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Further From Coverage and Closer to Profit, Health Insurance Giants Must Take Accountability
As the incessant flu and covid outbreaks continue to plague the US this winter season, it is not unheard of to take further precautions to keep your health in good shape. Whether that’s getting your flu shot, taking essential vitamins, or even washing your hands a few more times a day, lots of people are taking the extra step to avoid the seemingly never-ending sicknesses being passed around. While these rituals seem to work for the majority, few find that not even their daily multivitamin can protect them from coming down with something.
Hillary the Ladybug Discovers Leprechauns in Latest ‘Ladybug’ Adventure
Are leprechauns real? In the new children’s adventure, Hillary and the Leprechauns, Hillary the Little Ladybug happens upon not one, but a whole gathering of leprechauns!
51st Annual Buffalo Bayou Partnership Regatta on Saturday, March 11
The Buffalo Bayou Partnership Regatta presented by Gillman Subaru is coming up this Saturday, March 11! Participants can compete or paddle for fun along a new 8.5-mile route. Paddlers will head east from Allen’s Landing to a turnaround point near Wayside Drive. Then, they will paddle west back to the finish line.
MEGAN THEE STALLION TO HEADLINE AT&T BLOCK PARTY AT 2023 NCAA MARCH MADNESS MUSIC FESTIVAL.
Megan Thee Stallion to headline the three-day Music Festival (March 31 – April 2) held at Discovery Park in Houston.
Third Ward on Tap Reclaims Community Space with the Revitalization of the Columbia Tap Trail
An HHA project aimed at providing safe, sustainable, and positive space for families and community members, while preserving the integrity and longevity of the historic Third Ward
NFIB Jobs Report: Small Businesses Report Record High Levels of Job Openings
Nearly half of small businesses have job openings they can’t fill
Forty-seven percent (seasonally adjusted) of small business owners reported job openings they could not fill in the current period, according to NFIB’s monthly jobs report.
Mayor Turner Welcomes CERAWeek Attendees and Celebrates Future of Energy
This week, Mayor Sylvester Turner welcomed nearly 8000 attendees to the 41st annual CERAWeek conference, widely considered to be one of the most prestigious annual meetings in the energy industry.
Family Caregivers in Texas Provide $41 Billion in Unpaid Care to Loved Ones
Latest AARP research attaches $41 Billion value to the estimated 2.9 Billion hours of unpaid care that family caregivers provided in 2021.
The unpaid care provided by the 3.1 million caregivers in Texas is valued at $41 billion, according to new state data available in AARP’s latest report in the Valuing the Invaluable series. This is a $6 Billion increase in unpaid contributions since the last report was released in 2019. The report highlights the growing scope and complexity of family caregiving and highlights actions needed to address the many challenges of caring for parents, spouses, and other loved ones.
Astrodome Conservancy hosts 3rd annual Race for the Dome on Saturday, Apr. 15 with registration now open
The Astrodome Conservancy will host the 3rd annual RACE FOR THE DOME, with registration now open to the public. Join the fun on Saturday, April 15 to race around the iconic Astrodome with hundreds of Dome-lovers and fans in support of a bright future for the Eighth Wonder of the World. Proceeds benefit the Astrodome Conservancy.
Gospel Greats Vanessa Bell Armstrong and Tramaine Hawkins to Perform at Event to Commemorate Renaming of Kimble Park and Honor Local Activist
During Women’s History Month, Abounding Prosperity Inc. and the City of Dallas Host Dedication and Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Honoring Irene H. Trigg-Myers’ South Dallas Park
In partnership with The City of Dallas, Abounding Prosperity, Inc. will host a dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony in honor of the late, Ms. Irene H. Trigg-Myers, one of the founders of Abounding Prosperity, Inc., where the 1.2 acre Kimble Park will be renamed in her honor for her contributions to the Southern Dallas community. Commissioned by the City of Dallas as part of its effort to redress greenspace disparities and revitalize historically underserved neighborhoods, the name change and dedication ceremony will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at Kimble Park, 2215 Warren Avenue, Dallas 75215. Dignitaries from the City of Dallas Park and Recreation Department, the Dallas Police Department Community Liaison, and other city officials will be in attendance to mark the celebration.
Free Cone Day at DQ Restaurants in Texas On March 20, First Day of Spring
How do you eat a cone?
Spring has arrived in the Lone Star state and that can only mean one thing…Free Cone Day is back at DQ restaurants in Texas. On Monday, March 20 DQ fans can enjoy a free small vanilla cone at participating locations. Limit of one per person and while supplies.
