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Here’s What’s In Biden’s Infrastructure Proposal
Now that his massive coronavirus relief package is law, President Joe Biden is laying out his next big proposal: A roughly $2 trillion plan for improving the nation›s infrastructure and shifting to greener energy over the next 8 years.
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The Whispers Of Women’s History Month
As we close out Women’s History Month, I take a moment to re- flect not only on all the history that is being made this year alone but also the last 10 years. While I am still in semi-quarantine, I have been binge-watching shows that I absolutely love like The Walking Dead and there is an episode where Eugene (Google him) decides he is going to help fight for the first time and he makes a statement that is quite familiar with many shows like this, he says “ This is what they are going to write about.” That made me think of what I like to call Whisperers of Women’s History.
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Store Cashier Who Suspected George Floyd Of Using Fake $20 Bill Says He Feels Guilty
An employee at the Minneapolis corner store who suspected George Floyd gave him a counterfeit $20 bill last May testified in court Wednesday that he felt guilty knowing that their interaction led to Floyd’s death under former police officer Derek Chauvin’s knee.
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The New Jim Crow
In Georgia, Donald Trump's big lie that the election was stolen has now been turned into bad law -- an election law designed to make it harder for minorities and the young to vote. This is, as President Joe Biden stated, the new Jim Crow a blatant attempt by Republicans to suppress votes so they can hold onto power.
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Don’t Suffer Alone: STOP Domestic Violence
This time last year domestic violence was on the rise in Houston. Increasing by almost 10%, victims were now trapped in an enclosed space 24/7 with their abuser. No help from family and friends was available as all were practicing being socially distance while quarantining. Although staying at home to stay safe was enacted to keep everyone was safe from catching the coronavirus, it gave abusers the opportunity to take total control over their defenseless victim(s). Through various community partnerships with the city of Houston, a message was sent out to let survivors know that they don’t have to suffer in silence.
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Mellow Mushroom Announces Open Patio Season
Mellow Mushroom announces new spring menu.
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GM Increasing Ad Spend in Black-Owned Media by 400%
Automaker cancels meeting with group of seven publishers. Will now hold a series of small meetings with more media executives “ASAP”
Facing charges of “systemic racism,” General Motors Wednesday evening announced a 400% increase in ad spending in Black-owned media by 2023.
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New stimulus Obamacare subsidies start April 1
Extra premium subsidies approved as part of the recent stimulus bill will be available on the federal Affordable Care Act exchange starting on Thursday.
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Taxpayers who already filed returns will automatically get stimulus break on unemployment benefits, IRS says
Americans who lost their jobs last year and have already filed their tax returns will have one less headache to deal with.
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Biden officials urge states to 'buckle down' amid virus resurgence but avoid issuing federal guidance
Biden administration officials are increasingly urging governors and local officials to reinstate or avoid relaxing public health restrictions as coronavirus cases continue to rise and the US stares down the prospect of another surge.
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Top US national security officials call counterparts as Russia and Ukraine tensions rise
Top US national security officials have spoken with their Ukrainian counterparts, and America's top general held a call Wednesday with his Russian opposite number amid concern over Russian military activity in Crimea and eastern Ukraine, including what the US deemed a violation of a ceasefire by Moscow that led to the deaths of four Ukrainian soldiers last week.
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Biden administration launches $10 million ad campaign, leaders' network to encourage vaccination
The Biden administration on Thursday unveiled a large-scale effort to encourage Americans to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, rolling out its first national ad campaign and announcing a national network of community organizations, sports leagues and other leaders to boost confidence in the vaccines.
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The Seven Last Words of George Floyd
The commemoration of Good Friday is a solemn and holy event for Christians. We cannot get to the resurrection of Jesus Christ without traversing through the crucifixion, death, and burial of God’s only begotten son. One of the dividing lines among Christian traditions is the context of Jesus’s Passion and death. When we separate Jesus from His worldly environment and circumstances—being persecuted as a Jewish teacher by a foreign empire and betrayed by compatriots who were threatened by His message and witness—we lose sight that Jesus, both fully God and man, was gruesomely murdered.
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Trump's own statements in old lawsuit could haunt him in any future criminal case
Donald Trump once said he calculated his net worth, to a degree, on his "feelings," and that he put the "best spin" on some of the assets.
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So Close, Yet So Far Away
For the Houston Rockets, it seems as if their arms are too short to grab consistent victories this season. They dropped another game on Wednesday night losing to the Brooklyn Nets by a score of 120-108 after being up by as much as 18-points at one point during the game.
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Free Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program Returns Virtually; Offering Extended Service
This is the 18th year for the College of Business to provide the tax prep service.
Accounting professors and graduate students enrolled in business accounting courses at Prairie View A&M University’s College of Business are once again helping to prepare federal tax returns for the public. Due to the pandemic, the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is being carried online with virtual clinic hours on Thursdays.
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H-E-B ISSUES Texas-Wide Call for Entries
Quest for Texas Best 2021 expands beyond food products
Now in its eighth year, H-E-B Quest for Texas Best has expanded its search for the finest foods and beverages in the Lone Star State to also include non-food items. In addition to food creators and innovators, Texas-based purveyors of beauty items, toys, home goods, household necessities, gardening supplies, coolers and everything in between are now invited to join!
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Astros To Celebrate Opening Day On Thursday
HOUSTON, TX – As the Astros prepare for their Opening Day game on Thursday night at Oakland (9:07 p.m. CT first pitch), Astros fans all over the city are encouraged to celebrate Go Astros Day and show their Astros pride this Thursday, April 1 by posting a photo of themselves in Astros gear on their social media accounts with the hashtag #ForTheH.
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Travel to New York City during Covid-19: What you need to know before you go
If you're planning to travel to New York City, here's what you'll need to know and expect if you want to visit during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Georgia voting law leads to calls for some sports events to be moved or canceled
Georgia has a long history of attracting national sports events, but a controversial new voting law might have severe repercussions for that tradition.
