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Back-to-School Health Tips From a Pharmacist
Parents across Houston are gearing up to send their kids back to school. While most people simply think of buying school supplies, a parent's checklist to prepare for the new school year should also include taking steps to make sure their children are healthy (and vaccinated!) for the new year.
Governor Abbott Waives Regulations To Ensure Students In Work-Study Programs Receive Critical Funding During School Closures
Governor Greg Abbott has waived regulations to ensure students who are enrolled in work-study programs will continue to receive critical funding while campuses close due to their response to COVID-19. As campuses across the state move instruction online, critical work-study programs that ensure students receive the financial assistance they need to pay their bills would have been put at risk without this waiver.
T.J.Maxx Opening in Houston, TX
T.J.Maxx, one of the nation’s leading off-price retailers with more than 1,200 stores currently operating in 49 states and Puerto Rico, will open in Houston on April 29, 2018. From fashion and accessories to jewelry, home, beauty, pet products, toys and more, shoppers can expect to find something for the entire family at the latest T.J.Maxx store.
Toosii Talks Tim McGraw & Kanye West New Campaign Video "The Mix" Clips
Viewers that tuned in last night for the brand new episode of the live millennial/Gen Z, mixed gender talk show, THE MIX, where no topic was off limits, saw a ton of action from the hosts, and special guest Toosii, Capitol Records newest big act with over 250 million streams in 2020 alone and landing #1 on Billboards Heatseekers Albums Chart. The below clips can be embedded/re-posted with the included descriptions.
Two Executives to Leave Uber, Adding to Departures
The number of executive departures from Uber is growing.
Black College Student Finds Sweet Success Selling Dessert-Like Candles
Dominique Shawn Norwood from South Orange-Maplewood, New Jersey, is a college student at William Paterson University, but she is also the CEO and Founder of Dom's Dessert Candles.
Racial Discrimination Linked to Suicide
Two Reports: Pain of Discrimination Can Be Greater Than Will to Live; Reframing Can Help
In this age of racial reckoning, new research findings indicate that racial discrimination is so painful that it is linked to the ability to die by suicide, a presumed prerequisite for being able to take one’s own life. However, the ability to emotionally and psychologically reframe a transgression can mitigate its harmful effects.
UH and TSU to be Early Voting Locations in November 2019 Election
Harris County Clerk Dr. Diane Trautman announced today that the University of Houston and Texas Southern University will serve as Early Voting and Election Day polling locations for the November 5, 2019 General and Special Elections.
Early Voting for the May 4, 2019 Joint Election Begins Monday
Early Voting for the May 4, 2019 Joint Election starts Monday, April 22 and ends on Tuesday, April 30. During that period, Harris County voters may vote at any of the 25 Early Voting locations designated throughout the county. Polls will be open from 7 am to 7 pm, except for Sunday, April 28, when polls are open from 1 pm to 6 pm. Ballot by mail applicants must submit their applications by April 23.
Former Miss District of Columbia and Navy Lieutenant earns doctorate
A U.S. Navy lieutenant, and former Miss District of Columbia, recently earned a doctorate in clinical psychology from George Washington University.
Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee Statement on Unauthorized Release of Children’s Medical Information
Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee is calling for swift and appropriate action in response to children’s medical records from Texas Children’s Hospital being illicitly released to an individual not affiliated with the hospital. The medical records were published by The Manhattan Institute, a conservative think tank, and relate to children receiving gender-affirming care.
Actor Cress Williams: The Importance of Playing a Black Superhero
Actor Cress Williams’ 20-plus year career acting in Hollywood has had its share of highlights, including regular and recurring roles on a number of television series such as Beverly Hills 90210, Veronica Mars, ER, Grey’s Anatomy, Prison Break, Friday Night Lights, Living Single (you might remember him as Queen Latifah‘s love interest, “Scooter”) and even a leading role on Hart of Dixie. The talented Williams will return to The CW this midseason to star in the Black superhero series based on the comic-book, Black Lightening.
Book Shares Inspirational Stories Of Christian Entrepreneurs Working Toward A Greater Purpose
In a society where workforces—especially executives—are encouraged to keep their professional lives and spiritual lives separate, Jeff Holler's Bigger Than Business: Real-World Stories of Business Owners Living Their Purpose is a thought-provoking testimonial to the power of a faith-driven existence—even in the boardroom.
2,493,169 Texas Adults Live Alone
As the coronavirus pandemic continues, millions of Americans are hunkering down at home. Working from the kitchen table, homeschooling, and attending virtual happy hours have become the new normal. But for the 34 million adults who live alone in the U.S., the pandemic and economic downturn bring a unique set of challenges, both financial and psychological. Shelter-in-place and social distancing orders can amplify loneliness for people who live by themselves. At the same time, those suffering job losses and other financial hardships can’t rely on a significant other or roommate to help cover essential costs.
World Children’s Day – Houston
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
World Children’s Day is an annual global moment ‘for children, by children’ — to advocate and raise funds and awareness on the most pressing issues facing children. The world will come together on November 20 to help build a world where every child is in school, safe from harm and can fulfill their potential.
HYUNDAI CRADLE GEARS UP FOR 8TH MOBILITY INNOVATORS FORUM, EXPLORING 'RE-VISION & RE-VALUE'
Hyundai CRADLE Silicon Valley will host the 8th Mobility Innovators Forum on November 2nd at the Fort Mason Center, San Francisco Participants to share insights on emerging mobility innovations and reevaluate the visions and values within the mobility industry today Series of talks on diverse topics such as future of robotics, higher level of product design, entrepreneurial reinvention through first principles, and role of developers in future of mobility Anyone interested in joining can register via the website or join the livestream in order to watch the conference virtually.
Hundreds of Houston Families Received Free Toys, Bikes, and Gifts Today from Jimmy The Jeweler at his 8th Annual Iced Out Christmas Giveaway
Christmas came early today for hundreds of Houston families thanks to Jimmy Phan, better known as Celebrity Designer Jimmy The Jeweler!
Mariah Carey Takes the Holidays Up An Octave with 12 Days of McDonald's® Deals
Each day from Dec. 13 through Dec. 24, U.S. customers can get a different menu item for free from the Mariah Menu on the McDonald’s app with a $1 minimum purchase
All McDonald's wants this holiday season is for you... to join Mariah Carey for 12 days of deals. Because when an iconic holiday superstar is a fan of the Golden Arches, it’s only right to begin the season by gifting customers an entire menu full of free* goodies. From Mariah’s own favorite, a classic Cheeseburger, to soft-baked Chocolate Chip Cookies, we made a list of some of our fans’ favorite menu items and checked it twice. The Mariah Menu will make its debut in the U.S. on Dec.13, featuring a different free item** each day with a $1 minimum purchase on the McDonald’s app.
Singer’s Record Sales Skyrocket After Pro-Trump Grammy Dress Goes Viral
Who is Joy Villa and why did she wear a dress that paid homage to President Donald Trump at the 2017 Grammy’s?
Taylor Dumpson, 1st Black Female Student Body President at American University, Awarded over $700K in Suit Against Neo-Nazi Website Founder
The United States District Court for the District of Columbia ruled that white supremacists who used social media to threaten and harass Taylor Dumpson, the first African American female student body president of American University in Washington D.C., were liable for over $700,000 in damages and attorneys’ fees.
