AboutThatCar.com: 2020 GS 350 F Sport
It is difficult reviewing a vehicle that will be discontinued. But that is what we face. Production of the 2020 Lexus GS 350 is scheduled to stop in August. But do not get it twisted, this is a great car. The problem is it could not stand the onslaught of sport utilities and crossovers, sales fell, and it was no longer profitable to make in Japan, ship here and then sit in dealer showrooms. It is as simple as that.
Children’s Association for Maximum Potential (CAMP) Announces Cancellati on of Summer Camp
Since 1979, Children’s Association for Maximum Potential (known affectionately as Camp CAMP) has provided safe and fun-filled recreational experiences year-round for individuals with special needs. Due to the severity of their disabilities, many of the individuals now served by CAMP are not eligible to attend other camps, or even participate in other agency programs offered within the special needs community.
Congress Plans to Steal the Coronavirus Vaccine
Lawmakers in Washington want to confiscate the patents on coronavirus treatments and vaccines -- before biotech companies even finish developing them.
Free COVID-19 testing in Kingwood
The City of Houston's Health Department and Office of Emergency Management has partnered with the Texas Division of Emergency Management to provide Free COVID-19 testing. Appointments are required.
Federal Court Rules Florida Law That Undermined Voting Rights Restoration Is Unconstitutional
A federal court today ruled that a Florida law that created wealth-based hurdles to voting is unconstitutional. The decision restores voting rights to hundreds of thousands of people with past felony convictions.
Budweiser Stage Brings Summer Concerts to Fans' Homes with "Budweiser Stage at Home"
New concert television series to premier on Saturday, May 30th at 8 p.m. EST on Citytv
Today, Live Nation Canada and Budweiser announced Budweiser Stage at Home, a weekly one-hour concert experience this summer for fans to enjoy in the comfort of their own home. The iconic waterfront music venue will be transported from downtown Toronto into the homes of Canadians from coast to coast.
New Emergency Loan Funds for Black Businesses
A day before the U.S. House passed the HEROES Act, the Joint Center hosted an online briefing on fair and equal access to capital for Black businesses through stimulus legislation. The briefing addressed structural inequities faced by Black businesses and explored how future stimulus proposals can best help Black businesses thrive in the post-COVID-19 economy.
COVID-19 Policy & Black Communities Roundup
Last Friday, U.S. House Democrats passed a $3 trillion bill to address economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic—the HEROES Act.
National Urban League 2020 Conference Pivots To A ‘Virtual’ Event In August
National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial today announced that the League’s anticipated 2020 Conference, slated for August in Houston, will not take place due to the current international health crisis.
Multiple Senate Bills Introduced to Support Small Business, but need to move faster
We will need all these fixes and other programs to fill gaps to support the economy
On the introduction of the Paycheck Security Act and many bipartisan Paycheck Protection Program fixes yesterday, Executive Director of the Main Street Alliance Amanda Ballantyne had this to say:
Governor Abbott Issues Executive Order Terminating Air Travel Restrictions Related To COVID-19 Pandemic
Governor Greg Abbott today issued an Executive Order (GA-24) terminating air travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Governor's new order immediately terminates all restrictions contained in the Governor's previous Executive Order (GA-20) that mandated temporary quarantines for air travelers arriving from the following areas of the United States: California; Connecticut; New York; New Jersey; Washington; Atlanta, Georgia; Chicago, Illinois; Detroit, Michigan; or Miami, Florida.
Federal Judge Fred Biery Ruled Texans Afraid of COVID-19 Can Vote By Mail In 2020
Texas federal judge on Tuesday ruled that all voters afraid of catching the novel coronavirus can request absentee mail-in ballots due to the pandemic.
Chris Hollis Appointed As New Replacement Harris County Clerk
After Diane Troutman Recent Resignation
The Harris County Commissioners Court has appointed Chris Hollins as Harris County Clerk, replacing Dr. Diane Trautman after her recent resignation. Hollins’s term begins on June 1, and he will remain in office through 2020. An attorney and fourth-generation Harris County native, Hollins will be responsible for administering the July runoff contest and the general election in November.
"It's Not All Downhill from Here" by Terry McMillan
Getting old ain't for sissies. Aging is not for the weak, whiners, or wimps, not for 'fraidycats or those with no confidence, and aging is absolutely not for the inflexible. But then again, as in the new novel by Terry McMillan, "It's Not All Downhill from Here," either.
"Decisions: Practical Advice from 23 Men and Women Who Shaped the World" by Robert L. Dilenschneider
Black or white? Up or down? Donut or cake? Take a new job, or stay at the old one? Life is a series of picks and chooses, some of them frivolous and some of them unspeakably important. So how do you know the right one to make, even if it's just between sundae or cone? In the new book "Decisions" by Robert L. Dilenschneider, you'll see how dilemmas have historically been solved and how choices can impact you, too.
Texas Supreme Court Halts Counties From Issuing Mail-In Ballots to Voters Afraid of Virus
The Texas Supreme Court issued a stay Friday evening to keep county election officials from allowing voters who are afraid of catching coronavirus to vote by mail.
U.S. Bank Offers Financial Support an Demonstrates Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
As we weather the COVID-19 pandemic together, U.S. Bank is here to help. We have developed a single site full of online resources where customers can go to find helpful information regarding their financial needs. Through this online resource and other partnerships, U.S. Bank aims to provide simple, clear information to help individuals and small businesses get through the pandemic and tangible financial assistance to support our communitiesAs the global coronavirus pandemic upends all aspects of our lives, U.S. Bank is uniting with other corporations and longstanding partner organizations that are representing members of underserved and minority communities to advocate for inclusion among Pan-Asians and other cultural segments.
Remembering Brown v. Board of Education
Last Sunday marked the 66th anniversary of the landmark 1954 Supreme Court decision, Brown vs. the Board of Education. The Brown decision addressed consolidated issues from four different cases involving racial segregation. The issues emanated from Kansas, South Carolina, Delaware, and Virginia. The unanimous opinion of the court was written by Earl Warren, Republican President Dwight Eisenhower's newly appointed chief justice. The Court declared that forced segregation of public-school children violated the due process clause of the Fourteenth Amendment and was therefore unconstitutional.
Contact Tracing: The New Tool in Fighting COVID-19
As a child, I remember playing a game called Connect the Dots. It was a game with the concept of drawing a line from one dot to another in chronically order to form a picture. What was just something for me to do is now a leading tool in the battle to flatten the curve and stop the spread of the coronavirus.
Toyota/Lexus Minority Owners Dealership Association to Sponsor National ‘COVID-19 Day of Service’ on May 22
The Salvation Army to Provide Grocery Boxes for Families in Need
The Toyota/Lexus Minority Owners Dealership Association (TLMODA) is working with The Salvation Army to fill the pantries of families in need during the coronavirus pandemic. On May 22, 2020, TLMODA Dealers and The Salvation Army will distribute more than 4,800 packages in 24 communities throughout the country.
