57Butt family, HEB donate $10M to replace Robb Elementary School in Uvalde after shooting
The Texas Tribune reports that the Charles Butt family and grocery retailer H-E-B have committed $10 million to the Uvalde school district to build a new school to replace Robb Elementary, the site of the mass shooting that killed 19 children and two teachers last month.
Luchadores and Superheroes Featured in Colorful COVID-19 Ad Campaigns
Culturally Relevant Characters Encourage Vaccines and Boosters Among California’s Black and Latino Communities
As part of a statewide effort to encourage Latino and Black/African American Californians to get vaccinated and boosted, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has launched engaging and culturally relevant ad campaigns featuring luchadores and comic book heroes battling COVID-19.
Jack and Jill Foundation Names STEM Global Action Founder Dr. Calvin Mackie and Dillard University President Dr. Walter M. Kimbrough Inaugural Trailblazer Award Winners
Dr. Mackie & Kimbrough Honored for Contributions to Youth and Education
Dr. Calvin Mackie, founder of STEM Global Action and STEM NOLA, and Dillard University President Dr. Walter M. Kimbrough, have been named Trailblazers of the year by the Jack and Jill Foundation for their outstanding work empowering students.
Commissioner Ellis to Ask Commissioners Court to Approve Resolution Affirming Access to Abortion as Essential Health Care and a Human Right
In the aftermath of the United States Supreme Court decision to overturn the precedent established by Roe v. Wade and take away the constitutional right to an abortion that people have exercised and relied on for nearly 50 years, Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis is introducing a resolution affirming that abortion is essential health care and a human right rooted in the principles of freedom and equality.
Mayor Turner Appoints Will Jones as Interim Finance Director for the City of Houston
Mayor Sylvester Turner announced Tuesday the appointment of Will Jones as interim Finance Director for the City of Houston. He will replace Tantri Erlinawati-Emo who is leaving municipal government for a role in the nonprofit sector.
Issa Rae, Tabitha Brown, Mayor Latoya Cantrell, Kym Whitley, Marc Morial, Mickey Guyton and More to Be Honored at the 2nd Annual "Crown Awards" During National Crown Day Weekend in New Orleans
Today, Dove announced the talent line-up for National CROWN Day's weekend celebration. Since 2018, Dove along with the CROWN Coalition have championed the CROWN Act; a tremendous and active movement, resulting in 17 states officially enacting the CROWN Act legislation into law, U.S. (United States) Virgin Islands, first U.S. territory to make hair discrimination illegal; grown the CROWN Coalition from 4 members to 90+ and secured over 400K petition signatures. Now, it's time to celebrate Black Hair Independence!
The 20th Annual Imagenation Outdoors Festival Launches Saturday, July 9 w/Aretha Franklin Biopic Starring Jennifer Hudson and July 10 w/Drive-In Movie
ImageNation Film Festival’s 20th Annual ImageNation Outdoors Festival kicks off Saturday July 9th thru September 10, 2022. The summer-long program offers free film screenings and music in outdoor venues including a new series held in partnership with the Frederick Douglass Blvd Alliance (FDBA) themed “The Soul of Harlem” primarily featuring films about Harlem or by local directors such as the Aretha Franklin biopic Respect directed by Harlem-resident Tommy Leisl (July 9); Forty Year-Old Version by Harlem’s own Radha Blank (August 27); a talkback and special advance screening of Stanley Nelson’s Becoming Frederick Douglass (September 10).
10 Local Graduating High School Seniors Just Received a Surprise of a Lifetime All Thanks to Florida Power & Light Company
On June 18, 2022, 10 students were surprised with big checks, hats and university swag inside of the Museum of Discovery and Science in Fort Lauderdale.
Bryan-College Station teachers receive pay increase from Harmony Public Schools
Harmony Public Schools teachers in Bryan-College Station will receive an increase in base salary next year, following a weekend vote by the Harmony Public Schools Executive Board.
Pay increase for Houston, Katy, Sugar Land, Cypress teachers from Harmony Public Schools
Harmony Public Schools teachers in Houston, Cypress, Katy and Sugar Land will receive an increase in base salary next year, following a weekend vote by the Harmony Public Schools Executive Board.
Pay increase for Beaumont teachers from Harmony Public Schools
Harmony Public Schools teachers in Beaumont will receive an increase in base salary next year, following a weekend vote by the Harmony Public Schools Executive Board.
The Houston- and Northwest-Arkansas based team received recognitions for Public Relations Professional and Podcast of the Year
This weekend, the Houston- and Northwest-Arkansas-based marketing and public relations agency, Market Street Consultants (Market Street Consulting LLC) was recognized by the Public Relations Society of America Houston Chapter (PRSA Houston) at its 37th annual Excalibur Awards for its team’s expertise and contributions to the public relations industry in the fourth-largest city in the United States. Market Street Consultants’ co-founder Juan Alanis was recognized as Public Relations Professional of the Year, while co-founder Anjelica Cazares received the award for Podcast of the Year.
