57No matter how you phrase it, price controls are bad for patients
"We're working on a favored nations clause, where we pay whatever the lowest nation's price is," remarked the president. "Why should other nations like Canada why should other nations pay less than us?"
The Lone Star State has spiders, bats and pumpkins
From bats and spiders to pumpkins, the Lone Star State is home to some of the most iconic symbols of Halloween. Here are some interesting facts about some of these seemingly spooky Texas residents, as provided by Texas A&M AgriLife experts:
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Calls for Turkey to Adhere to a No-Fly Zone in Northern Syria to Stop the Bloodshed and Killing of Women and Children
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, a senior member of the House Committees on Judiciary, Homeland Security, and Budget, issued this statement following reports of increased violence and bloodshed by Turkey following the withdrawal of American troops from Northern Syria:
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Calls for a Federal Civil Rights Investigation following the Killing of Atatiana Jefferson in her Home
Jackson Lee—“I call on the United States Department of Justice to conduct a thorough investigation of Atatiana Jefferson’s killing to determine how and to what extent Atatiana’s civil rights were violated. While the shooter has resigned from his position as an officer of the Fort Worth Police Department and he has been charged with murder, the shameful and sad reality is that none of this will bring back Atatiana to her loving family. For Botham Jean, Atatiana Jefferson and countless innocent others whose lives were taken too soon and wrongly, law enforcement must develop and vigorously implement methods to limit the loss of life of innocent individuals. My heartfelt sympathies are with Atatiana’s family at this time. I know that if we could bring back Atatiana, we would. But we cannot. We can only hope her death was not in vain. Until that day and beyond, may she rest in peace.”
C. Baldwin Officially Opens its Doors, Honoring the Past and Welcoming the Future of Hospitality in Downtown Houston
C. Baldwin, Curio Collection by Hilton delivers a special hotel experience in the heart of Houston's financial district.
Tech-or-Treat: 3 Tech Steps Toward a Spookier Halloween
With the Fall air getting cooler and the leaves beginning to change, the most frightening day of the year is just a couple of weeks away. It's time to dust off your ghoulish decorations, put on your best costume and stock up on candy. Roughly two-thirds of the U.S. celebrate Halloween in some way; the National Retail Federation predicts that in 2019, 69 percent of people across the U.S. will hand out candy, 49 percent will decorate their home, 47 percent will dress up and 32 percent will throw a party. Many will also visit haunted houses or local Halloween events.
Emmy Winning Producer Releases New Book
After more than 30 years in television, Producer, Kim Gagne', gives insight into surviving haters, life in television, and learning what it means to WIN.
Kim Gagne', Two-Time National Daytime Emmy Winner, is proud to announce the release of her first book, How To Win, My Life In Television. Gagne' takes us inside her revealing and oftentimes hilarious memoir that will educate, inform, enlighten and surprise. The Houston native uses the same unfiltered and candid storytelling that she is known to weave her memories of a tumultuous childhood, accepting God's favor, shaking off the haters and WINNING. The book includes never before seen celebrity photos.
Groundbreaking for African American Civil War Museum/ Grimke Re-development Project Set for October 17
After several years of planning and work, the African American Civil War Museum is pleased to announce that construction is underway on the historic Grimke building.
3 Ways You Can Benefit By Giving Your Smartphone A Rest
America is saturated in smartphones. A Pew Research Center survey reported 81% of Americans own the versatile — and some say, addictive — mobile device.
Tommy Bahama Brings an Island Twist to Holiday Cocktails
Liven up your holiday celebration with fun and festive cocktails from Tommy Bahama. The Coconut Eggnog Martini and Happy Huladays Cocktail are a great way to celebrate the season. Simply follow the recipe here or stop by any Tommy Bahama Restaurant, Bar & Store or Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar and enjoy!
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Tours the Bahamas and Surveys the Damage from Hurricane Dorian
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, a senior member of the House Committees on Judiciary, Homeland Security, and Budget, issued this statement following her visit to the Bahamas to survey the damage following Hurricane Dorian:
KHOU Documentary Honored With Regional Emmy Nomination
KHOU, the TEGNA owned CBS affiliate and a leader in original and innovative storytelling received a 2019 Lone Star Emmy Awards nomination for their documentary “A Common Thread.” KHOU is the only Houston media outlet to receive a nomination in the Documentary – Cultural/Historical category. The documentary “A Common Thread” celebrates the 20th anniversary of the non-profit organization Dress for Success Houston.
Kingwood Community Center to Host Two Upcoming Meetings
Houston City Council Member Dave Martin would like to make Kingwood and Lake Houston area residents aware of two separate meetings to be held next week at the Kingwood Community Center, 4102 Rustic Woods, Kingwood, TX 77345.
