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City Of Houston Donation Drive For Jackson, MS Collects Enough Water To Fill Four 18-Wheelers
Houstonians showed up in large numbers and demonstrated their giving spirit during Friday's water donation drive for Jackson, Mississippi.
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.
EPA Urges Communities Affected by Hurricane Laura to Avoid Indoor Air Dangers
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reminds communities, families, and business owners to be aware of conditions that could lead to poor or dangerous indoor air quality following Hurricane Laura. Most importantly, always operate portable generators according to the instructions and always run them outside, far away from buildings. Running a portable generator inside can lead to injury or death from carbon monoxide poisoning.
Gabriela's Group Expands to Houston - New Restaurant Gabriela's Midtown Opens This Spring
Gabriela’s Group, one of Austin’s premier restaurant and bar management groups, is excited to announce that the team will soon expand to Houston, Texas. Located at 1910 Bagby Street, Houston TX 77002, Gabriela’s Midtown will open in spring 2022.
Substantial Damage Letters from the Floodplain Management Office
Recently the City of Houston Floodplain Management Office ("FMO")started sending Substantial Damage Letters to City of Houston residents where any portion of their property is located in the 100-year floodplain and where, given information provided to the FMO by FEMA, their home sustained substantial damage.
Miller Outdoor Theatre Postpones March Performances
“Out of an abundance of caution and to do our part to help contain the spread of the coronavirus COVID-19, March performances at Miller Outdoor Theatre will be postponed to later dates during the 2020 season,” said Cissy Segall Davis, Managing Director of the Miller Theatre Advisory Board.
Unaffordable rental costs now plague 44 million people in every state Economic inequality places most risk of eviction on Blacks and the poor
For the first time in more than two decades of research, every state now has renters who are nearing a financial breaking point in housing affordability. New research released by Harvard’s Joint Center for Housing Studies (JCHS), and Moody’s Analytics independently reach the same conclusion: consumers are struggling with a growing percentage of their incomes going towards keeping a roof over their heads.
85-Year-Old Cancer Survivor Of Forty Years, His Simple Plan Can Help Anyone Reduce Their Cancer Risk
Imagine your doctor telling you that you have lung cancer and you have six months to live, even with conventional medical intervention. That's what happened to Carl Helvie, a long-time RN and Dr.P.H., more than four decades ago. His doctor recommended chemotherapy and surgery, but Helvie needed time to think and pray. Ultimately, he eschewed the traditional and took a holistic pathway that he now credits with his survival.
From Most Improved To Among The Best: Mitsubishi Motors Ranks Second In Reputation’s ‘2022 Automotive Report’
In just three years, Mitsubishi’s customer experience ranking climbed from 17th to second among mass-market automotive brands in key industry report
Tourism Generates Economic Impact of $17B and 120K Jobs for Houston
Houston First Corporation to ‘Move Travel Forward’ in celebration of National Travel and Tourism Week
Houston First Corporation will spotlight the essential role travel and tourism play in driving growth and innovation as part of National Travel and Tourism Week. Now in its 40th year, the annual industry tradition takes place May 7-13 and was established by the U.S. Travel Association to celebrate the value travel brings to local economies, businesses, and individuals. This year, Houston joins other industry leaders in highlighting how integral travel is to every industry through the theme #TravelForward.
Caring, Healing, Teaching: Meet Cordegus Monette, HCDE's August Employee of the Month
For 20 years, Cordegus Monette has been educating and supporting students in alternative learning environments to help them forge a path for their futures. As the transition specialist at Harris County Department of Education’s Academic and Behavior School West, Monette believes part of his job is to show students the possibilities the future holds for them. He does this by demonstrating he believes in them so they can believe in themselves.
SBA to Open Business Recovery Centers in Beaumont and Missouri City to Help Businesses Impacted by Hurricane Harvey
The U.S. Small Business Administration and the Texas Gulf Coast Small Business Development Center Network today announced the opening of SBA Business Recovery Centers in Beaumont and Missouri City on Friday, Sept. 15 to provide a wide range of services to businesses impacted by Hurricane Harvey. The centers will open as indicated below.
H-E-B's Butt Pledges $50 Million More to Education Efforts
Charles Butt, the chairman and CEO of H-E-B and one of Texas’ most prominent philanthropists, made another splash Monday, pledging $50 million to a program that will train public school teachers.
Senator Miles Works to Expand Healthcare in Third Ward
Senator Borris L. Miles submitted a letter of support for Lone Star Circle of Care (LSCC) to establish an integrated health center at the University of Houston (UH) Health and Biomedical Sciences in the Third Ward.
Governor Abbott Appoints Schmidt To Texas Ethics Commission
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Richard Schmidt to the Texas Ethics Commission for a term set to expire on November 19, 2021.
Keep On Dancing! Tigers Defeat North Carolina Central 64-46 in First Four Game
The Tigers of Texas Southern University and their high-profile guard Trae Jefferson claimed a piece of history Wednesday with their 64-46 win over North Carolina Central in the NCAA Division I Tournament "First Four" round.
Patti LaBelle Joins ‘Greenleaf’ and It Just Might Get Hotter
As if Oprah’s star power wasn’t enough, soul diva Patti LaBelle is now joining the cast of Greenleaf for its third season.
Hip Hop Public Health Launches 20 Seconds or More Initiative Harnessing the Power of Music to Encourage Hand Washing and Other Safety Protocols Amongst Young People to Battle the COVID-19 Pandemic
Rap Icon Doug E. Fresh and Songwriter Artie Green Collaborated on New Song and Video, 20 Seconds or More, Featuring 40 Recording Artists, Entertainers, Medical Workers, Athletes, and Business and Civi
Hip Hop Public Health (HHPH) the national nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering positive health behavior change through the power of hip hop music since 2005, today launched 20 Seconds or More, a new initiative to encourage hand washing and other safety protocols among the nation's youth.
Dare to Scale Offers Strategies for Growing a Business Gracefully and with Confidence
Start-ups start out with big dreams: The entrepreneur has a great product or service that can deliver something of value. Eager to share this vision with the world, he or she launches the business and quickly becomes consumed by the day-to-day stresses of putting out fires, overseeing tasks and managing people. The dream has become a nightmare. What went wrong?
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Demands that Trump Cease his Relentless and Baseless Attacks on the Rule of Law and Comply with the Special Counsel’s Investigation
Congresswoman Jackson Lee: “As I have said before, this is a moment for checks and balances. This is an Article I moment. The Congress must conduct appropriate oversight and not permit this president to escape the rule of law.”
