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Governor Abbott Announces $14.1 Million In Grants To Texas Military Communities
Governor Greg Abbott today announced a new round of grants totaling $14.1 million from the Texas Military Preparedness Commission’s (TMPC) Defense Economic Adjustment Assistance Grant (DEAAG) program awarded to various military communities across the state. This program assists defense communities that may be positively or negatively impacted by a future Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) round. The grant money will be invested in infrastructure projects and other initiatives to increase the military value of military installations in Texas and protect jobs.
Stay Home and Cook: Comforting Southwestern Casserole
There are certain recipes I return to over and over. Though not gourmet by any stretch of the imagination, they're the ones my family and guests rave about. One of my favorites is also well suited for "shelter in place" restrictions, since the ingredients are always in my pantry or freezer.
Now’s the Time to Teach At-Home Nutrition
With a lot of parents facing the challenge of keeping housebound kids happy and healthy, this is the perfect time to teach kids the basics of nutrition and eating right.
Bored at Home? TurfMutt Comes to the Rescue with Resources for Families
Inspire your kids to enjoy your yard while de-stressing in turbulent times
The green space in our yards and neighborhoods is more important now than ever, says the TurfMutt Foundation which directs the TurfMutt environmental education and stewardship program. With millions sheltering at home due to COVID-19 and adults teleworking and kids doing online instruction, everyone needs the re-charge found in nature. Thankfully for many, that’s just outside their backdoors.
Can’t Take the Memories
Roughnecks season cut short due to coronavirus
The sports world has suffered some major setbacks during this coronavirus pandemic. For the first time since 1939, there will be no men’s champion in NCAA postseason, also a first for women since the NCAA began hosting that tournament in 1981-82. There also won’t be any spring sports (baseball, track & field, softball, etc.) in high school or college athletics this year. It affects the high school seniors the most because those who participate in spring sports lost their senior seasons to showcase their talents that could have earned them a college scholarship.
Just Launched Life Time On-Demand Classes and Personal Training Soar During Temporary Closure
Company pivots core in-club business model to quickly meet members where they are: at home
Life Time, the company best-known for bringing an average of 3,000 to 4,000 members daily to its sprawling luxury athletic resorts, pivoted its business model in days to meet members where they currently are – at home – during the current worldwide COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 Stimulus Bill: Who gets what from $2 trillion coronavirus relief package
Republicans and Democrats say they reached a deal on the stimulus bill that will help Americans as efforts to slow the spread of the virus are choking the economy. The $2 trillion coronavirus relief package is the biggest in American history.
From Velas Resorts: At-Home Activities, Pantry Recipes, Massage Lessons & More For All Ages
Update From Velas Resorts: New Online Program Launches Today With At-Home Activities, Easy Recipes, Simple Exercises, & Much More
Rodeo Ticket Refund
Everyone who purchased Half-Price Carnival Ticket Packs will have the option to roll their remaining tickets to be used at the 2021 Carnival or get a refund for unused ride and game tickets. Regardless if they choose rollover or refund, everyone must upload their ticket packs to the Rodeo Carnival App.
Texas A&M School of Law Becomes a National Contender
School sees significant leap in both rankings & number of top applicants
Texas A&M University School of Law in Fort Worth leaped a dramatic 23 positions in the national ranking of law schools released this week by U.S. News & World Report.
A Sweet St. Patrick’s Day
Even if you’re not Irish, a green treat like this Luck o’ the Irish Mint Pie can get you and your guests into the festive spirit. With enough seasonal flavor to go around, this recipe makes two pies, so be sure to cut every leprechaun a generous portion.
Turning Problems Into Purpose: Teen Entrepreneur Celebrates 10 Years of Business Success
On a hot day, nothing beats a nice tall glass of ice cold lemonade. That perfect blend of lemony tartness with the right amount of sweetness is the best pop to any day. Now take that combination and pair it with a child's curiosity and an unfortunate experience and you get a million dollar idea.
The Hermann Park Conservancy Kite Festival Is Cancelled
The Hermann Park Conservancy Kite Festival, scheduled for Sunday, March 29, has been canceled.
Local Students to Participate in Prestigious Disney Dreamers Academy at Walt Disney World Resort This Weekend
A local student from the Houston area is among the 100 teens selected to participate in Disney Dreamers Academy with Steve Harvey and ESSENCE – a four-day, immersive and transformational mentoring program kicking off at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida on Thursday, March 12.
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ Shuts Down Due to the Coronavirus
In the interest of public health, the City of Houston and the Houston Health Department have ordered the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ to close. The Rodeo will respectfully and dutifully comply with the City’s order.
Battle Buddies
Rockets bench has been biggest issue in the four-game losing streak
One of the first things the Army teaches you is how to support your battle buddy (other soldiers). No matter what happens you should always have your buddies back especially during adversity. The seventh line in the Soldiers Creed explains it best:
Have special dietary needs? You can now enjoy a delicious meal that caters to you!
Kate Wagner shares her recipes in ‘Chef Kate Presents … Recipes from an Unconventional Chef’
French-trained Hawaiian chef Kate Wagner offers recipes for a guilt-free meal to those with dietary restrictions. Inspired by her learnings through her personal experiences as a multiple cancer survivor as well as her work to control coronary artery disease and a heart attack, she releases her new cookbook titled “Chef Kate Presents … Recipes from an Unconventional Chef” (published by LifeRich Publishing).
NEWS: Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. Endorses Sanders for President
Civil rights icon Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. announced on Sunday that he is endorsing Sen. Bernie Sanders for president and will speak today at an event with the senator in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Free Breakfast at McDonald's for Students and Teachers during STAAR Testing April 7
3rd to 8th grade students and teachers to receive free breakfast to start the STAAR testing period
On Tuesday, April 7, from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m., Houston area McDonald’s restaurants will provide free breakfast to students taking the STAAR (State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness) test and their teachers.
Coronavirus: A Texas Medical Center Continuing Update
Health officials globally, including the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), are closely monitoring the swiftly evolving outbreak of a novel coronavirus. The virus, SARS-CoV-2, causes coronavirus disease 2019—which is abbreviated as COVID-19.
