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Flood Control District releases Phase 2 results of Tunnel Feasibility Study
Concept of a future tunnel system recommended for further analysis
Large-diameter underground stormwater tunnels have the potential to significantly reduce flooding risks in Harris County and warrant deeper analysis, the Harris County Flood Control District announced today with publication of its “Feasibility Study of Stormwater Conveyance Tunnels – Phase 2” report. Preliminary information regarding a potentially “transformational” system of tunnels that could reduce persistent flooding for tens of thousands of homes were included in this update of the feasibility study, which was launched after Harris County officials challenged the Flood Control District to develop new flood risk reduction tools in the wake of Hurricane Harvey.
Washington HS Principal Wins H-E-B Excellence in Education Award
Booker T. Washington High School Principal Carlos Phillips has been named the H-E-B Excellence in Education Secondary Principal Award winner for 2020.
Survey: Teen Girls’ Interest in STEM Careers Declines
New Survey by Junior Achievement Asks Teens about Career and Job Goals
A new survey by Junior Achievement (JA) conducted by the research group Engine shows that only 9 percent of girls between ages of 13 and 17 are interested in careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math). This is down from 11 percent from a similar survey in 2018. Teen boys’ interest in STEM careers increased slightly to 27 percent, up from 24 percent in 2018. The survey of 1,004 teens was conducted from April 16 to 21, 2019.
MD Anderson and Siemens Healthineers collaborating to enable consistent clinical implementation of quantitative MRI
Strategic alliance initially focused on knowledge dissemination, protocol standardization and remote monitoring approaches to enable personalized medicine for patients
Doctor Who Revelations
Doctor Who teleports to the Children’s Museum of Houston
His identity is vast as space and timeless as infinity. But, who is Doctor Who? Unravel the mysteries of the ultimate Time Lord and encounter not one, not two, but THREE of your favorite incarnations of The Doctor.His identity is vast as space and timeless as infinity. But, who is Doctor Who? Unravel the mysteries of the ultimate Time Lord and encounter not one, not two, but THREE of your favorite incarnations of The Doctor.
Special CHEERS Celebrates Stand by Me 15th Anniversary Gala Sept. 30
Fundraiser benefits nonprofit providing equine therapy and other occupational therapy services to special needs children and adults
Special CHEERS (Children with Horses for Evaluation, Education, Rehabilitation, and Socialization) celebrates its 15-year anniversary with Stand by Me, a western-themed fundraiser with barbecue, adult beverages, dancing, live and silent auctions and music by the Shayne Still & Southern Blend Band. The nonprofit operates on 240 acres of land consisting of trails and pasture in Northwest Houston and employs a range of occupational therapy services for children and adults with special needs, with a strong focus on equine therapy.
American Heart Association Hosts Free, Workout-Chic Health Symposium
Event will feature health screenings, education sessions and fun, interactive activities to combat heart disease
It’s time to put our hearts into fighting heart disease and Go Red for Women during Go Red Girlfriend weekend. An estimated 44 million women in the U.S. are affected by heart disease and stroke – the No.1 and No.5 killers of all women. In fact, 90 percent of all women have one or more risk factors for cardiovascular diseases and stroke.
SpoiledLatina Wins Hispanicize Tecla Award For Best Lifestyle and Entertainment Creator on Social Media
Yvonne Guidry, Founder of the Houston based popular Lifestyle Blog SpoiledLatina.com, was awarded the Top Lifestyle and Entertainer Creator award at Hispanicize Tecla Awards. In its third year, the Tecla Awards recognize excellence in multicultural digital marketing using social media strategies.
United Airlines boots bride and groom traveling to their wedding from half-empty plane
A bride and groom headed to Costa Rica for their wedding Saturday got kicked off a United flight out of Houston following an issue with seating on the plane.
HHD recommends precautions to prevent heat-related illnesses
The Houston Health Department (HHD) recommends area residents take precautions against heat-related illnesses as temperatures are expected to reach the upper 90s during the next few days.
