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H-E-B Issues State-Wide Call For Entries
Quest For Texas Best 2021 Expands Beyond Food Products Submissions Accepted February 24th – April 7th
Now in its eighth year, H-E-B Quest for Texas Best has expanded its search for the finest foods and beverages in the Lone Star State to also include non-food items. In addition to food creators and innovators, Texas-based purveyors of beauty items, toys, home goods, household necessities, gardening supplies, coolers and everything in between are now invited to join! The call for entries is now open, and submissions will be accepted February 24th through April 7th. Qualified participants will compete for a combined $70,000 in cash prizes and the opportunity to feature their product on H-E-B shelves across the state.
Media Visionary Dave Mays Launches Hip-Hop Podcast Network
Breakbeat to Produce Diverse Array of Compelling Podcast Content Serving the Global Hip-Hop Community
Media visionary Dave Mays, creator of The Source magazine, and business and finance heavyweight Kendrick Ashton have partnered to launch Breakbeat, a multi-media podcast network built to serve the interests and perspectives of the global Hip-Hop community. Breakbeat will deliver authentic, premium, and relevant audio and video content capturing the Hip-Hop community's distinct point-of-view. The platform, which will begin releasing its first shows on Tuesday, September 28th, will produce scripted, non-fiction narrative, news and discussion content, covering a wide range of subjects.
Dave Mays Launches Hip-Hop Podcast Network
Breakbeat to Produce Diverse Array of Compelling Podcast Content Serving the Global Hip-Hop Community
Media visionary Dave Mays, creator of The Source magazine, and business and finance heavyweight Kendrick Ashton have partnered to launch Breakbeat, a multi-media podcast network built to serve the interests and perspectives of the global Hip-Hop community. Breakbeat will deliver authentic, premium, and relevant audio and video content capturing the Hip-Hop community's distinct point-of-view. The platform, which will begin releasing its first shows on Tuesday, September 28th, will produce scripted, non-fiction narrative, news and discussion content, covering a wide range of subjects.
Houston Ballet Returns to Live Performances at Its Home Theater with the Margaret Alkek Williams Jubilee of Dance
Houston Ballet prepares to take the stage at its home theater, Wortham Theater Center, for the first time in 18 months. The Margaret Alkek Williams Jubilee of Dance opens Houston Ballet’s 2021-2022 season and marks the return to in-person performances on September 30.
Macy's Welcomes Chef Bryan Caswell to Macy's at the Galleria in Houston
The award-winning chef will be sharing his favorite Big Game recipes
Spend an unforgettable afternoon "tailgating" with Macy's Chef Bryan Caswell. Learn from the master chef as he shares stories, best kept culinary secrets and techniques on how to prepare some of his favorite award-winning dishes that any team would love, just in time for the Big Game celebrations. The best part – there will be plenty of food and drinks to enjoy!
Hyundai Motor Launches 'Channel Hyundai' for Smart TVs to Provide Enhanced Digital Customer Experience
The smart TV app features multimedia content and digital interface for new customer experience amid pandemic World premiere of the all-new 2021 Tucson will be broadcast on the app on September 15 The app is available on LG and Samsung smart TVs
COMCAST: Internet Essentials Partnership Program For Schools, Students and Families To Connect
With more than half of all U.S. students starting the 2020- 2021 school year online due to COVID-19, Comcast announced today a new partnership program for cities, school districts, and community organizations to connect large numbers of low-income students and families to the Internet at home. Additionally, Comcast has expanded the reach of its xFi platform to put parental controls into the hands of even more parents.
Governor Abbott Appoints Five To The Texas Workforce Investment Council
Governor Abbott has appointed Gina Aguirre Adams, Lindsey Geeslin, Adam Hutchison, Wayne Oswald, and Paul Puente to the Texas Workforce Investment Council for terms set to expire on September 1, 2021. The council assists the Governor and the Legislature with strategic planning for and evaluation of the Texas workforce system to promote the development of a well-educated, highly skilled workforce for Texas.
