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Houston Has the 10th Fewest Healthcare Workers Per Capita

The coronavirus outbreak has called into question the nation’s preparedness to respond to and mitigate health crises. As the number of presumptive and confirmed COVID-19 cases continue to increase, hospitals across the country face shortages of equipment, personnel, and beds. While the pandemic is highlighting shortcomings of the U.S. healthcare system overall, it is also evident that some parts of the country are better staffed with healthcare workers than others.

Texas Has the 9th Fewest Healthcare Workers Per Capita

The coronavirus outbreak has called into question the nation’s preparedness to respond to and mitigate health crises. As the number of presumptive and confirmed COVID-19 cases continue to increase, hospitals across the country face shortages of equipment, personnel, and beds. While the pandemic is highlighting shortcomings of the U.S. healthcare system overall, it is also evident that some parts of the country are better staffed with healthcare workers than others.

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Sponsor a Meal for the Emergency First Responders

Amid the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, you can now give back to the hard working first responders who are tireless working around the clock and send them a meal through The Bougainvilleas, 12126 Westheimer Rd, Houston, Texas 77077. The First Responders Appreciation Meal it's an opportunity for companies to support, encourage and say Thank You.

Astros Foundation Deliver Critical Medical Supplies to Texas Medical Center During COVID-19 Pandemic

The Astros Foundation, in partnership with Crane Worldwide, made a major announcement on Wednesday. They will be providing funding, logistics and transportation support to deliver medical equipment to those impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic in Houston.

Celebrate Easter with The Rustic’s Holiday Meal Kit To-Go

Ready to Cook and Ready to Eat meals available for pickup April 10-12

While Easter may look a little different this year with current shelter-in-place mandates, that doesn’t mean you can’t still celebrate the holiday. Houstonians can enjoy The Rustic's Easter Meal Kit at home by pre-ordering its new Ready to Cook and Ready to Eat meals.

GM Reports First-Quarter U.S. Sales

General Motors (NYSE: GM) announced today that it delivered 618,335 vehicles in the first quarter of 2020, a decrease of about 7 percent compared to a year ago. The industry experienced significant declines in March due to the outbreak of COVID-19.

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Coronavirus update 4

First, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo yesterday extended the "Stay Home, Work Safe" Order until April 30. The order requires everyone to remain at home unless they are conducting essential business such as grocery shopping, going to the pharmacy, picking up food or going to work at businesses that are deemed essential.

Stars Lil' Wayne, Angie Stone and DJ Khaled Reflect on Betty Wright's Legacy on the Next Episode Of TV One's UNSUNG on Sunday, April 5 At 10 P.M. ET/9C

TV One's award-winning documentary series UNSUNG shines a spotlight on the story of 70s R&B music queen, Betty Wright, this Sunday, April 5 at 10 p.m. ET/9C.

COVID-19 Updates: Stay-Home Work-Safe Order Extended

Tuesday, March 31 County Judge Hidalgo extended the Stay-Home Work-Safe order through midnight April 30. If you need additional clarification or information on this order, please email stayhome@co.hctx.net or visit the County's FAQ page.

It’s CENSUS DAY!

All MCTX Residents Urged to Participate In 2020 Census Survey; www.2020census.gov

It’s Census Day 2020 and we’re asking the community to do its part in shaping the future of the “Show Me City”. Residents now have an opportunity to participate in the nationwide program that only takes place once every 10 years as required by the U.S. Constitution.

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston launches ON DEMAND Club Experience to fill in the gap for at-home learning

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston (BGCGH) has launched ON DEMAND Club Experience, a virtual platform providing innovative, at-home learning for Club members to help fill the educational gap and associated learning loss during the COVID-19 outbreak. This initiative allows children and teens under Houston’s current stay-at-home order to participate in online activities from BGCGH’s four core program areas – Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles, Good Character and Citizenship, and Workforce Readiness.

Birds of Prey and the Emancipation of One Harley Quinn Arrives Onto 4K UHD Combo Pack, Blu-Ray Combo Pack and DVD On May 12

4K Blu-ray Disc features Dolby VisionTM HDR and HDR10+TM

“Birds of Prey and the Fabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn” arrives on 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD on May 12. Margot Robbie (“Bombshell,” “Once Upon a Time in…Hollywood,” “I, Tonya”) reprises her role as the endearingly daring ne’er-do-well Harley Quinn in DC’s “Birds of Prey and the Fabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn.”

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Searching for Calm Inside the Storm: The launch of our first-ever INFLUENSER Digital Summit, an interactive experience

As our new normal starts to set in we’re all asking ourselves what this means for business. More specifically, how will this impact Hispanic marketing and the exponential growth we’ve seen in the Latinx and multicultural influencer space. Will business become stagnant? Will influencers lose work? Are brands slashing budgets? Are creators staying silent? While we don’t claim to know all the answers, we are listening, observing and trying to navigate our new reality in the wake of this COVID-19 crisis.

Top 5 Tips to Sanitize the Home Office

Hot Spots – Be aware of the commonly touched areas of the new home workspace such as a desk, keyboard, mouse, phone and personal files that have constant exposure to our hands should also be sanitized regularly.

RNs at 15 HCA Hospitals to Protest Lack of COVID-19 Preparedness

Registered nurses at 15 HCA Healthcare hospitals in seven states will hold actions Wednesday and Thursday, April 2 and April 3, to protest a lack of preparedness by the nation’s largest hospital chain that they say places nurses, other staff, and patients at risk in the face of the coronavirus pandemic, announced National Nurses United (NNU) today.

Turkey Leg Hut Expands to Provide Additional Indoor Seating & Accommodations

April 1, 2020: The Turkey Leg Hut (TLH) received permits from the City of Houston late last week to begin construction of a 1,061 square foot expansion of the restaurant at 4830 Almeda Road to provide additional restaurant seating, restrooms and bar area!

Working From Home with Your Pets

Amidst the coronavirus pandemic many find themselves working from home with their pets. National Pet Day is coming up on April 11th and what better way to treat your pet than a day at Camp Bow Wow, the premier doggy day and boarding franchise. But if you can't do that the owner is sharing some helpful tips for working at home with pets with your headers.

April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month

Men’s Health Network (MHN) joins with other health organizations to raise awareness of testicular cancer during Testicular Cancer Awareness Month (April). These organizations are calling on greater awareness among men, healthcare providers, and communities about this cancer that can attack boys and men of all ages.

AgriLife Extension provides advice, tips for money management during COVID-19 pandemic

In addition to health concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic, many individuals and families are also having to deal with unexpected financial concerns.

Governor Abbott Announces $14.1 Million In Grants To Texas Military Communities

Governor Greg Abbott today announced a new round of grants totaling $14.1 million from the Texas Military Preparedness Commission’s (TMPC) Defense Economic Adjustment Assistance Grant (DEAAG) program awarded to various military communities across the state. This program assists defense communities that may be positively or negatively impacted by a future Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) round. The grant money will be invested in infrastructure projects and other initiatives to increase the military value of military installations in Texas and protect jobs.