North Houston Pastors Offer Community Warnings: Stay Home! Get Tested! Too Early to Reopen
A group of North Houston Pastors will make a statement regarding the State of Texas’ ‘Open for Business’ announcement in the midst of a Coronavirus pandemic. They will be joined by Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, Chair of the Congressional Coronavirus Task Force and other elected officials.
Harris County MANDATORY Mask Order EFFECTIVE MONDAY: Judge Orders Residents To Wear Mask in Public For Next 30 Days
10 Years or Older Should Wear A Face Covering
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo on Wednesday issued an order requiring residents to wear masks when in public for the next 30 days, beginning on Monday, April 27, 2020. The order requires individuals over the age of 10 to wear a face covering, which can be a homemade mask, scarf, bandana, or handkerchief, when outside the home.
"Who Got Game? Baseball: Amazing But True Stories!" by Derrick Barnes, illustrated by JohnJohn Bajet
Everybody’s supposed to stay home now. It’s probably not the “home” you’re thinking about though. The home you want to see involves running around a diamond, cheers in your ears, ahhh, you wanna hear that again. For now, though, you may have to make do with a home run like “Who Got Game? Baseball: Amazing But True Stories!” by Derrick Barnes, illustrated by JohnJohn Bajet.
Mayor Turner Launches Domestic Violence Awareness Campaign
Mayor Sylvester Turner and Council Member Abbie Kamin announced a city-wide domestic violence awareness violence awareness initiative to reach vulnerable populations and provide resources for victims. Local law enforcement and the Houston Area Women’s Center are tracking a rise in domestic violence incidents linked to the crisis.
Risky Behavior: What Is Proper Social Distancing?
Taking risks involves belief in a plan and courage to follow it up with action. Then there are times when taking risks means ignoring information and living life carelessly. Tons of people are adhering to the Stay Home Order, wearing masks in public, and washing your hands frequently. But then there are those who don’t follow the rules, who questioned authority, and always do what they want regardless.
HOUSTON TEXANS Go Into NFL Draft With One Position Solidified
Over the past couple of years, there have been two things that didn’t go together when Texans fans talked about the upcoming season. Consistency and the offensive line were never men- tioned in the same sentence. Well that has changed and no matter what the feel- ings are towards the moves head coach and General Manager Bill O’ Brien has made this offseason, one thing he has finally solidified is the offensive line.
HCDE Head Start Families Benefit from Second Distribution of Food Boxes
“Because We Care” food boxes given out to HCDE Head Start families in Baytown via drive-through event
Kroger to Accept SNAP/EBT for Pickup Orders and Expand Store Hours
Kroger Houston to accept SNAP/EBT card payment for Pickup, a fee-free, low-contact grocery service, and extend store hours starting Monday, April 27
Kroger Houston today announced the acceptance of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for Pickup. The low-contact, convenient service allows customers to shop online for groceries on Kroger.com or the Kroger app and pick up their order curbside at a nearby Kroger store. The announcement also shares the updated store hours of 7am – 11pm in Houston area stores starting Monday, April 27.
The Southern Christian Leadership Conference Urges Governors to Avoid the “Tuskegee Experiment” Mistake on the Poor
“No One Should Be Sacrificed to Test If It is Safe for America to Return to Business as Usual,” Says SCLC President Dr. Charles Steele, Jr.
The Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) issued a strong warning to the governors of Georgia, Texas and other states who are contemplating reopening their states to commerce as early as this week.
$349 billion COVID-19 Small Business Program short-changes businesses of color
Federal lawsuits allege systemic lending biases place 8.7 million jobs at risk
A $349 billion program created to assist America’s small businesses was launched on April 3 to provide payroll, utilities, rent and more for eligible applicants screened by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). On April 16 – less than two weeks later -- this national stimulus enacted in the throes of the COVID-19 pandemic, ran out of funds. In separate but related legal actions, federal lawsuits were filed, challenging the lack of equitable access to the stimulus program.
