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T.E.A. Delays Health Guidelines For Reopening Schools
Draft Documents Show Few Mandatory Safety Measures
Texas public schools will be required to provide in-person instruction for students this fall, but state education officials have delayed releasing final public health guidelines for keeping them safe on campuses during the pandemic.
Reynolds Files HB 342 on Cyber-Security Protections for Our Elections
American elections only recently seemed impenetrable: too many different systems, different jurisdictions and different machines, online and offline, to hack. But confidence in the system's invulnerability is eroding after national security officials revealed that during the 2016 presidential race Russian hackers attempted to infiltrate election systems in 21 states, Texas being one of them.
Georgetown University Renames Building after Isaac Hawkins, an Enslaved Person Sold in 1838 to Pay Off School Debts
The effects of slavery are still being felt in 2017 and, in an effort to make amends for profiting from the sale of 272 Maryland enslaved people in 1838 to pay off school debts, Georgetown University has renamed two buildings on their campus to honor those who were sold.
Joint Center Praises Leader Schumer on Staff Diversity Rules
Yesterday, Roll Call published the text of diversity rules adopted by the U.S. Senate Democratic Conference last Tuesday. According to Roll Call, the rule reads as follows:
Physicist Walter E. Massey to Receive Vannevar Bush Award from National Science Foundation For Contributions to Public Service and Technology
The National Science Board (NSB) recently announced that Dr. Walter E. Massey will receive the prestigious Vannevar Bush Award. The award honors science and technology leaders who have made substantial contributions to the welfare of the nation through public service in science, technology, and public policy.
Ezekiel Elliott Suspended Without Pay for Six Games
Ezekiel Elliott of the Dallas Cowboys was notified today by the NFL that he will be suspended without pay for the team's first six 2017 regular-season games for violating the league's Personal Conduct Policy.
Bounce Sets Tues. July 11 for Season Premiere of In The Cut With Two All-New Episodes Back-to-Back at 9:00 pm (ET)
Star-Studded Ed Gordon Special Premieres Mon. July 17 at 10:00 p.m. (ET)
Bounce will double the laughs by kicking off season three of its hit sitcom In The Cut starring Dorien Wilson and Kellita Smith with two new original episodes back-to-back 9:00-10:00 pm. (ET) on Tues. July 11. All-new In The Cut episodes will continue to premiere Tuesday nights at 9:00 pm (ET) through the summer.
Mahomes, Watson Workouts Show Texans Interested In QB
They haven’t done it since Rick Smith became general manager in 2006. But there are reasons to believe that may change soon, even though none of the quarterbacks in this class is likely to step in immediately.
Rice Hosts Innovative Symposium On Braille Reading and Writing
Braille, the writing system that allows people who are blind or have other visual impairments to read by touch, was once greatly understudied by the academic community. This began to change with new research that emerged two decades ago showing that the brain’s visual cortex lights up when people who are born blind read braille.
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Works To Secure Emergency Disaster Assistance For Victims of Hurricanes And Wildfires
Jackson Lee: “While I continue my work to secure more funding to help Houston rebuild from the devastation wrought by Hurricane Harvey, I believe we must also rally to the aid of our fellow citizens in Florida, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and California who are striving to overcome the difficulties visited upon them by Mother Nature.”
Kings Of Bachata Aventura Return To New York For First Time In Four Years For Special Hometown Show
Today award-winning bachata superstars Aventura announced an intimate concert in their hometown of New York City to take place on Monday, March 16th at Radio City Music Hall. The show will mark the group’s first performance in the city in four years.
Black History In The Making: African-American Boss Lady Nikki J Celebrates Over 20 Years In The Tax Business
Serial entrepreneur and foster care advocate Nikki J continues to be her ancestors wildest dream. It's Tax Season and her company is celebrating 20 years of being in business.
Harris County Attorney Ryan Prevails In Fight to Maintain Local Government Authority
Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan has prevailed in yet another attempt by the Texas Attorney General to limit local government authority.
Altuve Takes Over MLB Lead in All-Star Fan Balloting
Reigning MVP has garnered over 1.5 million votes; Correa moves up to second among AL shortstops
Major League Baseball released its second update of the American League All-Star voting results today, which revealed that Astros reigning AL MVP Jose Altuve has taken over the lead among all Major League players in fan balloting (1,572,101), immediately ahead of Mookie Betts (1,568,417), who led the Majors in voting in last week’s update.
Houston Health, Harris County Sheriff to Provide Update On Mumps Outbreak at Jail
ecently, several inmates in the Harris County jail began exhibiting symptoms which are similar to the mumps virus. The mumps diagnosis comes from a doctor's clinical observation; we are awaiting test results to confirm that doctor's belief.
Governor Abbott, TDEM Launch COVID-19 Antibody Infusion Center In Nacogdoches
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM), in partnership with local officials, will launch a new COVID-19 therapeutic infusion center in Nacogdoches. The infusion center will begin accepting patients tomorrow and has been provided with Regeneron's monoclonal antibodies to treat outpatient cases of COVID-19 who have a referral from a doctor. This treatment is available at no cost to the patient. Local partners include Nacogdoches County, City of Nacogdoches, and Nacogdoches Medical Center.
Harris County DA: Final MS-13 gang member sentenced for fatal ambush of witness
Final MS-13 gang member sentenced for fatal ambush of witness Defendant is seventh of seven defendants convicted
Allies in Action: METRO Joins USDOT Initiative to Reduce U.S. Traffic Deaths
METRO has joined a national call to action to make roadways safer and reduce road deaths through the U.S. Department of Transportation's (USDOT) National Roadway Safety Strategy.
Burns Original Bar-B-Que Is Opening New Location In Pearland This Weekend!
4ht of July Weekend just got better! In celebration of the 1-year anniversary of their first Kroger Bistro location in Summerwood, Burns Original Bar-B-Que announces the grand opening of their new bistro location in Pearland, TX! This Saturday, July 2nd, Burns will open their 2nd Bistro restaurant inside Shadow Creek Kroger. Their partnership with Kroger started in 2019 with Burns debuting their signature Bar-B-Que sauce in selected locations which eventually led to Burns having products in over 21 stores. During the Pandemic, Burns hosted weekly pop-ups at various Kroger locations where they sold Bar-B-Que sandwiches, chips, and drinks. The success of their pop-ups led them to open a Bistro in Kroger Summer 2021. Not only did Burns make history as the first Black-Owned Restaurant in Kroger, but during the 2022 Rodeo season, they made history by being one of the only Black-Owned Bar-B-Que tents.
Renowned Trichologist Dr. Leola Anifowoshe Shines Spotlight on Alopecia Areata Awareness Month
As the nation observes Alopecia Areata Awareness Month in September, Texas Hair Restoration and Wellness Center, under the expert leadership of Chief Trichologist Dr. Leola Anifowoshe, is on a mission to raise awareness and provide hope to individuals battling hair loss due to autoimmune disorders like Lupus, Fibromyalgia, Thyroid, and other autoimmune disorders. Considering recent media coverage surrounding celebrities like Jada Pinkett Smith sharing their alopecia journeys, the clinic is stepping up to deliver crucial information about non-surgical solutions for restoring hair.