Houston Symphony Announces Four-Concert Chamber Music Series
Musicians of the Houston Symphony and world-class guest artists featured in Chamber Music Series
Today, the Houston Symphony announced a four-concert chamber music series showcasing musicians of the orchestra and guest luminaries in intimate venues across Houston. The opening concert takes place at MATCH Box 4 featuring violin virtuoso Gil Shaham and Houston Symphony musicians in Brahms’ Clarinet Quintet in B minor on Friday, Dec. 6 at 7:30 p.m.
Houston Grand Opera Announces Cast Substitution for Rigoletto
Baritone Michael Mayes, in his HGO debut, to perform the title role on October 18, 20, 26
Houston Grand Opera (HGO) announces that baritone Brian Mulligan, scheduled to sing the title role in Rigoletto, recently withdrew from the production due to health-related issues. Michael Mayes, making his HGO debut, will sing the first three performances of the role of Rigoletto in the upcoming production that opens the Company’s season.
New Oyster Bar Steps Away from the Ocean to Open at Grand Velas Los Cabos Resort
Beginning December, guests at the AAA Five Diamond Grand Velas Los Cabos will be able to enjoy fresh oysters and other local seafood from Baja California while relaxing in a chaise lounge chair or cabana right on the beach.
PFAW Applauds Ruling to Block "Public Charge" Policy
In response to a federal judge's issuance of a nationwide injunction blocking implementation of a federal policy to deny legal residency to immigrants deemed likely to use public assistance, PFAW Political Director and Director of the PFAW Latinos Vote! program Lizet Ocampo released the following statement:
HISD Nutrition Services to celebrate National School Lunch Week on Oct. 14-18
HISD Nutrition Services chef trainers will showcase one of their newest recipes — General Tso’s Chicken — during a special live cooking demonstration and food sampling session held at De Chaumes Elementary School in celebration of National School Lunch Week.
Haskell sentenced to death for family massacre
A Harris County jury sentenced a killer to death Friday for the execution of six members of the Stay family, including a husband and wife and their young children.
Mitchell Elementary School to celebrate construction progress on new building
Mitchell Elementary School will host a celebration to recognize construction progress on its new school, which is slated to open in the summer of 2020.
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Hosts Remember the Constitution: The Constitutional Basis for Impeachment
Jackson Lee—“As the impeachment inquiry of this lawless president unfolds and proceeds, I intend to host more dialogues like the one from yesterday evening, which was attended by hundreds of my constituents, and viewed online by many thousands more. As this impeachment inquiry takes shape, I will be returning to Washington to continue vigorous oversight of this president to definitely conclude whether this president committed the abuse of power of which Professor Martin Levy spoke, and whether removal from office is the appropriate remedy, as was determined for the president under whom John Dean served, before that president resigned in disgrace.”
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Appears Before the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to Combat the Proliferation of Pollutants in Acres Homes and Surrounding Areas
Jackson Lee— “I was pleased that at the conclusion of the hearing, the TCEQ ruled in favor of Acres Homes residents and decided to deny the permit at this time and to submit the residents’ petition to a contested hearing, at a later date. The residents whose rights were vindicated are everyday hardworking homeowners whose only voice is their petition. They had no powerbrokers of which to speak—merely their own advocacy and vigilance. I have worked with this community; I have seen their passion. These residents have invested all their resources into their home, and have seen that hard work and investment undermined by this concrete facility, mere feet from their homes. I urge all involved to work towards a final conclusion that is fair to all and urge the business involved to consider relocation to a more undeveloped area.”
$130M Bush Combat Development Complex construction begins at Texas A&M System RELLIS Campus
Texas A&M University System, U.S. Army and Army Futures Command (AFC) officials and the Bush family were on the RELLIS Campus today for the official groundbreaking and naming of the new Bush Combat Development Complex (BCDC), named in honor of former President George H.W. Bush.
HCEC statement regarding employee struck by foul ball in the Astros dugout
The following is a statement from the Harris County Emergency Corp (HCEC) CEO Jeremy Hyde regarding the HCEC employee that was struck by a foul ball in the Astros dugout this evening:
How to choose the right tool for the job: the Native Grapes Academy project isn't sheepish about being bookish.
The Native Grapes Academy (NGA) program, through the Native Grape Odyssey brand has achieved the first stage of its goal to bring its attendees not simply the most up-to-date oenological information at the point of participation, but in a form that will be memorable and lasting: September saw the publication of the first of six volumes dedicated to the understanding of European quality wine and Italian and Spanish native grape varieties, with the second volume already in anticipation.