Impactful Community Efforts Prove YMCA of Greater Houston Is More Than A Gym
Local YMCAs respond and reinvent to address the needs for Houston’s most vulnerable communities
For more than 130 years, the YMCA of Greater Houston has served communities large and small, working tirelessly in order to provide for more people each day, and responding to the needs of the community that need it most. While the doors to locations may have been closed due to COVID-19, the YMCA of Greater Houston continues serving and strengthening its communities, demonstrating the Y always has been and continues being more than just a gym. The nonprofit is offering child care for essential workers; operating more than 20 food distributions sites; providing virtual exercise and education classes, teen programs, senior programs, international services and more.
Remote teaching makes us more human, Rice U. expert says
In March, thousands of universities around the world said goodbye to spring break and hello to a world of online instruction.
Cross-Genre Talent Shea Diamond Highlight's Reasons To Unite In New Single 'I Am America'
The New Single And Theme Song to HBO's new unscripted series We're Here Is Available Now
Uncertainty often breeds tension and division, but singer-songwriter and trans woman Shea Diamond, reminds listeners of the undeniable truths with new single 'I Am America,' - available today on all platforms here. The tour de force's new Justin Tranter co-written and Eren Cannata produced-party track is featured as the theme to prolific new HBO unscripted series, We're Here starring Bob the Drag Queen, Eureka O'Hara and Shangela Laquifa Wadley. The up-tempo song drags you to the dancefloor, while pointing out to listeners that our very differences are what make us the same.
Governor Abbott, Judge Sydney Murphy Provide Update On Polk County Recovery Efforts
Governor Greg Abbott and Polk County Judge Sydney Murphy today issued a joint statement in response to the severe weather, including a tornado, that touched down in Polk County last night — killing at least 3 people and injuring at least 20. In the joint statement, Governor Abbott and Judge Murphy stated that Texas and Polk County officials are working collaboratively on recovery efforts and providing resources for residents of Onalaska, Livingston, and other communities that suffered severe damage:
Houston Sauce Pit Vegan BBQ Food Truck Offers Discount for First Responders, Introduces New Daily Lunch Specials
Houston Sauce Pit Vegan BBQ Food Truck Offering First Responders a 20% Discount and Introducing New Daily Lunch Specials and Specialty Items
COVID-19 Will Change Job Recruiting; Here’s How Companies Need To Adapt
The COVID-19 pandemic has upended the business world and put tens of millions out of work in the U.S. At the same time, it’s caused a seismic shift in the way many companies operate, the biggest change being that more business functions are done while working remotely.
METRO Urging Everyone to Stay Safe with Face Coverings
METRO is urging everyone to stay safe as we work together to fight the spread of COVID-19. Signs are posted across the transit system, encouraging riders to wear face coverings as recommended by public health officials, and in line with Harris County's mandatory face covering order for everyone over the age of 10 for the next 30 days beginning Monday, April 27. METRO will also have available on buses and trains brochures with Centers for Disease Control instructions on how to make your own face covering.
UH Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic Offering Virtual Therapy
Transition Serves Clients and Speech-Language Pathology Students
The University-Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic: A United Way agency has expanded the way it treats patients as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. All sessions are now being conducted remotely to adhere to social distancing guidelines.
Texas CRNAs: Often the Only Access to Critical Care for Rural Texans During The COVID-19 Pandemic
Texas Association of Nurse Anesthetists Highlights Work of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists in Rural Texas as They Ready the Facilities They Serve
Positive cases of COVID-19 in some of the state’s urban centers are now spilling over into Texas’ rural communities. These are communities where resources and health care services are scarce.
Two-thirds of America’s Teens are Concerned About the Financial Impact of COVID-19
Research Shows Financial Wellbeing as Big a Concern among Teens as Health
The financial impact and pressure brought by COVID-19 are weighing heavily on American teenagers, with more than two-thirds of teens (69%) saying they are either somewhat or very concerned about the impact of the pandemic on their families and day-to-day lives, according to a new survey by Junior Achievement USA (JA) and Citizens Bank.