Construction Begins On New Rail-Served Distribution Facility For Leading Resin Packaging Company
Facility Designed to Support Rapidly-Growing Plastic Resins Export Market
Trammell Crow Company (TCC) and partner Artis REIT announce that construction has commenced on a new, Class-A, 519,224-square-foot rail-served distribution facility for Plastic Bagging & Packaging, Inc. (PBP), an international producer of plastic bagging and provider of packaging services. The new build-to-suit facility will be located on the Grand Parkway in Cedar Port Industrial Park east of Houston. Completion is scheduled for Summer 2019.
Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Texas Board Of Professional Engineers
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Ademola “Peter” Adejokun, Rolando Rubiano, and Kiran Shah to the Texas Board of Professional Engineers for terms set to expire on September 26, 2023. The board licenses qualified engineers and regulates the practice of professional engineering.
Rodeo Announces Entertainment Genre For 2019 Houston Rodeo
Organizers for the Houston Livestock Show have announced the entertainment genre and the dates they will perform. However, just who will perform on those dates still won't be ironed out until January, except for one.
The Legendary Lauren Anderson in the Nutty Nutcracker
The Legendary, first African-American Principal dancer for the Houston Ballet, Lauren Anderson, will appear in the Texas Ballet Theater (TBT) Ben Stevenson's The Nutty Nutcracker at 8 PM December 14, 2018 at the Bass Performance Hall (525 Commerce St. Fort Worth, TX 76102). Anderson will be in Dallas/Fort Worth on Friday, December 14th and available for interviews until 12 PM, with specific requests available afterwards.
Kroger Brings Chef-Designed Prep+ParedÔ Meal Kits to 37 Select Houston Area Stores
Menu selections include eight freshly prepared recipes and require no subscription
What’s for dinner is no longer a question with Kroger’s new Prep+ParedÔmeal kits now available in 37 select Houston area Kroger stores. Kroger offers eight varieties of fresh entrees that are 100 percent measured, prepped and ready to cook. The kits are skillet to plate in 20 minutes or less – one of the shortest prep times for any meal kit on the market.
TLC's Say Yes to the Prom Hosts Prom Shopping Day for Houston
-Monte Durham of TLC’s SAY YES TO THE DRESS: ATLANTA, Macy’s and more join TLC initiative to gift students with head-to-toe prom attire-
TLC’s SAY YES TO THE PROM initiative is back, and is coming to Houston on March 22 at the Marriott Marquis to make prom dreams come true for more than 200 underserved and academically high-achieving high school students. As part of the all-day event, deserving young women and men will be treated to a day of mentoring, prom dress and formal wear “shopping,” as well as head-to-toe makeovers with TLC’s Monte Durham.
Houston Native Serves with the U.S. Navy Half a World Away
A Houston native and 2013 Summer Creek High School graduate is serving in Japan in the U.S. Navy aboard USS Germantown.
Taylor Construction Project Management Selected to Manage Capital Improvement Projects across Texas A&M University System
HOUSTON, Oct. 13, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Texas A&M University System (TAMUS) has chosen Houston-based project management consulting firm, Taylor Construction Management (TCM), for a competitive Project Management Support Services (PMSS) contract. TAMUS uses these services to augment their Facilities Planning and Construction (FP&C) department as they manage capital improvement projects across their 11-system universities in Texas.
The Human Rights Campaign Endorses Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner for Re-Election
Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) civil rights organization announced its endorsement of Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner’s bid for re-election.
Twin Doctors Celebrate First Anniversary of Spa with Launch of their New Signature Product and Non-Profit Foundation
Houston twin doctors, LaShondria Simpson-Camp, MD, and Shalondria Simpson, PharmD, have plenty to celebrate next week! The accomplished sisters will be celebrating the First Anniversary of their Tru Essence Spa on Thursday, August 8, 2019, just days after National Sisters Day. The doctors are also launching a revolutionary new hair product they have developed and their non-profit foundation!
