PFAW Responds to the Killing of Ahmaud Arbery
With the tragic news and video circulating about another unarmed Black man, Ahmaud Arbery, being terrorized, shot and killed -- this time by two white men who targeted the victim while he was jogging because they thought he was a …
Harris Health Food Farmacy Patients Receive Curbside Service during Pandemic
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, Harris Health System patients participating in its food prescription program are still receiving food thanks to curbside pick-up at Strawberry Health Center in Pasadena. The service is exclusively for patients already enrolled in Harris Health’s Food …
Governor Abbott And Texas Motor Speedway Issue Statement On NTT INDYCAR SERIES Race In June
Governor Greg Abbott and Texas Motor Speedway today released a statement applauding INDYCAR’s decision to kick off the 2020 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season with the Genesys 300 at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth. The race will take place on …
Lifetime Attaches Top Talent To New Original Movies Including Jamie Lee Curtis, Robin Roberts, Kelly Rowland, Mario Lopez, Melissa Joan Hart and the Legendary Betty White and Announces Development o
Celebrating a milestone 30 years of the iconic Lifetime Original Movie this year, Lifetime continues to dominate the genre with the top three original movies in ad-supported cable for 2020 with The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel, Stolen By …
Stinging caterpillar season starts
As the weather warms up and people begin spending more time in their yards, parks and forests, more people will be coming home with a rash or bug bite.
COVID-19 research funds back six new initiatives
The Rice University COVID-19 Research Fund Oversight and Review Committee announced it will fund six additional projects by faculty working to mitigate the effects of the new coronavirus.
Beyond the Rhetoric 864: The Latest Medical Challenge – Is the Cure Coming?
Who discovered the cure for polio? In 1952, an American medical researcher named Jonas Salk became the very first person to discover the cure for polio. In April 1955, he announced the medicine, which is basically made up of an …
The New Way to Work Remotely: Work From a Luxury Tent
During these challenging times, connection to the outdoors has never been so relevant or felt so rewarding. Collective Hill Country (located less than an hour from Austin and 90 minutes from San Antonio) offers a new kind of work from …
How Small Changes Can Make A Big Impact On Your Retirement Planning
Statistics related to retirement can be downright discouraging. About 45 percent of Americans say they worry every day or almost every day about saving enough money to retire, according to the Pew Research Center. Meanwhile, 28% of Americans in their …
Mask Distribution, Groceries and FREE lunch for you and your family
No contact pick up mask distribution, groceries and lunch:
Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation and Mayor Sylvester Turner Unveil #WeRead Initiative
Mayor Sylvester Turner and the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation (Foundation) joined forces to launch #WeRead, a focused effort in response to the need for high-quality, digital learning content to support at-home and distance education amidst school and library closures
Beyonce's BeyGood Teams Up With Ms. Tina Knowles Lawson to Support COVID-19 Mobile Testing Relief In #IDidMyPart Campaign in Houston, Texas
#IDIDMYPART Mobile Testing Relief Scheduled for Friday, May 8th and Saturday, May 9th, In Houston, Texas
U.S. Census Bureau Suspends Field Operations Until June 2020
The U.S. Census Bureau is adapting or delaying some of our operations to protect the health and safety of our staff and the public and make sure we get the same population counted another way.
Mortgage Relief and COVID-19 Scams: What You Need to Know
Unfortunately, during times of hardship, families are often targeted by fraud artists attempting to take advantage of those needing assistance. The COVID-19 crisis is no exception, with many scammers pretending to extend a critical lifeline to struggling homeowners through so-called …
Next COVID Stimulus Already Facing Hill Fight As Both Sides Draw Red Lines
Democrats and Republicans are already drawing red lines over what they hope will be included in the next round of coronavirus relief legislation, signaling there will be hard-fought negotiations to come on Capitol Hil
