding For Local Governments
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that his Public Safety Office (PSO) will provide $38 million in federal funds to local units of government in Texas. These funds come from the Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Program authorized by the federal Emergency Appropriations for Coronavirus Health Response and Agency Operations Act.
Pre-Mother’s Day Online Auction Showcases Vintage Finds
. Gallery Auctions, Inc. presents an extraordinary online auction open to the public on Saturday, April 25 at 10am. Located at 13310 Luthe Rd., Houston, the auction will showcase over 350 lots of authentic pre-owned luxury handbags and accessories for women and men. Coveted brands include Louis Vuitton, Balenciaga, Celine, Chanel, Dior, Fendi, Gucci, Hermes, Yves St-Laurent and more.
CEO/President of the California Black Chamber of Commerce Jay King Launches Covid-19 "Everybody Pitch In" GoFundMe Campaign To Save California-Based Small Black Businesses
Jay King, the CEO and President of the California Black Chamber of Commerce (CBCC), has announced the launch of a special Covid-19 "Everybody Pitch In" GoFundMe campaign, to assist and save California-based small Black businesses. Even with the recent passage of the CARES Act, a $2 trillion-dollar Covid-19 stimulus bill, King is concerned that small Black enterprises will be overlooked. As the largest African American non-profit business organization, representing thousands of small and emerging businesses, affiliates and chambers of commerce throughout California, the CBCC is extremely concerned about the aftermath of Covid-19 which has immobilized and shut down businesses around the entire world
TV One's Award-Winning Series UNSUNG Ends the Season with Hip Hop Quartet Goodie Mob
TV One's award-winning documentary series UNSUNG wraps the season with legendary rap group Goodie Mob on Sunday, April 19 at 10 p.m. ET/9C.
Correcting this faulty belief about COVID-19 will save lives
In times of emergency, misperceptions can prove deadly. That's certainly the case today, amid widespread belief that COVID-19 mainly threatens older Americans.
Fort Bend County Expands COVID-19 Testing Site to All Residents
More available tests, free for all, no screening for symptoms
County Judge KP George announced publicly on Tuesday that the Fort Bend County testing site for COVID-19 is now open to all residents -- whether or not they are experiencing symptoms from the novel coronavirus. The Judge announced the expansion in the open session of the Commissioner’s Court.
Let Go Of Anxiety And Negativity, Embrace A Positive Path Forward With The Process Way Of Life
Self-care and emotional health are more important than ever. In the face of unprecedented uncertainty, it’s easy to become overwhelmed by fear and anxiety. What can we do right now, as individuals, to begin a journey toward a brighter future?
Why black cardiologists are vital – and rare
Dr. Rachel M. Bond has seen the difference black cardiologists can make.
The New Ms. Wheelchair Georgia USA, Keisha Green
EpiMediaGroup, LLC Client Keisha Green is Crowned Ms. Wheelchair Georgia USA
Houston Parks Board and Houston BCycle Celebrate New Brays Bayou Greenway Bridge and 100th Bike Share Station
Bayou Greenways 2020 pedestrian/bike bridge and Houston BCycle bike share stations connect University of Houston and Third Ward to MacGregor and OST/South Union Communities
Karofsky Overcomes Republicans’ Voter Suppression Attempts in Wisconsin Election
Results are in from Wisconsin’s April 7 election, which, despite the coronavirus pandemic, took place as scheduled. Voting locations were dramatically curtailed and additional accommodations for absentee voters were not provided, forcing voters to run the deadly risk of exposure to the coronavirus at the polls or give up their right to vote.
Council Member Pollard Delivers Essentials to Elderly Veterans Using goPuff Delivery Service
Council Member Pollard has partnered with goPuff to deliver food and essential home items to elderly residents in District J. goPuff is an on-demand convenience store service that delivers essential items such as cleaning supplies, toilet paper, detergent, milk, eggs, bread and other common groceries within 30 minutes. goPuff allows people to follow the Stay Safe, Work Safe order and remain at home while still getting the important items they need.
Rockets’ Star Russell Westbrook Purchases 650 Laptops for Local Students
Even when he is not on the court, Houston Rockets guard Russell Westbrook is still making his presence felt in the community. Westbrook is teaming up with Comp-U-Dopt and Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner to donate 650 laptops through his WHY NOT? FOUNDATION to underprivileged children throughout the city.
Tax Time During Coronavirus: What Retirees Need To Know
Retirement and the effects of aging come with a lot of changes, but at least one thing remains constant.
Kroger Houston Helps Fight Hunger with $25,000 Donation to Interfaith of the Woodlands
Earlier this week, Kroger Houston and The Kroger Co. Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation presented Interfaith of the Woodlands with a check for $25,000 to help support the fight against hunger in our communities.
Three METRO Bus Operators Test Positive for COVID-19
METRO has received confirmation that three bus operators have tested positive for COVID-19. This brings the total number of cases to 10 METRO employees and one contractor. The Authority continues to track positive test results among its workforce of more than 4200. We are also conducting temperature checks of all employees before they begin their workday.