Rouxbe Offers World-Class Culinary Instruction For High Schools
New platform helps educators raise a new generation with advanced understanding of cooking, nutrition, local sourcing and reducing food waste
Rouxbe, the world's leading online culinary school, recently introduced an updated platform designed to bring a modern approach to cooking courses in high schools across the country. The new offering is an expanded, more accessible, and innovative version of what Rouxbe has provided hundreds of high schools to-date with great success. As of today, any educator can use the online culinary instruction to complement their existing classroom curriculum or provide courses school-wide as an extended learning opportunity. The cost is just $399.99 a year per school.
Import Previous Data, Easily With New 2019 Version of ez1099 Tax Preparation Software
Just released 2019 ez1099 software easily supports data transfer from year to year, easily. Visit halfpricesoft.com for more details.
Tax preparation business owners and HR staff can quickly process 1099 forms with the latest ez1099 2019 software from Halfpricesoft.com. Customers are now accommodated with many new features in the new tax preparation software. Companies can also easily roll tax data forward from one year to another with the ez1099 2019 application. All of this can be done in-house! No expensive tax accountants needed.
School Safety Forum Enlists 3 Dynamic Safety Experts in Dialogue with Education Community Oct. 15
School Safety is the topic as three international and local safety experts talk about school violence and solutions at Harris County Department of Education Oct. 15, from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Psychologist Scott Poland, emergency preparedness expert Michael Dorn and Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez lead the discussions.
Worried About Saving For College? Here Are The Key Points To Consider
As students head back to college, millions of parents are hoping their younger children someday can do the same.
New HomeGoods Coming to Houston on 11/3
National Retailer Offers Inspiring Home Décor at Great Values.
HomeGoods, the leading off-price home décor store, will open an approximately 20,516 square-foot store in Houston (West University) on Sunday, November 3rd at 8:00 a.m. The new store is located in the Weslayan Plaza at 5586 Weslayan Street. This will be the 17th HomeGoods in the Houston market.
MD Anderson expanding its presence in The Woodlands
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center today opened its newest free-standing facility in The Woodlands. Serving patients in The Woodlands, Spring, Conroe and communities north of Houston, MD Anderson Cancer Center The Woodlands offers local, convenient access to the nation’s top-ranked comprehensive cancer care.
Fidelis Announces New Residential Division
Fidelis Realty Partners recently hired Kenady Davis, Ford Allen, and Trey Waggener to launch Fidelis Residential, a multi-family division within Fidelis Realty. The new division will concentrate on new multi-family development and acquisitions in strategic locations in Houston and other major Texas markets.
Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Sabine River Authority Board Of Directors
Governor Abbott has reappointed Jeffrey D. “Jeff” Jacobs and appointed Joshua A. “Josh” McAdams and Kevin M. Williams to the Sabine River Authority Board of Directors for terms set to expire on July 6, 2025. The purpose of the Sabine River Authority is to conserve, store, control, preserve, utilize, and distribute the storm and flood waters and the waters of the Sabine River and its tributaries.
Trusting Oral Fads is Major Cause of Unintended Damage to Teeth and Gums, says Dr. Farzad Feiz
Dr. Farzad Feiz of California Dental Care and Calabasas Dental Group comments on a recent article that talking to a skilled and experienced dentist is always safer than referring to random online articles or advertising touting the latest dental gimmick.
Way2B Launches World's First Functional Drink with Water-Soluble Plant Sterols
New Minneapolis Healthy Lifestyle Brand Stems from Nature, Science
Way2B LLC, a healthy lifestyle consumer products company, today introduced the first of its new line of functional plant-based water beverages. Way2B Way Better Water™ Drink is now available in individual-serving bottles at Lunds & Byerlys and Cub Foods stores throughout the Twin Cities metro, and at Amazon.com through their Launch Pad program.
Overlap allows nanoparticles to enhance light-based detection
Rice University scientists discover how plasmons amplify electroluminescence
Rice University scientists have found revealing information where light from a molecule meets light from a nanoparticle.
iPourIt Releases Second Annual Report of the Nation's Top Beers and Wines Poured Through Its Self-Pour Beverage Dispense Technology
iPourIt, the nation's market leader in self-pour beverage dispense technology, collects valuable data for operators through thoughtfully developed software and has released its annual report of the top beers and wines poured.
Synthetic cells make long-distance calls
Rice scientists' circuits help bacteria quickly pass signals to an entire community
The search for effective biological tools is a marathon, not a sprint, even when the distances are on the microscale. A discovery at Rice University on how engineered communities of cells communicate is a long step in the right direction.
