Jumper Maybach Fine Art Boutique Uptown Park Grand Opening
On November 14th, 2019: The Jumper Maybach Boutique opened in Houston’s Uptown Park. It was an extraordinary evening attended by over 350 guests: With a Stoli Bar, and catering by Uptown Park’s McCormick & Schmick. Simply magnificent.
Saladworks™ Proclaims 2020 as the Year of Originality: Leading salad franchise challenges guests to Be Original and create their own salad combinations
Saladworks, the leading entrée salad franchise and Philadelphia original, proclaims 2020 as the Year of Originality, empowering guests and team members to Be Original through key trends that influence its Millennial family guest -- personalization, customization, self-expression, connection and convenience. Going into the new decade, Saladworks will operate a new standard of guest experience, fueling guests' originality with more choices than any other salad restaurant.
Solid Waste Department Collection and Facility Schedule for New Year's Day
Council Member Dave Martin would like to remind residents of the collection and facility schedule changes for the New Year's Day Holiday.
2020 Resolutions: Organizing with Calendars, Reminders and Notes
As we wrap up the holiday celebrations, it may be time for a new and improved you – or at least some new resolutions for 2020.
Leave the Driving to METRO on New Year's Eve
Have fun and ride safely on New Year's Eve – courtesy of METRO. Free rides will begin at 6 p.m. New Year's Eve (Dec. 31) until 6 a.m. New Year's Day (Jan. 1) on local bus, METRORail and METROLift. Have fun and ride safely on New Year's Eve – courtesy of METRO. Free rides will begin at 6 p.m. New Year's Eve (Dec. 31) until 6 a.m. New Year's Day (Jan. 1) on local bus, METRORail and METROLift.
The National Civil Rights Museum Plans King Holiday Celebration with Free Admission and Daylong Activities
The Museum emphasizes voting, the U.S. Census and service during the national holiday.
On the national holiday, January 20, the National Civil Rights Museum will remember Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a special celebration. The museum is open extended hours and King Day admission will be free for all guests, thanks to the support of FedEx.
Bystander CPR Less Common in Hispanic Neighborhoods
Receiving CPR from a bystander can double the chance of surviving a cardiac arrest. But you're less likely to get this help – and less likely to survive – if your heart stops in a Hispanic neighborhood, a new study shows.
AARP Texas Honors Vietnam War Veteran Who Helps Other Veterans
Bill Maness of Stephenville Receives AARP Texas 2019 Andrus Award
Bill Maness of Stephenville has been selected to receive the 2019 AARP Texas Andrus Award – the association’s most prestigious statewide volunteer award for community service.
The Southern Christian Leadership Conference Extends Prayers to Longtime Civil Rights and Political Leader John Lewis
Dr. Charles Steele, Jr., president of the Atlanta-based Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), issued the following statement today in response to news that legendary civil rights and political leader John Lewis has been diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. Lewis is the longtime representative of Georgia’s Fifth Congressional District.
Steelite International Announces New Private Equity Partner, Arbor Investments
Steelite International CEO & President John Miles announces Steelite's new Private Equity Partner, Arbor Investments, and discusses the dynamic of this exciting relationship.
Arbor Investments ("Arbor"), a specialized private equity firm that focuses exclusively on investing in premier companies within the food, beverage and related industries announced today the acquisition of Steelite International ("Steelite" or the "Company") from PNC Riverarch Capital. Steelite is a world-leading manufacturer, designer, distributor and supplier of award-winning tabletop and buffet products for the hospitality and foodservice industries. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Defusing Anxiety & Negativity in 2020: Why Gratitude Is Key
We all want to feel happy and productive. But here's the Catch 22: the things we do to try to feel that way—working long hours, rushing kids from one activity to the other, and meeting all of life's obligations—can leave us feeling stressed, anxious, and even resentful. (And that's not counting the complications that spring up.) We may find ourselves thinking: What's the point of all this hard work if I can't enjoy my life?
Americans Don't Want the Government to Do Away with Private Insurance
Most Americans like private health insurance. Fifty-six percent of voters oppose Medicare for All if it eliminates private coverage.
Houston Coalition for the Homeless to Conduct 2020 Count & Survey Jan. 27-30
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 27 through Thursday, January 30. The 2020 Homeless Count will identify the number of both sheltered and unsheltered individuals experiencing homelessness across Houston, Pasadena, Harris County, Fort Bend County, and Montgomery County.
Houston Chamber Choir presents Hear the Future Choral Festival on Jan. 26, 2020 at South Main Baptist Church
Free concert features the Parker Elementary Advanced Chorus, Salyards Varsity Treble Chorale and Clements High School Concert Chorale
Join the GRAMMY-nominated Houston Chamber Choir on Jan. 26 for Hear the Future, an annual event in which the company invites three outstanding choirs (elementary, middle and high school) from the Greater Houston area to participate in its invitational choral festival. This also happens to be the day the GRAMMY Awards will be televised nationwide. Houston Chamber Choir is nominated for Best Choral Performance for “Duruflé: The Complete Works.”
Don’t Let Diabetes Take the Sweetness From Your Holidays!
If you have diabetes, the holiday season can be a time of great trepidation. If I eat cake, what will happen to my blood sugar? Will I gain weight? Can I eat just one piece of sweet potato pie and stop? Totally exacerbated, you throw your hands up and decide, “I just won’t eat anything!”
“White Negroes: When Cornrows Were in Vogue… And Other Thoughts on Cultural Appropriation” by Lauren Michele Jackson
It’s all yours. You own it, got it, paid for it, you even have the receipt. That thing: you fought hard for it and nobody can take it away. But – as in the new book “White Negroes” by Lauren Michele Jackson, folks can surely borrow it.
Some Habits Are Hard to Break
Texans become back-to-back AFC South Champs with a 23-20 win over the Tampa Bay Bucs
Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson approached the podium at his post-game press conference with a smile on his face that displayed joy and pain.
Most Stylish Houstonians of 2019
Houstonians are known throughout the world for their generosity and how they help their fellow man in a disaster. Rarely seen are the philanthropic efforts of Houstonians who just see a need and provide a solution. Those that excel professionally while still giving back in extraordinary ways are who we call most stylish.
Controlled Aggression
Russell Westbrook energy on the court makes the Rockets a contender in the West.
Most fans in Houston were expecting some bumps in the road to start the 2019-20 season when the Rockets acquired former NBA MVP and energizer bunny, Russell Westbrook, this past offseason via trade with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Houston had endured that form of misery when they acquired future NBA Hall of Famer, Chris Paul two seasons ago from the Los Angeles Clippers. Last season they were counted out by the national media when at one point they dwelled at the bottom of the Western Conference before James Harden turned their season around with a plethora of 50-point scoring performances.
Umoja! Good Black News Wishes You and Yours a Very Happy Kwanzaa
Heri Za Kwanzaa! Kwanzaa, for those who are new to the party or need a refresher, is an African American and pan-African seven day cultural holiday that goes from December 26 to January 1 and celebrates family and community.
