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JA Resorts & Hotels ‘1000 Thank You’s’ Initiative Recognizes More than 1200 Medical Heroes with Free Stays
JA Resorts & Hotels are extending the ‘1000 Thank You’s’ initiative of 1000 free room nights honoring UAE Medical professionals to higher numbers, due to the overwhelming response and number of applications made.
Rev. Frederick D. Haynes III, Chair of The Rainbow PUSH Criminal Justice Project, Calls for Release of Seniors in Prisons in the US
Rev. Dr. Frederick Douglas Haynes, III. Chair of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition’s Criminal Justice Project, is seeking to minimize the loss of life in prison where the incarcerated are existing in conditions where they cannot follow the protocol of physical distancing and are without hot and cold running water and are forced to survive in cells that are in many instances unsanitary.
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.
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.
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.
Mara Brock Akil and Oprah Winfrey Curate Playlists Featuring Songs From the 90s for "Love Is_______" Premiering June 19
Oprah Winfrey Network revealed today the official 90s “Love Is___” playlists curated by Oprah and “Love Is___” Creator Mara Brock Akil, to get fans and audiences in the 90s groove in advance of the series premiere on Tuesday, June 19 at 10pm ET/PT. Please visit Oprah.com for the list and to listen on your favorite music services beginning today, June 12.
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.
Oprah Winfrey Interviews Award-Winning Actresses Lupita Nyong'o and Cynthia Erivo For An OWN Primetime Special Airing Saturday October 2
Interviews Highlight the Actresses' Rise to Fame and How They Are Breaking Down Barriers in Hollywood
Oprah Winfrey sits down one-on-one with the award-winning actresses Lupita Nyong'o and Cynthia Erivo, who discuss their fast rise to fame and how their leading roles have shaped them personally and professionally, on an all-new primetime special entitled, "OWN Spotlight: Oprah At Home with Lupita Nyong'o and Cynthia Erivo" airing Saturday, October 26 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network.
Hearing Examines Video That Wasn’t Disclosed In Terror Case
Surveillance video taken on the day that two Phoenix men left for suburban Dallas to attack a 2015 Prophet Muhammad cartoon contest shows them in religious clothing, one of the men with a handgun on his hip and both carrying unspecified objects out of their apartment, an FBI agent has testified.
Peace Starts With Me is sweeping through Windy City
Peace Starts With Me (PSWM) is sweeping through the Windy City on October 19th to shine a light on activists making a difference in the lives of local youth with the Peace Starts With Me Chicago Gala followed by the Peace Starts With Me Youth Jam at the new Marriott Marquis Chicago Hotel. The program will consist of a banquet luncheon at noon featuring keynote speaker Mrs. Sun Jin Moon followed by the Youth Jam concert at 5:00 PM.
Bubble Bath Car Wash Gift to Support Doseum Early Childhood Education
The Bubble Bath Car Wash has made a donation in an effort to support The DoSeum’s mission to provide San Antonio families with an environment of joyful learning through exploration, open-ended discovery and role-play.
Southwest Louisiana Hot Air Balloon Festival
The first annual Southwest Louisiana (SWLA) Hot Air Balloon Festival presented Billy Navarre Auto Group is set to launch Friday and Saturday, July 19-20, held at Chennault International Airport, 3650 Sen. J. Bennett Johnston Ave.
NABJ Mourns the Loss of Pulitzer Prize-Winning Nobel Laureate Toni Morrison
The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) mourns the loss of Pulitzer Prize-winning Nobel Laureate Toni Morrison.
A blind little girl’s spiritual journey of a lifetime led her to receive the greatest miracle of her life
Dr. Bebe V. Villarreal announces the release of ‘A Christmas Miracle for Grace’ SAN ANTONIO – Christmas is Dr. Bebe V. Villarreal’s favorite holiday of the entire year. She was raised with the traditional story of Mary and Joseph traveling to Bethlehem, and since there was no place for them in the inn, they had to go to a stable where Mary gave birth to Jesus and placed him in a manger.
Teacher, Mentor, & Life Coach Crystal Tolbert Releases Powerful New Book “From the Eyes of a Prophet: Scribe Your Way into Destiny”
When it comes to people energized by the divine spark to transform lives in very diverse ways, it would be difficult to think of someone who has opened her arms and heart to the world trying to be a help and inspiration than speaker, teacher, and prophetic life coach Crystal Tolbert.
FEMA website consolidates resources for governments, nonprofits, survivors
Hurricane Harvey Recovery Portal highlights information about grants, housing and training
Texas communities will find a wide range of support at FEMA’s centralized online resource for governments, nonprofits and Hurricane Harvey survivors working on their long-term recovery.
TxDot Urges Drivers to 'End the Streak' of Daily Deaths
November 2017 marks grim milestone of more than 59,000 roadway deaths since 2000
At least one person has died on Texas roadways every day since Nov. 7, 2000. In an effort to end this grim and deadly 17-year milestone, the Texas Department of Transportation, through its #EndTheStreakTX campaign, reminds drivers to stay alert, obey traffic laws and take personal responsibility behind the wheel.
Local Hospital Kept This Doctor on Staff Despite 2 Rape Allegations From Patients
Ryan Williams, a doctor in Cleveland Clinic who allegedly raped two patients, was kept on staff during the time that the hospital was negotiating the confidential settlement.
