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Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) Mourns Passing of Executive Director Larry Temple
With deep sadness, the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) announces the passing of its Executive Director Larry Temple, who died Saturday morning at the age of 66. Mr. Temple faithfully served the state of Texas for over two decades, from 1997 until 2019.
3 Fitness Tips To Put The Boom Back In Baby Boomers In 2018
Baby boomers whose exercise routines have gone bust may be thinking about putting the boom – and a little sweat – back into their lives as they ponder New Year’s resolutions for 2018.
Net Neutrality Supporters Plan Internet-wide Day of Action On Feb 27 as FCC Repeal Enters Federal Register This Week
Publication of the rules starts clock on window of 60 legislative days to pass Senate CRA resolution to block the repeal. Operation: #OneMoreVote day of action will flood Senate with calls and emails
The FCC’s resoundingly unpopular net neutrality repeal was published in the Federal Register this morning, February 22nd, which officially begins a countdown of 60 legislative days to pass a resolution to reverse the order. Net neutrality supporters and major web platforms like Reddit, Tumblr, Etsy, Medium, and GitHub have already planned Operation: #OneMoreVote, a major Internet-wide day of action, for next Tuesday, February 27, to secure the final vote needed to pass the Congressional Review Act (CRA) in the Senate.
African American Heritage Commission of South Carolina Launches New ‘Green Book,’ Names State’s Top Black History Sites
Many — perhaps most — African Americans can trace family roots back to Charleston. About 40 percent of enslaved Africans brought to North America arrived on ships that docked in Charleston Harbor.
Rep. Jarvis Johnson Claims Success at Annual State of the District Breakfast
Houston, Texas On Saturday January 20, 2018, State Representative Jarvis Johnson held his annual State of the District Breakfast at Luby’s, where over 100 constituents engaged in a wonderful, delicious breakfast. The event started on time with eager seniors leading the way, and of course, Representative Johnson ensured they among the first served. Each attendee was able to share a candid moment with their State Representative, and many were given the opportunity for a reunion with old friends.
When You Should – And Should Not – Get A Nose Job
Young people love their nose jobs. In fact, rhinoplasty is far and away the No. 1 cosmetic-surgical procedure performed for patients who are ages 13 to 19, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Teenagers aren’t the only ones intrigued by the idea of changing the way their noses look, though. It’s also in the top five procedures for people of all ages.
Requiring U.S.-Made Steel in Pipelines Would Backfire
President Trump has a plan to revive the steel industry. He wants to mandate that oil and natural gas pipelines use only American-made steel. His Commerce Department is finalizing the plan right now.
More Than Half of All African-Americans Have High Blood Pressure Under New Diagnostic Guidelines
Well over half of all African-American adults will be classified as having high blood pressure under new streamlined diagnostic guidelines released this week, illuminating the heavy burden of cardiovascular disease in the population.
Catching Up On Sleep Over the Weekend May Not Help the Heart
Using the weekend to catch up on sleep may not be good for heart health, a new study suggests.
California Utility Expands Use of Texas A&M Wildfire Prevention System
PG&E engineers call outage prediction tool ‘fundamental’ to reducing risk
The threat of catastrophic wildfires has led California investor-owned utility Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) to significantly expand its use of a tool developed at Texas A&M University that helps stop fires before they start.
Drive-through voting is a hit with Harris County voters, according to newly released Rice U. survey
Report also reveals deep partisan divide over trust in 2020 election results
As Texas legislators continue fighting over election reform, a new survey from researchers at Rice University finds that drive-through voting is a big hit with Harris County voters who chose to cast their 2020 general election ballots in their cars – even among Republicans
Bayou City Art Festival Announces Featured Artist for 50th Annual Downtown Festival: Cindy Olmes
Bayou City Art Festival, produced by the Art Colony Association, Inc., announced the 50th Annual Bayou City Art Festival Downtown featured artist is Cindy Olmes, a mixed media artist from Cincinnati. Olmes along with 250 artists from around the country, representing 19 different disciplines, will showcase their art at Bayou City Art Festival Downtown on Saturday-Sunday, October 8-9, 2022.
