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HISD job fair seeking workers for the Facilities Maintenance department
HISD is hosting a Facilities Maintenance worker job fair.
State Representative Ron Reynolds 88th Legislative Session Accomplishments, Highlights, Missed Opportunities and Bad Bills
The 88th Legislative Session started with an unprecedented $33 Billion surplus. The state Republican leadership has failed miserably with misplaced priorities and focused on “red meat” right wing issues that do nothing to improve the lives of everyday working Texas families. Our public schools did not get the funding they need to properly educate our children, teachers did not get the long overdue pay raises, our electric grid reliability was not addressed and property tax cuts never came to fruition.
uBreakiFix Brings Professional Tech Repair to Nebraska Furniture Mart
Industry-Leading Tech Repair Brand Opens Doors within NFM’s Dallas-Fort Worth Location
Leading tech repair brand uBreakiFix has partnered with North America’s largest home furnishing and appliance retailer, Nebraska Furniture Mart (NFM), to bring high quality electronics support to NFM’s Dallas-Fort Worth location. uBreakiFix allows NFM customers the convenience of professional, same-day device repair on site while they shop.
U.S. Department of Education Emphasizes Importance of Full-Service Community Schools Through Competitive Grant Program
Department aims to scale the program to impact more children and families as communities respond to the pandemic.
Today, the U.S. Department of Education released the Notice of Proposed Priorities, definitions, and requirements for the Full-Service Community Schools competitive grant program and tomorrow is launching a 30-day public comment period for the program. These proposed priorities align with the vision set forth by the Biden-Harris Administration and U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona in support of high-quality educational opportunities for all students and the important role of full-service community schools in providing wraparound and academic supports to students and families that are critical in their academic success.
Stroke Victim Pens Raw And Honest Story That Lifts The Veil From Mythical Perfect Life
Sandra lives an idyllic life—a husband out of central casting, a rewarding occupation and a luxury home. Something most American women dream of, right? Except Sandra's dreams start to expose deep deficits in her existence and longings that take her on an odyssey that threatens to strip her of that perfect life.
County Attorney Ryan Wins Health Commissioner Approval To Move Forward on Creosote-Cancer Issue
Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan has secured the approval of the Texas Department of Health and Human Services to take the next step in determining if creosote contamination in northeast Houston has caused cancer among residents there.
Fort Bend County Expands COVID-19 Testing Site to All Residents
More available tests, free for all, no screening for symptoms
County Judge KP George announced publicly on Tuesday that the Fort Bend County testing site for COVID-19 is now open to all residents -- whether or not they are experiencing symptoms from the novel coronavirus. The Judge announced the expansion in the open session of the Commissioner’s Court.
Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee Announces Consumer Fraud Investigation into Patriot Title
Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee announced today that the County Attorney’s Office is starting the process to sue a local title company that has repeatedly defrauded community members in real estate transactions. County Attorney Menefee was joined by Commissioner Lesley Briones and victims of Patriot Title's scams.
Rice U. launches Center for African and African American Studies
CAAAS will provide unique hub for conversations about race, identity and more
Rice University has announced the creation of a robust new center in response to increasing interest and expertise in African and African American Studies on campus.
Emmy Winning Producer Releases New Book
After more than 30 years in television, Producer, Kim Gagne', gives insight into surviving haters, life in television, and learning what it means to WIN.
Kim Gagne', Two-Time National Daytime Emmy Winner, is proud to announce the release of her first book, How To Win, My Life In Television. Gagne' takes us inside her revealing and oftentimes hilarious memoir that will educate, inform, enlighten and surprise. The Houston native uses the same unfiltered and candid storytelling that she is known to weave her memories of a tumultuous childhood, accepting God's favor, shaking off the haters and WINNING. The book includes never before seen celebrity photos.
Four Tips to Help Communities and Churches Battle Human Trafficking: Baylor Expert
Super Bowl shines spotlight on global epidemic
Super Bowl festivities in Houston will be in full swing this week as the nation gears up for the NFL’s premier event on Sunday. Thousands of people will pour into the city. Unfortunately, those crowds will include those involved in human trafficking.
Dallas Gets First Black Sheriff
Dallas County commissioners appointed c to be interim sheriff, making her the county's first black sheriff. Brown, 52, a Democrat who is running for the office, was Sheriff Lupe Valdez's third-in-command and recommended choice for successor. Valdez technically will remain sheriff until Brown is sworn in Jan. 1.
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. Previews 86th Grand Chapter Meeting
Join Visit Tampa Bay and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. to preview its 86th Grand Chapter Meeting that will be held in 2023. Hosted by ESPN commentator, Ryan Clark, Kappa Alpha Psi will announce programs and activities that will highlight Tampa Bay as well as honor local community members with a Distinguished Citizens Award. Local dignitaries such as Mayor Jane Castor and Hillsborough County Commissioner, Gwen Myers. Santiago C. Corrada, President and CEO of Visit Tampa Bay and Sherri Brown, Vice President of Multicultural Sales and Development will also be in attendance.
Kindergartener or college student, your child with allergies needs to prepare for back to school
Different ages need to plan differently before school starts in the fall
Every kid with seasonal allergies or asthma – from kindergartener on up – must be prepared to go back to school ready to face triggers that could set them sneezing and wheezing with red, itchy eyes. And every kid with a food allergy, no matter the age, needs to be on alert to make sure they know what foods to avoid, and what to do if they have a severe allergic reaction at school.
Rice's Kinder Institute to release findings from 36th Kinder Houston Area Survey
Stephen Klineberg, founding director of Rice University’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research and a sociology professor in Rice’s School of Social Sciences, will release findings from the 2017 Kinder Houston Area Survey at a downtown luncheon May 1. The 36th annual study covers such topics as Houstonians’ current economic outlooks and perspectives on the region’s demographic transformations.
Rookie Football Star Missing NFL Season Due to Leukemia Diagnosis
Some young men spend most of their childhood dreaming of playing in the NFL. Houston Texans wide receiver John Metchie III had similar dreams, but had those dreams sidelined due to an unseen illness. Metchie has been diagnosed with acute promyelocytic leukemia — a rare form of the disease — and will not play the 2022 season, he announced Sunday. The Texans have officially placed him on the active/non-football illness list.
The American Cancer Society Partners with Houston Restaurants to Continue the Fight Against Cancer with the 4th Annual Corks and Forks Culinary Event
The American Cancer Society Partners with Houston Restaurants to Continue the Fight Against Cancer with the 4th Annual Corks and Forks Culinary Event on October 3rd, 2019.
The American Cancer Society announces their 4th Annual Houston Corks and Forks Event, which is expected to be the culinary event of the year. The event will be held at The Ballroom at Bayou Place on October 3rd, 2019 and will host guests from 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm.
Don't import prescription drugs
Prescription drug pricing has been the subject of much debate over the last year.
Four TSU Students Selected for Summer Workshop at Yale
Texas Southern University will be represented by four students at the inaugural HBCU Summer Teachers Institute in Technical Art (STITAH) at Yale University. The Institute will be held June 2-9, 2017 in New Haven, Connecticut.
Experts remind Texans to protect children from vehicular heat death
With summer temperatures climbing to triple digits, now is a good time to remind Texans of the dangers of children getting heat stroke while left unattended in vehicles, said a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service passenger safety expert.