Trump’s Lies Destroyed Lives
“Do you know how it feels to have the president of the United States target you?”
Elvis
Baz Luhrmann photobombs this Elvis portrait with over-extravagant filmmaking that dwarfs the iconic rock and roller. And that ain’t easy.
Houston Concierge Association to Host 12th Annual Cultural Partner Open House and Clothing Drive
Benefiting Star of Hope on Tuesday, July 19, 2022, 5:30-8 p.m.
Guests from all aspects of the hospitality industry are invited to experience an evening of entertainment and networking during the 12th Annual Cultural Partner Open House and Clothing Drive for Star of Hope, hosted by The Houston Concierge Association (HCA) and Houston First Corp. on Tuesday, July 19, 2022, from 5:30-8 p.m. at Vault & Vino.
Texans for Greg Abbott Announces Significant Broadcast And Cable Media Buy For November Election
Today, Texans for Greg Abbott announced the first purchase of broadcast and cable media time ahead of November’s general election. The $8.8 million purchase allows Governor Abbott's campaign to have the most impactful and cost-efficient ad placement across broadcast TV, cable, radio and connected TV platforms in Texas media markets. This significant investment in ad time will allow Texans for Greg Abbott to secure prime ad slots in live sports programming and local news before they sell out.
UMHB Honor Roll Announced for Spring 2022
The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor announced that 502 students have been listed on the Spring 2022 Provost’s Honor Roll. To receive this recognition, a student must achieve a 3.85 grade point average (GPA) or better on a 4.0 scale.
Kohl’s Unveils Locations of 400 New Sephora at Kohl’s Shops Opening This Year
400 new Sephora at Kohl’s shops join 200 existing Sephora at Kohl’s locations; on track to open 850 total shops by 2023 Sephora at Kohl’s sees early success from first 200 stores Sephora at Kohl’s to add six new brands to prestige beauty assortment this spring
Marvel Studios' "Thor: Love and Thunder" Australian Premiere
The new season of “All Rise” picks up six months after the events of the sophomore finale and will bring about new beginnings for these judges, prosecutors and public defenders. We return on election night as Judge Lola Carmichael (Simone Missick) awaits the results of her campaign; Emily (Jessica Camacho) returns from Puerto Rico with renewed drive and purpose about her career and Luke (J. Alex Brinson) continues to shake things up through his work in the public defender’s office.
July Program Highlights - OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network
The new season of “All Rise” picks up six months after the events of the sophomore finale and will bring about new beginnings for these judges, prosecutors and public defenders. We return on election night as Judge Lola Carmichael (Simone Missick) awaits the results of her campaign; Emily (Jessica Camacho) returns from Puerto Rico with renewed drive and purpose about her career and Luke (J. Alex Brinson) continues to shake things up through his work in the public defender’s office.
Grxwn Fxlks’ Debut Delivers A Dosage Of Dope That Adults Dig
The debut album from Grxwn Fxlks is the result of the group’s relentless and independent pursuit of perfection. The Pittsburgh-based emcee/producer super-duo (Masai Turner & Akil Esoon) set up shop in New York, Los Angeles, and Atlanta to collaborate with the greats, utilize world-renowned facilities, and build strong business partnerships while producing the album. Their mission was to make music that creates a lasting bond with Hip-Hop’s most disenfranchised demographic – adults.
Houston My Salon Suite Member Wins Free Trip to Premiere Orlando
2022 #Suitesweepstakes Contest Winner Earns Ticket to Largest Beauty Trade Show in the U.S.
MY SALON Suite, a co-working style space where salon professionals provide beauty services to their clients in private, fully equipped, custom suites, today announced Houston Stylist and MY SALON Suite Member Jennifer Slim as the winner of its 2022 #Suitesweepstakes contest.
TSU offers meningitis, flu, COVID vaccines for new and returning students
Texas Southern University has partnered with the Houston Health Department (HHD) to make three vaccines – including the meningitis vaccine that is required for students under the age of 22 who live on campus – available free of charge to new and returning students.
City Of Houston, Greater Houston Partnership Lead Mission To France To Grow Business And Cultural Ties
The City of Houston and the Greater Houston Partnership will lead a trade and investment mission to Paris, France, from June 27 to July 1, 2022.
