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Houston native serves aboard Navy warship in San Diego
Petty Officer 1st Class Dontravion McAdams, a native of Houston, Texas, serves aboard a U.S. Navy warship operating out of San Diego, California.
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Florida public school teacher who led assembly that singled out Black students is resigning
A Flagler County Public Schools teacher who led an assembly last month that singled out Black fourth- and fifth-grade students at a Florida elementary school, telling them to improve their school performance, has resigned, according to a school district spokesperson.
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The principal and a teacher at Bunnell Elementary School in Florida are on paid administrative leave after an assembly was held only for Black students. …
Published on September 12, 2023
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McCarthy calls for formal impeachment inquiry into Biden
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy announced Tuesday he is calling on his committees to open a formal impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, even as they have yet to prove allegations he directly profited off his son’s foreign business deals.
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Discovering Self-Love and Inner Happiness: 'The Girlfriend's Therapist Handbook' by Nettie Jones
In a world obsessed with external validation, 'The Girlfriend's Therapist Handbook' by Nettie Jones offers a transformative roadmap to prioritize self-love and discover true inner happiness.
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The Women’s Fund Hosts Health and Wellness Awareness Presentation on Coping with Stress
The Women’s Fund for Health Education and Resiliency, a nonprofit providing Houston-area women and girls with the tools needed to be advocates for their health, will host a “Coping with Stress” presentation exploring the importance of understanding stress and how to address it as we age with guest speaker Valerie George on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, from Noon to 1 p.m.
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ARTcetera Houston Makes a Splash during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Live Arts Event and Auction to Help Kids with Cancer
ARTcetera is your chance to watch Houston’s most talented artists bring their works to life at this live, interactive fundraiser + auction benefiting pediatric cancer
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5 airport safety measures to reduce travel stress
Airport security can be the least pleasurable and the most frustrating part of your travel experience. While I applaud the TSA folks for the job they’re doing, not many of us look forward to long lines, emptying pockets, and having to remove coats, shoes and belts. We have items confiscated because we forgot to leave them home. (According to TSA.gov, it’s fine to bring your favorite pickleball paddle onboard; but pack your child’s toy foam sword in your checked luggage.)
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CUTTONE- The Live Experience! Is Set To Bring A Night Filled With Electric Performances
Whether you're a fan of music, dance, or simply crave an evening of entertainment, you don’t want to miss! CUTTONE- The Live Experience!
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PARVO TREATMENT CENTER CELEBRATES GRAND REOPENING
Guests and benefactors toured the new facility which was made possible through funds procured by Houston PetSet
Reopening its doors with renewed dedication, Parvo Treatment Center unveils its upgraded facility, ready to save more lives.
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Harmony Public Schools Teachers receive 7.5 million in bonuses as part of TEA Incentive Allotment
Harmony Public Schools presented $7.5 million in bonuses to its teachers through the Texas Education Agency's Teacher Incentive Allotment program. Roughly 833 teachers across 62 campuses and 6 districts have been awarded. Nine Harmony teachers in Dallas received nearly $22,000 in bonuses.
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Congressman Al Green Recognized in Houston Chronicle for Donation to Rename Street with Name of Confederate Enslaver
On Wednesday, September 6, 2023, Congressman Al Green is featured in a Houston Chronicle article authored by Juhi Varma entitled “Missouri City ditches street named after a KKK leader.”
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Statement by Senator Borris L. Miles Regarding Barber’s Hill ISD and the CROWN Act
“I am calling for Barbers Hill ISD to remove Darryl George from in-school suspension and to revise their dress code to come into compliance with the CROWN Act. It is unbelievable that the district whose discriminatory actions led to the creation of the CROWN Act is the first to defy the new law.
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NEWS RELEASE Commissioner Rodney Ellis’s Statement on Barbers Hill High School Punishing Black Student for his Hairstyle
Below is Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis’s statement on Barbers Hill High School placing a Black student in in-school suspension for his hairstyle:
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Renowned Trichologist Dr. Leola Anifowoshe Shines Spotlight on Alopecia Areata Awareness Month
As the nation observes Alopecia Areata Awareness Month in September, Texas Hair Restoration and Wellness Center, under the expert leadership of Chief Trichologist Dr. Leola Anifowoshe, is on a mission to raise awareness and provide hope to individuals battling hair loss due to autoimmune disorders like Lupus, Fibromyalgia, Thyroid, and other autoimmune disorders. Considering recent media coverage surrounding celebrities like Jada Pinkett Smith sharing their alopecia journeys, the clinic is stepping up to deliver crucial information about non-surgical solutions for restoring hair.
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Party on the Plaza Celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month 2023
The Plaza at Avenida Houston will come alive Saturday, September 16, 2023 from 6-9 p.m. with Latin and Mexican Regional Music in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month. Presented by Houston First Corporation (HFC), Party on the Plaza is free and open to the public as part of the organization’s recognition of the contributions of Hispanic Americans.
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Talk with Your Pads; Play with Your Heart
Meet Some of the Adoptable Cats and Dogs of These Football Players
To celebrate the return of football season, Best Friends Animal Society, a leader in the no-kill movement, is celebrating NFL athletes from around the country who chose the adoption option, including:
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White House pressures McCarthy to keep Ukraine aid and disaster funding together ahead of critical negotiations
The White House on Thursday ramped up pressure on House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to approve its request to tie aid for Ukraine with increased disaster relief funding ahead of a government funding showdown.
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Traditional pension plans are pretty rare. But here’s who still has them and how they work
The phrase “pension benefits” may come up a lot in the next several days as negotiations between the United Auto Workers union and the Big Three automakers go down to the wire to avert a strike. But for most private-sector US workers, pensions disappeared long ago.
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Apple lost $200 billion in two days after reports of iPhone ban in China
Shares of Apple fell by 3.4% on Thursday following reports that China plans to expand a ban on the use of iPhones to government-backed agencies and companies.
