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Harris County Clerk Chris Hollins Reaffirms Voter Safety at the Polls
Harris County recently entered the Level 1 threat level under the County's new emergency response system due to a surge in confirmed cases of COVID-19. All polling centers will remain open to perform the essential function of voting during the 10-day Early Voting Period and on Election Day. The County Clerk's Office has put in place the S.A.F.E. Elections Plan to ensure that the health and safety of voters and poll workers are protected this election season. For those that do not qualify to vote by mail, the County Clerk’s Office encourages voters to take advantage of the Early Voting Period from June 29 to July 10.
TV One Debuts New Series Uncencored on Sunday, Feb. 18 at 10 p.m. ET
In-Depth Docu-Series Pulls Back The Curtain on the Lives of Influential Music, Film, Television, Sports and Pop Culture Figures
UNCENSORED, an edgy new docu-series exploring the intimate lives of some of today’s most notable personalities, debuts on TV One beginning Sunday, February 18 at 10 p.m. ET/9C. The 10-episode semi-autobiographical series gives unprecedented access to stars including Tiffany Haddish, LaLa Anthony, Tamar Braxton, Charlemagne Da God, Le’Andria Johnson, NeNe Leakes, Nia Long, Rick Ross and Snoop Dogg as they personally reveal their own stories, in their own words, in the places where their stories unfolded.
2023 NCAA March Madness Music Festival With Lil Nas X, Tim McGraw, and More!
Free Ticketed Festival Sponsored by Coca-Cola, Capital One and AT&T, Held at Discovery Green Park Will Tip-Off Full Weekend of Men’s Final Four Festivities
The NCAA March Madness Music Festival will provide fans access to hype-worthy entertainment and more via registration for each day’s events
Natural ways to prepare for cough and cold season
There’s never a convenient time for your child to get sick. While missed school (and work!) days are going to happen, there are steps you can take to minimize them. In this interview with Dr. Bill Sears, America’s Pediatrician, he talks about his strategies to support their immune system so kids will be less likely to get sick in the first place. He also talks about simple ways to address your child’s cough and cold symptoms that don’t involve medication.
Special CHEERS Celebrates Stand by Me 15th Anniversary Gala Sept. 30
Fundraiser benefits nonprofit providing equine therapy and other occupational therapy services to special needs children and adults
Special CHEERS (Children with Horses for Evaluation, Education, Rehabilitation, and Socialization) celebrates its 15-year anniversary with Stand by Me, a western-themed fundraiser with barbecue, adult beverages, dancing, live and silent auctions and music by the Shayne Still & Southern Blend Band. The nonprofit operates on 240 acres of land consisting of trails and pasture in Northwest Houston and employs a range of occupational therapy services for children and adults with special needs, with a strong focus on equine therapy.
Jill Scott Announces 25-City Tour
Jill Scott will be spending a portion of her summer hitting the road on a new tour, and it all kicks off June 23 in Hampton, Virginia.
District D NEXT GENeration Advisory Council BETA CLASS Application Open
District D NEXT GENeration Advisory Council is a leadership development program comprised of 15 committed young leaders who either live, work, or have close ties to Houston City Council District D. These young leaders are selected to have input in improving the quality of life with the District, while acting as ambassadors and leaders for service in the community.
Hyundai Motor Launches 'Channel Hyundai' for Smart TVs to Provide Enhanced Digital Customer Experience
The smart TV app features multimedia content and digital interface for new customer experience amid pandemic World premiere of the all-new 2021 Tucson will be broadcast on the app on September 15 The app is available on LG and Samsung smart TVs
SBA Disaster News - One Month Left to Apply for SBA Disaster Loans
Director Tanya N. Garfield of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Disaster Field Operations Center-West today reminded Texas private nonprofit organizations of the Nov. 3, 2017, deadline to apply for an SBA federal disaster loan for property damage caused by Hurricane Harvey that occurred Aug. 23 - Sept. 15, 2017. Private nonprofits that provide essential services of a governmental nature are eligible for assistance.
