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Federal $600 Unemployment Payments to End July 25 State Unemployment Benefits to Continue
TWC Reminds Public that Funding Expires Due to Congressional Timeline
The Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC) program is part of the CARES Act that provides an additional $600 to benefit payments, and based on TWC’s contract with the US Department of Labor, the last payable week for FPUC is the week ending July 25, 2020.
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The Black Women’s Health Imperative Announces Anniversary Week Celebration To Commemorate 38 Years
Week-Long Celebration To Include Over 30 Speakers From The Women’s Health, Community Activism, Media & Entertainment Sectors
Today, the Black Women’s Health Imperative announced the commemoration of its 38th Anniversary with a series of special events titled BWHI Anniversary Week: A Celebration of Life, Legacy and Service to Black Women presented by Bumble. The week-long series of virtual events will occur from July 26 – August 1 with participation by dynamic speakers who include: cultural icon and professor Angela Davis, BWHI Founder & Board Member Byllye Avery, actresses Jurnee Smollett, AJ Johnson, and Angelica Ross, recording artists Keri Hilson and Syleena Johnson, television personalities Cynthia Bailey, Egypt Sherrod, Eboni K. Williams, and Erica Cobb, and a host of other health professionals, community activists and non-profit leaders who share in the organization’s mission.
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Fort Bend County Judge KP George Launches Parent Survey
To better understand how Fort Bend County can support its residents with school-age children as they prepare for the upcoming semester, Fort Bend County Judge KP George is gathering community input through a parent survey.
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HCDE Board Approves $174.5 Million 2020-2021 Budget
The Harris County Department of Education Board of Trustees approved a $174.5 million budget for the 2020-2021 school year Wednesday, continuing programs and services that effectively support students, educators and school districts in Harris County. With this budget, HCDE maintains its business model, which preserves the integrity of its services to school districts. The budget also provides for ongoing support for HCDE employees through competitive compensation and benefits.
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The handful of countries still welcoming US tourists
Once one of the world's most powerful travel documents, the might of the US passport has shriveled under the cloud of coronavirus, with doors slammed shut across the planet to American travelers.
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Space Center Houston Opens with New Safety Measures and New Experiences
Today Space Center Houston, the Official Visitor Center of NASA Johnson Space Center, welcomes back guests to a new enhanced guest experience with new safety measures and new exhibits. Registration is also open for the center’s Explorer Camps and Space Center U® education programs.
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The Bahamas banned flights from the US and other hard-hit countries in effort to contain coronavirus spread
The Bahamian government is banning travelers from the US and other countries where coronavirus cases are surging in an effort to prevent further spread of the virus in the Caribbean nation.
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6-year-old boy praised by Anne Hathaway on social media for saving little sister from dog attack
Bridger Walker, a brave 6-year-old boy from Wyoming, has gained social media recognition after being praised by Anne Hathaway for rescuing his sister from a dog attack.
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Nick Cannon's planned daytime talk show is pushed back amid anti-Semitism controversy
Nick Cannon's planned daytime talk show has been pushed back in the wake of recent backlash over his anti-Semitic comments.
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Kanye Drops Out & Trump Drifts to 13/8 from 5/4 to be Re-Elected
Joe Biden 4/7 Favourite to Become Next US President
Kanye West has dropped out of the 2020 US Presidential Election after he failed to get the backing in Florida despite a 180-strong team and it has resulted in Donald Trump drifting further for another four years.
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Nicki Minaj announces pregnancy
First came love, then came marriage and soon will come Nicki Minaj with a baby carriageFirst came love, then came marriage and soon will come Nicki Minaj with a baby carriage. On Monday the rapper announced via her official social media accounts that she and husband Kenneth Petty are expecting.
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Poor diets threaten US national security — and it's serious
America's poor diet isn't just bad for us. It's now considered a threat to national security.
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Governor Abbott Announces U.S. Navy Support In Rio Grande Valley, Southwest Texas To Help Combat COVID-19
Governor Abbott today announced that the U.S. Department of Defense has sent five U.S. Navy teams to four locations in South and Southwest Texas to help combat the spread of COVID-19. Beginning today, one U.S. Navy Acute Care Team will provide support at the Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen and four U.S. Navy Rural Rapid Response Teams will support hospitals in Del Rio, Eagle Pass, and Rio Grande City. These teams consist of medical and support professionals which are being deployed to help meet medical needs in hospitals throughout the state.
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Losing A Legend
Astros manager Dusty Baker shares his sentiments on the passing of Congressman John Lewis
As the United States mourns over the passing of Georgia congressman and civil rights legend John Lewis, Astros manager Dusty Baker who is African American and grew up during a time of segregation had some great words to share with the media as the Astros concluded their work out on Saturday.
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Civil rights legend Rep. John Lewis dead at 80
John Robert Lewis, the son of sharecroppers who survived a brutal beating by police during a landmark 1965 march in Selma, Alabama, to become a towering figure of the civil rights movement and a longtime US congressman, has died after a six-month battle with cancer. He was 80.
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The US loses two icons of the civil rights movement in one day
Two towering figures of the American civil rights movement died Friday, a major loss for a nation still grappling with protests and demands for racial equality decades later.
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'He is free at last.' Activists and politicians honor John Lewis
As news of Rep. John Lewis' death rocked the nation, tributes to the civil rights leader and longtime Georgia politician poured in from activists and politicians alike.
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Houston Educators, School Personnel and Community Groups Issue Recommendations for Safe Reopening of Houston Schools
Key Recommendation: Open School Year with Virtual Learning if Number of Cases of COVID-19 Has Not Declined for 14 Consecutive Days
Houston educators and community groups released comprehensive recommendations today for reopening Houston public schools in the absence of adequate guidelines from the state or the Houston Independent School District, saying they won’t sacrifice the health and safety of any student or school employee just for the sake of reopening school buildings.
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston provides guidance for emotional health of children and teens during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
The physical and emotional well-being of children and teens involved with Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston (BGCGH) is of paramount importance. The nonprofit continues to serve as a community resource to provide guidance for parents and children who may be struggling with a higher degree of stress during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, which can affect a person’s emotional and mental health.
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T.E.A. Issues Comprehensive Guidelines For 2020 Safe Return To On-Campus Instructions
The Texas Education Agency to- day announced comprehensive guidelines for students to return to school, prioritizing their health and safety while ensuring that students receive quality instruction, whether they choose to learn in a safe on-campus environment or remotely.