Tres Generaciones® Tequila Teams Up with Global R&B Sensation GIVĒON to Launch Its New Creative Platform “Get Up Tres,” a Celebration of the Imperfect Journey
As a Brand Rooted in the Spirit of Perseverance, “Get Up Tres” Inspires Consumers to Never Give Up and Always Get Up
Tres Generaciones® Tequila, established to honor the Sauza family's multigenerational commitment to their craft, announced today its newest marketing campaign, “Get Up Tres,” as part of the brand’s recent relaunch.
Mayor's Back To School Fest Presented By Shell Provides Thousands Of Students And Families With Backpacks, School Supplies, And Health Screenings
Mayor Sylvester Turner will welcome thousands of students and their families to the 12th Annual Mayor's Back to School Fest presented by Shell on Saturday, August 13, 2022. After two years as a drive-through, no-contact distribution due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event will make its return to an in-person event at the George R. Brown Convention Center.
Meagan Good On Black Women Being Superheroes: ‘We Also Need To Be Protected’
We spoke to Meagan Good about tapping into her inner heroine through Darla in 'Shazam! Fury of the Gods,' her ideal super suit and Black women being superheroes.
Black women are superheros but that doesn’t mean we don’t need and deserved to be rescued. For Meagan Good that means feeling protected. She may play a caped baddie in Shazam! Fury of the Gods but, in real life, she wants to be seen as so much more.
Comcast Corporation Names Broderick D. Johnson Executive Vice President, Public Policy and Executive Vice President, Digital Equity
Comcast Corporation announced today that Broderick D. Johnson will join the company as Executive Vice President, Public Policy and Executive Vice President, Digital Equity. Mr. Johnson will oversee the company’s Public Policy team in Washington, DC, and will take overall responsibility for Comcast’s leading role in the digital equity space. He will report to Tom Reid, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary. Mr. Johnson will succeed Rebecca Arbogast leading the Public Policy team and will work in concert with Mitch Rose, Executive Vice President, Federal Government Affairs who oversees the company’s legislative and regulatory teams.
Jackson State University Selected as Recipient of Getty Images Grant to Uncover and Digitize Rarely Seen Imagery from its Archival Photographic Library
Jackson State University today announced it is one four recipients of the inaugural Getty Images Photo Archive Grant for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), an initiative aimed at preserving and amplifying the invaluable visual history of HBCUs.
Bayou City Art Festival Memorial Park is Back This Friday, Saturday and Sunday!
Iconic art festival celebrates 50 years at Memorial Park March 25-27, 2022
The Art Colony Association, Inc. (ACA), the producer of the Bayou City Art Festival, will transform Memorial Park into a vivid outdoor gallery and an interactive art event along S. Picnic Loop from Friday through Sunday, March 25-27, 2022, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Houston Plastic Surgeon Dr. Basu Designated 2022 Castle Connolly Top Doctor Status
In a peer-nominated survey, Dr. Bob Basu was ranked in the top 7% of physicians nationwide.
Houston Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Bob Basu has been recognized with Castle Connolly Top Doctor status for the tenth consecutive year. Castle Connolly has spent over 25 years researching, reviewing, and selecting Top Doctor candidates. To be considered, physicians are nominated by their peers; Castle Connolly additionally evaluates the nominees in all aspects of patient care. This process is so rigorous that the Journal of Medical Research found Castle Connolly's directory to be more trustworthy than other resources when searching for a quality provider. Dr. Basu recognizes the significance of this selection and is honored to have received this prestigious recognition for a full decade.
Skrewball Whiskey Introduces Innovative 100ml Can Size
Original Peanut Butter Whiskey Expands Product Line to Meet Consumer Demand for Convenience and Portability with Refreshing, Straight Up 100ml Offering
Skrewball Whiskey, the original peanut butter whiskey, announced today the introduction of an innovative 100ml can to its product lineup, which includes 750ml, 375ml, 200ml, 50ml and 1L glass bottles. Unlike RTD canned cocktails, this convenient and fun option offers two servings of the sweet and savory flavored whiskey with no mixers, perfect for sipping straight.