“Insecure” Actor Jay Ellis to Serve as 2018 American Black Film Festival Celebrity Ambassador; Submissions Open Until February
The 22nd American Black Film Festival (ABFF) will include an exciting lineup of film screenings, events and innovative programming, and will return to Miami from June 13-17, 2018. The week will include several new experiences, including Smartphone movie screenings, a master class on film financing, music-focused sessions and new networking opportunities for festival attendees.
HCDE Head Start Hosting Job Fair Feb. 21 at 6300 Irvington
Harris County Department of Education is hosting a job interview fair to recruit teachers, teaching assistants, family service providers, cooks and a mental health professional to join any of its 15 locations throughout northeast Harris County.
Middle School Girls Explore the Technology of Fashion Industry
To excel in the fashion industry, you might not think it’s necessary to have training in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields. However, with the emergence of fashion apps, online search capabilities, instant live video feeds and more, the retail fashion world is undergoing disruptive technological changes.Driven by a critical shortage, retail is poised to hire 15% of all computer science graduates according to the National Retail Federation.
Buffalo Bayou Partnership Welcomes Seven New Board Members
Buffalo Bayou Partnership (BBP) announced seven new members to its board of directors during its annual meeting on January 15 at the home of Anne Whitlock (BBP Board member) and her husband Michael Skelly in the East End.
NAACP Announces Open Voting for 49th NAACP Image Awards
Voting open to public for the first time in Image Awards history
For the first time in its award show history, voting for the 49th NAACP Image Awards will be open to the public. Viewers will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite nominees in 36 different categories across film, television, and music.For the first time in its award show history, voting for the 49th NAACP Image Awards will be open to the public. Viewers will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite nominees in 36 different categories across film, television, and music.
Travis Scott Figurine Raffle Benefiting RMHC of Greater Houston/Galveston
Houston Area raffle impacts underserved communities in Greater Houston & Galveston
Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC) of Greater Houston/Galveston is excited to announce a raffle to win Travis Scott action figure #2 as seen in the Travis Scott Meal commercial from McDonald’s. Only 15 of the Travis Scott action figures were made in 2020. Raffle tickets can be purchased for $20 each through 11:59 pm March 2, 2021. Drawing will be held and winner announced on March 4, 2021. The contest is open to any resident of the Greater Houston area aged 18 or older. To buy a ticket, use the QR code at the bottom of this press release or visit rmhcghg.org/cactus-jack.
Houston Texans Announce First Ever Mexican College Football Showcase
Today, the Houston Texans and NFL Mexico, in partnership with Tec de Monterrey and NRG Park, announced the creation of the inaugural Mexican College Football Showcase, which will be held on Friday, Sept. 8 at NRG Stadium.
Drew Carey to host ‘The Price is Right: A Tribute to Bob Barker’ on CBS in honor of his late predecessor
The life and career of Bob Barker, the beloved “Price is Right” host of 35 years who died last week, will be celebrated with an hour-long special set to air on CBS this Thursday.
Atlanta-Based Black-Owned Sneaker Company Launches New Program To Help Other Black Entrepeneurs
Atlanta has become the epicenter of the new African American business trend, with its’ vibrant black middle class and countless black owned businesses starting up every day. The city is famous for being the home to countless R&B and rap music stars, a growing Black film industry, and innovative Black-owned companies like Tag Team Marketing, Buy Black 365, SneakersCustom.com, and many more.
Online Store Sees Surge of African Pride in the Age of Trump
Roberta Holmes, entrepreneur and founder of TheMotherland.online, was a bit surprised about the surge she saw in website traffic after the election of Donald Trump. Her online store just opened in October.
Minimum wage hikes may harm child health, says Baker Institute expert
Arkansas and Missouri will increase their minimum wage as a result of midterm election initiatives, and additional ballot measures are in the works in other states for 2020.