Proposition #4 State Income Tax
Vote on 10 new Constitutional Amendments with your fellow Texans on November 5! Issues include rules for municipal court judges, creating a flood infrastructure fund, and the retirement of police dogs and horses. The League of Women Voters of Texas (LWVTX) provides fair and unbiased information to help voters understand the Amendments through intensive research and preparation of our Voter's Guide.
Macy's First Colony Celebrates Diwali
Enjoy a day of tradition with Bollywood dance performances, henna artists, music and more!
Join Macy’s First Colony for a celebration of Diwali, the Festival of Light that marks the victory of light over darkness, at a special in-store event. On Saturday, October 19 at 2 p.m., Macy’s First Colony will honor the beauty of the holiday and the traditions celebrated across many communities during this special time of year.
Oprah Winfrey Interviews Award-Winning Actresses Lupita Nyong'o and Cynthia Erivo For An OWN Primetime Special Airing Saturday October 2
Interviews Highlight the Actresses' Rise to Fame and How They Are Breaking Down Barriers in Hollywood
Oprah Winfrey sits down one-on-one with the award-winning actresses Lupita Nyong'o and Cynthia Erivo, who discuss their fast rise to fame and how their leading roles have shaped them personally and professionally, on an all-new primetime special entitled, "OWN Spotlight: Oprah At Home with Lupita Nyong'o and Cynthia Erivo" airing Saturday, October 26 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network.
Pharrell Williams' Something In the Water Returns for Year Two With An Expanded Art, Culture and Music Festival
Today visionary recording artist, producer, songwriter, philanthropist, fashion designer, and entrepreneur, Pharrell Williams announced the second year of his acclaimed SOMETHING IN THE WATER, a multi-day music festival and cultural experience on the beach in his hometown of Virginia Beach.
Angel Chen and MAC Cosmetics
ANGEL CHEN has joined forces with M·A·C Cosmetics to produce an innovative and striking capsule make-up collection.
Make Halloween safer by watching for traffic ‘goblins’
Parents should accompany small children as they go in search of treats during Halloween. (Photo courtesy of Susan Himes)
Northwestern Mutual – Houston Receives $50,000 Grant in Honor of Childhood Cancer Efforts
Grant funds will support children and families through The Periwinkle Foundation and Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation
Children and families affected by childhood cancer often find themselves lacking supportive communities that understand their medical and emotional needs. To help provide this support, Northwestern Mutual employees and financial advisors across the country dedicate their time to fundraising and volunteer efforts with childhood cancer-related organizations. This year, the Northwestern Mutual – Houston office has been recognized as one of the company’s Childhood Cancer Impact Award winners for its contributions to the cause, receiving $50,000 to be donated to local nonprofits.
Makers Nutrition Wins Five GOLDs honored in the 11th Annual 2019 Golden Bridge Awards®
Makers Nutrition wins seven 2019 Golden Bridge Awards® and will be honored at the 2019 Red Carpet Golden Bridge Awards Ceremony in San Francisco on Monday, October 28, 2019.
Makers Nutrition has earned seven awards in the Golden Bridge Awards® for their astounding private label programs, management, and customer service that serves the nutraceutical industry so well.
Houston Habitat for Humanity Receives Grant of $1.34 Million from Qatar Harvey Fund
26 homes in Houston and Harris County to receive needed repairs
Repair work will soon be getting underway on 26 homes in Houston and Harris County that were damaged during Hurricane Harvey two years ago. Houston Habitat for Humanity is administering the project after receiving a grant of approximately $1.34 million from the Qatar Harvey Fund.
Teriyaki Madness Celebrates Transformative 2019 With The Opening of its New Corporate Shop in Downtown Denver on October 21
The Fast Casual Teriyaki Shop Concept is Expanding Its Presence In Its Home Market With The First-of-its-Kind Location in Denver Union Station
Heretofore let it be known: On October 21, home is no longer just where the heart is—it's where the teriyaki is, too. Ahead of its annual conference being held in the Mile High City, fast casual teriyaki shop concept Teriyaki Madness is opening the doors of its brand-new corporate shop in the heart of downtown at 1920 17th Street, neighboring Denver Union Station.
Rice U. launches Center for African and African American Studies
CAAAS will provide unique hub for conversations about race, identity and more
Rice University has announced the creation of a robust new center in response to increasing interest and expertise in African and African American Studies on campus.
Free Wi-Fi Keeps Riders Connected Pilot Program Begins
METRO, the city of Houston and Microsoft are teaming up to keep riders connected during their travels. Riders on select buses traveling the 54 Scott and 204 Spring Park & Ride routes, as well as METRORail's Green and Purple lines can now access the free Wi-Fi internet connection from any phone, tablet or mobile computing device.