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What happens when fiction turns to reality and threatens to control your life?
One girl threads her way on a journey of self-discovery in Rainie York’s ‘Quantum Leap’
A girl’s written fiction becomes reality and turns her life upside down. Trapped in an escalating mess of her own making, will she ever see a way out? Debuting author Rainie York invites readers to find the answer as they delve within the pages of “Quantum Leap” (published by Xlibris).
Harris County Reports Second Death Related to COVID-19
Health authorities urge residents to stay home and social distance
It is with great sadness that Harris County Public Health (HCPH) is reporting the second COVID-19 related death of a resident in Harris County (outside the City of Houston). The woman, between the ages of 50-60 years old, lived in the northwest quadrant of Harris County. She had known exposure to a confirmed COVID-19 case and had underlying health issues. She was tested positive with COVID-19 after death and Harris County Institute of Forensic Science determined her primary cause of death as COVID-19.
Sayonne Brings the Heat With the Edgy "Hot Sauce"
It's "HOT SAUCE-PALOOZA" with SAYONNE as she comes to Facebook Live and Instagram Live on Friday, (4/10) at 3 pm EST.
Governor Abbott Announces $38 Million In Federal COVID-19 Emergency Funding For Local Governments
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that his Public Safety Office (PSO) will provide $38 million in federal funds to local units of government in Texas. These funds come from the Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Program authorized by the federal Emergency Appropriations for Coronavirus Health Response and Agency Operations Act.
Early Voting For The 2020 July Primary Runoffs Ends Friday
Polls Open From 7:00am to 10:00pm
The Harris County Clerk’s Office reminds citizens that Early Voting ends tomorrow, Friday, July 10. On the last day of Early Voting, all 57 voting centers throughout Harris County will remain open until 10 pm to allow voters with family and work obligations to cast their ballots and have their voices heard.
Rap Luminary Freddie Gibbs Partners with Warner Records
History in the making as Warner Records announces that one of the most influential and exalted rappers of this era, Freddie Gibbs, partners with its renowned label. The critically acclaimed storyteller will unveil his first release under the newly minted deal very soon.
64% of Americans Think Its Too Early
Over the weekend, places like Myrtle Beach reopened its door for guests after South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster announced that he would be lifting the state’s mandatory stay-at-home order due to the COVID-19, or the novel coronavirus, pandemic on Monday. Georgia also announced that businesses would also be able to slowly start reopening. Despite the green light from their state governments, many Americans feel that political leaders are lifting the ban too soon.
UH Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic Offering Virtual Therapy
Transition Serves Clients and Speech-Language Pathology Students
The University-Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic: A United Way agency has expanded the way it treats patients as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. All sessions are now being conducted remotely to adhere to social distancing guidelines.
Harris County MANDATORY Mask Order EFFECTIVE MONDAY: Judge Orders Residents To Wear Mask in Public For Next 30 Days
10 Years or Older Should Wear A Face Covering
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo on Wednesday issued an order requiring residents to wear masks when in public for the next 30 days, beginning on Monday, April 27, 2020. The order requires individuals over the age of 10 to wear a face covering, which can be a homemade mask, scarf, bandana, or handkerchief, when outside the home.
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Supports Sarah’s House Donation to Aid Area Women, Children
The Bay Area Houston Alumnae Chapter (BAHA) of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. recently donated $1,000 to Sarah's House to further the organization's mission to provide safe harbor to women and children who are in immediate need of food, clothing, shelter, safety, and stability.
Texas Republican Leader Makes “Bizarre” Lie That Coronavirus is a Hoax While Continuing to Put All Texans At Risk
Texas’ Republican Leadership Continues to Lie, Spread Misinformation About the Coronavirus Pandemic
In yet another example of how Texas Republicans have mismanaged the coronavirus crisis from day one, Bexar County GOP Chairwoman Cynthia Brehm claimed that coronavirus was a hoax pushed by Democrats to hurt Trump’s re-election campaign.
Chevron Continues Commitment to Houston’s Harvey Relief with Additional Donation to Houston Food Bank
Gift Will Provide Two Mobile Pantry Trucks to Supply Non-Perishable Food Directly into Neighborhoods
Christmas is coming early for Houston Food Bank with a gift of $226,000 from Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX) that will provide two new, temperature-controlled mobile food pantries. These trucks will facilitate increased distribution of perishable items like meat, milk and produce to 19,000 people per month, especially to areas that continue to be the most impacted by Hurricane Harvey.
METRO & Kailee Mills Foundation Encourage Public to #BuckleUp4Kailee
METRO, along with volunteers from the Kailee Mills Foundation, will canvass 10 area Park & Rides over the next three days to speak with METRO patrons and share information on the importance of safe driving practices and seat belt usage.
Governor Abbott Announces New Veteran Hiring Incentive For TEF Grant Recipients
Governor Greg Abbott today announced an additional incentive program for new Texas Enterprise Fund (TEF) grantees designed to encourage the hiring of military veterans. New grantees, in addition to being eligible for funding on a per job created basis, will be eligible for an additional $1,000 per job filled by a veteran during the first year of job creation. This announcement coincides with Texas’ celebration of our first annual Women’s Veterans Day, which was signed into law by Governor Abbott in the 85th legislative session.
Exemptions in childhood vaccines rise in parts of the US with implications for disease risk
As more and more parents across the country choose nonmedical exemptions from vaccinations for their children, doctors and researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children’s Hospital say the risk of vaccine preventable disease outbreaks is increasing as well.
Representative Thierry's Statement on Proposed Detention Center for Immigrant Children in Houston
On Tuesday, June 19, 2018, Representative Shawn Thierry (D-Houston) addressed the issue of a newly submitted application by Southwest Key Programs to manage a detention facility in Houston which will hold immigrant children who have been separated from their parents resulting from President Trump's new immigration policy.
BREAKING NEWS Houston ABC13 weather icon Ed Brandon has died
Houston television icon and longtime member of the ABC13 family Ed Brandon died peacefully last night in Houston.
Rihanna Becomes 1st Black Woman to Land Cover of British Vogue’s September Issue
Rihanna made history by becoming the first black woman to appear on the cover of British Vogue‘s September issue. Like the publication’s U.S. edition, the September issue is the most prestigious edition of the fashion magazine.
McDonald’s and Franchisees Investing $448 Million in Texas To Modernize 840 Texas Restaurants in 2018 & 2019
Remodeled restaurants offer new technology and a more fun, modern experience
Today, McDonald’s announced that the company and its franchisees are investing $448 Million in Texas throughout 2018 and 2019 on the construction and modernization of 840 McDonald’s restaurants, transforming the customer experience inside and outside the restaurant. In total, McDonald’s and franchisees are investing $6 billion to modernize most U.S. restaurants by 2020, including most restaurants in Texas.
National Civil Rights Organization Opposes Efforts to Gut Civil Rights Protections Under the Affordable Care Act
The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law filed a comment opposing the Trump Administration’s proposed rule to limit civil rights protections in health care under Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act.
