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Alert #2: Midday Park & Ride Service Added to Accommodate Riders
METRO is adding more midday Park & Ride services to help riders who want to make earlier return trips. The routes listed below will begin picking up for return trips at Noon and will run about every 30 minutes.
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Communities Across the U.S. Celebrate the Second Annual National Day of Racial Healing With Concerts, Proclamations and Programs
On Jan. 16, communities across the country will celebrate the National Day of Racial Healing (#NDORH) with events and activities as distinct as their participants. High school students, recording artists, civic leaders, teachers, librarians, college students and more will come together in auditoriums, museums, libraries and churches, or on social networks. The array of activities mark the second annual National Day of Racial Healing, established by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF) in 2017 to promote healing as a critical path for ending racial bias and creating a society in which all children can thrive.
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Beyond the Rhetoric: The Trump Administration’s SBA starts to take Form
One of the most important Transition Teams in a new Presidential administration is that of the Small Business Administration (SBA). Since we started the National Black Chamber of Commerce in 1993, we have been observant when the SBA goes through the transition of new management.
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Snooze Opens The Heights Location on Jan. 24
Snooze The Heights, the eatery’s fourth location in the Greater Houston area, is opening on Wednesday, January 24, 2018! Snooze The Heights guests can look forward to sweet and savory breakfast and brunch items in an energetic atmosphere with friendly service. This location boasts a fresh building design unlike any other Snooze. The 3,800-square-foot restaurant is industrially built using steel, glass and wood façade.
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January Garcia on the Go
Making every day count
Throughout the month of January, Senator Garcia will be attending local school board meetings across Senate District 6 to present proclamations from the Texas Senate to local school board members in honor of Texas School Board Recognition Month. Public participation in school district governance through school boards and local Parent Teacher Associations is vital to the success of our schools. As the saying goes, “It takes a village to raise a child.” Senator Garcia encourages everyone to contact their local ISD office to find out more about getting involved in the school district decision making process.
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Houston Area Chapters of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Partner to Paint the Town RED
In a Delta Day of Service Joint Founders Day
Houston, TX- On the shoulders of twenty-two collegiate women who, on the campus of Howard University, dared to live beyond limits, eight local chapters of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. will commemorate their legacy on January 13, 2018. It’s a rich history that continues to honor a commitment to sisterhood, scholarship, and service.
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Drake's Virginia Black Decadent American Whiskey Intends To Launch An Initial Public Offering
Everyday Investors and Fans Can Open and Fund Their Account Today, and Soon Buy Stock in Drake's Groundbreaking Whiskey Company
Grammy-award winning and certified platinum-selling recording artist, Drake, in collaboration with acclaimed spirits producer and entrepreneur Brent Hocking, today announced the intention to file an initial public offering that will allow any investor the opportunity to invest in the Company's vision to redefine whiskey. The offering is expected to commence at the end of the 1st quarter 2018. Individuals interested in learning more about the Virginia Black investment opportunity and registering an indication of interest, along with opening and funding their BANQ® account to purchase shares once the offering commences, can visit banq.co/listings/vb.
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MD Anderson and UT Health San Antonio applaud San Antonio City Council for Increasing Tobacco Sale Age to 21
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and UT Health San Antonio applaud the actions of the San Antonio City Council today in voting to implement an ordinance that would raise the minimum legal age of sale for all tobacco products from 18 to 21. The measure is the first of its kind in Texas, and is an important step toward protecting the health of future generations and reducing the burden of tobacco in the state.
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Houston Coalition for the Homeless to Conduct 2018 Count & Survey Jan. 22-25
The Coalition for the Homeless, staff from The Way Home partner agencies, and community volunteers will conduct the annual Homeless Count & Survey from Monday, January 22 through Thursday, January 25. The 2018 Homeless Count will identify the number of both sheltered and unsheltered homeless individuals across Houston, Pasadena, Harris County, Fort Bend County, and Montgomery County.
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Free Repair Advice Available in Harris County Jan. 15-20
As Texans repair or rebuild their homes damaged by Hurricane Harvey and subsequent flooding, FEMA and home-improvement stores in Harris County are teaming up to provide free information, tips and literature on making homes stronger and safer.
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Houston Police: Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 5000 Paige
Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a male at 5000 Paige about 12:50 a.m. today (Jan. 11).
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County Attorney Ryan wins Court Order Stopping Hazardous Waste Dumping
Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan won a court order on Monday stopping a Houston company from dumping hazardous waste into the city’s storm sewer system.
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Southern California Mudslides: Hundreds Still Await Rescue; 15 Dead
A day after mudslides crushed several Southern California homes and left at least 15 people dead, rescuers faced a difficult task Wednesday as hundreds of people remain cut off by debris in one neighborhood and others are still missing, officials said.
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Jason Taylor Foundation’s Bluapple Poetry Network receives Broward College Grant for MLK Day of Service Event “Write to Ride” Inspired by the Freedom Riders
The bluapple Poetry Network’s C.O.R.E will take to the streets in honor of the Freedom Riders with a ride of their own on Monday, January 15 as part of Broward College’s MLK Day of Service.
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Bush Center Receives $10 Million Endowment Gift from Highland Capital Management to Support "Engage at the Bush Center" Public Programs Series
Collaboration Launches with Feb. 5 “Constitutional Conversations” Event, Includes Inaugural “Highland Capital Lecture” Later in 2018 Season
Highland Capital Management continues its support of the George W. Bush Presidential Center through a new $10 million endowment gift, announced today, which will help sustain the Bush Center’s series of public programs. Highland will become the presenting sponsor for the programming series, “Engage at the Bush Center, presented by Highland Capital Management,” which brings authors, thought leaders, and newsmakers to the Bush Center for lectures and discussions throughout the year. The joint announcement was made today by Bush Presidential Center CEO Kenneth Hersh and Jim Dondero, co-founder and president of Highland Capital Management.
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Half Price Books Hosts Peaceful Bones Book Signing by Vietnam War Veteran, Prominent Houston Doctor Samuel Axelrad, M.D.
Dr. Samuel Axelrad is a Houston author, retired urologist and Vietnam War veteran who recently published a memoir titled Peaceful Bones. Dr. Axelrad's memoir illustrates his time in Vietnam as an army surgeon during the Vietnam war where he finds himself helping not only American soldiers but hundreds of Vietnamese citizens both wounded and ill.
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Investigation into Fatal Crash at 8400 South Sam Houston Parkway East
Houston police are investigating a fatal crash at 8400 South Sam Houston Parkway East about noon on Saturday (Jan. 6).
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TheColeman Chronicle: The Opioid Epidemic and Its Effect On Our Children, Economy
I was selected by Texas House Speaker Straus to be a member of the Select Committee on Opioid and Substance Abuse this interim. My fellow committee members and I will address issues involving substance abuse throughout the state.
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New Year, New Family Habits
Simple ideas to make healthy eating easier
When your family is transitioning back into a regular routine in the new year, it’s the perfect time to recommit to healthy eating habits throughout the day. Getting the whole family on board may be easier than you think – just keep the focus on flavor and fun.
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UPDATE: Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 731 Fawn Drive
The fatal shooting of a man at 731 Fawn Drive about 5 a.m. on Monday (Jan. 1) will be referred to a Harris County grand jury.
