Texans Coach Romeo Crennel Honored for His Brilliant Defensive Mind
Houston Texans associate head coach Romeo Crennel is that one person that can strike up a friendly conversation with anyone he meets. His outgoing personality lights up any room he steps into. But once that headset goes on and he is calling out schemes and coverages, he is as ferocious as they come. That tenacity was rewarded by the Pro Football Writers of America when they named Crennel the 16th recipient of the Paul “Dr. Z” Zimmerman Award for lifetime achievement as an assistant coach in the NFL.
Mayor Turner and Houston City Council Approves Additional $5 Million SBERP Infusion
Mayor Sylvester Turner and City Council approved $5 million in additional funding for the City’s Small Business Economic Relief Program (SBERP), which was created to provide grant assistance to small businesses and chambers of commerce that have been adversely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
City Of Houston Wins Award Honoring The Very Best In The Recycling Industry
The City of Houston’s Solid Waste Management Department recycling processing partnership with Fomento de Construcciones y Contractas (FCC) has been named the “Best U.S. Recycling Facility of the Year - 2020” by the National Waste and Recycling Association (NWRA).
Trump Leads By Subtraction and Division; Biden By Addition and Multiplication
As the presidential campaigns heat up, Americans are provided with a stark choice of leaders. The visits to Kenosha of Donald Trump and Joe Biden provide clear contrasts for all to see.
Protecting the Safety and Rights of Voters
A safe, secure, efficient, accessible, and fair voting process for every registered voter has always been the goal of Chris Hollins since he was appointed as Harris County Clerk. His office is committed to inclusivity because he believes the “right to vote is fundamental to what it means to be free and have a voice in our democracy.” With that in mind, Hollins has proposed mailing applications to vote by mail to all registered voters that are 65 years old and up regardless if they requested the application or not. Republicans have a big problem with that and have filed two lawsuits to put a stop to it.
Juanita Campbell Rasmus To Release New Powerful Book, “Learning To Be” Finding Your Center After The Bottom Falls Out, on September 15th
Tina Knowles Lawson Pens A Personal And Moving Foreword For The Book
Juanita Campbell Rasmus will release her 1st highly anticipated book, “Learning to Be” Finding Your Center after the Bottom Falls Out. It will be released on September 15, 2020 by InterVarsity Press. Juanita Campbell Rasmus, is an author, speaker, spiritual director, pastor and cancer survivor.
H-E-B deploys Mobile Kitchen to SE Texas, sends aid to Louisiana food banks
H-E-B disaster response teams have mobilized to provide food, water, and other means of support to those in need
Governor Ivey announces $72.34 million in CARES Act funds for higher education
Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday awarded $72.34 million of the Coronavirus Relief Fund for higher education institutions to support the purchase of technology and infrastructure related to remote instruction and distance learning, officials announced.
Mariah Carey and Tina Fey are here to brighten your day with a 'Mean Girls' quiz
In what is guaranteed to be the best thing you'll see all day, Tina Fey is virtually quizzing Mariah Carey on her love of "Mean Girls."
Why American billionaire Joseph DaGrosa thinks now is the right time to invest in European football
With certain revenue streams dried up, football clubs, like many other sports franchises around the world, have been forced to take a financial hit amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Pelosi warns 'no chance' of US-UK trade deal if Brexit violates international treaty
Rep. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, has warned that Britain will be unable to secure a trade deal with the US if it does anything to undermine the treaty that brought peace to Northern Ireland after decades of violence.
Hurricane season peaks today, and the Hurricane Center is watching 7 systems
Atlantic hurricane season statistically peaks on September 10, and today seven systems are actively being watched.
US e-cigarette sales rose by nearly 300%, says a new CDC report
US e-cigarette sales rose by nearly 300% between November 2016 and August 2019, says a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
After negotiations falter, Senate fails to advance Republican bill addressing coronavirus pandemic
The Senate failed Thursday to advance a Republican proposal to address the health and economic crises caused by the coronavirus pandemic, four months after House Democrats passed their $3 trillion plan. But the narrower Senate bill could help Republican senators in tough reelection races by giving them a rebuttal to Democratic challengers attacking their delayed response.
Expert says cyber attacks are on the rise among school systems
The first day of school in Hartford was postponed on Tuesday after a ransomware attacked crippled critical systems.
A 194-year-old apple tree, the matriarch of the Northwest apple industry, has died
An apple tree thought to be the oldest in the Pacific Northwest has died this summer at 194 years of age.
Netflix CEO Reed Hastings: I had been lying when I said 'family is most important'
Marriage counseling has played a big role in Reed Hastings' success, the Netflix co-founder and co-CEO told Poppy Harlow Thursday. In an interview Thursday with CNN's Poppy Harlow, Hastings said the marriage counselor he went to with his wife of 29 years helped him see that he was "a systematic liar." He would say things like, "Family is the most important" -- not because he meant it but because it was "conventional to say that."
School-Night Meals that Deliver Taste at a Low Cost
Regardless of what back to school looks like this year, preparing family meals throughout the week does not have to be a challenge. Shopping at a store like ALDI can stretch your budget and help you make five different meals over five days for about $5 a meal pretax for a family of four.
Ease Into Education
If there’s one constant this year, it’s change. With another school year comes even more change, but you can help your family make a smooth transition with some planning and preparation.
Hyundai’s Chief Communications Officer – Dana W. White Named to Women in Automotive Board
Dana W. White, Chief Communications Officer, Hyundai Motor North America, has been named to the Women in Automotive board. In this role, White will be a resource and advocate for the organizations’ mission to empower and develop women in the automotive industry as thought leaders, industry executives and mentors for other females seeking career advancement and growth opportunities. The Women in Automotive organization currently has 20 executive-level board representatives from a variety of automotive technology, supplier, media outlets and dealerships.
