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Council Member Dwight Boykins Proposes Plan to Fund Pay Parity for and Prevent Layoffs
In October, Houston's City Controller Chris Brown placed the estimated cost to city government of Proposition B's passage at approximately $85 million annually. Today, Council Member Boykins will offer a viable solution to meet that cost while preserving jobs, in a way that best reflects the will of the voters who voted overwhelmingly in support of pay parity on November 6.
Scholarship Classic 2020 — New Date, Same Location, Same Cause
As COVID-19 continues to spread across the United States and affect and claim the lives of African Americans and countless others, the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. (CBCF) has rescheduled the Scholarship Classic originally slated for June. Your health and wellness are paramount!
Governor Abbott Reappoints Three To State Independent Living Council
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Thomas Michael “Mike” Bates, Keisha Rowe Nunn, and Colton J. Read to the State Independent Living Council for terms set to expire on October 24, 2022. The council develops the State Plan for Independent Living and serves as a resource to state and local organizations on Independent Living and related issues for persons with disabilities.
Applications Open for 50th Annual Bayou City Art Festival Downtown
Bayou City Art Festival, produced by the Art Colony Association, Inc., has opened the applications for nonprofit partners, volunteers, food vendors, and live entertainment for the 50th Annual Bayou City Art Festival Downtown on Saturday-Sunday, October 8-9, 2022
Broadway Veteran Among Cast in 2017 Houston Shakespeare Festival
UH-Produced Event is at Miller Outdoor Theatre July 28-Aug. 6
A Broadway star is among the cast of talented actors who will take center stage at the Miller Outdoor Theatre this year for the 43rd season of the Houston Shakespeare Festival (HSF).
Fort Bend County Issues Evacuations;
UPDATE 8/28 5 p.m.: The interactive maps of evacuation zones for the Brazos and San Bernard Rivers now contain evacuation routes. Residents can search their address to see if they are part of an evacuation order:
‘Tis the season to prevent holiday decoration fires
Most candle fires occur in homes during December
This holiday season, the Texas Gulf Coast Region encourages everyone to follow simple steps to prevent home fires from holiday decorations. Most home fires involving candles happen in December, when one in five home decoration fires also occur.
30th Anniversary Bounce Trumpet Awards honoring Black excellence to world premiere on Juneteenth at 7pm ET
Bounce, the nation's popular entertainment television network serving African Americans, will present the 30th Anniversary Bounce Trumpet Awards -- a night of inspiration, history and crowd-rousing performances celebrating African American achievements and contributions on Juneteenth, Sunday, June 19 at 7 p.m. ET.
Beto Leads in Texas Primary and Would Beat Trump by Double Digits, says UT Poll
Beto leads in the Democratic presidential field in the Texas primary and would beat President Trump by double digits in the general election, according to a new poll from the University of Texas at Tyler.
Alec Baldwin has been formally charged in 'Rust' shooting
Actor and producer Alec Baldwin has been criminally charged in connection with the 2021 fatal shooting on the set of the movie "Rust," the Santa Fe County, New Mexico, district attorney's office told CNN Tuesday.
Primanti Bros. Restaurant And Bar Strikes Deal With Pittsburgh-Tech Startup GiftYa To Launch $5 eGift Offer For Fans
Beginning October 22, 2019, Primanti Bros. fans can receive a text for $5 off toward any meal at its Pittsburgh locations.
Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar today announces it is rolling out a new way for its fans to give and receive personalized egifts within seconds by using a digital platform created by Pittsburgh-based fintech startup GiftYa. Beginning October 22, 2019, Primanti Bros. fans can receive a text for $5 off toward any meal at its Pittsburgh locations.
Songwriting with Soldiers Concert Premiers Nationally October 25 On PBS
PBS will present SONGWRITING WITH SOLDIERS, a powerful one-hour concert special featuring veterans, service members and award-winning songwriters coming together for a night of music illustrating military veterans' experiences. The program, airing Friday, October 25, 2019 at 10:00 p.m. ET on PBS (check local listings), was filmed in August at Nashville’s War Memorial Auditorium with support from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB).
Sonofresco Announces Fall Special: Complimentary Shipping On Green Coffee Beans
Sonofresco has announced a Fall Special to provide free shipping on its green coffee beans. The promotion will be available to customers on all qualifying orders through October 31st.
SPCA of Brazoria County Hosts First Ever ‘Fur Ball’
The S.P.C.A. of Brazoria County will host a fund-raising event titled ‘Fur Ball 2018’ on October 25, 2018 from 6:00 – 10:30 p.m. at the Lake Jackson Civic Center. Dinner, drinks, auctions (live and silent) along with music by Intercoastal Pirates point to an evening as entertaining as it is worthwhile. The S.P.C.A. of Brazoria County is a no kill shelter and as such has expenses that are above the norm. Add a massive flood event to the equation, and the need for funds is great and increasing.
'True Believers' Opens October 6 at theMcNay
True Believers: Benny Andrews & Deborah Roberts offers a historic and contemporary view of the Black experience in America through the work of two artists from different generations. This exhibition explores the deep connections between the work of Andrews and Roberts in their shared use of collage and exploration of activism, racial injustice, family, and religious themes.
Where to Stay in San Antonio This Fall
This Fall, Thompson San Antonio - Riverwalk is the perfect luxury escape for guests to immerse themselves in this city on the rise and experience the many vibrant festivals and parades of the season.
HHSC Encourages Screenings During Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Aware- ness Month and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission is encouraging women to get screened regularly for the disease. “Breast cancer screenings can save a woman’s life and mammograms are the best way to detect breast cancer early, when it is easier to treat,” said Rob Ries, HHS deputy executive commissioner for Family Health Services. “As we bring awareness to this issue, we’re urging women to make time for their health and to get screened regularly.”
Houston Area Angel Tree Basketball Sports Camp at Mi3 Center Saturday Featured Speaker: Brandon Johnson—Former Pro Basketball Player, Incarcerated After a National Sports Betting Scandal
Prison Fellowship®, the nation's largest Christian nonprofit serving prisoners, former prisoners, and their families, is conducting a free Angel Tree Sports Camp® that will benefit more than 170 kids, ages 7 to 17, at the Mi3 Center in Houston on Saturday, October 15, 2022. Prison Fellowship®, the nation's largest Christian nonprofit serving prisoners, former prisoners, and their families, is conducting a free Angel Tree Sports Camp® that will benefit more than 170 kids, ages 7 to 17, at the Mi3 Center in Houston on Saturday, October 15, 2022.
AAMA Welcomes Interim CEO While Celebrating Growth and Performance Across the Greater Houston Region
AAMA, the Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans, announces senior leadership promotions while celebrating elevated performance at AAMA's George I. Sanchez Charter Schools. Daisy Morales will serve as interim CEO, while Adolfo Melara becomes President and Superintendent, and Debbie Ortiz becomes COO.
32nd Annual Uptown Holiday Lighting Returns Thanksgiving 2019
The 32nd Annual Uptown Holiday Lighting event will return on Thanksgiving evening, November 28, 2019, kicking off the holiday season on a newly transformed Post Oak Boulevard. This FREE family event draws more than 100,000 people to the Boulevard between Westheimer and San Felipe for live entertainment, a visit from jolly Saint Nick, a fireworks extravaganza and a dazzling new light show.