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Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee Statement on Unauthorized Release of Children’s Medical Information
Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee is calling for swift and appropriate action in response to children’s medical records from Texas Children’s Hospital being illicitly released to an individual not affiliated with the hospital. The medical records were published by The Manhattan Institute, a conservative think tank, and relate to children receiving gender-affirming care.
Grant Program for the Research and Preservation of Latin Music Launches 2019 Application Season
The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation® Accepting Grant Applications. Deadline to apply is November 20, 2018, 11:59 p.m. ET.Miami, FL (September 17, 2018)—The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation® announc
The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation® announced today that applications are officially open for its 2019 Research and Preservation Grant Program. This program provides grants to music institutions, musicologists, researchers, nonprofit organizations, and individuals around the world who are enhancing and preserving Latin music heritage.
Congenital Syphilis: L.A. County Repeatedly Fails to Act, says AHF
The Los Angeles Times reports the number of congenital syphilis cases in L.A. skyrocketed to 113 in 2020, which AHF believes may be low after L.A. County moved public health staff to work on COVID-19
For the last decade, AHF aggressively promoted syphilis awareness, prevention and treatment, including ringing the alarm about congenital syphilis as far back as 2017, ‘18 and ’19 with County officials and the public, including a billboard campaign headlined ‘Syphilis Can Be Fatal to Your Baby,’ after cases exploded from 6 in 2012 in L.A. County to 44 cases in 2017
7 Apps to Earn Cash for the Holidays (& Beyond)
App Money Copyright ChrisGorgio.jpgAmid the holiday season where budgets feel squeezed and pinched to the max, there's help in the form of cash-inducing apps! To help make the gift giving gauntlet easier on the bank account, here are 7 apps that could help you earn a few extra bucks this season…and have some fun and even get healthy in the process!
Four Time Hall of Fame Nominee Takeo Spikes And NFL Veteran Tutan Reyes’ Podcast, Behind The Mask, Has Become A Hit Amongst Sports Fans
NFL icon Takeo Spikes created the podcast as an expansion of his book, “Takeo Spikes Presents: Behind The Mask,” a collection of intimate short stories and photographs depicting some of the greatest linebackers to ever play in the NFL including Mike Singletary, Derrick Brooks, and the late Chuck Bednarik.
Foundation Donates First Aid Equipment to the Sheriff’s Office
FBCSO also awarded funds to purchase marketing collateral to support recruitment efforts.
The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office recently received a donation of individual first aid kits (IFAK), thanks to the generosity of a local foundation.
Flight Club, A London-based Concept, Debuts Immersive Bar and Restaurant in Houston Later This Year
Flight Club brings high-tech Social Darts™ to Regent Square for First Concept Based in Texas
Flight Club is proud to announce Houston as the third location of the immersive bar and restaurant concept. A British import which has revolutionized the traditional game of darts, Flight Club Houston is set to open in late 2021 and features semi-private game areas, eclectic bar program led by award-winning Peter Vestinos, and menu curated by acclaimed Chicago Chef Rich Gresh.
COVID-19 and Community Updates
The City of Houston made another huge stride this week and doubled our daily testing capacity from 1,000 to 2,000 individuals. This means that now the City is testing anyone who wishes to be tested. You or your family member can call 832-393-4220 where you will be provided a unique identification code and directions on where to go.
Fort Bend County Judge KP George to Announce New Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management Manager
Fort Bend County Judge KP George has announced his appointment for the County’s Manager of Homeland Security and Emergency Management on Monday, April 17, at 10:00 a.m., at the Emergency Operations Center, 307 Fort St., Richmond, TX 77469. Greg Babst is the new Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management Manager.
Snoop Dogg Hosts SparkleCOIN ICO Celebration and VCoin Exchange Launch
Cryptocurrency Compnay Gifts Over $80K in Coins to Three Raffle Winners and Snoop's Youth Football League at Launch Event
SparkleCOIN, the blockchain currency that launched in September, celebrated a double-digit value increase during its initial coin offering (ICO), and the launch of the company's VCoin Exchange, with a star-studded gala hosted by iconic rapper Snoop Dogg.
