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Houston Health Department to Block Walk Neighborhoods to Protect Residents Against Zika, Mosquito Diseases
HHD employees will visit more than 1,600 homes to teach residents how to protect themselves against Zika and other mosquito borne diseases. They will go door to door through the neighborhoods to hand residents information packets with flyers, brochures, mosquito repellent and condoms and educate them about reducing mosquito breeding sites.
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Buc-ee’s Says Texas Isn’t Big Enough for Rival Gas Station Bucky’s
In a lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court, Buc-ee’s accuses Bucky’s of trademark infringement, unfair competition, and unjust enrichment, claiming the Bucky’s name is “confusingly similar” to the Buc-ee’s name. Both businesses operate gas stations and convenience stores. There are more than 30 Buc-ee’s stores – known for their squeaky clean restrooms and cheeky billboards featuring a grinning beaver – in Texas. Bucky’s hasn’t set up shop in Texas
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Mayor Turner's Statement on the Governor's Decision to Force Harris County to Close Nearly all Mail Ballot Drop-off Sites
Mayor Sylvester Turner today released the following statement after Gov. Abbott forced Harris County to close 11 mail ballot drop-off sites.
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New Hope Opens Affordable Housing for Formerly Homeless Families
New Hope Housing, one of the nation’s foremost providers of permanent, affordable and supportive single room occupancy (SRO) housing for adults living alone on a limited income, celebrates the grand opening of its first residential community for homeless and at-risk families. Located on seven acres at 2605 Reed Rd, New Hope Housing Reed (NHH Reed) includes 187 one, two and three-bedroom rental apartment units.
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Texas Students Protest Gun Violence After Florida School Shooting
Nearly 500 students at three Austin-area districts participated in walkoutsas well, the Austin American-Statesman reported. Students said the activity seen in Texas schools is largely due to the example Parkland survivors have been setting.
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North Texas CEOs and Boards More Diverse Than Those in Houston, Survey Shows
Three North Texas companies topped a list of Texas businesses with the most diversity among their executives and governance leaders. A report from the National Diversity Council looks at 101 of Texas’ biggest businesses by revenue, ranking them by how well leadership represents the diversity of the population.
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Donations Pour In for Victims of Austin Explosions
Fundraisers on GoFundMe and YouCaring have been created to help the families of the victims of the Austin explosions. 39-year-old Anthony Stephan House and 17-year-old Draylen Mason were fatally injured by package bombs placed on the front porches of their homes.
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Online church services reduce 'sense of loneliness,' says Baker Institute expert
With local and state government officials restricting large public gatherings and President Trump urging Americans to limit their gatherings to fewer than 10 people during the novel coronavirus outbreak, houses of worship all over the country are streaming services online.
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METRORail Service Restored on All Lines
METRORail riders can now travel normally on all three lines. Rail service is restored and fully operational. METRO maintenance crews worked overnight and through Friday morning to make repairs to an underground power system component. The failure was discovered Thursday evening and resulted in the immediate suspension of rail service on portions of the Red, Green and Purple lines.
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Mayor Sylvester Turner Has Issued COVID-19 Safety Recommendations for the Next 3 Weeks
Mayor Sylvester Turner has made new recommendations for #Houstonians to follow over the next 3 weeks to blunt the progression
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Texas Democrats on A Federal Judge Ruling that Texas Republicans Can Proceed WIth an In-Person Convention in the Biggest Coronavirus Hotspot in the Country
“After proving that they couldn’t handle a virtual convention, Texas Republicans are now willing to risk the lives of millions of Texans because they are too technologically inept to continue in a safe and distant manner.
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Fresh Bus produce delivery ends this week, Thursday deliveries canceled due to weather
The Fresh Bus produce delivery program will come to an end this week as the grant provided by the Texas Department of Agriculture Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Program has concluded.
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Robbyn Traylor, MD, Named Among Top 25 Women in Healthcare
Chief Medical Officer of Next Level Urgent Care, LLC, Robbyn Traylor, MD, is named among the Texas Healthcare Diversity Council’s Top 25 Women in Healthcare 2019.
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METRO Offers Free Rides and Security Tips for Astros Fans
Astros ticketholders will be able to ride METRORail for free to and from the World Series games. METRO will also provide safety and security tips about how to protect mobile devices and other valuables in game day crowds.
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50K Witness Live Baptism at NOON on Field at NRG
Baptism Highlights Second Day of Global Convention
Saturday will mark the most important day in the lives of hundreds of delegates attending the “Love Never Fails!” International Convention of Jehovah’s Witnesses, as they symbolize their life-long dedication through water baptism at NRG Stadium.
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Attucks Middle School Student Dies After Fight
An Attucks Middle School student has died after being placed on life support over the weekend. T
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Beyoncé's Father Is Producing a Destiny's Child Musical
Beyoncé's father is working on a Destiny's Child musical. Mathew Knowles announced Tuesday that he's producing a musical featuring the former girl group.
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Nearly 200 People in Texas Immigration Detention Facilities Have Contracted Mumps
Nearly 200 people at immigration detention facilities across Texas have contracted mumps since October, officials say. The 186 patients range from 13 to 66 years old, the Texas Department of State Health Services said Tuesday.
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Houston Native Signs with Harlem Globetrotters
The world-famous Harlem Globetrotters, who are preparing to enter their 93rd season of entertaining fans around the world, today unveiled their 10-player rookie class for the 2019 Fan Powered World Tour, which is now underway and will travel to more than 250 markets throughout North America.
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Texas Hispanic Activist Muniz Free After 24 Years in Prison
Hispanic rights activist and political pioneer Ramsey Muniz, who was sentenced to life without parole in 1994 on a drug conviction, has been released from prison after years of intense efforts by family and supporters to free him.