2nd Annual "STRONGER THAN" Event Celebrates Women Storytellers
Free virtual special event to be held March 24 at 4 p.m. EDT
The 400 Years of African American History Commission (400YAAHC), a 15-member federally appointed commission established to coordinate the 400th anniversary of the arrival of the first enslaved Africans in the English colonies on August 20, 1619, announced today a free, live virtual event designed by women to lift up women who tell their stories of triumph, empowerment and accomplishment.
HISD students celebrate International SEL Day to support mental health and well-being
Houston Independent School District students will have the opportunity to join several schools and communities around the globe to celebrate the importance of Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) on the fourth annual International SEL Day.
Spring Break Brings Sharks, Secrets of the Sea 3D, Premiere Golf, and Spectacular Island Getaways
Spring Break is almost here and Moody Gardens is offering new experiences and deals to provide an enjoyable day trip or extended vacation at one of the most popular tourist destinations in Texas. Visitors are invited to dive into a variety of splashy encounters at a new Sharks in Depth exhibit at the Discovery Museum; the new film Secrets of the Sea 3D; real sharks, penguins, tropical fish, and more at the Aquarium Pyramid; and the opportunity to engage all of the senses at Sharks 4D. Guests can go back in time to learn about prehistoric life at the Dinos Alive exhibit and explore animal and plant life in the Rainforest Pyramid.
The Moran CityCentre Hosts Monica's Bidi Bidi Tribute at Fireside
Enjoy light bites, craft cocktails and a tribute to the queen of Tejano
Celebrate the queen of Tejano as The Moran CITYCENTRE hosts Monica’s Bidi Bidi Tribute on Saturday, March 11. The evening will feature an a la carte menu of light bites, craft cocktails from Moran Hotel mixologists and a tribute concert!
The Ensemble Theatre is Serving Up the FLAVOR with ‘CLYDE’S!’
Right on time for Women’s History Month, The Ensemble Theatre’s next production, ‘CLYDE’S,’ showcases the talents and contributions of amazing female artistry. Written by Pulitzer Prize winning Playwright Lynn Nottage, ‘CLYDE’S’ is one of the most popular plays in the country. ‘CLYDE’S’ debuted on Broadway in 2021 and instantly became a favorite amongst theatre patrons and critics alike, going on to receive the Tony Award for Best Play in 2022.
Sam Hunt Announces SUMMER ON THE OUTSKIRTS TOUR with Special Guests Brett Young and Lily Rose
THE CYNTHIA WOODS MITCHELL PAVILION PRESENTED BY HUNTSMAN THE WOODLANDS, TX AUGUST 18, 2023 DOS EQUIS PAVILION DALLAS, TX AUGUST 19, 2023 Tickets Available Starting On Tuesday, March 7 with Verizon Presale General Onsale Begins On Friday, March 10 at 10 a.m. (Dallas) and Friday, March 24 at 10 a.m. (Houston) at SamHunt.com
Texas Ranks #30 for The Highest Percentage of Women in Construction
Construction has historically been a male-dominated industry. However, the female presence in this area has been continuously growing. With Women’s History Month approaching, I wanted to share with you a new study by Today’s Homeowner that looks at women in the construction industry, including employment representation, pay, and geographic differences.
The adidas NMD S1 Lands in Houston with a True Locals Only Treatment
New campaign from adidas and Havas Annex celebrates Houston culture and tastemakers, proving that in style and one small step can make a difference that is out of this world
adidas, in partnership with Havas Annex, is officially landing in Houston with the introduction of NMD S1 Has Landed: Houston, a highly visual campaign and lookbook that celebrates the NMD S1 alongside the city and culture of Houston.
Ring in Spring with Hanami Hour at JINYA Ramen Bar
Acclaimed Japanese ramen restaurant serving up special deals from March 22 through April 5.
Spring is here, which means that it’s a good time to smell the flowers and enjoy Hanami Hour at JINYA Ramen Bar.
John Whitmire Endorsed for Houston Mayor By Building Owners and Managers Association
John Whitmire announced today that the Houston Building Owners and Managers Association has endorsed him in his campaign for mayor of the City of Houston.
Houston Airport System (HAS) Office of Business Opportunity (OBO)
HAS/OBO promotes the utilization of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) in U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) financially assisted contracts; the inclusion of Minority and Women, Small (SBE) and Persons with Disabilities Business Enterprises (MW/S/PDBEs) in City of Houston funded contracts; improved access to Houston Airports contract and procurement opportunities for MW/PDBE, non-MW/PDBE and SBE companies; and compliance with local and federal mandates.
Maverick Entertainment and Black Girl Film School Partner to Empower Future Filmmakers
Black girl filmmakers can win scholarships and pitch their short film scripts to film executives
Maverick Entertainment and Black Girl Film School (BGFS) are excited to announce a new partnership aimed at empowering the next generation of filmmakers and storytellers. The partnership will focus on supporting black storytelling and attracting more girls aged 13-17 to the filmmaking industry.
