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Stay physically active during COVID-19 pandemic

While COVID-19 presents challenges to maintaining an active lifestyle, physical activity can be done in and near the home, said Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts.

Governor Abbott Requests Release of Federal Unemployment Funds

Governor Greg Abbott today announced his request for access to interest-free federal loans (known as Title XII funds) to pay unemployment claims and the accelerated release of funds from the Texas account of the federal Unemployment Trust Fund. Title XII …

Houston Native Trains aboard U.S. Navy Warship

U.S. Navy Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Victoria Torres, from Houston, fires an M9 pistol during a handgun qualifications course on the flight deck aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85).

Great Futures Dinner Rescheduled for September 24, 2020

In response to the latest guidelines and information from city, state, and federal officials, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston has made the decision to postpone the Great Futures Dinner scheduled for April 22, 2020. While it is disappointing …

How Downtime Forced By Coronavirus Could Be An Entrepreneurial Opportunity

For would-be entrepreneurs who have longed to turn a side hustle into their main hustle, the shutdown created by the coronavirus may have provided that long-awaited opportunity.

AARP Texas Fighting For Older Texans During Coronavirus Outbreak

As a leading advocacy organization for older Texans and their families, AARP Texas is actively engaged in the response to the coronavirus outbreak and is calling on state officials to take specific steps to protect the public’s health and wellbeing.

Even Doing the Covid-19 Pandemic, The SCLC is Fighting for the Poor

With all Americans bearing the brunt of the Coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis, Dr. Charles Steele, Jr., president and CEO of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), today called on President Donald Trump and the U.S. Congress to make sure all Americans …

Curbing U.S. population growth would fight climate change

Millions of young Americans want to shrink their carbon footprints.

Self-Made Black Real Estate Developer Melissa Wyatt Offers Tips in Times of Crisis

Melissa Wyatt is an innovative and forward-thinking serial entrepreneur, real estate developer, coach and mentor who has spent decades honing her skills through multiple startups. As the powerhouse behind MW Enterprises, LLC, a privately managed and diversified real estate company …

Neighborhoods with 'Medical Deserts' Have Emergency Needs During COVID Pandemic

A zip code has become a life or death matter. Families that live more than an hour from a hospital may face a death sentence based on their address. A long ambulance ride increases the risk of death. Patients with …

How Businesses Can Weather COVID-19: Start With Empathy To Employees

Major U.S. businesses are adjusting operations, laying off employees or reducing hours in response to the coronavirus outbreak.

Governor Abbott Requests Major Disaster Declaration from White House

Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to President Trump requesting a presidential declaration of a major disaster in Texas based on the continued impact of COVID-19. This action follows on the heels of a series of proactive measures, including …

Study sheds light on fatty acid’s role in “chemobrain” and multiple sclerosis

Medical experts have always known myelin, the protective coating of nerve cells, to be metabolically inert. A study led by The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center has found that myelin is surprisingly dynamic, a discovery that has implications …

Studio Movie Grill Announces Temporary Closures Amid COVD-19 Pandemic

As a deeply conscious business in service to its communities and the safety and wellbeing of all its stakeholders, Studio Movie Grill (“SMG”) felt it was now time to act affirmatively based on current guidelines to safeguard the health and …

Five Steps For Dealing With Social Isolation

In downtown Austin, a hopeful message can be seen on a movie theater marquee. It reads: “IN ORDER FOR US TO BE ALL TOGETHER, FOR NOW WE MUST REMAIN APART.”