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METRO Mechanic, Engineering Contractor Test Positive for COVID-19
METRO has received confirmation a mechanic and an engineering contractor have tested positive for COVID-19. This brings the total number of cases to 51 METRO employees and 12 contractors. Twenty-six of the employees had no contact with the public. METRO tracks and reports all positive cases among its workforce of more than 4200. We are also conducting temperature checks of employees before they begin their workday.
METRO Bus Operator Tests Positive for COVID-19
METRO received confirmation a bus operator has tested positive for COVID-19. This brings the total number of cases to 17 METRO employees and two contractors. Seven had no contact with the public. METRO tracks and reports all positive cases among its workforce of more than 4200. We are also conducting temperature checks of employees before they begin their workday.
PVAMU coalition will march to polls on Election Day and issue demands for justice
Students and community members of Prairie View, TX will march across the campus of PVAMU and to the polls on Election Day in order to draw attention to Waller County’s unrelenting, decades-long campaign of voter suppression targeting the city and its Historically Black University; the coalition will also make known five demands for justice to kick off an advocacy initiative targeting both Congress and the TX State Legislature.
Apple Announces New Watch and New iPad
Creativity This week Apple unveiled Apple Watch Series 6 and Apple Watch SE, two new iPad models, and the first fitness experience built for Apple Watch that brings significant developments in health and wellness fea- tures to iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. From innovative chip developments with A14 Bionic to new apps and software, and the debut of Apple One subscription plans, here are some of Apple’s biggest reveals today.
Texas A&M-coordinated study expects COVID-19 economic impacts of $2.5 trillion loss in goods, services nationwide
Three universities analyze pandemic’s short-, long-term impacts on U.S. agriculture sectors
COVID-19 is expected to reduce the U.S. gross domestic product, GDP, by $2.5 trillion and employment by 19 million full-time equivalent jobs over the next year, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife coordinated study.
Hispanic Federation Launches $2.5 Million Amanece / Road to Recovery Fund to Power Long Term Puerto Rico Recovery Efforts
Federation Joins “Hamilton: An American Musical” Creator Lin-Manuel Miranda To Announce First Seven Grantees
Grants will support dozens of grassroots organizations across Puerto Rico to develop long-term recovery projects that create a resilient infrastructure on the island for years to come
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Announces Plans for $2 Million Commitment to Hurricane Harvey Relief Efforts]
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo officials announced plans for its $2 million donation to Hurricane Harvey relief efforts to help rebuild Houston and the surrounding areas.
Woman's Activists, Celebrated Pastor and Television Personality Sabrina McKenzie Announces New Show, "In A Man's World" Set To Premiere On Bravo TV
Celebrated Pastor, Business Woman, and Television Personality, Sabrina McKenzie, officially announces her newest role as the star of the highly anticipated BRAVO television show "In A Man's World." Produced by two time Grammy Award Winning Actress and Producer, Viola Davis, the show is set to premiere October 1st, 2019.
League of Women Voters of Texas Website Review Reveals 30% of Texas Counties Provide Very Good to Outstanding Voter Information
The League of Women Voters of Texas conducted its eighth review of all 254 Texas county election websites in February 2022 in preparation for the March 2022 Primary Election. Based on a set of criteria regarding the presence and quality of election information, the League awards points to each county’s website. The League commends the 56 county election websites that we rated as "outstanding" and the 36 websites that we rated as "very good". The League offers our congratulations to those counties and celebrates all the counties, large and small, that seek to meet the needs of their voters.
Updates that may affect your tax season
It is officially tax season, according to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) which declared that this year’s tax season started on Monday, January 23. It’s that special time of year when people collect their documents to either rush over to their tax preparer or enter in themselves so that they can receive those nice tax refund checks.
Slow Ticket Sales For Mariah Carey & Lionel Richie’s Tour
Tickets for the upcoming “All the Hits” tour featuring Mariah Carey and Lionel Richie may not be selling as briskly as promoters would like.
Houston Ebony Opera Guild Presents 27th Annual African American Music Gala
Concert to feature rarely heard works by W.C. Handy and other Black composers
For 27 consecutive years, the Houston Ebony Opera Guild Chorus has presented its ANNUAL AFRICAN MUSIC GALA: A CONCERT OF WORKS BY BLACK COMPOSERS.
KEMAH AQUARIUM HOSTS FRIGHTFUL FESTIVITIES AT HALLOWEEN KIDS BASH
Kemah Aquarium is excited to announce they will host a frightfully fun Halloween Kids Bash on October 31st to celebrate the finale of spooky season.
Tickets On Sale for the Texas Hill Country Wineries Wine & Wildflower Journey
Tickets are now on sale for Texas Hill Country Wineries spring self-guided passport event, the Wine & Wildflower Journey, which is happening from March 27th - April 21st. Passport holders can sip award-winning wines at 40+ unique Hill Country wineries during the course of the event. Participants can visit up to four wineries per day and receive a 15% discount on three bottle purchases.
New Shows The Pavilion’s 2023 season
The Pavilion’s 2023 season:
Steve Miller Band with Cheap Trick on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. Tickets go on sale to the general public Friday, March 17, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. This concert is part of the Xfinity Concert Series. Guests are encouraged to register to receive important show updates by texting SMB23 to (877) 350-1693.
Mayor Turner Honors Gymnast with “Simone Biles Day”
Mayor Turner officially declared Tuesday, Nov. 27 as "Simone Biles Day" and presented the gymnast with a proclamation and key to the City of Houston.
Bethune-Cookman University Gives Update on Homecoming 2020
The 2020 Bethune-Cookman University Homecoming celebration has not been cancelled. While many of our support groups may be planning alternative and virtual events to support the institution during the pandemic, the Board of Trustees nor administration have made any decisions regarding changes to the football season at this point.
Virus Evasion: SOS Hydration Helps Health Happen
With all of the legitimate concern around the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), consumers are scrambling for viable solutions to keep themselves and their families healthy. There are certainly a number of marketplace innovations that can help foster your well-being.
GMC Introduces 2019 Yukon Graphite Editions
GMC is expanding its premium Yukon line with the addition of two 2019 Graphite Editions. The all-new Yukon Graphite Edition offers a darkened exterior appearance, while the Yukon Graphite Performance Edition adds vehicle performance upgrades. The Graphite Editions are exclusively available on SLT trim vehicles and can be ordered on either Yukon or Yukon XL in both 2WD and 4WD configurations.
President Trump Wants to Stop Food Stamps and Deliver Food Boxes Instead to Low Income Families
The Trump administration is once again making "innovative" changes in the president's budget. This time, a proposed food delivery service would replace food stamps for most low-income families. While the administration thinks it is a cost-effective move, critics say it would rather reduce benefits to the beneficiaries.
