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METRO Mechanic, Engineering Contractor Test Positive for COVID-19

METRO has received confirmation a mechanic and an engineering contractor have tested positive for COVID-19. This brings the total number of cases to 51 METRO employees and 12 contractors. Twenty-six of the employees had no contact with the public. METRO tracks and reports all positive cases among its workforce of more than 4200. We are also conducting temperature checks of employees before they begin their workday.

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COMMENTARY: Faith and Common-Sense, Ways to Fight Coronavirus

Fannie Mae Miles Bradford, at 89, has experienced more in her lifetime than many of the government officials who are advising us about our lives today. So, Mrs. Bradford is approaching the coronavirus scare with similar stamina that has seen her through many nerve shattering eras.

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"We Are Power: How Nonviolent Activism Changes the World" by Todd Hasak-Lowy

You put a lot of work into your sign. When you were done, what was once the side of a cardboard box suddenly became a note to the world – but as you were making it, you have to admit that you wondered if one cardboard sign was going to make much of a difference. You were protesting, but who would notice?

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FIRST CLASS STUDENTS: UH College of Medicine Selects Inaugural Class

Maya Fontenot was gifted with a natural aptitude for science and math, but her passion for medi- cine and activism started as a child in southwest Houston. Though she grew up middle class, Fontenot recalls frequent visits to the county hospital with aunts and uncles who struggled with poverty... and their health. Those eye-opening and alarming experiences gave her a glimpse into the challenges “a poor person seeking medical care” can face.

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How to Clean Up Your Summer Grilling Game

Simple, flavorful ingredients make for instant family favorites

There’s something about summertime that ushers in an easygoing spirit. The long, hot summer months are often celebrated with backyard barbecues, beach days and spending time with friends and family. It’s a time to fire up the grill, slow down and roll with the punches.

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Mayor Turner Police ReformTask Force Members

The 45-Houstonians Named to the Mayor Sylvester Turner Police Reform Task Force

Chair – Laurence “Larry” Payne Director of Strategic Partnerships, Civic Engagement and Critical Conversations for the Houston Public Librar

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Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo Announces New COVID-19 Health and Safety Requirements for Businesses

As hospital admissions for COVID-19 continue to climb across the county, to- day, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo signed an order requiring businesses to generate, post, and implement health and safety policies which include, at a minimum, a requirement that workers, customers or visitors wear face cover- ings. The order takes effect at 12:01 am on Monday, June 22, 2020.√

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Bubba Wallace Responds to FBI Findings: ‘Whether Tied In 2019, or Whatever, It Was A Noose

NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace says he’s “pissed” members of the public are now questioning his in- tegrity after the FBI said a noose found in his garage stall this week was there before his team moved in.

Subcommittee to Hold Briefing on First Amendment Violations at Black Lives Matter Protests

On Monday, June 29, at 10:00 a.m., Rep. Jamie Raskin, the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, will hold a remote briefing on how the violent treatment of protestors and journalists across the country by federal and local law enforcement have violated the First Amendment.

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COVID-19 highlights long-term inequities in some communities

Just as the coronavirus pandemic strains states and the nation, it also has stressed the resources of neighborhoods and individuals

Houston Symphony Returns to the Stage w/ Livestream Series

The Houston Symphony announces its return to the stage with the concert series Live from Jones Hall—a new hour-long livestream from Jones Hall at 8 p.m. each Saturday night in July and Saturday, Aug. 1. This series will introduce audiences to diverse and engaging programs, and it will offer an intimate concert experience. The concerts will feature Symphony musicians in solo and small ensemble roles and in repertoire not often showcased on our programs, highlighting different sections of the orchestra. Each livestream performance is available via a private link to ticket holders.

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METRO Board Approves Requiring Facial Coverings on System

Enhanced Safety Measures Allow Fare Collection to Resume

METRO is continuing to expand its public service efforts requiring all riders, employees, contractors and visitors wear a face covering unless impracticable due to a medical condition. The health and safety rule unanimously approved today by METRO's Board of Directors extends to METRO vehicles, facilities and transit centers.

New Poll Shows Broad Consensus Across North Texas for Wearing Masks

Six out of 10 said wearing masks and social distancing should be required until a vaccine is widely available

A new poll commissioned by the non-partisan, non-profit group Texas 2036 shows broad support across North Texas for wearing masks to fight COVID-19.

Aviation Institution on Maintenance Host STEM Summer Camp

Aviation Institute of Maintenance’s Jet Tech STEM Camp will provide participants a preview into the school’s FAA approved Aviation Maintenance Technician program.

Aviation Institute of Maintenance (AIM) will be offering a glimpse into the world of aircraft maintenance through its annual Jet Tech Summer Aviation Maintenance Camp at select campuses.

A unique website gives fine artists and art lovers the opportunity to help families in desperate need

PostandPaint.com is a win for artists, homeowners and most importantly for the needy

The worldwide pandemic has changed our lives. “I felt badly for the many artists who abruptly lost their sales venues,” says business owner Robin Kocina, whose husband Lonny is an artist as well as her business partner. As a nonprofit board member, Kocina is also keenly aware that charitable organizations around the world are pleading for funds. Meanwhile, she observed that Americans have become more focused on home and making memories with family, a trend she wants to nurture and support.

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Aldine Census Mural Brings the Importance of the Census to Life Through Words and Pages

Unifying. Diverse. Inclusive. Three things that books, libraries and Census 2020 have in common.

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Why Black Wealth Matters in White America

… and what blacks must learn to survive this new economy

The general population, otherwise known as the 99%, have a love/hate relationship with wealth. They resent those who have it, but spend their lives attempting to get it for themselves, all the while self-sabotaging that effort in ways that are avoidable if they knew the rules of the rich. Yes, the rich have rules.

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The Texas Renaissance Festival Announces Launch of Weekly Podcast

TRF Partners with The Houston Pod for Podcast Production

The Texas Renaissance Festival (TRF) has announced a partnership with The Houston Pod for the production of their inaugural podcast, “Hear ye, Hear ye – A Texas Style Renaissance Podcast” that will launch on Wednesday, July 15 at 5 p.m. CST. The weekly podcast will be hosted by the King of the Festival, and will feature artisans, vendors, performers, and TRF managers providing an insider’s look into the production of the festival.

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Rap Luminary Freddie Gibbs Partners with Warner Records

History in the making as Warner Records announces that one of the most influential and exalted rappers of this era, Freddie Gibbs, partners with its renowned label. The critically acclaimed storyteller will unveil his first release under the newly minted deal very soon.

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Macy's Launches Capsule Collection With Danielle Bernstein

The perfect summer pieces for every wardrobe are available today on macys.com

Following the red-hot success of her Spring 2020 collection, world-renowned fashion influencer Danielle Bernstein, the face behind popular fashion blog WeWoreWhat, launches her latest line at Macy’s, just in time for summer.