Video
JCPenney TEAMS UP WITH ASTRO ALEX BREGMAN TO Bring Holiday Cheer
This season, JCPenney is sharing the holiday spirit by extending its annual tradition of giving sprees for Y kids to also include a special shopping experience that will benefit Y families affected by Hurricane Harvey. JCPenney hosted a private shopping experience at its Meyerland Plaza store for 10 underserved kids from the YMCA of Greater Houston, along with three families deeply affected by Hurricane Harvey. Each child received a $100 JCPenney gift card used to shop for holiday gifts for their families. Additionally, JCPenney provided the three families with a $5,000 shopping spree to assist with their recovery and holiday gift shopping needs. Families also received a washer and dryer set courtesy of LG to replace appliances damaged by the hurricane. As part of the shopping experience, Houston Texans Jadeveon Clowney and Johnathan Joseph and Houston Astro Alex Bregman surprised the deserving kids and families with a special visit, and accompanied them as they shop the JCPenney store. The all-star lineup will help kids select perfect gifts for everyone on their lists and enable them to give back to loved ones.
Video
JCPenney TEAMS UP WITH TEXANS JADEVEON CLOWNEY & JONATHAN JOSEPH TO Bring Holiday Cheer
This season, JCPenney is sharing the holiday spirit by extending its annual tradition of giving sprees for Y kids to also include a special shopping experience that will benefit Y families affected by Hurricane Harvey. JCPenney hosted a private shopping experience at its Meyerland Plaza store for 10 underserved kids from the YMCA of Greater Houston, along with three families deeply affected by Hurricane Harvey. Each child received a $100 JCPenney gift card used to shop for holiday gifts for their families. Additionally, JCPenney provided the three families with a $5,000 shopping spree to assist with their recovery and holiday gift shopping needs. Families also received a washer and dryer set courtesy of LG to replace appliances damaged by the hurricane. As part of the shopping experience, Houston Texans Jadeveon Clowney and Johnathan Joseph and Houston Astro Alex Bregman surprised the deserving kids and families with a special visit, and accompanied them as they shop the JCPenney store. The all-star lineup will help kids select perfect gifts for everyone on their lists and enable them to give back to loved ones.
Video
JCPenney TEAMS UP WITH ASTRO ALEX BREGMAN TO Bring Holiday Cheer
This season, JCPenney is sharing the holiday spirit by extending its annual tradition of giving sprees for Y kids to also include a special shopping experience that will benefit Y families affected by Hurricane Harvey. JCPenney hosted a private shopping experience at its Meyerland Plaza store for 10 underserved kids from the YMCA of Greater Houston, along with three families deeply affected by Hurricane Harvey. Each child received a $100 JCPenney gift card used to shop for holiday gifts for their families. Additionally, JCPenney provided the three families with a $5,000 shopping spree to assist with their recovery and holiday gift shopping needs. Families also received a washer and dryer set courtesy of LG to replace appliances damaged by the hurricane. As part of the shopping experience, Houston Texans Jadeveon Clowney and Johnathan Joseph and Houston Astro Alex Bregman surprised the deserving kids and families with a special visit, and accompanied them as they shop the JCPenney store. The all-star lineup will help kids select perfect gifts for everyone on their lists and enable them to give back to loved ones.
Story
HISD launches ‘Students Within Reach/Return Strong’ campaign to ensure all children engage academically
District seeks to reach students who have not participated in at-home instruction during the COVID-19 pandemic
The Houston Independent School District will launch its Students Within Reach/Return Strong campaign on August 3 with the goal of re-engaging children who have not participated in at-home instruction during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Story
Exclusive Furniture Hits The Ground In The Wake Of Harvey
For many Houstonians, Hurricane Harvey meant two things: before the storm and after the storm. After a few hours of wondering when the storm would actually hit, the city became battered with heavy rains for six consecutive days, resulting in historic flooding that the city had never experienced before. By the time the rain had stopped, the city of Houston along with Beaumont and Port Arthur had sustained more than 50 inches of rain or about four-feet, breaking the national record.
