Governor Abbott To Provide Update On COVID-19 Efforts In Texas
Governor Greg Abbott will provide an update on Texas' efforts to combat COVID-19 on Thursday, March 26th at 2:00PM at the State Capitol. The Governor will be joined by Texas Department of State Health Services Commissioner John Hellerstedt, MD, and …
Humming Hemp Goes Nationwide!
Hemp has been ostracized, suppressed, mistaken and wrongly accused for almost a century. Now, thanks to Humming Hemp, a progressive female-founded hemp food company from the Pacific Northwest, it’s breaking through with consumers across the nation as a delicious, versatile, …
Amalgamated Transit Union applauds Senate passage of Stimulus Bill, $25 billion in critical emergency funding for public transit
Citing the $25 billion in critical emergency funding for public transportation systems, the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) applauds the Senate passage of a $2 trillion stimulus package amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Kinder HSPVA receives 10 Tommy Tune nominations, including best musical, for ‘The Color Purple’
HISD’s Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts has received 10 nominations for its production of “The Color Purple” in the annual Tommy Tune Awards competition, which celebrates the educational value and excellence of high school musical theatre …
Governor Abbott Waives Certain Licensing Renewal Regulations, Fees For Nurses
Governor Greg Abbott has waived certain regulations from the Texas Board of Nursing regarding licensing renewal and subsequent fees for nurses in Texas. The Governor's waiver authorizes a six-month grace period for nurses with expired licenses. This grace period will …
Just Launched Life Time On-Demand Classes and Personal Training Soar During Temporary Closure
Life Time, the company best-known for bringing an average of 3,000 to 4,000 members daily to its sprawling luxury athletic resorts, pivoted its business model in days to meet members where they currently are – at home – during the …
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Expresses Outrage at the Uptick in Violence against Chinese Americans and Pleads for the President to Cease and Desist from Calling the Coronavirus the Chinese Virus
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee made the following statement in support of and out of concern for the Chinese American community.
Senate Should Pass Sasse Amendment to CARES Act Heritage Action for America
Heritage Action released the following statement regarding an amendment to the CARES Act: As Congress responds to the economic fallout from the coronavirus, many provisions of the Senate’s Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act or CARES Act (H.R. 748) …
Hispanic Press Release Distribution Service Hispanicize Wire Rebrands as Latinx Newswire
Hispanicize Wire, the nation’s only Latinx-owned and operated, multimedia press release distribution service reaching U.S. Hispanic journalists, influencers and thought leaders, has rebranded as Latinx Newswire.
Americans Need to Support Small Businesses During COVID-19 Outbreak
Social distancing may be necessary right now, but it's taking a toll on small businesses.
125,000+ Sign Nurse’s Petition Calling on Trump and Pence to Use Defense Production Act to Provide Urgently Needed Masks and Protective Equipment
With medical professionals at grave risk, petition calls on administration to use its authority to compel industry to rapidly ramp up production and ensure effective distribution of supplies including ventilators, masks, and other personal protective equipment (PPE)
The Community Artists' Collective: An Updated message regarding COVID-19
We are paying very close attention to the news and announcements surrounding the COVID - 19 outbreak.
TDQ Continues to Serve Loyal Customers by Offering Drive-Thru and Take-Out Options
As an Essential Business, TDQ Continues to Serve Loyal Customers by Offering Drive-Thru and Take-Out Options, as well as Delivery and Online Ordering Where Available
American Federation of Teachers President’s Statement on Senate COVID-19 Stimulus
AFT President Randi Weingarten issued the following statement on the Senate’s latest agreement on a COVID-19 stimulus package:
Democrats Helped Push Needed Resources Into the Economic Stimulus Package to Keep Families First
“As a senior member of the House Committee on Homeland Security which is responsible for the domestic health security of our nation and the Budget Committee, we continue to put Families First in our efforts to stimulate the economy. The …
