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SMU First-Generation Students to be Honored at Commencement
Special stoles will signal pride and spotlight accomplishment
When Abena Marfo crosses the stage on May 14 to accept the three degrees she is earning from SMU, her commencement regalia will include a special honor. In addition to the blue gown and red stole all SMU graduates wear, she’ll be among the first students to wear a white stole with a logo honoring her as a first-generation graduate of SMU.
America Needs Humanitarian Relief, Too
It is a good thing that America has been a lead nation in both providing humanitarian and military assistance to Ukraine. It is good that we as a nation, Democrat and Republican, have been able to unify on this most important issue facing the world. It is also a good thing that America has been able to give hundreds of millions of doses of the COVID-19 Vaccine to struggling third world countries where people are waiting in lines while Americans refuse vaccinations for all kinds of reasons
Macy’s, Inc. to Hire 76,000 Colleagues for the Holiday Season and Beyond
Macy’s, Inc. national hiring event will be held on Thursday, September 23
Full- and part-time job opportunities with competitive benefits and bonus programs available to spread holiday cheer through Macy’s, Inc. omnichannel shopping experience for candidates with a variety of skills and interests Macy’s, Inc. national hiring event will be held on Thursday, September 23
Governor Abbott Announces Intention To Appeal FEMA Denial Of Federal Emergency Declaration In Response To Border Crisis
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the State of Texas will appeal the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) denial of Texas' Federal Emergency Declaration request as a result of the escalating crisis at the Texas-Mexico border.
Purple Flag for Dementia Care™ Accreditation Continues to Grow as EPOCH Senior Living Pursues Systemwide Implementation
EPOCH Senior Living Seeks to Achieve Purple Flag Accreditation for All of its Memory Care Communities
EPOCH Senior Living, a Northeastern senior healthcare organization, has recently partnered with Purple Flag for Dementia Care™ to implement systemwide accreditation across all 12 of its communities offering memory care. Purple Flag is an accreditation program developed to recognize excellence and drive continuous improvement in the quality of services provided to residents in Assisted Living and Long-Term Care communities, Home Care Agencies and other settings with an emphasis on individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other related dementias.
Fort Bend County Judge KP George to Celebrate Juneteenth in Historic Kendleton, TX
The city of Kendleton, along with Fort Bend County Judge KP George, Lucille’s 1913 Foundation, and Fort Bend Heritage Unlimited is pleased to announce its highly anticipated annual Juneteenth Celebration, scheduled to take place on June 19, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., at Bates Allen Park, 630 Charlie Roberts Lane, Kendleton, TX 77451. The event promises to be a day filled with live entertainment, vendors, historical displays, and a celebration of unity.
Treasurer Schroder launches the Unclaimed Property Great Employee Give Back of 2023 at Baton Rouge General
To celebrate National Unclaimed Property Day, State Treasurer John M. Schroder launched the Great Employee Give Back of 2023, a pilot program with Baton Rouge General, by handing out 572 unclaimed property checks totaling more than $42,000 to employees of the Baton Rouge General on Wednesday afternoon.
National Nonprofit Wreaths Across America Announces New Theme for 2024
“Live with Purpose.”
Wreaths Across America (WAA), the national nonprofit whose year-long mission is to Remember the fallen, Honor those who serve, and Teach our children the value of freedom, proudly announces its theme for 2024: “Live with Purpose.”
7 Tips Every Entrepreneur Should Know for a Successful Lift Off in 2017
It's 2017, and with a New Year brings a "New You." With that being said, successful entrepreneurship remains at the forefront in today's economy. Entrepreneurship is the fastest way to generate residual income and wealth; however, being your "own" man or woman can come with its own set of challenges and consequences.
Could a typo be ruining your credit score?
How to clean your credit report faster so you can get approved to buy the things you want
Three out of five Americans have an inaccuracy on their credit report. A single data entry mistake may cause you to pay higher interest rates and make it difficult to qualify for a home or car loan, or even get a credit card. “Most people don’t know they have a federal right to clean inaccuracies from their credit reports,” says credit score guru Alex Miller, founder of Alex Miller Credit Repair, a leading credit score improvement company.
