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School security is a rapidly growing business
Schools across the country are reassessing security measures in response to a wave of school shootings. They're investing in video surveillance, entry control systems, lockdown training and armed police on site. And some are considering newer gadgets that claim to fill security gaps, including door barricades and bulletproof backpacks.
Free Jazz Performances to Celebrate the Birthday of Duke Ellington
APRIL IS INTERNATIONAL JAZZ MONTH - FREE JAZZ PERFORMANCES CELEBRATING THE BIRTHDAY & SACRED CONCERT OF DUKE ELLINGTON.
National Donate Life Blue & Green Day
Blue and Green Lights to Shine in Houston, Fort Worth and Lubbock/Amarillo
LifeGift is lighting up Southeast, North and West Texas in blue and green to increase awareness of organ, eye and tissue donation in April, which is National Donate Life Month (NDLM). This annual observance features an entire month of local, regional and national activities to help encourage Americans to register as organ, eye and tissue donors and to honor heroes who have saved lives through the gift of donation. During this unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic, LifeGift also shines a light this year for our hospital and transplant center partners as they continue to provide our communities with heroic care.
Jamie Carragher: Leading TV Football Pundit Suspended for Spitting
A leading TV football pundit, who was an England international and played for English Premier League club Liverpool, has been suspended by British broadcaster Sky Sports after footage emerged of him spitting at a couple of Manchester United fans.
Chevrolet Partners with America’s Black Publishers to Help HBCU Students Discover the Unexpected
Since 2016, General Motors Chevrolet brand and the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) have partnered to provide deserving HBCU students with the exciting opportunity to “Discover the Unexpected” about themselves and their communities via a journalism fellowship program.
City Council Votes Against Pappas at Hobby Airport
Money is one of the quickest ways allies can become foes. For over two decades, the Pappas family restaurant chain has considered itself a friend of Houston. However, bonds are being tested and may break in the latest battle of contract negotiations over who will reign as ‘king’ concessionaire at Houston’s William P. Hobby Airport.
Application Fee Waived for One Day Only at AIM’s Digital Decision Day
In an effort to provide college seekers with support during the application process, Aviation Institute of Maintenance hosts Digital Decision Day across their national campuses
Applying to college can be stressful for prospective students. Whether it is applying to college for the first time or deciding to go back to school, Aviation Institute of Maintenance (AIM) invites all college applicants to virtually attend Digital Decision Day on Saturday, April 25. Decision Day guides prospective students in deciding on the right program choice for them, along with the waiving of AIM’s standard application fee on event date only. Program guidance will be provided by admissions, financial aid, and career services teams who will be online for the virtual event.
Former Astros longtime clubhouse manager Liborio passes away
Was popular, well-respected among players, staff and media during 32 seasons in Houston
Dennis Liborio, former longtime Astros clubhouse manager, passed away on Monday. He served as the Astros clubhouse manager for 32 seasons (1980-2011) before retiring in January of 2012 due to health reasons.
Council Member Dwight Boykins Explains the Reasons Behind his Decision to Tag Agenda Items at City Council
"At City Council, a "Tag" is a procedural matter that allows any Council Member to delay an agenda item to allow more time to discuss that specific item or to engage in a broader public policy debate of importance to all Houstonians and the future of our city.
Juneteenth with Epic and Lucille's 1913
Emancipation Park Conservancy (EPC) and Lucille’s 1913 are collaborating to feed Houstonians in need, as EPC celebrates 149 years of hosting Houston’s annual Juneteenth celebration. The organizations will supply meals for 2,000 Houstonians and the event is made possible by Lucille’s 1913, H-E-B, Coca-Cola, Reliant, Council Member Carolyn Evans-Shabazz and the Houston Food Bank.
Never Underestimate Your Opponent Texans will not take the Bengals lightly on Sunday
Houston Texans interim head coach Romeo Crennel has been coaching in the NFL long enough to know that you don’t take any opponent for granted no matter what their record is. As the Texans prepare to take on the Cincinnati Bengals (3-10-1) on Sunday at NRG Stadium, coach Crennel knows that they will be in for a dog fight.
Astros Sends Early Message To American League Champions
The Astros got a small piece of revenge on Friday against the Tampa Bay Rays. Although it was just a regular season game, Houston may have still had the feelings they felt the last time the two teams met in Game 7 of the 2020 American League Championship Series.
Tweed Smith Still Standing
Tweed Smith has been a part of the Houston community singing for over 40 years. Gospel music was her introduction to music at an early age choir at Good Samaritan Baptist in Fifth Ward and prevalent today as choir director at St Phillip Missionary Baptist Church. Tweed Smith is a proud graduate of Texas Southern University under Former Dean Howard Harris therefore exposed to all genres of music classical, rhythm and blues, jazz, blues, and a touch of rock and roll.
Comcast and Faceforward Productions Partner for Upcoming Docuseries, “The Black Beauty Effect”
This first-of-its-kind docuseries examines the Black women who are serving as catalysts for social change within the beauty industry and features mega beauty influencers and industry titans Whitney White, Mikki Taylor, Cara Sabin, Esi Eggleston Bracey, Sam Fine, Amber Riley, Elaine Welteroth, Jessica Cruel, Kayla Graves, Sir John, Shalom Blac and more; Premiering exclusively on Black Experience on Xfinity channel this fall
State Rep. Johnson Starts Session Filing 17 Bills
Surrounded by family and friends, Jarvis Johnson was sworn in as State Representative for House District 139 succeeding Mayor Sylvester Turner. Shortly after swearing to represent the people of his district, Johnson hit the ground running listening to his constituents of north Houston at open houses and community forums. He acted on addressing their concerns by filling 17 bills to achieve results.
AboutThatCar.com: 2020 Lexus NX 300h
This review of the 2020 Lexus NX 300h started in Houston. We landed and picked up the luxury crossover at airport parking and headed here, no stops, no visiting friends, no nothing. We got on state highway 59 South headed for I-610 East that would take us to I-10 East.
Alley Theatre Announces the Cast & Creative Team of Cult Classic Clue
Alley Theatre kicks off its season with the return of the beloved Summer Chills series.
The Tony Award®-winning Alley Theatre announces the cast and creative team of its 76th season kick-off production – Clue, with screenplay by Jonathan Lynn, written by Sandy Rustin with additional material by Hunter Foster and Eric Price. Clue is based on the Paramount Pictures Motion Picture and the Hasbro board game. This production runs July 22 – August 28, 2022 in the Hubbard Theatre and is directed by Alley’s Associate Producer & Casting Director Brandon Weinbrenner.
The psychology behind why some college students break Covid-19 rules
Going off to college is, for many young adults, their first real plunge into freedom and adulthood. It's where they're encouraged to take risks and find new connections in dining halls and laundry rooms.
Houston Airport System (HAS) Office of Business Opportunity (OBO)
HAS/OBO promotes the utilization of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) in U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) financially assisted contracts; the inclusion of Minority and Women, Small (SBE) and Persons with Disabilities Business Enterprises (MW/S/PDBEs) in City of Houston funded contracts; improved access to Houston Airports contract and procurement opportunities for MW/PDBE, non-MW/PDBE and SBE companies; and compliance with local and federal mandates.
Great Futures Dinner Rescheduled for September 24, 2020
In response to the latest guidelines and information from city, state, and federal officials, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston has made the decision to postpone the Great Futures Dinner scheduled for April 22, 2020. While it is disappointing to not proceed with the event as planned, safety is our number one priority and we appreciate your patience and understanding.
