An Update from Council Member Davis
A Rent Relief Program has been sponsored by BakerRipley and the City of Houston. Landlords apply starting May 7th at houstonrentassistanc .org or call 832-390-2018
Groundbreaking ASIAN AMERICANS Documentary Highlights Historical Fight For Education Equality, Asian American Groups Focus On Similarities To African American Fight For Equitable Education
Documentary Series Premieres May 11th and 12th During Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
A new five-part documentary series, ASIAN AMERICANS, is set to air on May 11th and 12th on PBS stations nationwide. Asian Americans Advancing Justice, an affiliation of five civil rights organizations, is promoting the documentary as the most comprehensive look at Asian Americans in history and remarks on the similarities in the fight for education equality between communities of color.
Waldemar Park will be closed beginning May 11, 2020 until January 2021 for exciting new improvements
Waldemar Park is long overdue for an upgrade and after years of preparation, planning, and designing, those much needed improvements are finally getting underway! I have contributed over $150,000 to this project from District G's Council District Service Funds. The residents deserve a first rate park and I am excited I could help make this park a first rate recreation area.
Congressman Al Green Honors the Life and Legacy of the Honorable Al Edwards
On Friday, May 8, 2020, Congressman Al Green reflected fondly on the life and legacy of former State Representative and Father of the Juneteenth Holiday, the Honorable Al Edwards. Congressman Al Green released the following statement:
METRO Bus Operator Tests Positive for COVID-19
METRO received confirmation a bus operator has tested positive for COVID-19. This brings the total number of cases to 17 METRO employees and two contractors. Seven 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.
Harris County Clerk Resigns Due to Personal Reasons
Harris County Clerk Diane Trautman has issued her letter of resignation to Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and members of Commissioners Court, to be effective May 31, 2020.
Commissioner Rodney Ellis’ Statement on the Resignation of Harris County Clerk Diane Trautman
Dr. Diane Trautman has been a dedicated public servant who has been committed to engaging voters and increasing their ability to have their voices heard. While I regret to see her step away from the County Clerk’s office, I respect her decision to protect her health during this pandemic.
AboutThatCar.com: 2020 Nissan Sentra SR
We did not get as much seat time in the 2020 Nissan Sentra as we would have liked thanks to the lock-down brought about by the coronavirus.
Free Wi-Fi for Low-Income Families in The Historic Westside
SoulCity.us announced today that a sponsorship from Anthem Medicaid Blue Cross Blue Shield and the Anthem Foundation will help bring free internet to school children and vulnerable families in Historic West Las Vegas. A press conference is scheduled for June 5, 2020 at 10:00AM.
Expert's Tips On Coping With What We've Lost To Pandemic
Richard V. Battle, award winning author, loss survivor and veteran business building expert weighs in on surviving the black hole of anxiety and grief sure to come as we gradually exit lockdown
JA Resorts & Hotels ‘1000 Thank You’s’ Initiative Recognizes More than 1200 Medical Heroes with Free Stays
JA Resorts & Hotels are extending the ‘1000 Thank You’s’ initiative of 1000 free room nights honoring UAE Medical professionals to higher numbers, due to the overwhelming response and number of applications made.
ABC’s of Spring-Cleaning - A Challenge for Quarantined Families
As we anticipate the “return to normal,” local families are encouraged to participate in the ABCs of Spring-Cleaning Challenge. It is designed to encourage parents and children to spruce up their homes in anticipation of the end of social distancing and mandatory quarantines.
Texas Evangelist Ministry Organizes 2020 Prison Prayer Watch, Unites Movement To Support Persecuted Christians In Time Of Crisis
Texas Evangelist Ministry, an approved non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, is proud to be organizing the 2020 Prison Prayer Watch, an initiative to stand in the gap for the persecuted Christian church. With over 260 million Christians being persecuted around the world, and more facing persecution each day from the COVID-19 pandemic, Texas Evangelist Ministry is calling on people to support this immediate crisis of survival for Christians in and out of prisons across the world.
UH College of Medicine Now Training ‘Disease Detectives’ to Combat COVID-19
Free Online Contact Tracing and Case Identification Program Launches in Collaboration with City and County Health Departments
To reduce community spread of COVID-19, the University of Houston College of Medicine today launched a free contact tracing and case identification certificate program for UH students, faculty and staff in collaboration with the Houston Health Department and Harris County Public Health. The Epi Corps (Epidemiology Corps) program will prepare a new type of public health worker trained to identify and warn potentially exposed individuals throughout the region.
How Business Leaders Can Bring Stability And Hope In A Time Of Uncertainty
Many business leaders face extreme challenges during their career, but the coronavirus pandemic is uncharted waters for all.
5 Wise Things Retirees Can Do With Their Stimulus Checks
Stimulus checks being sent to millions of Americans are seen as a lifeline for many. The economic calamity caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in massive unemployment, shrinking bank accounts, and tightened family budgets, and the $1200 check can provide a little breathing room while paying for some essentials.
Universal Music Group and the Aristokrat Group P, One of Africa's Most Influential Music Companies, Announce Strategic Global Partnership for Recordings and Publishing
Universal Music France (UMF), a division of Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, today announced a strategic partnership with The Aristokrat Group, a prominent African entertainment company which operates from Lagos, Nigeria and is best known for discovering and developing Burna Boy, one of the biggest acts in the African music industry today. With more than a decade of experience in developing young African talent, Aristokrat represents the spirit and the sound of New Afrika.
Food and Mask Give Away, May 12, 2020
Mask and food distribution will occur on May 12, 2020, at the Fifth Ward Missionary Baptist Church, 4300 Noble Street, Houston Texas 77020 from 10 am to 11 am or until all masks are gone.
Biden Ahead in Polls but Trump 5/6 Favourite from 10/11 for Four More Years
Joe Biden Eased to 5/4 from 11/10 Despite Record-Breaking Poll Results
Joe Biden is leading in the polls, but Trump is still being backed for another four years in the White House, according to the latest betting with BoyleSports.
Kroger Announces Free Covid-19 Drive Through Testing Site Partnerships Across Houston
Kroger will partner with Montgomery County, City of Houston and Harris County to offer no-cost Covid-19 testing.
Kroger today announced five free COVID-19 testing sites across Greater Houston and Montgomery areas. Kroger will partner with the City of Houston, Harris County and Montgomery county to provide free testing for all priority groups, including healthcare workers, first responders and symptomatic groups. The sites join Kroger’s existing sites across several states, including Colorado, Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky and Tennessee.
