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TIRR Memorial Hermann, City of Houston, METRO partner to provide free flu shots
TIRR Memorial Hermann, the City of Houston Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities and the Metropolitan Transit Authority are partnering to provide free flu shots for METROLift riders and current or former patients of TIRR Memorial Hermann. The group is hoping to reach people with disabilities who may benefit from convenient access or need transportation assistance to get a flu shot.
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Veterans organization launches online platform providing free event tickets to past, present military
Veteran Forces announces the launch of Vet X, which provides veterans and servicemembers currently serving with experiences, including an all-inclusive trip to the 2023 Super Bowl
In an additional effort to improve the mental health of veterans and prevent veteran suicides, Veteran Forces, a Texas-based non-profit organization providing resources and aid to veterans with a focus on PTSD and preventing suicide in the military community, announced Friday the official launch of Vet X, an online platform providing free event tickets and experiences for former and current members of the military.
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NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE AND EA JOIN FORCES ON LARGEST ESPORTS EVENT IN MADDEN NFL FRANCHISE HISTORY
The National Football League and Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) continue to showcase the entertainment power of esports with the EA SPORTS™ Ultimate Madden Bowl
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Houston My Salon Suite Member Wins Free Trip to Premiere Orlando
2022 #Suitesweepstakes Contest Winner Earns Ticket to Largest Beauty Trade Show in the U.S.
MY SALON Suite, a co-working style space where salon professionals provide beauty services to their clients in private, fully equipped, custom suites, today announced Houston Stylist and MY SALON Suite Member Jennifer Slim as the winner of its 2022 #Suitesweepstakes contest.
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Universal Technical Institute Houston and MIAT College of Technology to Host High School Educators Workshop Friday, Jan. 27
Campus leaders to highlight electric vehicle programs and lead campus tours
Universal Technical Institute (UTI) Houston and MIAT College of Technology invite media to attend some or all of this multi-campus event geared toward high school educators and counselors. These two state-of-the-art career educational institutions feature 276,400 square feet of training space for core programs, which include the automotive, diesel, welding, collision repair, aviation, energy, HVACR, robotics and automation, and non-destructive testing technology programs. UTI Houston Campus President Darrin Brust and MIAT Campus Director Titus Hubbard are hosting this special event.
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Houston Animal Shelter Sets New Standards For Disaster Response
"You can bring your pets.” These five simple words immensely impacted the lives of pets and their human companions during the Hurricane Harvey evacuation and forever altered the blueprint for our nation's disaster response.
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‘Do Not Wait’ How to Apply for Harris County’s Small Business Loan Program
Commissioner Adrian Garcia Announces Details
Harris County Precinct 2 Commissioner Adrian Garcia announced details Thursday on how small businesses impacted by the coronavirus pandemic can apply for a 0% interest or potentially-forgivable loan from a $10 million county-funded program.
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Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac Expand Customer Care Initiatives With the ‘CLEAN’ Program
As part of an ongoing commitment to enhance and improve the entire customer experience from shopping to delivery, today General Motors announced an initiative inviting U.S. dealers to participate in a program embracing Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines in the operations of their businesses.
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The Health Museum to Host Community Blood Drive on August 26
The Health Museum in partnership with the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center will hold a Community Blood Drive. The blood drive will take place on Friday, August 26, 2022, from 9:00 am to 1:30 pm, at The Health Museum – located at 1515 Hermann Drive, Houston, Texas 77004. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome.
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METRO Juneteenth Holiday Schedule
In observance of the Juneteenth National Independence Day holiday, METRO will operate on a regular Sunday schedule for all services on Sunday, June 19, 2022, and a regular weekday schedule for all services on the observed federal holiday, Monday, June 20.
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Biden speaks with New York and New Jersey governors after Ida wreaks havoc on East Coast
President Joe Biden said Thursday he had spoken to the governors of New York and New Jersey after remnants of Hurricane Ida caused dangerous flash floods and tornadoes across the Northeast.
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Hamilton to Anchor 2017-2018 BBVA Compass Broadway at the Hobby Center
Today, BBVA Compass Broadway at the Hobby Center announced its line-up of shows for the new 2017-2018 season. HAMILTON will play its Houston engagement April 24-May 20, 2018, and anchor the BBVA Compass Broadway Season with five other shows, all of which will be Houston premieres.
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A Fresh Tailgate Menu
Quick and tasty ideas for game day
Take your tailgating game to new heights this season with fresh dishes that are easy to make and serve, whether your tailgating tradition takes place at the game or at home.
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NAACP President to Commemorate African Maafa
Event to honor ancestors and mark African holocaust in Brooklyn, NY
On Tuesday, NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson will speak at the 24th Commemoration of The Maafa at the St. Paul Baptist Church in Brooklyn, New York at 7pm EST. President Johnson will address the relevance of the African Maafa and the current struggles of people of color in the US and abroad.
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‘Let’s Make a Deal’ to See Actor, Singer and Comedian Wayne Brady Headline the Aces of Comedy Series at The Mirage Hotel & Casino
Emmy Award-winning and GRAMMY-nominated actor and comedian Wayne Brady will return to the Aces of Comedy series at The Mirage Hotel & Casino Saturday, July 14 and Sunday, Sept. 2.
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College Football Playoff Selection Day Report: Houston Is 2017’s 15th Best Sports City
With the College Football Playoff selection committee to release its final Top 25 ranking on Dec. 3 and the North American sports industry expected to pull in nearly $69.4 billion this year – up from $67.2 billion in 2016 – the personal-finance website WalletHub took an in-depth look at 2017’s Best Sports Cities.
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18th Annual Fashions with Flair Goes Virtual
Starting at 5pm on Friday September 17th and going until 3pm on Saturday September 18th, the Clearwater Community Volunteers are bringing Fashions with Flair to supporters around the world – virtually.
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Jennifer Lawrence Asks Kim Kardashian West All the Right Questions
Can we please get Jennifer Lawrence added to the cast of "Keeping Up With the Kardashians"? The Oscar-winning actress and self-professed Kardashian super fan was the guest host of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" on Thursday, and she snagged her dream interview with Kim Kardashian West.
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Cirque du Soleil's "Kooza" is Coming to Houston!
KOOZA will make its second appearance in Houston under the Big Top at Sam Houston Race Park from January 25 through March 5, 2023.
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Luck Productions Releases Weekly Online Interactive Cooking Series
Every Friday Starting April 10, 2020 Beginning at 6 PM Central
Luck Presents: Prime Cuts Benefitting Austin Food & Wine Alliance
