Fore! Young CASE for Kids Golfers Showcase Afterschool Accomplishments at Kids’ Day Event April 24
Golfing becomes an outlet for applying math-and-science concepts and character development as Harris County Department of Education’s Center for Afterschool, Summer and Enrichment for Kids (CASE for Kids) joins with Kids’ Day with Little Birdies Mobile Golf Academy. Join us as the students show off their golfing skills—from driving to putting—in a friendly competition.
'Young & the Restless' begins bidding farewell to Kristoff St. John
"The Young & the Restless" will pay tribute to Kristoff St. John this week in the wake of his death in February.
Inaugural Shreveport Stuffed Shrimp Festival to be Held at Louisiana State Fairgrounds on Saturday, May 11
Sponsorships and VIP packages are now available for this new, family-friendly festival with live music, food vendors, cooking demos, and more in Shreveport, Louisiana.
The Eddie E. Hughes Foundation and Budweiser will present the Inaugural Shreveport Stuffed Shrimp Festival at the Louisiana State Fairgrounds, 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Saturday, May 11.
Reynolds Files the Paid Sick Leave Act
Paid sick time is essential to Texans' economic security. Nearly forty percent of private sector workers and nearly eighty percent of the lowest-income workers do not have any paid sick time. Some workers that have paid sick time are penalized for using it or cannot use this time to care for sick family members. Absences can result in job loss which can devastate a family.
Council Member Amanda Edwards Empowers Over 500 Houston Women Through Timely Community Event
Houston City Council Member Amanda Edwards empowers a crowd of over 500 Houston women through the community event, “An Evening of Women’s Empowerment” on Thursday, May 2 from 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at the Houston Chronicle, 4747 Southwest Freeway, Houston, TX 77027.
NAACP Blasts Woefully Deficient Release of Mueller Report
Derrick Johnson, President and CEO of the NAACP, issued the following statement regarding U.S. Attorney General William Barr’s release of the redacted version of Special counsel Robert Mueller’s report:
Essence Announced As Official Media Sponsor for the 2019 Trifecta Gala at the Kentucky Derby
The Trifecta Gala, an official event of the Kentucky Derby and the Kentucky Derby Festival has announced that ESSENCE will serve as the official media sponsor for this year’s event. The 2019 Trifecta Gala is the premier Derby Eve event of the Kentucky Derby, and will be held on Friday, May 3, 2019 at the KFC YUM! Center in downtown Louisville.
The Impact of Domestic Violence on Youth Explored at AVDA’s End Abuse 2019 Awareness Breakfast
Dr. Jeff Temple delivers keynote address
More than 300 guests attended AVDA’s (Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse) End Abuse 2019 Awareness Breakfast on April 17, at the Junior League. Now in its third year, the Awareness Breakfast has become so popular that it was at capacity well in advance of the event.
U.S. Department of Labor Announces Additional Disaster Relief Assistance to Texas for Hurricane Harvey Recovery
The U.S. Department of Labor has approved additional funding for the Disaster Recovery National Dislocated Worker Grant (DWG) awarded to the Texas Workforce Commission in response to Hurricane Harvey.
For the sake of American energy, it's time to end the trade war
Recently, Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Trump administration officials in Beijing in an attempt to defuse trade tensions between the world's two largest economies.
The O'Jays Take On the Trump Administration and Social Injustice on New Studio Album the Last WOrd Via S-Curve Records/BMG
Today, multi-platinum selling Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees, The O’Jays (Eddie Levert Sr., Walter Williams Sr. and Eric Nolan Grant), take on the Trump administration and social injustice with a message of love on their new album, The Last Word, available across all streaming platforms via S-CURVE RECORDS/BMG. The Last Word is the group’s final studio album and their first in almost 20 years. It is currently available here.
Debut Book From Local Writer Tells the Story of How Houston Eats
Reedy Press is pleased to announce the release of an exciting new book, Unique Eats and Eateries of Houston, by Sam Brown, which takes readers on a tasty tour of some of the city’s most distinctive, unusual, and downright delicious places to chow down. You’ll explore endless volumes of Houston’s culinary genre and uncover the untold stories of the people behind the city’s ascension to culinary greatness.
Harris County Early Voting Site at Scarsdale Annex Remains Open
With the advisement of the Harris County Facilities & Property Management, it has been determined that the Harris County Early Voting site at Scarsdale Annex is fully operational and relocation will not need to take place.
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Statement on the Subpoena of Former White House Counsel Don McGahn
Jackson Lee: “The subpoena of former White House Counsel Don McGahn is key to getting a better understanding of the President’s actions and determining whether the alleged instances of obstruction of justice and other misconduct are impeachable offenses”
What parents should know if their autistic child suffers from constipation and irritability
Ten years ago, university researchers might have been laughed out of the room for suggesting that soluble fiber intake may improve these common issues
About 1 in 59 children in the U.S. has been identified1 with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Most of these children also have chronic digestive issues2 – including constipation and leaky gut – because their good gut bacteria (probiotics) are out of balance. Frustratingly, these gut disorders often contribute to a child’s irritability.
Governor Abbott Appoints Harper To Sulphur River Regional Mobility Authority
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Harper Holland as the presiding officer of the Sulphur River Regional Mobility Authority for a term set to expire on February 1, 2021. The regional mobility authority is a political subdivision that allows local transportation planning and project delivery leaders to partner with the state to deliver transportation infrastructure projects that will serve Lamar, Delta, and Hunt Counties.
We Didn't Need Mueller to Tell Us Trump Is a Skunk
No person in his or her right mind will deny that America is a thicket of racism, misogyny, entitlement for the wealthy, dishonesty, and a fictitious veneer of meritocracy.
Misty Blue Media CEO Joins Houston West Chamber Board of Directors
Misty Starks, president and CEO of Misty Blue Media and 3B Resources Group Public Relations, has been elected to the Houston West Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.
'The CROWN Act' To End Hair Discrimination In The Workplace And Schools Passes Senate Vote In California
SB 188 Introduced by Senator Holly J. Mitchell Sponsored by National Urban League, Dove, Color of Change and Western Center on Law & Poverty
The CROWN Coalition, a national alliance comprised of the National Urban League, Western Center on Law & Poverty, Color Of Change, and Dove, is proud to announce the bill they are sponsoring, Senate Bill 188 (The CROWN Act), passed the Senate floor today in California.
U.S. Supreme Court to Consider Citizenship Question on Census
County Attorney Ryan Brief Part of Record
A court brief filed by Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan will be part of the record considered by the U.S. Supreme Court today in a lawsuit seeking to prevent the U.S. Census Bureau from including a question about citizenship on the 2020 Census.
