Real Food Blends Launches 3rd Annual 12 Days of Holiday Magic
Real Food Blends, makers of 100% real food meals for people with feeding tubes, and the company that started a real food revolution in the medical community, is excited to announce its 3rd Annual 12 Days of Holiday Magic.
Houston Sailor reads to elementary students during Pearl Harbor Remembrance Program
NRD San Antonio’s Assistant Command Career Counselor, Personnel Specialist 1st Class Kamitria Delaney, right, of Houston, reads to a first grade class at Dorie Miller Elementary School as part of the school’s annual Pearl Harbor and Dorie Miller Remembrance Program.
Project Row Houses and Own Every Piece-Community and Conversation
Own Every Piece and Project Row House hosted Community and Conversation, an informative and empowering conversation about contraceptive care. The event was in conjunction with Project Row House’s Round 50: Race, Health and Motherhood, curated by PRH’s Ryan N. Dennis, …
FTC announces record $191M settlement against University of Phoenix
The University of Phoenix (UOP), one of the nation’s largest for-profit colleges will pay a record $191 million settlement to resolve charges stemming from a five-year investigation by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). On December 10, Andrew Smith, Director of …
Mitigation measures help Dickinson increase resiliency after Harvey
The City of Dickinson will benefit from several mitigation improvements as a part of its FEMA Public Assistance (PA) repairs following Hurricane Harvey.
Houston Sailor communicates with helicopter control tower aboard U.S. Navy warship
Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Chance Vaughan, from Houston, communicates with the helicopter control tower during a helicopter crash drill aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Carney (DDG 64) as part of the U.K.-led Flag Officer Sea Training (FOST), Dec. …
The Heartfelt Holiday: Nine Ways to Show Your Employees You Care This Holiday Season
Leaders, the holidays are a great time to infuse a little "WOW" into your employees' lives and strengthen your company's culture. Deb Boelkes shares some festive ways to thank your team for all their hard work and inspire them for …
Social Security Benefits Increase in 2020
Each year, we announce the annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). By law, federal benefits increase when the cost of living rises, as measured by the Department of Labor’s Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W). Usually, there …
Holiday Helpers: Six Ways You Can Support a Family with a Special Needs Child During the Holidays
Parents of a medically fragile child rarely get a break, even during the holidays. But don't worry, says Holley Moseley. There are plenty of ways you can help them have a festive season just the same. Here, she shares simple …
Congressman Jimmy Gomez Statement on the Introduction of Articles of Impeachment Against President Trump
Today, the House Judiciary Committee introduced articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump for Abuse of Power and Obstruction of Congress after he pressured Ukraine to help his re-election campaign and obstructed Congress’ exercise of its constitutional powers. In response …
Beyond the Rhetoric: How Much of the Trump Impeachment is a Black Thing?
It may sound funny but when you give serious consideration there may be something about Trump’s appeal to Black America that is worrying the Democratic National Committee. Never has a republican candidate given so much attention to the needs of …
The Skin Cancer Foundation Shares Sun Protection Tips for Tropical Holiday Vacations
With the holiday season upon us, many people are hoping to escape the cold to a sunny shore far away. A winter getaway is a great time to relax and have fun, but it’s important to remember that ultraviolet (UV) …
David Weekley Homes Collects Thousands of Meals, Donations During Annual Food Drive
More than 12,000 people locally – and 60,000 nationwide – in need received a hearty meal to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday through the partnership of David Weekley Homes and 18 charities across the U.S. In Houston, Weekley joined with Houston …
EPA Announces $44 Million in Funding to Reduce Emissions from Diesel Engines
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing the availability of grant funding to implement projects aimed at reducing emissions from the nation’s existing fleet of older diesel engines. EPA anticipates awarding approximately $44 million in Diesel Emission Reduction Program …
ClickUrban Goes Live! Makes Community and Local Businesses Easy to Find with Searchable Directory
ClickUrban, the online directory and searchable database of cool products and services, is now live. The official launch of the platform brings to the public a service based database of local communities across the US, and very soon, the rest …