U.S. Under Secretary of Education James Kvaal to Travel to Texas, Participate in Roundtable Conversations with Students about Pell 50th Anniversary, College Affordability, Speak at NASFAA Annual Confe
Kvaal to visit St. Edward’s University in Austin, Rice University and San Jacinto College in Houston
From Monday through Tuesday, U.S. Under Secretary of Education James Kvaal will travel to Texas. Under Secretary Kvaal will visit several universities throughout Texas. During these visits, he will speak with students and school leaders about ongoing efforts to ensure college is affordable and accessible, highlight the 50th Anniversary of the Pell Grant, and learn how colleges have used Covid-relief funds to support student success. During his trip, Under Secretary Kvaal will also speak at the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) National Conference, where he will discuss the Department’s higher education priorities and progress made on targeted debt relief.
Raising Cane’s Rallies Texas Communities to Support Make-A-Wish’s Mission
45 Restaurants across Greater Houston area to donate proceeds to Make-A-Wish on June 27
Last November, Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers launched a special partnership with Make-A-Wish and granted their first wish to Sadie in Houston. Now, the popular chicken finger brand is once again teaming up with the nonprofit and donating to five Texas chapters to help grant life-changing wishes for children diagnosed with critical illnesses.
7 Summer Events to Enjoy in Midtown’s Parks This July
With summer officially underway, there’s no better time to head to Midtown Houston parks to enjoy all the community has to offer. Check out these stacked options of fun-filled ways to get out and discover something new to do in July.
Congressman Al Green Introduces Original LGBTQIA+ Pride Month Resolution of 2022
On Saturday, June 25, 2022, Congressman Al Green, a proud ally of the LGBTQIA+ community, released the following statement in commemoration and celebration of June as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month:
My Plan For Us To Win
First, we need to know Our Win Number and make sure that all of our Precinct Chairs, County Party Chairs, SDEC Members, Democratic Caucuses, Clubs, Candidates, Officeholders, Donors and Allied Organizations know Our Win Number and what they need to do to do to turnout their share of Our Win Number. (On Average-800 votes per precinct, 25,000 per county and 200,000 votes per senate district. More numbers will be shared at the State Party Convention, in Dallas, July 14-16, 2022.)
Congressman Al Green Votes for Bipartisan Gun Safety Legislation
On Saturday, June 25, 2022, Congressman Al Green (TX-09) released the following statement:
Houston Art Collector Lester Marks, A ART NEWS Top 200 Global Collector For Over 25-Years
Houston's ART Collector – Lester Marks
Lester Marks, President of International Art Advisory Services and a represented artist has collected contemporary art for 25 years. He has served as a trustee for the Museum of Fine Arts-Houston and the Houston Contemporary Arts Museum. Mr. Marks has also served on the boards of Diverse Works, Project Row House, Lawndale Art Center, Community Artists Collective, Art League of Houston, The Orange Show, and numerous other visual art organizations. Lester has been included in Art News as one of the top 200 collectors globally and Art & Antiques as one of the top 100 collectors making a difference in the art world. He was also featured in “American Art Collector” for their 100th-anniversary issue.
Hyundai IONIQ 5 Electric SUV – EPA Rated For 300 Mile Range
Hyundai announced to U.S. media its highly anticipated IONIQ 5 EV and provided updated specifications and features. The all-new IONIQ 5, an electric sport utility vehicle (SUV) features a driving range of more than 300 miles, design inspired by Hyundai’s ‘45’ EV concept, relevant technology and best-in-class
Mayor Turner's Statement On Texas Supreme Court Ruling On Texas Central Railroad
Please attribute the following statement to Mayor Sylvester Turner. "I support the Texas Supreme Court ruling that the Texas Central high-speed rail project has eminent domain authority under Texas law. I hope the decision will revive interest in the project and incentivize investors to move forward in financing and building the Houston to Dallas bullet train.
Young Texans Condemn Supreme Court Decision
Today, the U.S. Supreme Court delivered its ruling on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, upholding Mississippi’s 15-week abortion ban and overturning Roe v. Wade, leaving reproductive rights to be determined by the states.
Statement: Supreme Court Decision on Roe v. Wade
Today, the America First Policy Institute (AFPI) issued the following statement from Governor Phil Bryant, Senior Advisor for AFPI:
Walmart Launches New Approach to Pharmacy Tech Wages With More Frequent Raises
More than 36,000 pharmacy technicians will receive a pay increase as Walmart becomes one of the first large retailers to introduce a progressive wage model.
Our Walmart and Sam’s Club pharmacy technicians have proven time and time again how much they mean to the communities they serve. They were front and center during the pandemic as we tested millions of customers and members, and many went above and beyond to help administer vaccines across the country. These associates delivered heartfelt moments of care under extraordinary circumstances, and they did it with a smile on their face and the calm, professional attention that builds trust and keeps patients coming back.
