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Travelers are going to this US island just to get vaccinated
On July 6, a planeload of Taiwanese travelers arrived in the US territory of Guam. But they didn't just travel for the island's gorgeous scenery -- they were also there to get vaccinated against Covid-19.
Introducing New Loyalty Program Features with Dickey’s Enhanced Mobile App
World’s largest barbecue concept rolls out updated loyalty dashboard, improved ordering flow, additional payment options and more starting in July
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit just made it that much easier to earn your way towards FREE Legit. Texas. Barbecue.™ with its latest update to the Dickey’s Mobile App and Big Yellow Cup Rewards program. Sign up today to get exclusive offers and daily deals while racking up BBQ points (and ribs) with every visit to any one of our BBQ joints. Redeem your BBQ points for your favorite BBQ menu items!
2022 Writing Competition Winners
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ Announces 2022 Writing Competition Winners
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Trailblazer Committee announced the winners of its 2022 Writing Competition. Texas-area second graders were invited to submit either a poem or an essay, following the theme, “The Adventures I’ll Have in My Boots.” This is the program’s second year.
Community members, leaders reflect on 4th of July amid heightened divisions
As the United States celebrates its 246th birthday, many are reflecting on what the Fourth of July means to them.
Biden looks to strengthen ties with Philippines as Marcos visits White House
President Joe Biden is expected to welcome Filipino President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to the White House this week as part of continued efforts to strengthen security and economic relations between the US and the Philippines amid regional concerns over an increasingly assertive China.
Cutting Tailpipe Pollution Starts at Home for New York City
For Leslie Vasquez, an activist with South Bronx Unite, the same word describes the need and the timeline for New York City to act on climate pollution -- immediate.
Disney sued over ‘severe’ injuries allegedly caused by ‘wedgie’ from water slide
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts is facing a lawsuit related to an “injurious wedgie” that court documents allege resulted from riding a 214-foot water slide in the resort’s Typhoon Lagoon water park in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.
HMAAC Expands Its Relationship with the Harris County Jail
Through a national project to expand arts programs in correctional institutions, the Houston Museum of African American Culture (HMAAC) has begun working with California Lawyers for the Arts (CLA) to bring arts classes to the Harris County Jail Women’s Empowerment Center. Classes began July 17, 2023. Through the “Arts in Corrections” project, CLA is adapting its successful strategy of building evidence-based demonstration projects to evaluate the benefits of arts programs in state prisons and county jails in Louisiana, New York, Michigan, Ohio, and Texas. Project funders include the National Endowment for the Arts, the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, and the Art for Justice Fund.
Todd and Julie Chrisley’s living conditions in prison are a ‘nightmare,’ according to their kids
Former reality television stars Todd and Julie Chrisley are enduring prison conditions their children describe as “inhumane.” In the latest episode of her podcast “Unlocked w/ Savannah Chrisley,” Savannah Chrisley, 25, and her brother Chase Chrisley, 27, discussed how their parents are doing since they began their prison sentences.
Respiratory virus season in US may be past its peak, CDC says
Key measures of respiratory virus activity in the United States have been trending down for weeks, and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the worst of the season may be over – but virus levels still remain elevated across the country.
Prince William wants to see ‘end to fighting’ in Gaza ‘as soon as possible’
Britain’s Prince William has shared his concern over Israel’s five months-long military offensive in Gaza, saying he wants to “see an end to the fighting as soon as possible.”
Raven-Symone Plans on Motherhood, Her Degree & Directing TV
Raven-Symone's alter ego, Raven Baxter, has been a staple on The Disney Channel since the child actor turned Hollywood renaissance woman debuted her famous character on the hit show, That's So Raven, in 2003.
Texas Introduces Revamped STAAR Report Card
This month, many parents will receive STAAR report cards in the mail. And they look a bit different from previous years.
Best Small-Business Loans for Minorities 2017
Minority-owned businesses are growing at a faster pace than overall U.S. businesses. Minority entrepreneurs owned 8 million, or 29%, of the nation’s nearly 27.6 million businesses as of 2012, up from 5.8 million in 2007, according to U.S. Census Bureau data. However, securing financing can be a challenge for minorities.
Avenida Houston to Add New Restaurant Concept, Major Exhibition Planned
Six months after its initial debut, the downtown district known as Avenida Houston continues to expand with the announcement of a new restaurant and entertainment concept and upcoming attractions.
Democrats Push at Trial to Change Texas Voting Maps for 2018
Hammering the point that Texas is looking more Hispanic and less white every year, Democrats on Monday began pushing for new 2018 election maps before a court that already decided Republicans purposefully tried stifling minority voters.
Fear in Texas Towns as Razor Blades are Found Welded Onto Slides in Children’s Playgrounds
Authorities in southeast Texas have launched an investigation after city workers found razor blades embedded in playground equipment at two parks.
Charges Dropped Against Man Who Was Accused of Killing Josue Flores
Ex-Marine Andre Jackson is once again a free man after charges against him were dropped in the murder case of Josue Flores.
Big Brothers Big Sisters Looks for A Few Good African American Men
Big Brothers Big Sisters is looking for a few good African American male mentors in a new out-of the-box campaign, as the shortage is severe for the organization. Close to a 1,000 kids are in need of mentors of them 400 –plus are African American boys.
Cluster Of HIV Cases Involves Hispanic Men In San Antonio
Texas, California and New York have the highest rates of new HIV infections in the U.S. San Antonio physicians are being alerted about a rapidly growing cluster of new HIV cases.
