New Poll: 70% Supporting METRO’s Bond Initiative
Moving to the Future, the campaign to pass the METRO Proposition, a $3.5 billion bond initiative on the November 2019 ballot, announced the results of a new poll today: 70% of likely voters currently supporting the proposition; 23% oppose the measure; and 7% are undecided.
This Holiday Shopping Card Offers 20 Percent Discount at Over 550 Participating Greater Houston Retailers
One Hundred Percent of Card Sales Benefit the American Cancer Society
Shop, save money and save lives through the purchase of The Holiday Shopping Card, which takes place, October 24 – November 3, 2019.
Governor Abbott Appoints Fonseca To 464th Judicial District Court
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Ysmael D. Fonseca, Jr. Judge of the 464th Judicial District Court in Hidalgo County for a term set to expire on December 31, 2020, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified.
Newest Beauty Product from Erno Laszlo
Erno Laszlo has a large range of results-driven, age-defying, smoothing and lifting treatments for under-eye concerns. Adding to the expansive product assortment is the Multi-Task Eye Gel Cream. Perfect to use solo or as an on-the-go sister product to our best-selling Multi-Task Eye Serum Mask.
It’s finally pumpkin spice season!
Here’s how we’re taking our love for this flavor to a whole new level
Americans are obsessed with pumpkin spice. We start craving it at the first hint of fall. While the kiddos may have their favorite pumpkin treats, today there are even better ways for adults to satisfy our urge for all things pumpkin. And with so many parties and holiday gatherings, this is our chance to get creative with everything from our décor to our food presentations.
Legendary S.O.S Band & Famed DJ Kid Capri Headline MCTX 2019 Community Night Out Celebration—Oct. 5
Put your dancing shoes on and prepare to move to the beat at the Fourth Annual Community Night Out festival on Saturday, Oct. 5 from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the City Hall Complex, 1522 Texas Pkwy. Residents are invited to attend the community unity event to enjoy live music, food, family-oriented fun and fellowship.
Houston’s Global Convention Event Concludes Tomorrow
Delegates From 23 Countries Bid Farewell to Their Texan Hosts on Sunday
The final day of the “Love Never Fails”! International Convention of Jehovah’s Witnesses will conclude with delegates from 23 countries taking the floor at NRG Stadium – waving goodbye to their Texan hosts. This second international convention event in Houston will also bid farewell to the city after a special summer that brought a combined 100,000+ visitors to the stadium and an excess of $100 million of economic impact.
Protect biologic medicines in USMCA
Congress may soon vote on the "New NAFTA" -- the revamped trade deal to modernize 1980s-vintage rules that have done much to grow North American commerce. Mexico already ratified the pact. Canada is expected to do so imminently.
Is Your ‘Inner Critic’ Undermining Your Career? 5 Ways To Boost Your Confidence
The workplace, like the playing field in sports, is packed with competition — often against oneself. It demands being at your best, reaching and exceeding goals, working hard to master all aspects of a position, and proving you’re capable of taking on more.
Hogg Foundation to Award $2 Million in Grants for 2020 Census, Black Communities a Key Focus
This year, the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health is celebrating 80 years of supporting the mental health and well-being of Texans. As part of their anniversary efforts, the foundation is accepting proposals for the Texas Communities Count initiative, which will support complete count efforts in Texas for the 2020 U.S. Census. The foundation plans to award grants totaling $2 million.
Scientists advance search for memory's molecular roots
Rice, UTHealth, UH researchers detail architecture of the cytoskeleton in neurons
A new piece of a difficult puzzle — the nature of memory — fell into place this week with a hint at how brain cells change structure when they learn something.
METRO Police Join Safe Walk Home Volunteers to Welcome Back Students
There were high-fives and cheers all around as METRO Police teamed up with other local law enforcement agencies this morning to welcome students back to school. The children were reminded the entire community is working together to keep them safe. The event was hosted at Marshall Middle School by Safe Walk Home Northside. Today marks the fourth annual first-day-of-school event for HISD to promote a safer environment for students.
Governor Abbott Announces Intent To Appoint Jane Bland to Texas Supreme Court
Governor Greg Abbott today announced his intention to appoint Jane Bland to the Texas Supreme Court upon Justice Jeff Brown’s formal resignation. This is Governor Abbott’s third appointment to the Texas Supreme Court.
Quest for new cancer treatment crosses milestone
Therapy invented at Rice University excels in pilot clinical trials
A cancer therapy invented at Rice University has crossed a milestone in clinical trials, a major development in a decadeslong quest to develop a treatment that destroys tumors without the debilitating side effects of chemotherapy, invasive surgery and radiation.
Stafford MSD to Open Stem Magnet Campus in 2021-22
For the third straight year, Stafford Municipal School District received a “B” Grade from the Texas Education Agency. All of our campuses met the TEA Accountability Standard.
Don’t Talk Back to Your Teacher!
Shh! It’s against the law to talk back to your teacher in Texas. Effective September 1, 2019, Texas Legislatures’ new law will intensify the school-to-prison pipeline cycle. This vague and discretionary law, Senate Bill 2432, will allow administrators to refer students to alternative disciplinary education programs if an employee perceives harassment from a student. According to the Texas Penal Code 42.07, harassment includes intent to harass, annoy, alarm, abuse, torment, or embarrass a person by phone, electronic communications and/or online posts.
Women of Color Go Nude w/skinnytees' Skin
The New Line of Inclusive Skin Toned Tanks and Camis
In the world of fashion "nude" once meant simply white, black or various tones of beige.
How Taking Better Care Of Your Teeth Might Prolong Your Life
Having poor oral health doesn’t mean just cavities and gum disease.
Statistics show that an unhealthy mouth can substantially increase the risk of suffering major health problems, including heart disease, respiratory infections, Alzheimer’s disease and diabetic complications. In fact, seven of the 10 leading causes of death listed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have been linked to bacteria or inflammation in the oral cavity. Periodontal disease has also been associated with premature labor and a low birth-weight baby.
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Hosts Gun Violence Prevention Summit and Roundtable
In this year alone, we have had over 250 mass shootings. They have been perpetrated in nightclubs, supermarkets, houses of worship, to name a few places. It is an epidemic in our nation.
Patriot Coolers Presents Homes For Our Troops with $60,000 for the construction of a specially adapted custom home for severely injured Veteran, Army SFC Henry Escobedo
Homes For Our Troops, one of the nation’s top-rated Veterans and Military charities, announced today that Patriot Coolers, the #1 rated Cooler Brand in the USA, presented the organization with a check on Friday, August 23, 2019, for $60,000 at the company’s headquarters in Houston, Texas for the construction of a specially adapted custom home for severely injured Veteran, Army SFC Henry Escobedo.
