Pride and Culture: How One Family Lost It All and Came Back On Top
May is one of those months that has a bit more flavor to it. Call it Muy Caliente! Americans of Mexican decent everywhere proudly stick out their chest with pride in celebration of culture and heritage for Cinco de Mayo. Originally celebrated as the day that the Mexican Army overtook French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862, Cinco de Mayo is now a much more spirited celebration in the United States.
5 Things for Friday, May 5: Health Care, Religious Freedom, French Election
It's Friday and it's Cinco de Mayo! Please celebrate safely on both fronts. Here are the 5 things you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
Hopdoddy Burger Bar Celebrates Mother's Day With Disney-Inspired Te Fiti Tuna Burger
Seasonal Specials: Te Fiti Tuna Burger, Pineapple Upside Down shake and What’s Up, Doc?
The latest round of seasonal specials from Hopdoddy Burger Bar include a Mother’s Day burger inspired by the goddess, Te Fiti, from the Disney movie Moana, a sweet, summery pineapple shake, and a cocktail with an earthy kick. Details about the Burger Bar’s new limited-time burger, shake and sip are below.
Press Conference “The tragic shooting of 15 year-old Jordan Edwards” State Representative Jarvis Johnson
"I feel compelled to say something in regards to the tragic shooting of 15 year-old Jordan Edwards. A loss of a life deserves more of a consequence than a loss of a job. ” – State Representative Jarvis Johnson #jordanedwards
Mr. Brainwash "Houston is Beautiful" Exhibit Opening Reception
The city illuminated with electric energy during a private opening reception for Houston is Beautiful, a collection of artworks by Mr. Brainwash (Thierry Guetta).Owners of Art of the World Gallery Liliana Molina and Mauricio Vallejo celebrated the exhibition along with special guest Mr. Brainwash and over 250 art enthusiast on Thursday, April 27, 2017.
Cornyn Statement on House Passage of GOP Health Care Bill
U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the American Health Care Act:
Trumpcare Will Take Away Health Care for Millions of Latinos
Cristóbal J. Alex, President of Latino Victory Fund, issued the following statement after the Republicans in the House of Representatives passed their Obamacare repeal bill 217 to 213:
Mayor's Turnaround Houston Initiative to Help Residents Get Job Ready Kicks Off Its First 2017 Event
Last year, the City of Houston, in collaboration with employers and various resource partners, connected to over 1,000 Houstonians through five job readiness events. Turnaround Houston, launched by Mayor Sylvester Turner, combines the elements of a job fair and a resource fair. The next Turnaround Houston Readiness Fair will take place Friday, May 12th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Southwest Multi-Service Center, 6400 Highstar. Houstonians are invited to attend this community-based initiative designed to help connect them to vital resources, job readiness services and assist with eliminating potential barriers to employment.
Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital Celebrates 30th Birthday and Raises $3.1 Million at Annual Memorial Hermann Circle of Life Gala
Memorial Hermann Foundation celebrated the 30th anniversary of Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital at its annual Circle of Life Gala on Saturday, April 29. The festive birthday “CELEBRATION”-themed event was held at the Hilton Americas-Houston and chaired by Memorial Hermann System Board members Diane and Bill Campbell and Elizabeth and Will Galtney. With more than 1,600 guests in attendance including KHOU’s Len Cannon as emcee, the gala raised $3.1 million to benefit Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital’s specialty programs and services.
Governor Abbott Statement On House Passage Of Convention Of States Resolution
Governor Greg Abbott released the following statement after the Texas House of Representatives passed a resolution (SJR 2) calling for a Convention of States. Passing a resolution for a Convention of States was one of Governor Abbott’s emergency legislative priorities.
Improvements Prompt I-45 North HOV/HOT Exit Ramp Closure
METRO's I-45 North HOV/HOT lane exit ramp at Shepherd will close on Friday, May 5.
#NoTrumpCare: The Heartless ‘Mother of all Bills’
Jackson Lee: “This ‘mother of all bills’ that you’ve dropped on the American people will leave millions without health insurance. God have mercy on your souls.”
Rep. Ron Reynolds' County Bills Progress Towards Passage
Rep. Ron Reynolds released the following statement today regarding his county bills that were unanimously passed through the Texas House:
Rep. Ron Reynolds & the Texas Legislative Black Caucus Address the Murder of Jordan Edwards
"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly." - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Tickets Now On Sale
Red Hot Chili Peppers, Chance The Rapper, The Killers, Gorillaz, Martin Garrix, and The xx are set to headline this year’s massive Austin City Limits Music Festival lineup. ICE CUBE, Ryan Adams, Solange, The Head and the Heart, Run The Jewels, FOSTER THE PEOPLE, Spoon, Vance Joy, ZHU and more will deliver an incredibly diverse musical landscape throughout ACL Fest’s epic two consecutive weekends. The world-class festival will deliver more than 140 bands across eight stages at Zilker Park, October 6-8 and October 13-15.
Market Street Storage Now Offers U-Haul Truck Sharing℠
U-Haul Company of Texas is pleased to announce that Market Street Storage has signed on as a U-Haul neighborhood dealer to serve the Houston community.
Governor Abbott And Dr. Hellerstedt Call On Local Officials To Take Action Against Zika
Announce Roundtable In Brownsville, TX To Discuss Coordination And Response
Governor Greg Abbott and Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Commissioner Dr. John Hellerstedt today sent a letter to County Judges and Mayors across the state asking for their continued assistance in combatting locally-transmitted Zika viruses in Texas. In the letter, the Governor and Commissioner laid out specific actions that can be taken by Texans to help prevent the spread of the virus, and reinforced the commitment of the DSHS to help coordinate response efforts and provide technical expertise to localities in their response to Zika.
President Donald Trump Succeeds in Trashing Civil Rights
The reviews of Donald Trump’s first 100 days have generally focused on his failures, flip-flops and follies. We’ve heard a lot about what he’s failed to achieve, but far too little about what he is intent on doing.
Floyd Mayweather Explains Why Conor McGregor Could Beat Him In Boxing
"Anything can happen in the sport of boxing."
