'Mind-blowing carnage in US oil prices makes little sense,' says Baker Institute expert
Prices for U.S. crude oil for May delivery turned negative Monday — something that has never happened since oil futures began trading in 1983.
HISD to broadcast virtual town hall meeting for students pursuing college
On Tuesday, April 28, the Houston Independent School District will broadcast a virtual town hall meeting to assist students pursuing postsecondary education options during the COVID-19 crisis.
The Kroger Co. Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation Launches Emergency COVID-19 Response Fund
The Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation has committed more than $6 million to date to nonprofit partners addressing urgent COVID-19 response efforts, including:
METRO Bus Operator, METROLift Contract Driver Test Positive for COVID-19
METRO has received confirmation a bus operator and a Yellow Cab contractor who drove for METROLift have tested positive for COVID-19. This brings the total number of cases to 11 METRO employees and two contractors. The Authority continues to track …
Congressman Al Green and Fort Bend County’s Ninth Congressional District Elected Officials Hosted PPE Donation Drive
On Thursday, April 16, 2020, Congressman Al Green, Fort Bend County Judge KP George, Missouri City Mayor Yolanda Ford, and Stafford Mayor Leonard Scarcella hosted a personal protective equipment (PPE) donation drive. They released the following statement:
2nd grade students at KIPP Sharp write thank you letters to health care workers
Second graders at KIPP SHARP wanted to spread some joy and positivity to our heath care workers. They wrote letters of appreciation to the hardworking doctors and nurses at LBJ Hospital. See pictures of the doctors and nurses with the …
Houston Sailor participates in cleaning stations aboard U.S. Navy warship
Information Systems Technician 3rd Class Ricardo Trevino, from Houston, scrubs a door handle with HTH (bleach) aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island personnel conduct a deep cleaning of the ship with HTH multiple times …
HISD to stay closed for remainder of 2019-2020 school year
In accordance with Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s announcement today for all Texas schools, the Houston Independent School District will stay closed for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year.
636,800 Houston Workers Directly Impacted by COVID-19
The coronavirus pandemic has led to an unprecedented economic shutdown as thousands of “nonessential” businesses have closed their doors. The crisis disproportionately affects the 21.3% of American workers in retail, leisure, and hospitality who not only face lack of work, …
East End Houston Business Leaders Unite to Provide Support to USO Troops
The Houston East End Chamber of Commerce will hold a press conference to announce and present the donation of a large number of hand sanitizers and face masks for 2,000 USO troops, who are stationed across three highly populated areas …
HISD announces new food distribution sites for week of April 20
The Houston Independent School District is extending its food distribution program through the week of April 20 and announces 25 new food distribution sites throughout the district.
Running Back David Johnson Holds First Press Conference As A Houston Texan
Newly acquired running back David Johnson met the Houston sports media for the first time on Friday. Just like head coach Bill O’Brien did a day earlier, Johnson talked to reporters via the Zoom app from his home.
West Lake Houston Bridge Final Repairs Scheduled
Mayor Pro Tem Dave Martin would like to make Kingwood and Lake Houston area residents aware Houston Public Works will conduct a bridge repair project on the West Lake Houston Parkway Bridge beginning Monday, April 27. The project consists of …
Junior Achievement of Southeast Texas Releases Free Resource to Help Teens Understand Financial Impact of COVID-19
Junior Achievement of Southeast Texas is releasing a free resource for teens titled Making Sense: Understanding the Financial Impact of COVID-19. The guide is designed to answer teens’ questions about the economic implications of COVID-19, including “Why are some store …
HISD partners with Houston Food Bank for mass food distribution site on Saturday at NRG
The Houston Independent School District is partnering with the Houston Food Bank to organize a mass food distribution site from 4-7 p.m. on Saturday in the parking lot of NRG Stadium.