Today six Republican United States Supreme Court Justices officially…
Today six Republican United States Supreme Court Justices officially overturned the Roe v. Wade decision which had provided constitutional protection for women all across our state and nation to decide for themselves about having an abortion.
The Conrad O. Johnson Music and Fine Arts Foundation Conducts A Summer Music Institute June 20th through June 24th Music
The Other “M” in S.T.E.M. The Correlation between Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, and Music
A one-week Summer Music Institute focusing on the art of Music and Academic Excellence, culminating with a Showcase of Talent Expose. The fee of $300.00 per student, includes Tuition, Continental Breakfast, Lunch, Interactive workshops, Class Materials, and field trips. For the Showcase of Talent only, a donation of $20.00 is requested. Proceeds from the event will benefit The Conrad O. Johnson Education and Outreach program.
Buick Commits to All-Electric Portfolio by End of Decade
Buick debuts new logo and confirms “Electra” EV coming to North America in 2024
Buick is set to embark on a brand transformation that will fully electrify its lineup in North America, led by a new badge and brand identity.
METRO Welcomes Returning Board Member Diann Lewter
Business development leader Diann Lewter is the newest member of the METRO Board of Directors. Lewter, who was sworn in at today's Board meeting, will serve a second appointment as a METRO Board Member representing the city of Houston. She previously served from January 2014 to April 2016.
Harris Health System Receives Gage Award, America’s Essential Hospitals’ Highest Honor
Harris Health System has received the 2022 Gage Award for Population Health from America’s Essential Hospitals for its home visit program that helps diabetes patients manage their disease, particularly through the COVID-19 pandemic. It marks Harris Health’s second population health program recognized by the national association in consecutive years.
David Banner Brings Out Houston All-Stars Lil Flip, Slim Thug, Lil KeKe, Propain, Killa Kyleon, And More At Private Listening Session In Houston!
Rapper and Activist, David Banner, hosted an Invite-Only Exclusive Listening Session Powered By Gas Gods & In The Green Podcast on Tuesday, June 22nd in Houston. Over 75 VIP guests gathered in an exclusive indoor/outdoor members-only venue that overlooked Houston. As guests arrived, they were greeted with gift bags courtesy of Gas Gods and escorted to the rooftop where they enjoyed Gas God's infused chicken sliders, crabcakes, various lite-bites, and beverages.
New York's Newest Film Festival, The Outdoor Film Festival, Launches
The acclaimed NYC urban arts incubator Hi-ARTS partners with George Washington Houses’ 1809 Resident Watch for the Outdoor Film Festival
Univar Solutions Publishes 2021 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report
Company achieves public sustainability goals launched in 2017
Details progress toward ESG goals to 2025 and beyond, including key emissions targets to drive the Company's journey to a net-zero carbon future
ABA offers insight, experts on trials and triumphs of Black litigators
The American Bar Association Litigation Section has released a new issue of its quarterly Litigation Journal, which features articles and resources exploring the experiences of Black lawyers, judges, clients, criminal defendants, citizens, witnesses and communities.
Commissioner Rodney Ellis Calls for Apartment Complex to Immediately Correct Horrible Living Conditions
Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis joined the call for Sterlingshire Apartments’ management to correct the deplorable living conditions that include no air conditioning, rodents and nonworking appliances.
Fort Bend County Judge KP George Considers Emergency Declaration Ban on Fireworks as Preventative Action
County Judge KP George along with the Fort Bend County Commissioners Court on Wednesday signed a Declaration and Order prohibiting outdoor burning. The Declaration is part of the preventative action being taken as severe drought conditions persist across the county and throughout the state.
Indian Americans commend Rep. Ilhan Omar for introducing House resolution to condemn persecution of Muslims in India
The Indian American Muslim Council (IAMC) today commended Representative Ilhan Omar (D-MN) for the introducing of House resolution 1196, which condemns India for egregious violations of human rights and religious freedom.inand
LULAC Aims to Sue the City of Houston for 16 Single Member Districts, and Hosts its second Townhall meeting in District “J”
On Wednesday, June 29, 2022, a News Conference will be held at 5:00 PM in front of the Justice of the Peace 5, Position 1 Office located at 6000 Chimney Rock, Houston, Texas 77081, where LULAC will announce its lawsuit against the City of Houston for all single member districts.
Biden’s Menthol Ban Follows the ‘Racist Law’ Playbook
This week, the Food and Drug Administration will be hosting listening sessions ahead of its proposed ban on menthol cigarettes. While the attending bureaucrats will certainly rehash the data we’ve known for decades about the dangers of smoking, they’ll also be hearing a new spin from progressives: Banning menthol is essential to achieve “racial equity.”