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For Healthier Eating, Grill More in the New Year
Planning to follow a trendy diet like keto in 2020 or simply want to eat right? There’s good news -- grilling can be a great option for you to kickstart eating healthier in the new year. Indeed, the American Heart Association recommends it.
Avoiding Common Mask Mistakes
UH College of Medicine Professor on Proper Fit, Storage and Cleaning
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends wearing cloth face coverings to slow the spread of COVID-19, but not everyone is wearing or caring for them correctly according to Dr. Ruth Bush, vascular surgeon and associate dean for medical education at the University of Houston College of Medicine. From proper fit to storage and cleaning, there are several variables that can impact the effectiveness of your mask.
How to Host a Friendsgiving Feast
As one of the most popular holiday traditions in the United States, families have celebrated Thanksgiving for decades. However, as more and more hosts look to put a new spin on the festivities, Friendsgiving continues to grow in popularity.
Gifts that Dad Would Never Buy for Himself But He Totally Needs
Let's face it, dad is probably one of the hardest people to shop for and who wants to gift another tie or grilling accessory? We went a little out of the box and thought of a few gift ideas for dad that he totally needs but would never buy for himself.
National Coffee Day is SEPT 29. To celebrate Eco-Friendly Steeped Coffee Helps You Chose the Perfect Roast
Even the most discerning coffee aficionados may think that taste, aroma, and body are all about the bean itself. But it’s actually the way that bean is processed and brewed that reveals coffee’s essential character.
Dr. Glenda Baskin Glover Installed as 30th International President of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated
With a commitment to excellence and a vow to uphold the grand legacy of its founders, Dr. Glenda Glover became the 30th International President of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. Dr. Glover took the helm of the nation’s oldest Greek-letter organization established by African-American college women on July 12, 2018 in Houston, TX, following the group’s international conference. She will lead the storied organization for four years, 2018-2022, under the theme, “Exemplifying Excellence Through Sustainable Service.”
Dr. Glenda Baskin Glover Installed as 30th International President of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated
With a commitment to excellence and a vow to uphold the grand legacy of its founders, Dr. Glenda Glover became the 30th International President of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. Dr. Glover took the helm of the nation’s oldest Greek-letter organization established by African-American college women on July 12, 2018 in Houston, TX, following the group’s international conference. She will lead the storied organization for four years, 2018-2022, under the theme, “Exemplifying Excellence Through Sustainable Service.”
SoLa Impact's "Black Impact Fund" anchored by $50M Commitment from CalSTRS
SoLa Impact has raised over $250 million in its fourth fund and aims to scale up affordable and workforce housing development in California's Black and brown communities. CalSTRS' commitment through
SoLa Impact, a leading minority-led real estate fund focused on affordable and workforce housing in California's Black and brown communities, today announced that the California State Teachers' Retirement System ("CalSTRS"), the world's largest educator-only pension fund, via their joint venture with Belay Investment Group, has anchored SoLa's second close with a $50 million equity commitment into its "Black Impact Fund."
Texas Constitutional Amendments Election
Today is the first day of early voting on 10 proposed constitutional amendments that passed the legislature earlier this year.
Hundreds of Harmony Public Schools Teachers to Receive up to Additional $32k
The Texas Education Agency has announced that Harmony Public Schools is one of the state’s rare first recipients of the new Teacher Incentive Allotment, a special fund created to reward the state’s highest-performing teachers. The recognition means that hundreds of Harmony teachers across the state will receive up to $32,000 in additional salary starting this fall.
Wine, Women and Words
Wine, Women and Words was the talk of the town on Wednesday, September 26, 2018, as Houston philanthropists dashed to M Penner, the city’s ultimate destination for luxury labels, for a wine dinner and conversation. Fashionable ladies chatted and helped raise funds to support Houston Aphasia Recovery Center (HARC), Houston’s premier resource for those whose lives are affected by aphasia.
Macy’s Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with Renowned Actress Gaby Espino
A series of events at six stores across the country will bring to life the rich legacy of achievement and entertainment of Hispanic Americans in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month
This fall, Macy’s is once again set to honor the rich legacy and cultural impact of Hispanic Americans, during its annual Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations. Customers nationwide will have the opportunity to attend special in-store events focused on exploring and exalting Hispanic and Latino culture, in particular the impact Latinas have had on entertainment. Helping Macy’s celebrate will be celebrity guest, Gaby Espino.
Governor Abbott Appoints Five To Texas Woman's University Board of Regents
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Mary Pincoffs Wilson and appointed Janelle Shepard to the Texas Woman's University Board of Regents for terms set to expire on February 1, 2019 and February 1, 2021, respectively. Additionally, the Governor appointed Bernadette Coleman, Jill Jester, and Kathleen Wu for terms set to expire on February 1, 2023.
13-Year Old Entrepreneur Turns Education About African Heritage into an Arts & Crafts Business
Thinking about starting a business as a youth these days reaches farther into the creative realm than a lemonade stand or mowing lawns. Children today are discovering ways to educate and make a difference in how the story is told and sold.
NBA Legend Dwyane Wade Appointed Director of Culture and Vibes for the Blue Note Jazz Festival Napa
Blue Note Jazz Festival Napa Celebrates the Rich History of Jazz and Wine with Big-Name Artists, Intimate Settings, and Diverse and Local Businesses showcased in Newly Established Wine Garden
Dwyane Wade, three-time NBA champion and Finals MVP, has been appointed as the first-ever DIrector of Culture and Vibes for the Blue Note Jazz Festival Napa, held July 28-30, at the Silverado Resort. In this role, Wade serves as a cultural connector between the festival, artists and the community.
23 Harmony Public Schools campuses named to 'Best High Schools in America' list
Harmony was the most awarded public charter school in Texas
U.S. News & World Report has named 23 Harmony Public Schools campuses to its prestigious list of Best High Schools in America.
Naked Wines Launches Opportunity Fund for Latinos in Wine
The new grant program will help support this underrepresented community via $80,000 in grants
Naked Wines, the largest 100% direct-to-consumer winery in America, today announced the Montoya Opportunity Fund to help empower the next generation of Latino winemaking talent. Driven by winemaker Macario Montoya, the grant program is a commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion in an industry where Latino professionals are vastly underrepresented. In California, Latinos make up only 1% of wine producers in the state and this fund is an effort to grow this number. The program, which is being overseen by Naked Wines with Montoya serving as lead advisor, is open for applications September 15 through October 31, 2023.
Harmony Public Schools becomes first charter school ever to win Award of Excellence for Financial Management
Harmony also won its second Award of Merit for Purchasing Operations. The school is still the only charter to win that award, as well.
Applebee’s® in Texas Offer Margaritas for a Buck – “DollaRitas” – for the Month of July
Applebee’s Restaurants in Austin, Dallas, Houston and East Texas Set for Month-Long Promotion with a
As the saying goes: Everything is Bigger in Texas; yet in July, the price of a margarita at participating Applebee’s in The Lone Star State is about to get smaller in a big way.
Circus Circus Las Vegas Makes a Splash with Expanded Pool Offerings
Set to become the coolest place to chill out when temperatures heat up, Circus Circus Las Vegas has unveiled plans to develop a new pool experience for its hotel guests, scheduled to open just in time for summer.
