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Top 5 Tips to Sanitize the Home Office

Hot Spots – Be aware of the commonly touched areas of the new home workspace such as a desk, keyboard, mouse, phone and personal files that have constant exposure to our hands should also be sanitized regularly.

RNs at 15 HCA Hospitals to Protest Lack of COVID-19 Preparedness

Registered nurses at 15 HCA Healthcare hospitals in seven states will hold actions Wednesday and Thursday, April 2 and April 3, to protest a lack of preparedness by the nation’s largest hospital chain that they say places nurses, other staff, and patients at risk in the face of the coronavirus pandemic, announced National Nurses United (NNU) today.

Turkey Leg Hut Expands to Provide Additional Indoor Seating & Accommodations

April 1, 2020: The Turkey Leg Hut (TLH) received permits from the City of Houston late last week to begin construction of a 1,061 square foot expansion of the restaurant at 4830 Almeda Road to provide additional restaurant seating, restrooms and bar area!

Founder of #BlackPantherChallenge Raises $160,000 To Help Twitter and Instagram with #RentRelief During COVID19

New York author and creator of the #BlackPantherChallenge, Frederick Joseph, has raised over $160,000 on GoFundMe to help his followers who find themselves in a difficult moment paying bills during COVID19. Frederick began the #RentRelief effort on Friday, March 27th and has donated over $40,000 to date and plans to give $10,000 daily on Twitter and Instagram.

Working From Home with Your Pets

Amidst the coronavirus pandemic many find themselves working from home with their pets. National Pet Day is coming up on April 11th and what better way to treat your pet than a day at Camp Bow Wow, the premier doggy day and boarding franchise. But if you can't do that the owner is sharing some helpful tips for working at home with pets with your headers.

April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month

Men’s Health Network (MHN) joins with other health organizations to raise awareness of testicular cancer during Testicular Cancer Awareness Month (April). These organizations are calling on greater awareness among men, healthcare providers, and communities about this cancer that can attack boys and men of all ages.

Congressman Al Green in Cooperation with the Small Business Administration Presents Two Coronavirus Webinars for Small Businesses, NGOs, and Churches with Non-profits

Congressman Al Green – in cooperation with the Small Business Administration (SBA) – presents two webinars for small businesses, NGOs, and non-profits that have been economically impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. Congressman Green released the following statement:

Congressman Al Green and Colleagues Send Letter to President Trump Condemning Anti-Asian Discrimination and Violence Linked to COVID-19

On Wednesday, April 1, 2020, Congressman Al Green and several of his congressional colleagues sent a letter to President Donald J. Trump condemning anti-Asian discrimination and violence linked to COVID- 19. Congressman Green, Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Chairwoman Judy Chu (CA-27), and Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) released the following statement:

'An Evening with Michael Bublé ' Tour Dates Postponed

Michael Bublé has postponed several additional dates of his “An Evening With Michael Buble’ Tour” which was scheduled to start up again in Anaheim, California on May 2nd. Rescheduled dates for the entire tour will be announced as soon as possible.

AgriLife Extension provides advice, tips for money management during COVID-19 pandemic

In addition to health concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic, many individuals and families are also having to deal with unexpected financial concerns.

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April is National Donate Life Month: New Heart Means a New Life for a Pacific Northwest Little Girl

April is celebrated nationwide as Donate Life Month. National Donate Life Month was instituted by Donate Life America and its partnering organizations in 2003 and features an entire month of local, regional and national activities to help encourage Americans to register as organ, eye and tissue donors and to celebrate those who have saved lives through the gift of organ and tissue donation.

Governor Abbott Announces $14.1 Million In Grants To Texas Military Communities

Governor Greg Abbott today announced a new round of grants totaling $14.1 million from the Texas Military Preparedness Commission’s (TMPC) Defense Economic Adjustment Assistance Grant (DEAAG) program awarded to various military communities across the state. This program assists defense communities that may be positively or negatively impacted by a future Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) round. The grant money will be invested in infrastructure projects and other initiatives to increase the military value of military installations in Texas and protect jobs.

How Small Changes Can Make A Big Impact On Your Retirement Planning

Statistics related to retirement can be downright discouraging.

How Companies Can Rethink Supply Chains To Deal With Disruptions

The coronavirus has disrupted U.S. companies in many ways, and nearly three-fourths of them have seen their supply chain significantly affected.

Houston Is Investing 7th Most in New Housing Among Large U.S. Metros

New housing construction in the U.S. is slowing down, which isn’t good for families already struggling to afford their first home. Even though multi-family dwellings have accounted for the lion’s share of new home construction growth since the recession, the shift away from single-family homes has failed to lower prices. Data from the Department of Housing and Urban Development shows that the median sale price for new homes in the U.S. reached a record high of $348,200 at the start of 2020.

Texas Is Investing 5th Most in New Housing

New housing construction in the U.S. is slowing down, which isn’t good for families already struggling to afford their first home. Even though multi-family dwellings have accounted for the lion’s share of new home construction growth since the recession, the shift away from single-family homes has failed to lower prices. Data from the Department of Housing and Urban Development shows that the median sale price for new homes in the U.S. reached a record high of $348,200 at the start of 2020.

Financial Tips For When You’re Newly Unemployed Or Business Is Slow

Over 3 million people in the U.S. have recently filed unemployment claims as a result of the severe economic impact of the coronavirus.

Discover how the arts can spark a better future for your child

The Artrageous troupe is passionate about using the arts to inspire children academically, socially and emotionally

Exposure to the arts gives kids more than just a creative outlet. Statistics show that students involved in the arts are four times more likely to stay in school and be recognized for academic achievement1 and they are more likely to feel connected with the world.2 “The arts are fundamental and an integral part of human existence,” agrees Lauri Francis, a member of Artrageous, an 11-member traveling artistic troupe.

The Health Museum to Host Emergency Blood Drive from March 31 to April 3

This week, from Tuesday, March 31, 2020, to Friday, April 3, 2020, The Health Museum in partnership with the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center will hold an Emergency Blood Drive to alleviate some of the need created by COVID-19 in the local region at The Health Museum – located at 1515 Hermann Drive, Houston, Texas 77004.

New therapeutic strategies proposed for some lung and kidney cancers

Study shows cancers with high levels of the SLC7A11 gene may respond to glucose transporter inhibitor treatment

New findings from researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center about how some cancer cells become “addicted” to glucose could open up fresh approaches to therapy strategies for cancers with high levels of an amino acid transporter called solute carrier family 7 member 11 (SLC7A11). This includes lung cancer and renal cell carcinoma, the most common type of kidney cancer.