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HISD Statement On Safety Protocols
Implementation of strong safety protocols for students and staff during face-to-face instruction remains the top priority in the Houston Independent School District. After continued review and guidance from health and education officials, HISD is updating its process for moving between COVID-19 Gauge levels to ensure multiple metrics are considered, including from both the Harris County Public Health Department and the Houston Health Department, as well as an ongoing assessment of reported cases and data trends in our district.
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Women: Transform A Dismal Year Into A Happier Personal Journey
COVID-19 has played havoc with many people’s careers, but it may have been especially detrimental to women.
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A Gift to the City of Houston - A Free Virtual A Christmas Carol
With cases of COVID-19 rising in Harris County, we are erring on the side of caution to protect our patrons, artists, and staff. It is with heavy hearts that we must announce the cancellation of this year’s in-person production of A Christmas Carol. We understand this is disappointing news as we were looking forward to reuniting with you this holiday season.
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New App Looks to Help Event Industry Recover From COVID-19
No industry has been unaffected by the economic downturn COVID-19 has caused within the United States. During the last ten months, the event industry has seen an unprecedented decline in business as more people have elected to stay indoors and away from large social gatherings.
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Harris County Department of Education 2020 Awards
"Harris County is fortunate enough to have a Department of Education," says Harris County Department of Education (HCDE) Board Chairman Eric Dick. "Though the various businesses HCDE owns, we are able to take a nominal tax rate and turn it into serious money. We turn $1 of tax revenues into $5 of governmental services. We love education and use the profits to support our local school districts."
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The Greater Houston Black Chamber Announces Winners of Coveted Pinnacle and Upstart Awards at the 26th Annual Celebration of Black Business Excellence
The Greater Houston Black Chamber (GHBC) held its 26th Annual Pinnacle Awards, Saturday, October 24, 2020, where several of Houston’s best and most promising Black-owned businesses received high honors. The program will be rebroadcast on Quest Channel 55 in Houston on Thursday, Oct. 29 and Saturday, Oct. 31, at 7 - 8:30 p.m.
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Houston Municipal Courts Department Creates a New Safe Harbor Court to Assist Houstonians with Inability to Pay Court Fines and Fees
In alignment with Mayor Turner’s Complete Communities Plan to create a more equitable and prosperous city for all Houstonians, the Houston Municipal Courts Department (MCD) will unveil its new Safe Harbor Court to assist citizens who are having financial hardships and medical issues due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Exclusive: New analysis shows how women helped fuel a Biden fundraising surge
Donations from women to Democrat Joe Biden's presidential campaign surged as he picked California Sen. Kamala Harris as his running mate -- widening the gap in political giving between Biden and President Donald Trump, according to a new analysis by the nonpartisan Center for Responsive Politics for CNN.
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'Selena: The Series' trailer charts late singer's rise
A longer look at "Selena: The Series" has arrived. On Monday, Netflix released the full trailer for the series coming in December.
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Mother of 5 shot and killed at Chuck E. Cheese
A mother is dead after a report of gunfire at Chuck E. Cheese in Davenport, according to police.
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Artificially sweetened beverages may not be a heart-healthy alternative to sugary drinks, a new study found. Credit: Shutterstock
The injuries continue to pile up in the NFL. Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. is the latest player who will be forced to sit out with a season-ending injury.
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Diet drinks linked to heart issues, study finds. Here's what to do
If your heart goes pitter-patter for diet beverages, it may not be due to love.
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Artificially sweetened beverages may not be a heart-healthy alternative to sugary drinks, a new study found. Credit: Shutterstock
Published on October 26, 2020
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Virginia Military Institute superintendent resigns after allegations of school's racist culture
The superintendent of the Virginia Military Institute resigned on Monday, a week after state leaders called for an investigation into "a culture of ongoing structural racism" at the school.
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Pandemic hasn't broken the employer health insurance system
Over 55 million Americans have filed for unemployment since COVID-19 struck. But for the most part, they haven't lost their health insurance. An astounding 98 percent of workers who had employer-sponsored health benefits before the pandemic are still enrolled in workplace plans, according to a July report.
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Bar 5015 Presents the ‘I am My Own Boss’ KIDpreneur’s Expo to the Houston Community in Hopes of Building Future CEOs
Bar 5015 is a black-owned business located at 5015 Almeda that is committed to providing opportunities to the community. The premier lounge and bar is widely known for their food, chill and relaxed ambiance, and stellar brunch.
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Houston Arboretum presents virtual event Holiday Crafts, Recipes and Wines on Nov. 18
To get in the spirit of the December holidays, the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center presents a new virtual event called Holiday Crafts, Recipes and Wines. Explore a tasty variety of wines, perfectly paired for holiday celebrations. Interact directly with a Sonoma County winemaker while creating delicious herbed butter and homemade cranberry sauce. During this experience, participants will learn the importance of using local ingredients and discuss the wildfires impacting wineries on the West Coast. These appealing wines are difficult to find at local retailers, but during the class participants can get the inside scoop on where to purchase them to enjoy over the holiday season.
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The Houston Arboretum & Nature Center presents a new virtual event called Holiday Crafts, Recipes and Wines on Nov. 18. Stock photos.
Published on October 26, 2020
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HIATUS SPA + RETREAT DEBUTS HIATUS EVERYDAY PRODUCT LINE
Hiatus Everyday launches with The Weekend Collection and The Spa Day Collection, featuring aroma oil, body wash, body butter, charcoal scrub, and more.
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AMNH Announces Online Halloween Costume Contest; Virtual Programming for Halloween and Day of the Dead
To celebrate Halloween on October 31, the American Museum of Natural History is offering a range of family-friendly online programming in the run-up to the holiday, on topics including “spooky” insects like scorpions, spiders, and roaches; bat ecology and biodiversity; and fossilized mammal skeletons. The Museum is also launching a costume contest asking viewers who tune in to online programs next week to share their pictures of natural history-themed costumes on Instagram and Twitter, with the winner awarded four tickets to the Museum.