Volunteers install over 300 free smoke alarms for local families during Sound the Alarm event
Effort is part of national Home Fire Campaign, which has saved at least 1,583 lives
Volunteers, members of The Texas Gulf Coast Region and partners installed more than 300 free smoke alarms for families during our Sound the Alarm home fire safety event in the 5th Ward and Denver Harbor neighborhood.
Entertainment Icon and Rapper Snoop Dogg Announces High School Reunion Tour with Three Shows in Texas in August
Today, entertainment icon and rapper Snoop Dogg announces High School Reunion Tour with Wiz Khalifa, Too $hort, Warren G, and Berner featuring special guest DJ Drama. Produced by Live Nation, the massive 33-city tour kicks off on Friday July 7 at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC, and includes a stop at Germania Insurance Amphitheater in Austin, TX, on Friday, August 18; The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in Houston, TX, on Saturday, August 19; and Dos Equis Pavilion in Dallas, TX, on Sunday, August 20, 2023.
NBC’s Grand Crew Season 2 Is Back!
NBC’s “GRAND CREW,” featuring stars Nicole Byer, Justin Cunningham, Aaron Jennings, Echo Kellum, Grasie Mercedes, and Carl Tart premiered March 3 at 8:30/7:30 ET on NBC and is now available on Peacock.
NN Body in the Galleria Kicks Off International Women's Day by Hosting Event for 50 Local Female Business Owners
Nathalie Nicole, Founder & CEO of NN Body Co., a Black Woman-Owned fashion activewear and self-care boutique in Houston’s Galleria Mall, is kicking off International Women’s Day with a private event for 50 local female business owners tomorrow, Tuesday, March 7, 2023, from 6pm-8pm!
International Superstar Lionel Richie And Legendary Musical Powerhouse Earth, Wind & Fire Announce Sing A Song All Night Long Tour
Tickets Available Starting Tuesday, March 7 with Citi Presale General Onsale Begins Monday, March 13 at 10am Local at Ticketmaster.com
These are the world's best airports for customer experience
There's way more to an airport than the mechanics of getting from point A to point B, and the best airports put a lot into making passengers' journeys as seamless and pleasant as possible.
PVAMU becomes first HBCU to lead a national University Transportation Center
The U.S. Department of Transportation notified the Texas Congressional Delegation that Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) was selected to lead a historic national-tier University Transportation Center (UTC). Joined by the Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI), Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES), and Texas A&M University, PVAMU will lead the National Center for Infrastructure Transformation, which will focus on enhancing the durability and extending the life of the nation’s infrastructure.
City of Houston and Harris County Statements on EPA Order for Union Pacific Contamination Cleanup
The City of Houston and Harris County are pleased to report that the U.S Environmental Protection Agency has issued an order to Union Pacific Railroad providing that EPA will oversee the offsite investigative and cleanup process related to the creosote contamination in the Fifth Ward and Kashmere Gardens. This order is the result of efforts that have been and continue to be pushed forward by the City of Houston, Harris County, and the Bayou City Initiative in their negotiations with Union Pacific.
Women in Jazz Association, Inc. Showcases Austin’s Female Musicianship
Friday, March 24, 2023 @ 7:00 pm, door open at 6:30 Monks Jazz Club, 501 Pedernales St Suite 2E, Austin, TX 78702
Area Law Enforcement Officials Warn Against ‘Street Takeovers’
Four top law-enforcement officials in the Harris County region warned Thursday of severe consequences for those plotting illegal “street takeovers” to promote street racing or reckless driving like recent events in Austin and Houston.
Ms. Magazine and Supermajority Ed Fund Launch ‘The Majority Rules’ to Kick Off Women’s History Month
As Women’s History Month kicks off, Ms. magazine announces the release of its latest installment of Women & Democracy, in which we pose the question: “What will it take to achieve a society that prioritizes—and achieves—true equality?”
KP George Closes Black History Month with A Host of Celebrations
Fort Bend County Judge KP George celebrated the legacy, achievements, and contributions of African Americans in Fort Bend County with a host of celebrations throughout February.
Faith Leaders Urge President Biden to Establish Reparations Commission by Executive Order
Faith for Black Lives, The National Council of Churches USA (NCC), and more than 200 faith leaders from across the country issued a letter today to President Joseph Biden to establish a commission to study reparations by executive order on or before Juneteenth, June 19, 2023.
U.S. Navy Showcasing SEAL Virtual Reality Experience at Tomball High School
Seeking top students for STEM careers and $180,000 ROTC Scholarship
Navy Outreach and Diversity leaders will visit Tomball High School today, Thursday, March 2, in search of high-ability students who have what it takes to excel in high-demand Navy STEM fields, such as nuclear engineering, cryptology, IT and health care. The Navy also will share information about its $180,000 ROTC Scholarship Program, which pays full college tuition for students with exceptional academic and leadership credentials. The main attraction will be the Nimitz, a mobile, state-of the-art virtual reality experience that simulates an actual high-speed Navy SEAL mission. Video preview of the Nimitz.
