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Summer Hours for TSA PreCheck Enrollment in Houston as This Summer Projected to Be the Busiest for Travel Ever
Travelers may not be aware there are several locations in the Houston area where they can sign up for PreCheck, and that there are summer hours to help with the demand for the program. Recently TSA PreCheck announced over 5 million travelers have enrolled to date. Please contact Berry Brady, 703-609-6643 for more information.
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Harris County Department of Education Trustees Approve CASE Debates to Serve At-risk Students
A nationally recognized debate program, the Houston Urban Debate League (HUDL), will serve 300 low-income, at-risk high school students in the Harris County area after the Board of Trustees approved the initiative on July 18.
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Houston Urban Debate League Chair Heather Hatfield, Harris County School Superintendent James Colbert Jr., and CASE for Kids Director Lisa Thompson-Caruthers at the July 18 …
Published on July 19, 2017
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Main Course Cooking School Announces HRW menu
Houston’s premiere cooking school awaits inside the gates of MainStreet America. With 6 hands-on cooking stations, accommodating 24 students, the Main Course Cooking School is stocked with the latest cutting-edge appliances from Jenn Air and KitchenAid and real-world Chef Instructors. It’s a fun and interactive destination for everyone from newbie to novice and for no occasion at all to a family celebration, Girl’s Night Out, Date night or for a gathering of foodie friends who are serious about learning new techniques and recipes.
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Despite the Lack of Votes, the Fight to Defeat Trumpcare Continues
Jackson Lee: “After seven years of hashtags and bumper stickers, Republicans have no real plan to provide affordable health care to Americans, only a cruel desire to take it away from millions.”
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Technology Opens New World for Brothers With Dyslexia
Stacey Harvey was driving with her young son Cole in the back seat on an afternoon just like any other. The two were having a casual conversation when Cole suddenly asked, "What if I never learn how to read?"
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Can Apple Cider Vinegar Help With Weight Loss?
The claims are everywhere: If you add apple cider vinegar to your daily diet, it will help you lose weight. "Research supports the use for weight loss," declares one manufacturer.
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Teen Electrocuted After Playing On Phone In Bathtub
As she often did, 14-year-old Madison Coe ran a bath to unwind before bed.
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His Son Tried the Experimental Treatment Charlie Gard's Parents Want
An American father is speaking out about his child's experience with an experimental treatment the parents of Charlie Gard are fighting for their baby to access.
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Former Xerox CEO Ursula Burns: It's a 'time of power' for Women in Tech
With headlines about sexual harassment sweeping Silicon Valley, the former CEO of Xerox has a message for women: Don't avoid the tech industry. "Go into tech. They will hire you," Ursula Burns told Poppy Harlow at CNNMoney's American Opportunity breakfast in New York Tuesday.
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BBC Reveals Its Highest Paid Stars And a Major Gender Gap
The BBC revealed the salaries of its entertainment stars and top journalists on Wednesday.
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Australian Woman Shot After Officer Heard Loud Sounds, Investigators Say
A Minneapolis police officer said he was startled by a loud sound near his squad car before his fellow officer shot dead Justine Ruszczyk, state investigators said.
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Trump and Republican Senators Are the 53 Angriest People in Washington
The GOP turned into the Grouchy Old Party, as recriminations flew after the failure this week to repeal and replace Obamacare -- the greatest motivating cause of Republican voters for more than seven years.
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Trump, Putin Met for Nearly An Hour In Second G20 Meeting
President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, spoke for a second time on July 7 in a previously undisclosed discussion, the White House confirmed on Tuesday.
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US Navy Punishes Sailor Who Hid On Ship for Abandoning Watch
The US Navy has punished a sailor who was presumed to be lost at sea, prompting a massive search and rescue operation, but was later found hiding on board.
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5 Things for Wednesday, July 19: Trump and Putin, Health Care, Minneapolis Shooting
Today is Hot Dog Day. And Ice Cream Day. And Daiquiri Day. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Releases Statement on Heartless House GOP Budget
Jackson Lee: “The House GOP budget wages an all-out assault on working and middle class families by promoting tax cuts for the rich while shifting extreme burdens onto the shoulders of those who can least afford it.”
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Astros Place Correa On DL with Torn Ligament In Left Thumb
All-Star shortstop expected to miss 6-8 weeks
The Houston Astros have placed shortstop Carlos Correa on the 10-day Disabled List with a torn ligament in his left thumb. He is expected to miss six to eight weeks. To take Correa’s spot on the active roster, the club has recalled infielder Colin Moran from Triple A Fresno. The announcement was made by Astros General Manager Jeff Luhnow.
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NFL and the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business to Host Webinar for 63 Current and Former Players
Webinar to serve as introduction for NFL Business Academy
NFL Player Engagement has partnered with the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business to co-host a webinar on July 18 for active NFL players and Legends. Spouses and significant others are also invited to participate as part of Player Engagement’s commitment to involve players’ families in the professional development and career transition process.
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Gov. Abbott: “I'm keeping a list of lawmake rs who oppose me during special session.” So is Texas Right to Life
Gov. Abbott: “I'm keeping a list of lawmakers who oppose me during special session.” So is Texas Right to Life, and the games have already started even before the opening bell
