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Local pageant contestants weigh in on national decision to remove swimsuit category
Since it's inception, nearly 100 years ago, the swimsuit category has been an essential part of the Miss America pageant. But on Tuesday, it got the ax.
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Gates Open at Lake Houston Spillway
Council Member Dave Martin would like to make Lake Houston Area residents aware all gates on the Lake Houston Spillway Dam are open due to the current inclement weather threat to our area. The gates will remain open until a lake level of 41.5 feet is achieved or the weather threat to our area is lifted.
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The Houston Choral Society Chamber Choir Presents Handel’s Messiah Friday, December 21, 2018 at 7:30 PM
The Houston Choral Society’s Christmas concerts are always an audience favorite and have become an annual tradition for hundreds of Houston families. This year, the HCS Chamber Choir presents Handel’s Messiah, on Friday, December 21 at 7:30 PM, at the Tallowood Baptist Church Chapel.
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Study Finds Distracted Behavior & High Regional Accident Rate Impact Safety
An external review of METRORail called the system "fundamentally safe" and praised the agency for its many initiatives. It also suggested the leading causes of light rail accidents are distracted behaviors and the high rate of crashes throughout the region. The Houston/ Harris County area has one of the highest accident and vehicular incident rates in the country.
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Where Luxury meets Performance
In an industry monopolized by the big corporate names, eyewear is overdue for a fresh vision. Italian brand Alexander Martin was born from the need for a contemporary sunglass label that fuses simplicity, modernity and pure innovation. It’s a new look at eyewear for the quality conscious, without forfeiting the classics.
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This New Year, See What You Can Do Online at socialsecurity.gov
Are you looking for new ways to save time this new year? Social Security offers many of its services online by signing up for a secure my Social Security account.
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Congress members Introduce Legislation in the Wake of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, a senior member of the House Committees on Judiciary, Homeland Security, and Budget, announced today that she has introduced H.R. 6292, the COVID-19 Small Business Recovery Grants Act, to help struggling farmers, ranchers, and small businesses that suffered an economic loss due to the COVID-19 Pandemic:
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Tax Day Now July 15: Treasury, IRS Extend Filing Deadline And Federal Tax Payments
The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service announced that the federal income tax filing due date is automatically extended from April 15, 2020, to July 15, 2020.
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County Attorney Vince Ryan Announces New Speaker’s Program On Renters’ Rights Post-hurricane
Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan’s Office has added a new presentation about renters’ rights in the wake of hurricanes to its list of Speakers Bureau topics. Civic clubs, community groups, and professional organizations may now request an attorney from the Office to deliver the presentation, “Your Post-Hurricane Rights as a Renter.”
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In Support of its STEAM Educational Programming, The Health Museum to Host ‘Cheers to Your Health: STEAMPunk’ Fundraiser
On Friday, October 27, 2017, The John P. McGovern Museum of Health and Medical Science invites Houstonians to celebrate and toast to its educational programming in science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) at its largest fundraiser of the year, Cheers to Your Health: STEAMPunk. The Texas Medical Center member institution is Houston’s most interactive science learning center and the only Smithsonian Affiliate in the Houston Museum District, and this year celebrates its 21st anniversary as the most visited museum of its kind in the nation.
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Frost to Donate $2 Million to Charities Across Texas & Yes to Youth Is One of Them
Funds will be spread across regions where Frost operates, helping pandemic relief efforts
Funds will be spread across regions where Frost operates, helping pandemic relief efforts
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April 13, 2020 #SaveUSPS: How You Can Support the United States Post Office and Its Workforce
Last week, the Washington Post reported the White House rejected a bail out proposal for the United States Post Office, which is suffering mightily due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo Announces New COVID-19 Health and Safety Requirements for Businesses
As hospital admissions for COVID-19 continue to climb across the county, to- day, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo signed an order requiring businesses to generate, post, and implement health and safety policies which include, at a minimum, a requirement that workers, customers or visitors wear face cover- ings. The order takes effect at 12:01 am on Monday, June 22, 2020.√
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Houston/Gulf Coast Area Nonprofits And Foundations Partner To Launch COVID-1 Impact Survey
Evaluating the Needs of Vulnerable and Underserved Communities
A coalition of Houston-Galveston area nonprofits and foundations have launched a community impact survey to assess and respond to the social and economic impacts of COVID-19.
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Harmony School of Innovation - Houston named prestigious National School of Character
Harmony School of Innovation - Houston has been named a National School of Character by Character.org, a nationwide education advocacy organization.
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Hundreds of Students Get Academic Enrichment at AKA ASCEND Summit
The Alpha Kappa Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. (AKA) and other Houston area AKA chapters in partnership with The Dow Chemical Company hosted hundreds of high school girls and boys at an ASCEND℠ Summit where students had the opportunity to receive academic enrichment and life skills training to support their journey to college or vocational employment.
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Marla Gibbs Guest Stars as Longtime Neighborhood Resident, Miss Simpson
“Welcome to the Yard Sale” – Dave convinces Calvin to hold a yard sale, but when longtime neighborhood resident Miss Simpson (guest star Marla Gibbs) makes a purchase Calvin quickly regrets, he enlists Dave to help him get the valuable object back, on THE NEIGHBORHOOD, Monday, Feb. 11 (8:00-8:30 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
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Bell Biv DeVoe to Perform at Mandalay Bay Events Center Saturday, January 27
SWV, Whodini and EPMD to Join the Music Legends; Tickets on Sale Now
Bell Biv DeVoe will bring its smooth sounds to the Mandalay Bay Events Center Saturday, Jan. 27. The legendary group has been bridging the gap between R&B and hip-hop music for more than 20 years and will perform alongside SWV, Whodini and EPMD. The show will be hosted by DJ Biz Markie and feature a special performance by Dana Dane. It is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m.
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AboutThatCar.com: 2017 Kia Forte SX 5 DR
The Kia Forte5 SX was a sharp looking five-door hatchback. It was a head turner; more than once did I notice people taking a second look at it.
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Research Shows African Americans Are More Optimistic About Their Financial Futures Than Any Other Race/EthnicityResearch Shows African Americans Are More Optimistic About Their Financial Futures Than
According to Lincoln Financial Group Study, 53 Percent Expect Significant Financial Improvements Within The Next Five Years, but Debt Remains a Top Concern
Lincoln Financial Group (NYSE:LNC) announced today that its Financial Focus research study shows African Americans are more optimistic about their financial futures than any other race/ethnicity with 53 percent expecting significant personal financial improvements within the next five years—and despite a pay gap between white and black families, according to the Census Bureau’s 2017 Current Population Survey. Looking ahead just to 2018, African Americans are more optimistic than Caucasian Americans and Asian Americans, and are equally optimistic as Latino Americans: 34 percent of African Americans project their financial situation will get much better in 2018.