Top Destinations for Summer 2023
Summer is right around the corner and no matter how many countries your readers have checked off your list, there's always a new city, region, or country to explore. From air safaris and train adventures, to picturesque towns and tropical lagoons, please consider these summer vacation ideas for any roundups that you are working on:
Immigrants’ Rights Organizations File Federal Lawsuit Against U.S. Immigration Agencies Seeking Documents on Humanitarian Parole
Humanitarian Parole Is Life-Saving For Many But Shrouded In Mystery
Today, the Florence Immigrant & Refugee Rights Project (“FIRRP”) and Lawyers for Civil Rights (“LCR”) filed a federal lawsuit against the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) for their failure to produce records regarding how humanitarian parole requests are handled. The lawsuit is filed under the Freedom of Information Act (“FOIA”) based on a public records request that FIRRP and LCR submitted more than one year ago. The case was filed in the federal court in Boston.
Hat Creek Grills Up New BBQ Burger for Spring
Emerging Texas-based burger brand celebrates patio season by hosting a social giveaway and offering a new BBQ Burger
Looking for a fun patio that the whole family can enjoy without all of the mess? Look no further because Hat Creek Burger Company is ready to make their backyard your backyard this spring.
Harris Health System Selected to Elite Network of High-Performing Healthcare Systems to Accelerate Uptake of Practice-Changing Evidence in Healthcare
Harris Health System joins 41 other health systems nationwide in an elite network named by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) to pioneer initiatives aimed at achieving better patient health outcomes.
Comcast Central Division Promotes Sophia Marshall to Senior Vice President of Division Communication
Comcast has announced that Sophia Marshall has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Communications for Comcast's Central Division, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. An award-winning strategist, Marshall elevates to the position after serving as the Vice President of Communications and will continue to lead and drive the Division's internal and external communications strategy.
A Thousand and One Poster Revealed
Winner of the Grand Jury Prize at The Sundance Film Festival
Focus Features will release A Thousand and One Only In Theaters Nationwide on Friday, March 31, 2023
A birthday poem for Dr. Seuss
Today's a day to celebrate The work of someone gone but great. Come on now, don't be obtuse, Let's all give thanks to Dr. Seuss. His name was Theodor Seuss Geisel And all the kids they think he's swell.
Knives, dark clothes and criminology books were seized from home where Idaho student murders suspect was arrested, police log shows
Court documents related to the investigation and arrest of the suspect in the fatal stabbings last year of four University of Idaho students show a cache of items was seized from Bryan Kohberger's parent's Pennsylvania home where he was arrested.
State Chamber Applauds Texas House Priorities
As the Texas State Chamber, the Texas Association of Business applauds Speaker Dade Phelan (R-Beaumont) on Texas House priorities related to economic and workforce development:
It’s International Recue Cat Day Best Friends Animal Society Offers Tips on How to Help Cats in Your Community
Did you know that Thursday, March 2 is International Rescue Cat Day? To commemorate the day Best Friends Animal Society, a leading animal welfare organization working to end the killing of cats and dogs in America’s shelters by 2025, wants to celebrate a milestone in cat lifesaving during 2022.
Comcast Partners with the Hidden Genius Project to Help Black Male Youth Acquire Digital Skills and Enter the Tech Sector
$2 million grant deepens Comcast’s extensive work to advance digital equity and provide communities with the resources needed for jobs of today and tomorrow
Comcast NBCUniversal today announced a new $2 million grant to The Hidden Genius Project, furthering the company’s longstanding efforts to advance economic mobility through critical digital skills building.
'Ladies Who List' Star, Tiffani Hawes, ESQ., Selects CNBetter Media as Public Relations Agency of Record
Popular reality star, Tiffani Hawes, ESQ., is ready to discuss life after “Ladies Who List,” her legal superpower as #EveryonesFavoriteClosingAttorney as well as new life pursuits in marriage, family
Reality star, Tiffani Hawes, ESQ., has selected CNBetter Media as “Agency of Record” for public relations. Best known as a cast member of the popular reality show, Ladies Who List on the Oprah Winfrey Network, Tiffani is also known as #EveryonesFavoriteClosingAttorney and the successful owner of The Hawes Law Firm, a multi-million dollar legal practice that specializes in residential real estate closings, including home loan closings, refinance closings, real estate contract review and title insurance matters. CNBetter Media will be responsible for managing Tiffani's media relations, securing personal brand partnerships and collaborations, and executing strategic PR campaigns to increase Tiffani's influence, visibility and reach.