The Jazz Houston Youth Orchestra Auditions
July 30 & 31, 2021 – 11:00 am – 5 p.m. St. Mark’s Episcopal Church – 3816 Bellaire Blvd. (77025)
If you are a youth jazz enthusiast, do not miss a chance to be a part of the inaugural year of the foremost Youth Jazz Orchestra in Houston. This Audition-Only Orchestra will be made up of 20 of Houston’s finest young musicians.
KHOU Documentary Honored With Regional Emmy Nomination
KHOU, the TEGNA owned CBS affiliate and a leader in original and innovative storytelling received a 2019 Lone Star Emmy Awards nomination for their documentary “A Common Thread.” KHOU is the only Houston media outlet to receive a nomination in the Documentary – Cultural/Historical category. The documentary “A Common Thread” celebrates the 20th anniversary of the non-profit organization Dress for Success Houston.
Girls STEM Academy Summer Program will include robotics, designing automated vehicles
The Girls STEM Academy Summer Program will be held July 6-29 in the John A. Peoples Science Building at Jackson State University. It will introduce teenagers to science, technology, engineering and mathematics and include short courses on robotics as well as programming and designing automated vehicles.
Mayor Turner Releases Three-Year Update for Resilient Houston and the Climate Action Plan
The City of Houston has released a combined update detailing the impressive progress made on major initiatives of both Resilient Houston and the Climate Action Plan after three years of implementation.
Coca-Cola 'Real Magic' Christmas Campaign Launch
Coca-Cola is unveiling its 2021 holiday campaign under the new “Real Magic” global brand platform.
Louisiana Judge Barred From Restaurant After Hurling N-Word Slur
Mike Erwin, a 19th Judicial District Baton Rouge judge, is banned from local eatery Sammy’s Grill, after allegedly addressing a Black woman with the n-word.
Drug overdose epidemic goes far beyond opioids, requires new policies, says Baker Institute paper
Most government-funded initiatives to address the overdose epidemic in the United States have targeted opioids specifically and have neglected other drugs that are increasingly implicated in overdoses, such as cocaine and methamphetamine, according to an issue brief by a drug policy expert at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy.
Austin's Adderley School for the Performing Arts Is Now a Texas Nonprofit
The Adderley School hosts 'An Afternoon with Jack Dylan Grazer,' teen star of 'IT' this February
Austin's ADDERLEY SCHOOL for the Performing Arts is thrilled to announce its new status as a Texas nonprofit and soon to be 501(c)(3), which will go by the name THE ADDERLEY SCHOOL. The nonprofit will provide partial and full scholarships to underserved students from low income Austin communities and underwrite operational costs. As a nonprofit, Adderley will "level the playing field," giving all Austin children the opportunity to grow and flourish in its transformative theater school program, regardless of their ability to pay tuition.
Fried Chicken & Bubbles, Tacos & Tequila, and the Joy of Cooking
NOWFE Announces robust line-up of Labs and Experiences for 2020 event
The New Orleans Wine & Food Experience presents its lineup of Labs and Experiences as part of the 28th annual event which takes place March 18 - 22. Throughout the 5-day event, NOWFE will present more than a dozen wine and food labs and unique, hands-on experiences. In addition to the labs and experiences, NOWFE will also host its Wine Dinners, Royal Street Stroll, Vinola, Grand Tastings, After Party, Tournament of Rosés and Burlesque Brunch.
Celebrating 155 Years of Faith, Justice, and Innovation at Johnson C. Smith Theological Seminary
Special Events will be held throughout 2022 for learning partners, alumni, course facilitators, and supporters as the JCSTS platform continues to pave education possibilities for leaders in their communities, congregations, and circles of influence.
