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Call to Action for Thursday - Stop Work and Reflect
8 Minutes, 46 Seconds —Stop Work THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 2020 - 12 NOON - Black Lives Matter
As trade unionists and as Americans, we were all outraged by the vicious murder of George Floyd. We are heartened by the uprising of hundreds of thousands of Americans, Black, Brown and white, demanding an end to racism and declaring: “Black Lives Matter.” Because of Covid-19, it has been difficult for many of us to show our solidarity with this movement.
Women in Film & Television Austin annual fundraiser taking place this Friday, April 14; tickets on sale now
Women in Film & Television Austin, a nonprofit organization that advocates for and empowers women in the media industry, is proud to announce its annual fundraiser event, which will be held this Friday, April 14, 2023 from 6 - 9 p.m. The event will help raise money to support the organization's mission to support and empower members through professional educational programming, networking events, development opportunities, creative collaborations and mentoring.
RodeoHouston to Reveal Custom, World-Class Concert Stage in 2018
For the first time in over 30 years, RodeoHouston will debut a new rotating concert stage on opening day, Feb. 27, 2018. Designed and fabricated by TAIT, the leading producer of live entertainment equipment in the world, the stage will feature the latest technology to boost concert presentation and fan experience.
Governor Abbott And DFPS Announce Action To Secure Safe Placements For Children In Foster Care
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Office of the Governor’s Criminal Justice Division will provide $547,000 in funding to emergency shelters and residential facilities for support services to help reduce the number of high-needs children in foster care currently without placements. In addition to the funding, the Department of Family Protective Services (DFPS) is also announcing new contracts to qualified residential child care providers under the Emergency Procurement Waiver for Children Without Placement. DFPS will immediately begin negotiations and establish standing contracts with the limitation that such contracts would accept children or youth who are otherwise refused placement.
Oliver Stone's Putin Interviews to Air on Showtime
The filmmaker's extensive meetings with the Russian leader get a June premiere, running over four consecutive nights.
Fact-Checking Trump's Claims On Media Terror Coverage
The Trump administration playing defense a day after President Trump falsely claimed the media isn't reporting on terror attacks. Trump made the claim in his first speech to troops Monday.
Teen In Need Of Heart Receives Heartwarming Honor
A brave teenager got a big honor Monday from none other than the brave men and women in blue.
ACLU Condemns Rep. Biedermann’s Muslim Loyalty Oath
The ACLU of Texas responded today to a letter sent by state Rep. Kyle Biedermann, R-Fredericksburg, to Muslim leaders in Texas demanding they “renounce, repudiate, and oppose” radical interpretations of Islam with an open letter of its own. In a full-page ad in the San Antonio Express-News, the ACLU of Texas condemned Rep. Biedermann’s Muslim loyalty oath as an affront to the First Amendment principles of free speech, free exercise of religion and free association.
Loads of #SB51 fun to discover at Discovery Green!
Super Bowl LIVE presented by Verizon is anchored in Discovery Green. The 750,000 square foot entertainment area features live music and performances, interactive exhibits, great local food and a 90-foot tall virtual reality trip to Mars.
ACLU Comment On Harris County’s Termination Of 287(g) Agreement
On Tuesday, Sheriff Ed Gonzalez fulfilled a campaign promise and announced Harris County’s termination of its 287(g) Immigration and Nationality Act agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The 287(g) program essentially deputizes selected local law enforcement officers to perform the functions of federal immigration agents within local jails.
Intersection of faith and science to be discussed at June 6 Rice U. event
The intersection of faith and science will be the subject of a June 6 talk hosted by Rice University’s Religion and Public Life Program. Greg Cootsona from the Department of Comparative Religion and Humanities at California State University, Chico, will share his insights on the topic.
Next Generation Entertainment Center Now Open in Katy
Katy is now home to a one of a kind entertainment experience at iRACE, a 60,000 square foot facility. iRACE features the only two-level indoor race track in Texas along with high tech virtual reality games, NASCAR simulators, iBLAST, bowling, arcades and Mike’s Garage restaurant.
Live Nation To Exclusively Book California’s Historic Majestic Ventura Theatre
Ventura County’s Majestic Ventura Theatre and Live Nation today announced that the venue will become part of Live Nation’s Clubs & Theatres national portfolio of exclusively booked properties.
Levy Park Conservancy Presents Into the Woods for Family Movie Night Mar. 30, Sponsored by Texas Children’s Hospital
Come on out for some spring time fun on Mar. 30 to see the family-friendly 2014 Disney movie Into the Woods, sponsored by Texas Children’s Hospital in conjunction with the Levy Park Conservancy. Into the Woods, based on the Stephen Sondheim Broadway musical, is a modern twist on several of the beloved Brothers Grimm fairy tales.
Diana Ross to Receive Lifetime Achievement Honor at American Music Awards
Diana Ross will be given a Lifetime Achievement honor at the 45th annual American Music Awards, and also perform during the broadcast, which airs Nov. 19 on ABC from Los Angeles’ Microsoft Theater. Ross has history with the AMAs, having attended her first ceremony in 1974 and serving as host in 1986 and 1987. She has seven AMA wins under her belt and has performed many times on the show, which is produced by Dick Clark Productions.
Turkey Leg Hut Expands Safety and Services for Carryout and Delivery During COVID-19 Containment Effort
Turkey Leg Hut implementing special precautions to expand safety for carryout patrons and delivery services during the temporary dine-in closure with COVID-19 containment beginning March 17.
Rice's OpenStax helps nation's colleges and universities provide free online instruction during coronavirus outbreak
The Rice University-based nonprofit OpenStax is responding to COVID-19 by helping students nationwide navigate their online courses and supporting faculty as they quickly transition to online course delivery.
McDonald's Big Mac Lineup Expands with Launch of Little Mac and Double Big Mac
Let’s be honest. When a burger craving strikes, nothing quite hits the spot like the taste of McDonald’s iconic Big Mac.
Harris County D.A. – Kim Ogg Dismisses Nearly 800 Cases Against George Floyd Peaceful Protesters In Houston
The Harris County District Attorney dismissed nearly 800 cases against protesters who were arrested during marches against police brutality in the past three weeks.
USHCC to Honor Zoe Saldana with Excellence in Leadership Award
The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) is proud to announce that internationally acclaimed, award-winning actress Zoe Saldana will be the recipient of the 2018 “Excellence in Leadership Award.” Zoe will receive this award at the organization’s National Convention in Philadelphia this September.
