UH College of Medicine Now Training ‘Disease Detectives’ to Combat COVID-19
To reduce community spread of COVID-19, the University of Houston College of Medicine today launched a free contact tracing and case identification certificate program for UH students, faculty and staff in collaboration with the Houston Health Department and Harris County …
Food and Mask Give Away, May 12, 2020
Mask and food distribution will occur on May 12, 2020, at the Fifth Ward Missionary Baptist Church, 4300 Noble Street, Houston Texas 77020 from 10 am to 11 am or until all masks are gone.
Kroger Announces Free Covid-19 Drive Through Testing Site Partnerships Across Houston
Kroger today announced five free COVID-19 testing sites across Greater Houston and Montgomery areas. Kroger will partner with the City of Houston, Harris County and Montgomery county to provide free testing for all priority groups, including healthcare workers, first responders …
Houston Texans Announce 2020 Season
The Houston Texans 2020 regular season schedule kicks off with a primetime matchup at the defending Super Bowl Champion Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday Night Football. The Texans will also travel to Detroit for a Thanksgiving Day game against the …
Maggiano's Little Italy Reopens Dining Rooms in Houston
Maggiano’s Little Italy restaurants in the Houston area, located at 602 Memorial City Mall, 2019 Post Oak Blvd. and 700 Baybrook Mall Ste. G120, have reopened their dining rooms. All three locations are open Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. …
Council Member Edward Pollard Calls for FBI and DOJ Investigation into the Ahmaud Arbery Killing in Letter
In a letter to U.S. Attorney General William Barr, Houston City Council Member for District J Edward Pollard expresses the importance of an investigation at the highest level of government into the shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery. Pollard sent a …
Most Houstonians With Symptoms Are Not Being Tested, According to Rice COVID-19 Registry
The vast majority of Houston-area residents who are experiencing symptoms consistent with COVID-19 are not getting tested for it, according to initial results of a survey from the COVID-19 Registry at Rice University.
Houston City Council Approves Mayor Turner's Proposed Rental Relief Program
Today, the Houston City Council approved a $15 million rent relief fund to help Houstonians make their payments amidst the COVID-19 public health crisis.
COVID-19 research funds back six new initiatives
The Rice University COVID-19 Research Fund Oversight and Review Committee announced it will fund six additional projects by faculty working to mitigate the effects of the new coronavirus.
METRO Bus Operator, a Service Driver and a Mechanic Test Positive for COVID-19
METRO has received confirmation a bus operator, a service driver and a mechanic have tested positive for COVID-19. This brings the total number of cases to 15 METRO employees and two contractors. The Authority continues to track positive test results …
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Longest-Running Black Media Platform Marks 50-Year Legacy of Evolution and Innovation in Black Culture with Special Collector’s Edition Issue; – - Iconic Supermodel Naomi Campbell Graces 50th Anniversary May/June Issue in First-Ever Self-Shot Cover; Talks to ESSENCE about Turning 50 …
Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation and Mayor Sylvester Turner Unveil #WeRead Initiative
Mayor Sylvester Turner and the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation (Foundation) joined forces to launch #WeRead, a focused effort in response to the need for high-quality, digital learning content to support at-home and distance education amidst school and library closures
Beyonce's BeyGood Teams Up With Ms. Tina Knowles Lawson to Support COVID-19 Mobile Testing Relief In #IDidMyPart Campaign in Houston, Texas
#IDIDMYPART Mobile Testing Relief Scheduled for Friday, May 8th and Saturday, May 9th, In Houston, Texas
Trentino Gelato Makes Life Sweeter
In the midst of the Stay at Home order, some of us might find ourselves challenged with controlling our snacking impulse. We are fortunate to live in the fourth largest city in the United States where restaurants are plentiful and …
Mandatory Masks: Living the New Normal
“We are still in the thick of it,” said Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo at a press conference where she gave updates about the state of the county during the COVID-19 pandemic. Although the curve seems to be flattening, Houston …
