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White Graphene Makes Ceramics Multifunctional
Rice University study shows 2-D layers of boron nitride could aid strength, toughness and thermal conductivity of ceramics
A little hBN in ceramics could give them outstanding properties, according to a Rice University scientist.
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Shipt Grocery Delivery Expands With H-E-B Across Texas
Grocery delivery launches in Abilene, Brownsville, McAllen, Beaumont-Port Arthur and Midland/Odessa metro areas in Texas
Shipt, a leading online grocery marketplace, today announced that it will launch service in new markets across the state of Texas. Beginning January 18, 2018, Shipt will begin offering home delivery from H-E-B stores in Abilene, Brownsville, McAllen, the Beaumont-Port Arthur metro area, and the Midland/Odessa metro area.
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The Autobiography of Charles 67X * Poetry and photographs by Askia Muhammad
Who in the world is Charles 67X? Born Charles K. Moreland, Jr., in Indianola, Mississippi, he exchanged the "slave name" Moreland for the Nation of Islam's "X," as in "unknown quantity," as in "ex-Negro," as in "Charles 67X."
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Art Colony Association, Inc. to Announce Top 30 Finalists for the Direct Energy Middle School Art Competition
Culminating in an exhibition of students' artwork at Bayou City Art Festival Memorial Park, Friday-Sunday, March 23-25, 2018
The Art Colony Association, Inc. (ACA), a non-profit dedicated to supporting Houston community non-profit organizations, will announce the top 30 finalists for the Direct Energy Middle School Art Competition at the "Art in the Middle" reception on Saturday, February 3, 2018, at 2 p.m. at Spring Street Studios located at 1824 Spring Street, Houston, TX 77007.
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Nanotube Fibers in a Jiffy
Rice University lab makes short nanotube samples by hand to dramatically cut production time
The terms "handmade" and "high tech" are not commonly found in the same sentence, but they both apply to a Rice University method to quickly produce fibers from carbon nanotubes.
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MD Anderson and UT Health San Antonio applaud San Antonio City Council for Increasing Tobacco Sale Age to 21
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and UT Health San Antonio applaud the actions of the San Antonio City Council today in voting to implement an ordinance that would raise the minimum legal age of sale for all tobacco products from 18 to 21. The measure is the first of its kind in Texas, and is an important step toward protecting the health of future generations and reducing the burden of tobacco in the state.
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Martin Luther King’s Legacy Honored with Day of Service
Shell Oil Company volunteers spend holiday working along with other companies & individuals
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. once said, “Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?'” To honor King’s life and work and in recognition of MLK Day, Houston Food Bank is welcoming individual and corporate volunteers on Monday, January 15, 2018, which is MLK Day.
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The 16th Annual Texas Med Run Focuses on Children's Needs
The Harris Health System CAPES Program provides more than just support for families across the country
Houston, Texas - The 16th Annual The Texas Med Run, 10K. 5K Run/Walk and Kids K, will be highlighting the growing need of support for children in the Houston area.
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Houston Coalition for the Homeless to Conduct 2018 Count & Survey Jan. 22-25
The Coalition for the Homeless, staff from The Way Home partner agencies, and community volunteers will conduct the annual Homeless Count & Survey from Monday, January 22 through Thursday, January 25. The 2018 Homeless Count will identify the number of both sheltered and unsheltered homeless individuals across Houston, Pasadena, Harris County, Fort Bend County, and Montgomery County.
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Islamic Relief USA to Donate $50,000 for Hurricane Harvey Recovery Projects
Islamic Relief USA will present Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner a large $50,000 check for the Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund during a press conference at the office of Mayor Sylvester Turner on Thursday, January 18.
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Free Repair Advice Available in Harris County Jan. 15-20
As Texans repair or rebuild their homes damaged by Hurricane Harvey and subsequent flooding, FEMA and home-improvement stores in Harris County are teaming up to provide free information, tips and literature on making homes stronger and safer.
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Houston Police: Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 5000 Paige
Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a male at 5000 Paige about 12:50 a.m. today (Jan. 11).
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House Votes to Violate the Privacy Rights of Everyone in the United States
On Thursday, the House rejected legislation that would have put in place robust privacy protections for people in the United States and Americans abroad, and instead voted to renew a program allowing the government to spy on them without a warrant.
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Marry Your Prince in a Fairy Tale British Castle Wedding
Luxury Scottish wedding venue, Dundas Castle, has launched its weddings for 2018. With the year set to be one when couples seek out the most romantic and beautiful British castles for their weddings, Dundas has some dates available for 2018, including the weekend of Saturday 19 May – the date set for Harry and Meghan’s own castle wedding.
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Israeli Conductor and Dutch Violinist Make Houston Symphony Debut
Jan. 25, 27 & 28
Israeli conductor Omer Meir Wellber takes the podium as he makes his Houston Symphony debut for Tchaikovsky 4 on Jan. 25 and 27 at 8 p.m. and Jan. 28 at 2:30 p.m. in Jones Hall.
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3 Tips To Help Women Prepare For Long-Term Health Care
Women spend much of their lives caring for others. As mothers and wives, they never seem to stop giving to their families and husbands.
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Texan Whitney Mercilus Tackles Life Without Limits For Children With Disabilities
The WithMerci Foundation is pleased to announce cerebral palsy as the 2018-19 partnering disability. Starting February 1, 2018, the application process will be available online at www.withmerci.org to all interested organizations supporting the aforementioned cause. Currently, WithMerci is working with Easter Seals of Greater Houston, Autism Rescue Angels and F.A.C.E.S. whereas each organization provides advocate services and support to families with autistic children.
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County Attorney Ryan wins Court Order Stopping Hazardous Waste Dumping
Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan won a court order on Monday stopping a Houston company from dumping hazardous waste into the city’s storm sewer system.
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Joint Center Commends the Appointment of Senator Kamala Harris and Senator Cory Booker to the Senate Judiciary Committee
This afternoon, the Senate Judiciary Committee announced that Senator Kamala Harris (D-CA) and Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) will replace former Senator Franken as members of the Senate Judiciary Committee.
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The General Public Debuts New Happy Hour Specials
Half-priced burgers and discounted cocktails available now
A new year calls for new bigger and better specials. The General Public is moving its Happy Hourly drink specials up an hour. Beginning today, guests can get the party started even earlier with EVERY drink on the menu offered at $3 from 3-4 p.m., $4 from 4-5 p.m., and $5 from 5-6 p.m.
