Butt family, HEB donate $10M to replace Robb Elementary School in Uvalde after shooting
The Texas Tribune reports that the Charles Butt family and grocery retailer H-E-B have committed $10 million to the Uvalde school district to build a new school to replace Robb Elementary, the site of the mass shooting that killed 19 children and two teachers last month.
Luchadores and Superheroes Featured in Colorful COVID-19 Ad Campaigns
Culturally Relevant Characters Encourage Vaccines and Boosters Among California’s Black and Latino Communities
As part of a statewide effort to encourage Latino and Black/African American Californians to get vaccinated and boosted, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has launched engaging and culturally relevant ad campaigns featuring luchadores and comic book heroes battling COVID-19.
Jack and Jill Foundation Names STEM Global Action Founder Dr. Calvin Mackie and Dillard University President Dr. Walter M. Kimbrough Inaugural Trailblazer Award Winners
Dr. Mackie & Kimbrough Honored for Contributions to Youth and Education
Dr. Calvin Mackie, founder of STEM Global Action and STEM NOLA, and Dillard University President Dr. Walter M. Kimbrough, have been named Trailblazers of the year by the Jack and Jill Foundation for their outstanding work empowering students.
Commissioner Ellis to Ask Commissioners Court to Approve Resolution Affirming Access to Abortion as Essential Health Care and a Human Right
In the aftermath of the United States Supreme Court decision to overturn the precedent established by Roe v. Wade and take away the constitutional right to an abortion that people have exercised and relied on for nearly 50 years, Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis is introducing a resolution affirming that abortion is essential health care and a human right rooted in the principles of freedom and equality.
Airbnb makes its ban on parties permanent
Airbnb said Tuesday it will make permanent a ban on parties originally implemented in the early months of the pandemic, citing its effectiveness at curbing unauthorized gatherings.
50 migrants dead after being found inside sweltering semitruck in San Antonio, with more hospitalized
Fifty migrants are dead after they and others were found in sweltering conditions in a semitruck in San Antonio, a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement spokesperson said Tuesday.
Mayor Turner Appoints Will Jones as Interim Finance Director for the City of Houston
Mayor Sylvester Turner announced Tuesday the appointment of Will Jones as interim Finance Director for the City of Houston. He will replace Tantri Erlinawati-Emo who is leaving municipal government for a role in the nonprofit sector.
Issa Rae, Tabitha Brown, Mayor Latoya Cantrell, Kym Whitley, Marc Morial, Mickey Guyton and More to Be Honored at the 2nd Annual "Crown Awards" During National Crown Day Weekend in New Orleans
Today, Dove announced the talent line-up for National CROWN Day's weekend celebration. Since 2018, Dove along with the CROWN Coalition have championed the CROWN Act; a tremendous and active movement, resulting in 17 states officially enacting the CROWN Act legislation into law, U.S. (United States) Virgin Islands, first U.S. territory to make hair discrimination illegal; grown the CROWN Coalition from 4 members to 90+ and secured over 400K petition signatures. Now, it's time to celebrate Black Hair Independence!
The 20th Annual Imagenation Outdoors Festival Launches Saturday, July 9 w/Aretha Franklin Biopic Starring Jennifer Hudson and July 10 w/Drive-In Movie
ImageNation Film Festival’s 20th Annual ImageNation Outdoors Festival kicks off Saturday July 9th thru September 10, 2022. The summer-long program offers free film screenings and music in outdoor venues including a new series held in partnership with the Frederick Douglass Blvd Alliance (FDBA) themed “The Soul of Harlem” primarily featuring films about Harlem or by local directors such as the Aretha Franklin biopic Respect directed by Harlem-resident Tommy Leisl (July 9); Forty Year-Old Version by Harlem’s own Radha Blank (August 27); a talkback and special advance screening of Stanley Nelson’s Becoming Frederick Douglass (September 10).
10 Local Graduating High School Seniors Just Received a Surprise of a Lifetime All Thanks to Florida Power & Light Company
On June 18, 2022, 10 students were surprised with big checks, hats and university swag inside of the Museum of Discovery and Science in Fort Lauderdale.
Bryan-College Station teachers receive pay increase from Harmony Public Schools
Harmony Public Schools teachers in Bryan-College Station will receive an increase in base salary next year, following a weekend vote by the Harmony Public Schools Executive Board.
Pay increase for Houston, Katy, Sugar Land, Cypress teachers from Harmony Public Schools
Harmony Public Schools teachers in Houston, Cypress, Katy and Sugar Land will receive an increase in base salary next year, following a weekend vote by the Harmony Public Schools Executive Board.
Pay increase for Beaumont teachers from Harmony Public Schools
Harmony Public Schools teachers in Beaumont will receive an increase in base salary next year, following a weekend vote by the Harmony Public Schools Executive Board.
The Houston- and Northwest-Arkansas based team received recognitions for Public Relations Professional and Podcast of the Year
This weekend, the Houston- and Northwest-Arkansas-based marketing and public relations agency, Market Street Consultants (Market Street Consulting LLC) was recognized by the Public Relations Society of America Houston Chapter (PRSA Houston) at its 37th annual Excalibur Awards for its team’s expertise and contributions to the public relations industry in the fourth-largest city in the United States. Market Street Consultants’ co-founder Juan Alanis was recognized as Public Relations Professional of the Year, while co-founder Anjelica Cazares received the award for Podcast of the Year.
Trump’s Lies Destroyed Lives
“Do you know how it feels to have the president of the United States target you?”
Elvis
Baz Luhrmann photobombs this Elvis portrait with over-extravagant filmmaking that dwarfs the iconic rock and roller. And that ain’t easy.
Houston Concierge Association to Host 12th Annual Cultural Partner Open House and Clothing Drive
Benefiting Star of Hope on Tuesday, July 19, 2022, 5:30-8 p.m.
Guests from all aspects of the hospitality industry are invited to experience an evening of entertainment and networking during the 12th Annual Cultural Partner Open House and Clothing Drive for Star of Hope, hosted by The Houston Concierge Association (HCA) and Houston First Corp. on Tuesday, July 19, 2022, from 5:30-8 p.m. at Vault & Vino.
Texans for Greg Abbott Announces Significant Broadcast And Cable Media Buy For November Election
Today, Texans for Greg Abbott announced the first purchase of broadcast and cable media time ahead of November’s general election. The $8.8 million purchase allows Governor Abbott's campaign to have the most impactful and cost-efficient ad placement across broadcast TV, cable, radio and connected TV platforms in Texas media markets. This significant investment in ad time will allow Texans for Greg Abbott to secure prime ad slots in live sports programming and local news before they sell out.
UMHB Honor Roll Announced for Spring 2022
The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor announced that 502 students have been listed on the Spring 2022 Provost’s Honor Roll. To receive this recognition, a student must achieve a 3.85 grade point average (GPA) or better on a 4.0 scale.
Kohl’s Unveils Locations of 400 New Sephora at Kohl’s Shops Opening This Year
400 new Sephora at Kohl’s shops join 200 existing Sephora at Kohl’s locations; on track to open 850 total shops by 2023 Sephora at Kohl’s sees early success from first 200 stores Sephora at Kohl’s to add six new brands to prestige beauty assortment this spring