Story
Everyone from the vet to the barber is hiking prices. And there's no relief in sight
When Teri Byrd opened her 4 Paws Veterinary Clinic in Vashon, Washington, four years ago, her sights were set on growing the business.
Story
MassChallenge Partners with LEANSTACK and Ash Maurya to accelerate the innovation journey for startups tackling the most critical challenges of our time.
MassChallenge is announcing a partnership with Ash Maurya and LEANSTACK, a software and services company helping entrepreneurs turn their ideas into scalable business models. The introduction of the LEANSTACK platform will complement MassChallenge's evidence-based methodology that supports early stage founders and innovators in shortening the runway to launch while accessing the connection and global innovation community they need to build, launch, and grow their businesses.
Story
5th Annual Quest for Texas Best Begins!
H-E-B Primo Picks Quest for Texas Best Issues Statewide Call for Entries
H-E-B continues its search for the finest foods and beverages in the Lone Star State with the 5th Annual H-E-B Primo Picks Quest for Texas Best contest.
Story
Biden's budget proposal includes billions to counter Russian aggression and new tax on wealthiest Americans
President Joe Biden unveiled his fiscal year 2023 budget proposal on Monday, and while it includes increased funding for security and reduces the deficit, officials admit inflation could continue to cause problems for the overall economy.
Story
10-Year Old Entrepreneur, Bullied for Her Dark Skin, Launches "Flexin' in My Complexion" Apparel Line
Kheris Rogers, a 10-year old girl who was being bullied for her darker skin, has turned the opportunity into a smart and successful business idea. Based in Los Angeles, CA, Kheris has recently launched her very own unapologetic clothing line called Flexin’ in My Complexion.
Story
Mishra Group Launches Hispanic Business Journal
The Mishra Group, a diversified media and marketing firm that publishes IndUS Business Journal, Boston Real Estate Times and INDIA New England News, announced the launch of Hispanic Business Journal, a news portal for Hispanic community-related business news, information and data.
Story
Fidelis Announces New Residential Division
Fidelis Realty Partners recently hired Kenady Davis, Ford Allen, and Trey Waggener to launch Fidelis Residential, a multi-family division within Fidelis Realty. The new division will concentrate on new multi-family development and acquisitions in strategic locations in Houston and other major Texas markets.
Photo
She Should Run, an organization created in 2011 with the goal of recruiting and training women to run for public office, launched a new campaign …
Published on July 19, 2017
Story
Tesla raises price of feature it calls 'full self-driving' to $15,000
Tesla is raising the price of its controversial driver-assist feature it calls "full self-driving" to $15,000.
Story
Most disapprove of Trump's handling of trade negotiations, are worried about impact on US
President Donald Trump on Monday hailed an agreement between the US and Mexico to change parts of NAFTA, but a new poll has found most Americans disapprove of how he has handled trade negotiations with other countries.
Story
Chipotle CEO: It could take three years for new menu items to roll out nationally
Don't hold your breath for Chipotle milkshakes. Chipotle is testing new menu items like quesadillas, nachos, a new spring salad, a classic Mexican chocolate milkshake and avocado tostadas. But the company hasn't committed to selling those items at all stores. And if Chipotle does decide to add them to the national menu, it could take up to three years.
Story
There’s more bad news for potential homebuyers: Prices just hit another record
US home prices rose at the fastest clip in months to a fresh record high in January, according to data released Tuesday, highlighting how a housing shortage combined with high mortgage rates continues to limit affordability.
Story
Defense bill offers harsh words for Russia and China
The final version of the 2019 defense bill offers harsh words for Russia and China, keeping in place restrictions that prevent the US military from cooperating with Moscow.
Story
American investors are trying to buy a UK supermarket. Here's why
Britain's fourth biggest supermarket chain Morrisons has become the takeover target of an American private equity firm in the latest sign of a strong appetite among investors for UK assets.
Story
UK entering 'worst point' of pandemic, top health official warns, as cases rise and bodies pile up
The United Kingdom is entering its most challenging weeks since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, a top official said Monday, as hospitals face being overrun and morgues fill up.
