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The Plan for Transforming Public Safety and Policing in the U.S.
Communities all across the country are facing public safety crises. Crime is rising in ways that leave many people feeling unsafe. At the same time, police violence and killings of unarmed civilians demonstrate that pouring more money into more-of-the-same policing is not the answer.
Kolache Factory Corporate Stores Re-Close Dining Rooms Effective Immediately
Effective immediately, dining rooms and restrooms at all corporate-owned Kolache Factory restaurants will be closed. For the safety of employees and customers, Kolache Factory stores will move back to carry-out, curbside, or drive thru service only.
GMC Closes 2017 With Best Year-End Sales Since 2005
Premium Truck and SUV brand outperforms industry
GMC closed out a solid year of sales performance with a 3 percent increase in total sales year over year for 2017 and 1 percent increase in retail sales year over year. Additionally, the average transaction price (ATP) for GMC trucks and SUVs has steadily increased 35 percent over the last 10 years, from $32,600 in 2007 to $43,800 at the end of 2017, which is the highest in GMC U.S. retail history. GMC ended 2017 with a 54-day supply of inventory.
Food safety tips when grilling, cooking outdoors
Proper cleaning is key to avoiding foodborne illness from grate to plate
Cleaning grill grates, keeping a clean workspace, and properly storing and preparing meats are all important to maintaining food quality and avoiding foodborne illness, said Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts.
“The Supreme Court Is On The Wrong Side of History”
Today’s Anti-Affirmative Action opinion issued by the U.S Supreme Court is a dark victory for extremists. A departure from the values embodied in our Declaration of Independence and Constitution which supported the executive orders of President Kennedy in March 1961 and President Johnson in September 1965. This ruling declares that all men and women are not created equal and advances the agenda of supremacist ideology. More irreverently, it undermines the sacrifices, lynchings, assassinations, and struggles of those who paid such a high price for freedom and civil rights.
"Mattress Mack" to address Lone Star College-Montgomery class of 2018 at commencement Thursday, May 10
Congratulations to the Lone Star College-Montgomery class of 2018 who will be recognized for their achievements at the commencement ceremony Thursday, May 10, at 6 p.m. at The Woodlands Church-Fellowship Campus.
Arts District Houston Launches with New Mural Project Paying Homage to Neighborhood's Rich History
Arts District Houston (the Arts District), a state-appointed Arts and Cultural District, will reveal its first major mural project since Art Alley at Sawyer Yards, with a new, interactive series that will reflect the rich history of Houston’s historic First and Sixth Wards. With five projects in the works, the murals will engage multiple artists across various mediums to reflect what is unique about the neighborhoods that make up the Arts District and culminate with an “Arts District Houston” mural in October during Arts District Month. A ribbon-cutting and unveiling event will formally introduce the Arts District, previously known as Washington Avenue Arts District, and the on-going mural project on August 30 at Henderson and Kane General Store from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
H-E-B Quest for Texas Best 2021 call for entries now open
The annual competition expands beyond food products to include submissions for non-food items
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.
First Lady Cecilia Abbott Announces New Partnership With Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission To Fight Human Trafficking
First Lady Cecilia Abbott today attended a press conference at the State Capitol in Austin where she announced a new partnership with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) to fight human trafficking. The First Lady was joined by TABC Chairman Kevin Lilly, Executive Director Bentley Nettles, State Rep. Tony Dale and TABC law enforcement officers. TABC unveiled a public service announcement featuring the First Lady and TABC officials that builds upon the statewide "Be The One" anti-human trafficking campaign.
Dr. LaKesha Legree of Elev8 MD Wellness Center Launches Mental Health Awareness Campaign featuring William Bryant, Jr. of OWN’s Queen Sugar to Mark Its First Anniversary
Celebrating its first successful year in treating patients, Elev8 MD Wellness Center, Charlotte’s leading ketamine clinic, has launched a high-profile marketing campaign to raise awareness about mental illness and the possible treatments for patients. The ads feature actor William Bryant, Jr. of the Oprah Winfrey Network’s “Queen Sugar.”
H-E-B Celebrates 5th Year of Quest for Texas Best, Names Top 25 Contenders to Compete for $70,000 in Winnings
Final round set for August 9-10 in Austin
H-E-B has scoured the Lone Star State in search of the most delectable culinary creations from talented Texans with a flair for food. After tasty deliberations, 25 finalists were selected from more than 700 entrepreneurs from nearly 140 cities and towns across the state. The finalists will go head-to-head in the fifth annual Quest for Texas Best competition August 9-10 at the Central Texas Food Bank in Austin.
Keep your immune system in top shape with these tips
For years, Dr. Ahmad Garrett-Price has been counseling patients about the need to keep their immune systems strong, emphasizing exercise, nutrition and sleep.
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope Achieves Milestone of Successfully Withstanding Launch Stresses
At Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) in Redondo Beach, NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope successfully validated its ability to perform key deployments for the first time since its post environmental testing of the Spacecraft Element (SCE) and integration of the SCE and Optical Telescope Element/Integrated Science Instrument Module (OTIS).
HISD launches mentorship initiative to empower female students
The Houston Independent School District will announce its newest student mentorship program, Resilient Outstanding Sisters Exemplifying Success (ROSES), at a kick-off event with elected officials, community partners, and educators on Thursday.
TUTS Launches New Facebook Live Series and Podcast
For the past two years, Theatre Under The Stars has hosted its popular Spotlight Series at the Rotunda Theatre in St. Luke’s United Methodist Church. The free program allows audiences to meet cast and creative team members for upcoming productions, and it features in-depth interviews about the process of creating musicals for TUTS. Guests are also treated to sneak-peek live performances of songs from the shows.
NABJ Launches Black Male Media Project to #InspireBlackMen
The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) is launching a new program to help change the lives and images of black men in the news and in society. The NABJ Black Male Media Project is a nationwide effort to open doors and change the narrative of black men.
ELOQUII Challenges Unconscious Bias Towards Women Size 14+ with Debut of #MODELTHAT Campaign
State Legislator, An Emmy Award Winning TV Producer, Ultra-Marathon Runner and Army Vet, Among Others, Front the Brand’s First-Ever Advertising Campaign
New Immersive Venue the Museum of Illusions Readies An Extensive Array of Mind-Bending Interactive Thrills and Captivating Illusions for a Late Summer Launch in the Bayou City
Immersive venue company Beyond Entertainment today announced that it is bringing its wildly-popular entertainment concept The Museum of Illusions to Houston later this summer. Set to open at 5060 West Alabama St. within the Galleria, this opening marks Museum of Illusion’s third Texas location, following successful launches in Austin and Dallas. In total, the concept – which originated in Zagreb, Croatia– has captivated guests on a global scale across 40 locations in 25 countries with its reality-defying illusory components that are indicative of the things are not always as they appear motif.
Texas Southern University Places Third at Moguls in the Making Entrepreneurial Pitch Competition
TSU team earned $5,000 scholarships for third place finish
Federal Criminal Probe Being Opened Into WikiLeaks' Publication of CIA Documents
A federal criminal investigation is being opened into WikiLeaks' publication of documents detailing alleged CIA hacking operations, several US officials told CNN Wednesday.
