Harris Health’s ‘Ask My Nurse’ Answers the Call during COVID-19 Pandemic
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the need to keep people away from healthcare facilities unless truly necessary, Harris Health System has temporarily expanded its Ask My Nurse telephone help line. In its two months of expansion, the help line has already received nearly 60,000 calls—roughly 253% more than a usual month of calls.
MUSIC MONDAY: That’s What Friends Are For: Stevie Wonder Duets (LISTEN)
As Good Black News continues its month-long tribute to Stevie Wonder in his 70th year on planet Earth, Marlon West has compiled a new Spotify playlist celebrating the times Wonder has graciously and successfully shared the spotlight with other artistsAs Good Black News continues its month-long tribute to Stevie Wonder in his 70th year on planet Earth, Marlon West has compiled a new Spotify playlist celebrating the times Wonder has graciously and successfully shared the spotlight with other artists.
Wireless Spending on a Recession Budget
The COVID-19 pandemic has shaken the worldwide economy. People have lost or been furloughed from their jobs, and U.S. unemployment continue to rise. As personal and business budgets tighten across the country, many Americans are evaluating what they're paying for each month and where they might be able to save a few extra dollars.
What Small Business Owners Can Do To Steer Their Way Through A Crisis
As the nation’s economy continues to struggle because of the impact of COVID-19, small business owners and their leadership skills are being put to the test.
25-year-old who launched now $10M Carrier, launches smartphone brand
Chaymeriyia Moncrief is a tech entrepreneur from Alabama who is the founder and CEO of prepaid wireless carrier, Tesix Wireless™ Network. She turned down a $4.4M takeover offer, raised over $5M, and ended the 2019 year with a $10M valuation. Now, she is taking on an even bigger technology sector: smartphones and electronics.
A Slab Ride for Justice in the Ahmaud Arbery Killing "We Ride with Ahmaud" Postponed
25 new campus sites also announced for week of May 18
Officials of Houston, The State of Texas and the United States join Faith/Social Justice Leader Bishop James Dixon, II and Houston Rapper Paul Wall in a “Slab Ride” of Unity on Saturday, May 16,2020. Motorcycle escorts will lead more than 50 custom car “Slab” owners riding in support of justice for the heinous killing of Ahmaud Arbery. The demonstrators say they’re joining the national movement to shed light on facts disregarded that marginalized the killing. Supporters are creating a parade of solidarity while demanding the following factors of truth to be revealed and legally addressed:
Overlay Scheduled for Oak Meadows Neighborhood
Mayor Pro Tem Dave Martin is pleased to announce Houston Public Works will be performing an asphalt overlay project in the Oak Meadows subdivision. Construction is scheduled to begin tomorrow, May 15, and is expected to be completed by the middle of July 2020, weather permitting. The project is approximately $1,875,000 and will be paid for using dollars from the Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Fund.
Vegan BBQ Food Truck Sees More Customers Exploring Meatless Options Amid Shortages, Rising Cost of Beef
Houston Sauce Pit (HSP), the city’s first Vegan BBQ Food Truck, is seeing a rise in customers trying meatless options amid rising beef prices and shortages affecting restaurants and grocers.
PVAMU Police to host surprise birthday parade for 7-year-old in Magnolia
Mom hopes to lift the spirits of her son, who wants to be an officer when he “gets big.”
Kim Browning is a mom who is challenged with how to celebrate her son Jackson’s 7th birthday during a global pandemic. He loves all things baseball and transformers, and he also adores police.
10-Minute Top-Off: Mustang Mach-E Can Add Estimated Average 61 Miles of Driving Range Faster Than You Can Get a Pizza
Latest testing shows Mustang Mach-E charge time has improved by approximately 30 percent from early estimates, adding an estimated average of 61 miles of range in 10 minutes using Electrify America’s DC fast charging station with extended-range battery and rear-wheel drive
Doctors consider possible stroke and COVID-19 connection
The first thing to know about the possible links between COVID-19 and stroke is simple, say doctors: We just don't know.
Governor Abbott Prepares State Resources As Severe Weather Threatens Parts Of Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today placed numerous resources on standby across the state in anticipation of severe weather — including straight-line wind, large hail, and flash flooding — expected to impact several parts of Texas today through the weekend.
Chestet Pitts Spring Cleaning 4 A Cause
Benefiting Mission of Yahweh and Carson Parke
During this unprecedented time, non-profits are experiencing a loss of funding and donations, and have had to cancel fundraising events. Thousands of Houstonians rely on these organizations for food, shelter and day to day living essentials.
Governor Abbott, TDEM Announce Partnership With Local Fire Departments To Expand Testing In Nursing Homes
Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) today announced that local fire departments in Texas are partnering with local public health authorities to provide testing in nursing homes throughout the state.
Allergy season is here
For the best chance of minimizing symptoms, prominent alternative health expert Bryce Wylde advises allergy sufferers to start making changes now
If just thinking about spring makes your eyes burn, itch and water then you may still have time to get prepared. Experts say that last winter’s snowfall is causing trees and grasses to erupt with very high pollen levels. This year’s pollen forecasts are also high in the southern parts of the country.
Tools for space are food for thought on Earth
Rice engineering students create 3D-printed devices, databases for Mars and beyond
High praise from NASA brought attention to two teams of Rice University students working to make settlements on the moon and Mars more practical.
Temporary Closure of All Fort Bend County Testing Sites Due to Anticipated Inclement Weather From: "Patel, Taral" <Taral.Patel@fortbendcoun
Fort Bend County Judge KP George announced the closure of all County Covid-19 testing sites for the rest of today, Friday, May 15th & tomorrow, Saturday, May 16, 2020 due to the anticipated upcoming inclement weather.
METRO Reminds Riders Social Distancing Key to Preventing COVID-19 Spread
Community Expresses Gratitude for Frontline Workers
METRO continues to echo public health officials' recommendations to avoid close contact with people by maintaining a social distance of at least six feet, which is about the equivalent of two arms' length.
ACLU Files Lawsuit to Block Tennessee Requirement That Puts Voters at Risk During COVID-19
The American Civil Liberties Union, the ACLU of Tennessee, and Dechert LLP filed a lawsuit today seeking to make absentee voting available to all eligible Tennessee voters during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Local Mercedes-Benz Dealership to Donates 10,000 Face Masks across Woodlands
Mercedes-Benz of The Woodlands will be giving 10,000 FDA-approved masks to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Department during the Covid-19 pandemic.