Jason Baker Named Comerica Bank Houston Market President
On Sept. 30, Comerica Incorporated promoted Jason Baker to Houston Market President succeeding J. Downey Bridgwater. Earlier this year, Bridgwater announced his plan to retire during the first quarter of 2021 after 24-years at Comerica and 40-years in banking.
Renters May Now Have An Easier Time Qualifying for a Mortgage
It’s about to get easier for renters with limited credit history to qualify for a conventional loan. Beginning September 18, 2021, Fannie Mae will have a new feature in its automated underwriting system that will incorporate rent payments with the permission of the loan applicant. Single-family lenders will be able to automatically identify a pattern of recurring rent payments in an applicant’s bank statement during the underwriting process.
ational Night Out events planned for North Houston District on Oct. 5 at Tom Wussow Park
The North Houston District will bring together area residents, businesses, military members and law enforcement for its 2021 National Night Out on Oct. 5 at Tom Wussow Park. This annual event is designed to enhance relationships among neighbors and law enforcement in a positive setting and to foster a sense of community within the Aldine-Greenspoint area. Although National Night Out is celebrated in August in some parts of the country, it is scheduled in October in Texas.
Teach For America Receives AmeriCorps Grant from OneStar Foundation
Grant Will Help Recruit and Develop Leaders Working for Educational Equity throughout Texas
OneStar Foundation recently announced that it has awarded $650,000 in funding to support Teach For America’s programs in Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, the Rio Grande Valley, and San Antonio for the 2021-2022 school year. This grant is part of $21.6 million that Texas received in federal AmeriCorps funding from AmeriCorps, formerly known as the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS).
Digital Healthcare Platform HUED Lands $1.6M in Funding from Serena Williams and Others
The digital health start-up HUED, founded in 2018 by Kimberly Wilson with the aim of connecting patients with Black and Latinx healthcare providers, recently raised $1.6 million in seed funding led by women venture capitalists.
Ready, Set, Go: Thousands of HISD students begin the 2021-2022 school year
Tens of thousands of Houston Independent School District students returned to classrooms today with an unparalleled amount of support during historically challenging times.
Houston Rank Among the Country’s 50 Best Places to Rent a New Apartment. Outside The Big City, Renters Have Even More Options to Upgrade [RentCafe]
New year, new apartment! As rentals are a red-hot commodity and many apartment buildings across the U.S. are almost fully occupied, renters have a better chance of finding a new place to call home in newly built rental communities.
Community Members Encouraged to “Name Our Library”
Name your library! Houston Public Library Executive Director Rhea Lawson, Vice Mayor Pro Tem Martha Castex-Tatum and the library naming committee are inviting the community to participate in the naming of the new state-of-the-art library to be located at 5505 Belrose Drive, Houston, TX 77035.
METRO Juneteenth Holiday Schedule
In observance of the Juneteenth National Independence Day holiday, METRO will operate on a regular Sunday schedule for all services on Sunday, June 19, 2022, and a regular weekday schedule for all services on the observed federal holiday, Monday, June 20.
Katrina Burton Named President of the American Medical Writers Association (AMWA)
The members of the American Medical Writers Association (AMWA) have elected Katrina R. Burton, BS, as the 2021-2022 President. As President, Burton will guide AMWA in fulfilling its mission to promote excellence in medical communication and to provide educational resources in support of that goal.
Bless the Belly: One of the Biggest Influencers
The year 2020 was filled with mass isolation and not being in the loop with things, especially the food loop. While opting for chain restaurants and fighting for food in the grocery store became so depressing, social media became a directory for food. Now in 2021, we learned how to eat with our eyes, and food is no longer just driven by taste but is an experience. One of the biggest influencers that assisted us in this movement was BlessThaBelly.
AAMAs 16th Annual Gala to Celebrate Latino Luminaries who helped shape the Historical East End
The Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans to celebrate 50 years of service to Houston at the George R. Brown Convention Center.
The legacy of Houston Latino leaders will be commemorated when the Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans (AAMA) celebrates its Illumine Celebration/Celebración de Iluminación on Saturday, December 11, 2021, at the George R. Brown Convention Center from 6:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