Reminder: Kingwood Drive Panel Replacement
Mayor Pro Tem Dave Martin would like to remind Kingwood area residents that Houston Public Works will begin a panel replacement project on Kingwood Drive this Thursday, April 16, weather permitting. The project will begin in the westbound lanes of Kingwood Drive near the intersection of Kingwood Drive and Royal Forest Drive.
First General Motors-Ventec Critical Care V+Pro Ventilators Ready for Delivery
General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) today began mass production of the Ventec Life Systems V+Pro critical care ventilator under contract to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Cut off from counseling during the coronavirus pandemic? There are options
Keeping away from one another is crucial for stopping the coronavirus. But that distancing also risks keeping people away from vital support.
Rush Introduces Legislation to Protect Tenants, Homeowners During Coronavirus Pandemic
Today, U.S. Representative Bobby L. Rush introduced H.R. 6492, the Ensuring Homeowner and Occupant Monetary Encouragement and Stability (Ensuring HOMES) Act. This bill would require that all mortgage payments deferred due to the COVID-19 national emergency are not due to be paid back until the end of the loan rather than the end of the deferral period.
Houston Sauce Pit Vegan BBQ Food Truck Expands Menu, Continues to Introduce New Items Weekly for Curbside Take-Out
The Houston Sauce Pit (HSP) Vegan BBQ Food Truck continues to expand their menu with delicious new 100%-vegan items each week, with curbside take-out service for extra safety right now!
The Rustic is Celebrating All Things Selena on Thursday, April 16
In honor of Selena Day, guests at The Rustic can celebrate Selena Quintanilla-Pérez’s birthday on Thursday, April 16 with The Rustic’s meal pack of the day – Joe Leo Taco Kits, which will be available for pickup. For added festivities, The Rustic will have Selena’s iconic Tejano music playing outside all day long.
AFT Launches Six-Figure Ad Campaign Targeting Trump over PPE Lies, Inaction
Television and online ads urge Americans to contact the White House after incompetent president accused health professionals of stealing personal protective equipment
The American Federation of Teachers today launched a six-figure television ad buy to hold President Trump accountable for his failure to protect healthcare workers and other personnel, after he bizarrely suggested nurses were stealing personal protective equipment while declining to provide PPE himself.
Tilman Fertitta & Family Donates $1 Million to Landry's Employee Relief Fund
Tilman Fertitta, chairman and CEO of Landry's, Inc., and the Fertitta family have donated $1 million dollars to aid Landry's employees and their families affected by COVID-19’s unprecedented economic hardship.
I Was Lorena Bobbitt Debuts Memorial Day 2020
Lifetime kicks off Memorial Day with the Ripped from the Headlines feature premiere of I Was Lorena Bobbitt on Monday, May 25 at 8pm ET/PT. Starring Dani Montalvo (Dispatches from Elsewhere) and Luke Humphrey (Tiny Pretty Things) as the controversial couple Lorena and John Bobbitt, the film follows Lorena's account leading up to that fateful day as Lorena also serves as executive producer and on-screen narrator. Lifetime will run a PSA for the National Domestic Violence Hotline and the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence featuring the actors and Lorena Bobbitt, as part of Lifetime's public affairs campaign, Stop Violence Against Women.
Hip Hop Public Health Launches 20 Seconds or More Initiative Harnessing the Power of Music to Encourage Hand Washing and Other Safety Protocols Amongst Young People to Battle the COVID-19 Pandemic
Rap Icon Doug E. Fresh and Songwriter Artie Green Collaborated on New Song and Video, 20 Seconds or More, Featuring 40 Recording Artists, Entertainers, Medical Workers, Athletes, and Business and Civi
Hip Hop Public Health (HHPH) the national nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering positive health behavior change through the power of hip hop music since 2005, today launched 20 Seconds or More, a new initiative to encourage hand washing and other safety protocols among the nation's youth.
Application Fee Waived for One Day Only at AIM’s Digital Decision Day
In an effort to provide college seekers with support during the application process, Aviation Institute of Maintenance hosts Digital Decision Day across their national campuses
Applying to college can be stressful for prospective students. Whether it is applying to college for the first time or deciding to go back to school, Aviation Institute of Maintenance (AIM) invites all college applicants to virtually attend Digital Decision Day on Saturday, April 25. Decision Day guides prospective students in deciding on the right program choice for them, along with the waiving of AIM’s standard application fee on event date only. Program guidance will be provided by admissions, financial aid, and career services teams who will be online for the virtual event.
Texas Is Among the Best States for Millennial Home Buyers
Over the past few years, homeownership rates for millennials have been slowly on the rise. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the homeownership rate for Americans under 35 grew to roughly 37 percent in 2019. However, homeownership among today’s millennials is still below its peak of 43 percent in 2004 and woefully below the national rate of 65 percent across all major regions of the U.S.
Houston Ranks Among the Best Large Metros for Millennial Home Buyers
Over the past few years, homeownership rates for millennials have been slowly on the rise. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the homeownership rate for Americans under 35 grew to roughly 37 percent in 2019. However, homeownership among today’s millennials is still below its peak of 43 percent in 2004 and woefully below the national rate of 65 percent across all major regions of the U.S.
