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Commissioner Rodney Ellis Announces 793 Guns Received During Third Gun Buyback
Houston-area residents turned in 793 guns on Saturday at the third Gun Buyback event conducted by Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis, Sheriff Ed Gonzales and Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner in their efforts to reduce violent crime and make Houston-area communities safer.
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.”
Comcast Texas Commits More Than $1M to Shrink Local Digital Divide in 2024
Comcast Texas pledges over $1 million in 2024 to reduce the local digital gap. This investment will bolster digital skills training programs, expand Wi-Fi connected "Lift Zones," and benefit thousands of individuals.
The Ensemble Theatre Artistic Director Eileen J. Morris Joins First Cohort of the BOLD Theater Women’s Leadership Circle
$1.25 Million Gifted To Support the Present and Future of Women in the American Theater
The Ensemble Theatre Artistic Director, Eileen J. Morris is among five female artistic leaders selected as the first in the Nation awarded part of a $1.25 million gift of The Pussycat Foundation and Northern Stage in support of women artistic directors in professional theaters across the United States.
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.
Individual Stimulus Checks Begin to Arrive, What Should You Expect?
The IRS will base the payments on the adjusted gross income of taxpayers’ 2019 return. If a 2019 return hasn’t been filed (the deadline has been extended for two months), the IRS will use information from the 2018 return. If the return doesn’t contain direct deposit information, or if the IRS doesn’t have returns from 2018 or 2019, a paper check will be issued later.
$3 Trillion HEROES Act promises more COVID-19 relief for consumers and businesses Will the U.S. Senate act swiftly on the new legislative plan?
Exclusive events include a one-on-one interview with best-selling author Julissa Arce; a panel on art and activism with Grace Parra, Patrisse Cullors, Kristen Gunn, and Paola Mendoza; and an interview with celebrity stylist and activist Karla WelchAs the nation’s Center for Disease Control (CDC) tracks the spread of COVID-19, by mid-May, at least 1.6 million infections and over 92,000 deaths occurred. This data includes all 50 states, the District of Columbia and the territories of Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the U.S Virgin Islands.
93% of residents in Texas’ largest city support universal background checks for gun ownership
Rice’s 2023 Kinder Houston Area Survey: Respondents also overwhelmingly support abortion rights
A turbulent economy and increasingly expensive and unattainable housing were dominant concerns cited by respondents to the 42nd annual Kinder Houston Area Survey, released today at the annual Kinder Institute Luncheon at the Marriott Marquis in downtown Houston.
Lyme Disease, Deer Ticks, and Your Family
It’s that time of the year once again, when you and your family are enjoying the warmer weather and all the outdoor activities that come with it. Unfortunately for you, deer ticks are also taking advantage of the nice weather, and are waiting for you as you step outside.
Judicial Watch Obtains Records Showing FDA Paid for ‘Fresh and Never Frozen’ Human Fetal Parts for Use In ‘Humanized Mice’ Creation
Judicial Watch announced today it received 165 pages of records from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) showing the FDA between 2012 and 2018 entered into 8 contracts worth $96,370 with Advanced Bioscience Resources (ABR) to acquire “fresh and never frozen” tissue from 1st and 2nd trimester aborted fetuses for use in creating “humanized mice” for ongoing research.
Is it Coronavirus, The Flu, A Cold or Allergies? Here’s How to Tell
If the coronavirus wasn’t enough, it’s also cold and flu season. AND…if that wasn’t enough, we are also going into allergy season (it’s a lot, I know). But don’t worry, while some of the symptoms of all four are similar, each one has distinct qualities to figure out which infection you may have. Details for each are listed below: Coronavirus
Wine & Spirits Magazine Hosts Inaugural Top 100 Symposium in New York
The Top 100 Wineries of 2019 come to New York in a benefit for NY/NJ Baykeeper.
After 16 years hosting the Top 100 Tasting in San Francisco, Wine & Spirits Magazine now brings the best of the best to New York City. On January 14th, 2020, the Top 100 Symposium invites the New York wine community to meet the winemakers and to taste the top-scoring wines from the Top 100 Wineries of 2019.
HISD Helping Hands
As we navigate uncharted territory with the impact of COVID-19, HISD is fully committed to supporting our students and families in need.
$1.5 Million Awarded to Four Foster Youth Dropout Prevention Pilot Programs
Central Texas, Dallas and San Antonio regions awarded funding
The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) recently announced the award of $1.5 million in funding for the Foster Youth Dropout Recovery and High School Completion pilot program to help current and former foster youth ages 16 to 25 earn a high school diploma or its equivalent, and obtain high-demand workforce skills with the goal of ensuring that this vulnerable population has a pathway to postsecondary education or employment in high-demand occupations.
Buju Banton & Snoop Dogg Live The “High Life” On New Collab
The moment has finally arrived! GRAMMY® winning, multiple Billboard chart-topping artist, and international reggae icon Buju Banton unveils his anticipated new album, Born For Greatness, today via Gargamel Music/ Roc Nation Records / Def Jam Recordings. Listen HERE.
Once a Safe Haven for Escaped Slaves, Small Arkansas Town Suffers Water Crisis Amidst Heatwave
Presently known as Helena-West-Helena, the city serves as the county seat for Phillips County and is home to a population of slightly over 12,000 people, predominantly African Americans. And typical of Black communities across the country, Helena-West Helena has its share of problems that arise from discrimination.
Houston Native Keeps Navy Wing Flying
A 2007 Ellison High School in Killeen, Texas graduate and Houston native is serving in the U.S. Navy aboard Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, the premier naval air installation in the Pacific Northwest region.
Herb & Body Introduces SMALT - The World's First Interactive Centerpiece and Smart Salt Dispenser
esigned to Enhance Any Dining Experience, SMALT Creates Great Ambiance with Built-In Mood-Lighting and a Bluetooth Speaker to Play Music; Indiegogo Campaign Launches Today to Fund Product's Developmen
erb & Body today introduced SMALT, the world's first interactive centerpiece and smart salt dispenser designed to enhance the dining experience. With its stylish design, built-in mood-lighting and a Bluetooth speaker to play music, SMALT helps set the perfect ambiance - anywhere, anytime. SMALT, as a smart dispenser, dispenses measured amounts of salt either manually or via "shake," "pinch" or "pour" gestures using its companion app for IOS and Android. Users can also dispense salt via Amazon Alexa integration, making it the perfect tool for those monitoring their salt consumption.
Pianist Denis Kozhukhin Returns to Jones Hall to Begin Recording Project
Russian pianist Denis Kozhukhin will return to the Jones Hall stage for Gershwin & Rachmaninoff at 8 p.m. Jan. 27-28 and 2:30 p.m. Jan. 29. Led by Music Director Andrés Orozco-Estrada, the program will kick off with Gershwin’s An American in Paris, followed by John Adams’ Doctor Atomic Symphony. The evening concludes with Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3, which will be recorded for future commercial release.
Knowledge is Power: On Financial Literacy
It’s a simple concept, yet it is difficult to fully define. It’s an important goal, yet is a moving target. It’s an expected reality of most adults, yet it is not something that’s taught in primary or secondary schools. Financial literacy is mostly about knowledge, yet most people aren’t aware of the resources available to them.