The Latin Recording Academy® to Honor Lucecita Benítez, João Bosco, Ilan Chester, Victor Heredia, Los Del Río, Guadalupe Pineda, and Cuco Valoy with The Lifetime Achievement Award
The Latin Recording Academy® announced today Lucecita Benítez, João Bosco, Ilan Chester, Victor Heredia, Los Del Río (Antonio Romero Monge and Rafael Ruiz Perdigones), Guadalupe Pineda, and Cuco Valoy will receive the this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award.
RNs at 15 HCA Hospitals to Protest Lack of COVID-19 Preparedness
Registered nurses at 15 HCA Healthcare hospitals in seven states will hold actions Wednesday and Thursday, April 2 and April 3, to protest a lack of preparedness by the nation’s largest hospital chain that they say places nurses, other staff, and patients at risk in the face of the coronavirus pandemic, announced National Nurses United (NNU) today.
Staying Off the Naughty (Spending) List: Ways to Manage Your Finances and Avoid Post-Holiday Blues
The holidays are filled with temptation to overspend. Financial expert Eric Tyson offers advice on how to manage your holiday spending.
The holidays are upon us, bringing all those personal and family images and sensations we cherish. But for many of us, there are a few not-so-joyous holiday sights (overflowing boxes and bags from our purchases) and sounds (email notifications of our latest orders and purchases online and the ca-ching! of retail cash registers marking our escalating debt). These negatives can easily outweigh all that we love about the holiday season.
Grammy Award-winning Superstar Lady Gaga to Launch Exclusive Las Vegas Residency at Park Theater Friday, December 28
Tickets for 27 Performances on Sale Monday, Aug. 13 at 10 a.m. PT; Citi Cardmember Ticket Pre-Sale Launches Thursday, Aug. 9 at 10 a.m. PT
Six-time GRAMMY Award-winner, Golden Globe Award-winner and Academy Award-nominated superstar entertainer Lady Gaga will launch her exclusive residency at Park Theater at the new Park MGM resort Friday, Dec. 28. Citi is proud to join Lady Gaga and Park MGM as the official credit card of this residency, presented in partnership by Live Nation and MGM Resorts International.
Communities Across the U.S. Celebrate the Second Annual National Day of Racial Healing With Concerts, Proclamations and Programs
On Jan. 16, communities across the country will celebrate the National Day of Racial Healing (#NDORH) with events and activities as distinct as their participants. High school students, recording artists, civic leaders, teachers, librarians, college students and more will come together in auditoriums, museums, libraries and churches, or on social networks. The array of activities mark the second annual National Day of Racial Healing, established by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF) in 2017 to promote healing as a critical path for ending racial bias and creating a society in which all children can thrive.
Governor Abbott Announces Phase One to Open Texas, Establishes Statewide Minimum Standard Health Protocols
Creates Statewide Contact Tracing Program Issues Special Guidance For Texans Over 65, Nursing Homes
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the first phase of the State of Texas' ongoing plan to safely and strategically open Texas while minimizing the spread of COVID-19. Under Phase I, certain services and activities are allowed to open with limited occupancy, and the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) is issuing minimum standard health protocols for all businesses and individuals to follow.
4 Tips For Overcoming Life’s Most Traumatic Experiences
Wouldn’t it be great if our most difficult days came with Hollywood-happy endings? In the movies, when faced with the worst possible situations, our heroes rise to the occasion and find strength they never knew they had. But those who experience real-life traumas are just as likely to end up questioning their faith in God, their family and themselves.
Science Confirms Turmeric Can Be As Effective As 7 Drugs
Turmeric or Haldi as they call it in Hindi was revered for it’s spiritual significance. Often referred to as The Golden Spice, Kitchen Gold or The Spice of Life, turmeric is a common accessory in wedding rituals and prayer ceremonies in the Eastern part of the world. Originally the spice was used in rites and rituals intended to promote fertility, prosperity and spiritual purification.
County Attorney Ryan Wins Court Order To Stop Lawyer Defrauding Clients
Charged Thousands for Immigration Work Not Done
Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan has won a court order against an attorney who was charging his clients thousands of dollars for immigration legal work that was never performed.
Chronic stress can cause heart trouble
Sometimes stress can be useful. But constant stress can affect overall well-being and may even impact heart health.

