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Governor Abbott Names Chair And Appoints Evans And Patton To Texas Council On Alzheimer's Disease And Related Disorders
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Joe Evans and Eddie Patton, M.D. to the Texas Council on Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders for terms set to expire on August 31, 2021. Additionally, the Governor named Rita Hortenstine chairman of the council. The council facilitates the coordination of state services for victims of Alzheimer's disease and related disorders.
La Vie Style House to Open Second Store in Houston
La Vie Style House is continuing their growth with a second store, set to open in Houston’s River Oaks District. The store – located at F130 River Oaks District – boasts 1,300 square-feet in varying shades of the brand’s signature pink. The new store, which is a natural extension and next step for La Vie Style House, is poised to open on Friday, October 15, 2021.
HUD's Action Plan To Advance Property Appraisal And Valuation Equity
"Researchers have observed a market value gap between majority-Black and majority-white neighborhoods for decades. On average, homes in majority-Black neighborhoods are valued at less than half of those in neighborhoods with few or no Black residents. Statistical analyses show that accounting for neighborhood and property characteristics and amenities—such as the age of the property or its proximity to public transportation—does not explain the entire disparity. Recent research has identified appraisals as one of the drivers of the gap."
Jekalyn Carr Returns To Host The Annual Stellar Tribute To The Holidays Special
Kierra Sheard Kelly, Mali Music, Charles Jenkins, Natalie Grant, Kelontae Gavin, Evvie Mckinney, Leon Timbo, Mark Kibble, Brandon Camphor And One Way Set To Perform
The holiday special is currently airing in National Broadcast Syndication through December 31, 2021 and will air on Bounce TV on December 25, 2021 at 1PM EST
Danish Minister of Environment Visits PVAMU Campus
On Monday, November 29, 2021, the Danish Minister of Environment, Lea Wermelin, the Royal Consulate General of Denmark, and Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) College of Agriculture and Human Sciences Dean and Director of Land Grant Programs, Gerard D’Souza, Ph.D., met to establish a partnership between the college and the agency.
LULAC Welcomes Department of Justice Action Against TX Republican Leaders
Nation’s Largest and Oldest Latino Civil Rights Organization Calls Voting Rights Protections Vital with Repeat of the 1950s
The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) issued the following statement Monday in the wake of a new lawsuit filed against the State of Texas by the U.S. Department of Justice. The federal action announced by U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland said that Texas' new redistricting maps discriminate against Latinos and other minorities while unfairly increasing the power of white voters. Ironically, the announcement made in Washington, DC came as LULAC General Counsel, Luis Roberto Vera, Jr., was laid to rest in San Antonio, Texas. Vera died November 21, 2021, following a long illness. He spearheaded several recent voting rights lawsuits against Texas for the same reasons cited Monday by Attorney General Merrick.
Houston Fire Department Receives International Recognition From CFAI
The Center for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE) recommended the Houston Fire Department for accreditation to the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI). On May 18, 2021 the CFAI reviewed the recommendation and awarded the HFD accreditation with full honors, recognizing the Houston Fire Department as an Internationally Accredited Organization.
3x Cancer Survivor & Fashion Designer wins International Award for a Good Cause
Fashion Designer and 3-Time Cancer Survivor Jimmy Stephens of The MyCause Brand, win coveted award.
It’s International Recue Cat Day Best Friends Animal Society Offers Tips on How to Help Cats in Your Community
Did you know that Thursday, March 2 is International Rescue Cat Day? To commemorate the day Best Friends Animal Society, a leading animal welfare organization working to end the killing of cats and dogs in America’s shelters by 2025, wants to celebrate a milestone in cat lifesaving during 2022.
H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade to be Led By Houston Philanthropist and Global Multi-Hyphenate Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson
Exclusive performances from Bun B, Theatre Under the Stars and the iconic Apache Belles
Mayor Turner and the City of Houston are thrilled to announce official plans for the 73rd Annual H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade. This year’s parade will kick-off the holiday season by celebrating Houston and those who make our city a great place to live. The parade’s 2022 Grand Marshal Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson along with Mayor Turner, Honored guest 2021 Grand Marshal, Dr. Peter Hotez and H-E-B will lead the parade on the iconic Tom Turkey float.
Celebrate Sober October With a Mocktail, Marnie Rae Inspires with Spiced Apple Recipe
Raise a toast and celebrate Sober October with a Mocktail, a trend that is gaining in popularity. So popular in fact that National Mocktail Week founded by Marnie Rae, will be celebrated January 12-18
Raise a toast and celebrate Sober October with a Mocktail, a trend that is gaining in popularity. Across America mocktails are making the menu thanks in part to the 'sober-curious' movement and the desire by many to abstain from alcohol.
ANDRA DAY IN OVER $2 MILLION WORTH OF TIFFANY & CO. DIAMONDS AT THE 2021 ACADEMY AWARDS
Andra Day, nominated for Best Actress in a Leading Role for The United States vs. Billie Holiday, dazzled in Tiffany & Co. diamonds at the 93rd Academy Awards tonight.
Ed Hartwell’s ‘Friend’ Exposes His Side Chick And Alleged Plan To End Keshia’s Pregnancy
The divorce between Keshia Knight Pulliam and Ed Harwell keeps getting uglier.
Volunteers Needed for 24th Annual Children’s Festival at The Pavilion Nov. 7-10
The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion is inviting area residents, corporations, organizations and students to sign up for a rewarding, one-of-a-kind volunteer experience at the upcoming 24th Annual Children’s Festival presented by ExxonMobil.
Texas WIC Celebrates National Breastfeeding Month
Program Provides Free Support and Resources
August is National Breastfeeding Month, and Texas WIC is sharing resources to support moms and pregnant women to help meet their breastfeeding goals.
Rec Room Arts Presents the World Premiere of: Garbage Island
An Original Live Sketch Show for Children Ages 2-6
It’s a Saturday, 10:30 a.m., and the kids are already driving you nuts. Why not take them to an affordable, interactive sketch show created for the very purpose of entertaining your children? How about we offer you a cup of coffee too or, better yet, a mimosa! Parents and guardians: Rec Room is here to save your weekend...and maybe your life.
The Hermann Park Conservancy Kite Festival Is Cancelled
The Hermann Park Conservancy Kite Festival, scheduled for Sunday, March 29, has been canceled.
Houston native serves aboard USS Carl Vinson
Aviation Structural Mechanic (Safety Equipment) 2nd Class William Peek, left, from Olathe, Kan., and Aviation Structural Mechanic (Safety Equipment) 3rd Class Gervin Flores, from Houston, perform maintenance
HCDE Board Approves $174.5 Million 2020-2021 Budget
The Harris County Department of Education Board of Trustees approved a $174.5 million budget for the 2020-2021 school year Wednesday, continuing programs and services that effectively support students, educators and school districts in Harris County. With this budget, HCDE maintains its business model, which preserves the integrity of its services to school districts. The budget also provides for ongoing support for HCDE employees through competitive compensation and benefits.
Harriet and Joe Foster Family YMCA Reveals Renovation Plans That Strengthen Community and Form Connections
The reimagined center will feature an expanded wellness center, new outdoor pavilion, modernized welcome center and more
The Harriet and Joe Family YMCA is pleased to announce the start of a two-phase renovation plan which will provide members with a refreshed, modern experience and more opportunities for connection. By fall 2021, facility improvements will include a modernized welcome center, an intergenerational room, expanded Wellness Center, a youth Makerspace, renovated group exercise studios and an all-new outdoor pavilion.