ATU demands transit systems implement “Safe Service” policies
Union reminds employers that transit workers have legal right to refuse hazardous work
With thousands of transit workers infected and more than 70, including 19 Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) members, dying after contracting COVID-19, the ATU is launching a Safe Service campaign to demand transit systems provide workers the critical protections to be safe on the job. The Union also reminds employers that its members have the legal right to refuse assignments that put them in imminent danger.
Harris County Attorney Ryan Files Court Brief In Support of Expanding Vote by Mail Ballot
Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan filed a “friend of the court” brief on Monday in the lawsuit seeking to enforce the vote-by-mail ballot option to all voters whose health may be endangered by voting in person and ensure safe and fair elections for all.
We Can’t Let Up The Fight To End The Black Maternal Health Crisis, Especially Right Now
The coronavirus pandemic has blown the lid off something many of us have known our entire lives: that there are deep racial disparities in our country’s health care system.
How COVID-19 Is Reshaping Corporate Culture
The outbreak of COVID-19 is radically changing how many U.S. companies operate.
HISD updates food distribution site for April 16
As the Houston Independent School District continues its food distribution efforts throughout the district, there has been an update to one of Thursday’s distribution sites.
Genevieve Collins Named in First Round of NRCC Young Guns
Today, Dallas businesswoman and 32nd district Republican nominee for Congress Genevieve Collins was named an official ‘Young Gun’ by the National Republican Congressional Committee, one of just seven candidates in the nation to earn the distinction.
Complimentary Software Access Available Now for Schools Distributing Meals, Devices and Homework During COVID-19 Closures
Raptor Technologies Offers Complimentary Access to Software that Helps Expedite Meal Cost Reimbursements for Schools
Raptor Technologies, the nation’s leading provider of integrated school safety technologies for K-12 schools, is offering complimentary access to its Emergency Management software to schools nationwide now through the end of the school year to expedite and electronically log meal, device and homework distribution to students during COVID-19 school closures. Schools and districts can submit requests now to receive the Raptor software at no charge by emailing info@raptortech.com.
Obama to Endorse Biden for President Today
Former President Barack Obama will endorse Joe Biden on Tuesday, a source familiar with the plans tells CNN.
Houston Sailor ties down aircraft aboard U.S. Navy warship
Aviation Structural Mechanic (Equipment) 3rd Class Daniel Mascheri, from Houston, performs a heavy weather tie down on a F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the “Fighting Checkmates” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 211, on the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) in the Atlantic Ocean April 12, 2020.
Locast now streaming local TV channels in Puerto Rico
Nonprofit offers important local TV news amid coronavirus outbreak for free over internet
Locast, the nonprofit local broadcast TV streaming service, is now delivering a dozen local TV channels via the internet across Puerto Rico, bringing important local news, weather and storm coverage, emergency information, sports, and entertainment programming to internet-connected devices.
Houston Health Department expands COVID-19 test sites to anyone wanting to get tested
Testing capacity doubles to 1,000 per day
The Houston Health Department’s two COVID-19 drive-thru sites will broaden testing to anyone wanting to get a test and double their daily testing capacity to 1,000 on Tuesday.
Lifetime's "The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel" Debuts As Highest Rated Original Movie of the Year On All of Television With 2.7 Million Total Viewers
Hallelujah! The Lifetime Original Movie The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel hit a high note on Saturday night, delivering 2.7 million Total Viewers in L+SD, according to Nielsen Media Research, making it Lifetime's highest-rated movie since 2016 and the strongest original movie on all of television for 2020 across key demos, including both broadcast and cable. Additionally, The Clark Sisters was the best ad-supported cable original movie since 2018 in key demos, with 1.1 million Adults 25-54, 905,000 Adults 18-49 and 813,000 Women 25-54.
ACEP Stands in Solidarity with Emergency Physician in COVID-19 Related Custody Dispute
In response to news reports that an emergency physician has temporarily lost custody of her child because of her job on the frontlines of the COVID-19 crisis, the president of the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP), William Jaquis, MD, FACEP, released the following statement:
The Russell Westbrook Why Not? Foundation Partners with City of Houston And Comp-U-Dopt to Help Close Digital Divide for Students Amid COVID-19
In response to the challenges of the digital divide and closing of schools due to COVID-19 precautions, Houston Rockets star, Russell Westbrook and his nonprofit organization, the Russell Westbrook Why Not? Foundation has collaborated with Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner’s Office of Education and Comp-U-Dopt to provide children and families with computers needed to access classwork and digital learning resources online.
April 13, 2020 #SaveUSPS: How You Can Support the United States Post Office and Its Workforce
Last week, the Washington Post reported the White House rejected a bail out proposal for the United States Post Office, which is suffering mightily due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The Health Museum Donates 3,000 Face Masks and 3,000 Hand Gloves from its own DeBakey Cell Lab
Today, The John P. McGovern Museum of Health and Medical Science donated 3,000 face masks and 3,000 hand gloves from its own DeBakey Cell Lab to medical staff at Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital.