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TWC Cautions Claimants Regarding Fraudulent Calls
Houston’s sports and civic venues will join forces Thursday evening to turn the city blue as part of the global #LightItBlue movement to support the men and women on the front lines of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
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Human Rights Campaign President on Senator Bernie Sanders’ Tremendous Advocacy
After a strong campaign that expanded the national debate on many important topics, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders withdrew from the 2020 Democratic Presidential Primary. In response, Human Rights Campaign President Alphonso David issued the following statement:
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Congressman Al Green Joined HISD Superintendent Dr. Grenita Lathan and Unsung Heroes at Sterling HS Food Distribution
On Tuesday, April 7, 2020, Congressman Al Green joined Houston Independent School District (HISD) Interim Superintendent Dr. Grenita Lathan and the unsung heroes in distributing free curbside meals to students and families.
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Mayor Turner Appoints New Director of Communications
Mayor Sylvester Turner has appointed Mary Benton as the new Director of Communications effective immediately. Benton brings valuable years of experience in media relations, strategic communications, crisis communications, and social media strategy.
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Press-Freedom, Social-Justice Groups Call on Congress to Fund Journalism and Treat Local News as Essential Service during Pandemic
A coalition of more than 45 organizations and scholars has called on Congress to include vital funding for local news in the next coronavirus stimulus package. In a letter sent today, Free Press Action, PEN America, Common Cause, and other organizations urged the House and Senate leadership to consider local press an “essential service” vital to the nation’s health, prosperity, and recovery.
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Hardship presents opportunity for creativity, Rice Business experts say
Disruption and flexibility can lead to increased resourcefulness
The massive disruption of our social and work lives is unnerving, but there are benefits to shaking up our routines and feeling uncomfortable, according to experts at Rice University’s Jones Graduate School of Business.
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Feeding the Need: Greater Houston Domino’s® Stores to Donate 31,000 Pizzas
Every Domino’s store will give away 200 pizzas within their local communities
Domino’s and its nationwide system of franchisees are banding together during this unprecedented crisis to do something they already do well every day: feed people pizza. Domino’s franchised and corporate stores throughout Greater Houston will donate 31,000 pizzas within their local communities, starting this week.
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Gov. Abbott Unlawfully Exceeded Authority With Executive Order Limiting Jail Releases, Argues New Lawsuit
Governor Abbott unlawfully exceeded his constitutional authority by issuing an executive order that suspends the rights that individuals, who are presumed innocent, have while facing criminal prosecution, according to a new lawsuit filed by the ACLU of Texas, Texas Fair Defense Project, the ACLU’s Criminal Law Reform Project and the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law.
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Joint Center President Spencer Overton Calls for the CDC to Disclose Data on COVID-19 Deaths By Race in Washington Post Op-Ed
Even though early data suggests the COVID-19 pandemic is hitting Black communities particularly hard, the federal government is not providing nationwide data about COVID-19's impact by race.
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Core Dance Performs in National Water Dance on April 18, 4pm EST
Core Dance, Golden Isles Arts & Humanities Association and Glynn Environmental Coalition are excited to join NWD Projects in assembling a movement choir of more than 2,000 dancers for the 4th Annual National Water Dance on Saturday, April 18 at 4pm EST.
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Large Animal Expert Joins Texas Tech School of Veterinary Medicine to Pursue Dream Career
László Hunyadi spent a decade benefitting human health before seeing his sights on a successful career in veterinary medicine.
László Hunyadi was destined for a career involving large animals, even if it took a little while to realize it.
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TV One's Award-Winning Series UNSUNG Reflects On The Late Al Jarreau's Legacy
TV One's award-winning documentary series UNSUNG shines a spotlight on revolutionary jazz singer Al Jarreau, this Sunday, April 12 at 10 p.m. ET/9C.
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4,533 Lives Have Been Saved in Harris County By Staying at Home
The number of COVID-19 deaths in the United States is nearing 10,000 and there are close to 340,000 reported cases.
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Mayor Turner Calls for a Day of Prayer in Houston
Through our mayor, Sylvester Turner, and city council, we are working tirelessly during this COVID-19 pandemic. These are unprecedented times, and it will require each of us to collectively work together to overcome the challenges ahead. Please know that every day we are discussing and implementing many policy changes and strategic plans to keep Houstonians safe.
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National Civil Rights Group and Hundreds of Medical Professionals Call on the Trump Administration and States to Release Racial Data for COVID-19 Tests, Cases and Outcomes
Today, the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law and nearly 400 medical professionals issued a demand letter to the United States Department of Health and Human Services and its relevant sub-agencies including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) calling for the release of daily racial and ethnic demographic data related to COVID-19 testing, cases, and patient outcomes. The Lawyers’ Committee also filed a Freedom of Information Act request with the CDC seeking race and ethnicity data for COVID-19 tests, cases and outcomes.
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Navy Office of Community Outreach
Gas Turbine System Technician (Electrical) 2nd Class Carina Valle, from Houston, operates an integrated computer assessment system during maintenance aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Forrest Sherman (DDG 98).
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Texas A&M System starts TV Series on COVID-19 Fight
Chancellor John Sharp will host, conduct interviews with experts
Scientists and other experts from throughout The Texas A&M University System will speak with Chancellor John Sharp about their roles in the fight against COVID-19 on a new television series beginning 7 p.m. Thursday.
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Fueled Fashion & Art Gala Showcases Houston’s Energy Industry
Fueled Fashion & Art Gala Tentatively Rescheduled to December 1, 2020
To limit exposure to the COVID-19 virus, The Fueled Fashion & Art Gala is tentatively rescheduled to December 1, 2020. We will continue to monitor the situation and will communicate further information as it develops.
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Houston Ballet Cancels the Remainder of Its 2019-2020 Season
Houston Ballet announces its cancellation of the rest of its 2019-2020 season due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. Performances effected include the rescheduled dates for Forged in Houston (May 21-31), Romeo & Juliet (June 4-14) and From Houston to the World, which was in the works to be rescheduled later in the season. Additionally, its community performances at Miller Outdoor Theater and Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion and much-anticipated tour to Spain this summer have also been canceled.
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Amazing Race Winner Offers Tips and Cash Incentive for Stay-At Home Workouts
During our “new normal,” we are forced to workout from home and find new ways to stay active and physically strong. Houston-native, Uchenna Agu, a former Amazing Race winner and All American at the University of Oregon, offers an Olympic caliber workout to take your fitness to Champion & Legends status. As a fifty-five-year-old elite athlete that can still dunk a basketball, Agu offers five essential workout moves to help us make our time at home an opportunity to get in the best shape of our life.
