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HCDE Summer Enrichment Programs Prevent 'Summer Slide'
National Summer Learning Week is celebrated July 8-13 to advocate the important of keeping kids learning, safe and healthy every summer and ensuring they return to school in the fall, ready to succeed. CASE for Kids provides resources and activities to promote the weeklong awareness campaign at www.afterschoolzone.org .
Social context matters in spread of disease
Rice University study of fruit flies shows sex composition of group alters disease transmission
"Patient zero" isn't entirely to blame when an infection takes root in a population. According to Rice University scientists, social context in the community has a lot to do with how a disease spreads.
Rice U. study: Reflecting on possessions can curb people’s impulse buying
Practice provides a way of mentally ‘shopping the closet’ and quells desire to buy, experts find
Consumers who reflected on their recently used personal belongings experienced less desire for an unexpectedly encountered product, were less likely to buy impulsively and expressed a lower willingness to pay for new products, according to a new paper by marketing and consumer behavior experts at Rice University.
Jehovah’s Witnesses Invite the Public to a Special Talk
Growing up in a musical family, Raymond Maynard, of Bryan, was determined to seek stardom, but the time spent in that quest would not compare to the “priceless pearl” he would later find.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.® Alpha Xi Omega Chapter Combated Book Bans with Donations
Sorority members said books by and for African Americans had to be included. So, Alpha Xi Omega Chapter would purchase books!
Fort Bend County Jail Cited for Failure to Check On Inmates-Then Inmate Commits Suicide
After Suicides Take Comm. On Jail Standards Cities Jail Twice for Failure to Do Rounds
The family of Eugene Ethridge Jr., 33, filed a federal civil rights lawsuit Tuesday against the Fort Bend County jail (lawsuit attached). The Fort Bend County jail has an atrocious record of failing to prevent suicide of inmates. September 29, 2015 Fort Bend County jail inmate Heriberto Correas committed suicide by hanging. The Texas Commission on Jail Standards (TCJS) investigated and wrote a letter directly to Fort Bend County Sheriff Troy Nehls.
Beyoncé & Jay Z Announce New Program Offering $1 Million in College Scholarships
Beyoncé and husband Jay Z may be raking in the dollars with their highly acclaimed On The Run II tour, but they are pouring those dollars back into communities all over the country, too.
Harris County Will Pay You $100 To Get Your First Dose Of The COVID-19 Vaccine
Residents who receive their First dose of the COVID-19 vaccine through HCPH will receive a $100 cash card
In an effort to improve vaccination rates and better protect the residents of Harris County from COVID-19, Harris County Public Health (HCPH) will provide $100 cash cards to residents receiving their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at an HCPH vaccination site. In order to receive the $100 cash card, residents will have to sign a waiver prior to the vaccination and remain in the post-vaccination waiting area at an HCPH vaccination site for the 15-to-30 minutes recommended.
Houston Health Urges Precaution Against Molluscum Contagiosum Virus
The Lesions, known as Mollusca, are small, raised, and usually white, pink, or flesh-colored
The lesions, known as Mollusca, are small, raised, and usually white, pink, or flesh-colored with a dimple or pit in the center.
AAMA Celebrated Annual Illumine Gala at The Ballroom at Bayou Place
The Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans held its largest fundraising event of the year at The Ballroom at Bayou Place in support of its year-round programs and services.
On Friday, October 28, 2022, AAMA–the Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans–celebrated its over five decades of existence as the leading nonprofit organization in Texas working with Latino families to achieve financial security, well-being, and self-actualization through its largest fundraising event of the year. The Illumine Gala took place at the The Ballroom at Bayou Place from 6:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., and raised proceeds for AAMA’s year-round programs and services, which annually serve over 10,000 individuals across the state of Texas.
James Harden’s Thirteen Restaurant Kicks Off Holiday Wine Tasting on Wednesday with Four Explosive Reds
Thirteen, James Harden’s fine dining Midtown restaurant, is kicking off the Holidays with a Red Wine Tasting event this Wednesday, December 7, 2022, from 7:00pm-9:00pm!
New Gig Service Delivery App "Guys With Trucks" Debuts In The Houston Market
frican-American Founder Aaron Potier Solves the Problem of Small Item Moves for Local Consumers
Debuting March 2022, once a new request is booked on the Guys With Trucks app, a vetted single driver works with the customer to pick up and deliver their items securely and safely to their new geo-targeted location in the selected vehicle.
The Station Museum of Contemporary Art Present Clark V> Fox: Subversion and Spectacle
The Station Museum of Contemporary Art is proud to present Clark V. Fox: Subversion and Spectacle, an expansive survey exhibition of the work of Native American artist Clark V. Fox, opening on Saturday, February 5, 2022, through June 26, 2022.
Rice names Associate Vice President for Industry and New Ventures
Rice University’s Office of Innovation has named Brad Burke as associate vice president for industry and new ventures. This new role creates alignment with initiatives in the Office of Innovation and enables the Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship to further Rice’s industry relationships and accelerate the scaling of Rice startups.
‘Black Love’ is a Ratings Winner for OWN Network; Debuts in Regular Timeslot Tonight
‘Black Love’ is winning. The four-episode documentary featuring a host of celebrity couples talking honestly about marriage’s ups and down debuted to the highest ratings ever for unscripted shows on OWN. The network has ordered more episodes of the hit docu-series which debuted Tuesday with 1.2 million total viewers. Additionally, the premiere of “Black Love” was the #2 most social primetime episode on national cable.
Loni Love to Appear Live on ABC's The View June 23
Loni Love's memoir, I Tried to Change So You Don't Have To, now available on shelves
Today marks the release of Emmy & 2x NAACP Image Award winning talk show host Loni Love's highly anticipated "I Tried To Change So You Don't Have To" memoir. Love will appear live on ABC's The View (check local listings) to discuss the true life lessons learned along her journey.
A New Exhibition at TSU’s University Museum Celebrates the Spirit of Nature and Human Experience
Rites of Passage: An Ode to Humanity & Culture is the newest exhibition featured in the Texas Southern University - University Museum. A fusion of vintage African art and vibrant contemporary works, this exhibition weaves the paradigms of history into present day sentiment, paying homage to the archetypes of family and society.
Demetria McKinney "Easy"
Vocal powerhouse Demetria McKinney is a triple threat in the truest sense of the term. She is an award-winning actress who has played diverse roles on the big and small screens as well as the stage. She is a talented singer with a rich voice requiring zero studio enhancements. And she is a skillful songwriter who generously expresses emotions in a way that instantly connects with listeners. Demetria McKinney "Easy"
Meals On Wheels Saved Her Life. Proposed Cuts Could Cripple The Program.
Martha Daniels moves at a slower pace these days—the pains of growing older and lingering back problems have that effect. Though she slowly steps through her two-bedroom apartment in west Houston, her voice and laughter fill the halls. At 62, she’s a vivacious woman who shares stories with anyone who will listen.
Mayor Turner Announces Small Business Economic Relief Program
Mayor Sylvester Turner announced this week that applications for the City of Houston’s Small Business Economic Relief Program (SBERP) will open at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, August 19th.
