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Harris County to Open Free COVID-19 Testing Sites in Pasadena and Cy-Fair

Existing Baytown and Katy Testing Sites Will Relocate to Offer Additional Testing Options for Residents in Northwest and Southeast Areas of Harris County

UH Alumnus has a 'Lot’ to Celebrate

Bryan Washington Wins International Award for his Short Story Collection

Bryan Washington never strays far from his Houston roots. He grew up here, graduated from the University of Houston with a Bachelor of Arts in English and currently teaches in the English department at Rice University. Houston is in his bones, reflected in his debut short story collection of life in Houston, “Lot: Stories.”

PVAMU instructor hosting summer web series on the book, “The Death of Cliff Huxtable”

The seven-week series explores Cosby Show memories against the alleged predatory acts of Bill Cosby.

After teaching her first virtual film and television production class amid COVID-19 restrictions, media production adjunct instructor Terésa Dowell-Vest is taking a similar approach with her fanfiction book, “The Death of Cliff Huxtable…So We Can Survive Bill Cosby.” The series will include panelists and cast members from all over the country, including PVAMU faculty and students.

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Releases Programming from HBO on Digital in June 2020

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment is set to release several top titles from HBO’s preeminent program catalog. The lineup includes a mix of series, a film and a special, which will be available on Digital throughout June 2020, on varying release dates. Now consumers will have the opportunity to add some of the premium cable network’s engaging programming to their own home entertainment collections.

House-passed Bill Making Needed Improvements To Paycheck Protection Program Will Allow Construction Firms To Save More Jobs

Construction Official Urges Senate and White House to Quickly Pass and Sign Into Law the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act, Noting the Measure Provides Greater Relief to Hard-Hit Industry

New portal places more than 9,100 children of Houston-area essential workers in child care during COVID-19 crisis

Thirteen-county Gulf Coast region helps one-third of child care assistance applicants across the state

More than 9,100 Houston-area children have been placed in high-quality child care since a new resource was launched last month to help essential workers find child during the COVID-19 pandemic, thanks to a partnership between Collaborative for Children, the City of Houston, Harris County and the Gulf Coast Workforce Board.

Amy Cooper - Central Park Liar - Fired

The white woman – Amy Cooper who called police on a black man in Central Park during an encounter involving her unleashed dog has been fired from her job, her employer – Franklin Templeton said Tuesday.

George Floyd's Family In Houston Says - The Four Officers Involved Should Be Charged With Murder

The family of George Floyd -- who died after pleading that he couldn’t breathe while a police officer held him down with a knee on his neck -- say they want the four Minneapolis officers involved charged with murder.

Turkey Leg Hut to Hold Peaceful Vigil for George Floyd Saturday

On Saturday, May 30, 2020, the Turkey Leg Hut (TLH) will hold a peaceful vigil to honor and mourn the loss of George Floyd, the Houston man who was killed Monday in Minneapolis police custody.

Harris County Precinct 1 Constable Alan Rosen Tested Positive for COVID-19

Harris County Constable’s Office Precinct 1 Constable Alan Rosen confirms he is recovering from the Coronavirus COVID-19.

Houston Vision Zero

No loss of life by traffic crash is acceptable and we can prevent people from dying on our road- ways. Everyone deserves safe, acces- sible streets and sidewalks.

Mayor Sylvester Turner Post-Memorial Day Op-Ed

The global pandemic has created a new normal for everyone. It’s hard to adjust to following the public health recommendations from medical professionals and accept the daily incon- veniences necessary to stay safe from the coronavirus.

Men’s Health Month: 26 Years of Progress and Counting

Awareness period is key to fighting the spread of COVID-19

June is Men's Health Month and the global activities associated with this month-long celebration this year are more important than ever, and now include encouraging men to fight the spread of COVID-19 by seeking early treatment for symptoms, practicing safe distancing, and being a role model for their children.

HISD launches ‘Let’s Stay Connected’ mental health hotline for students and parents

The Houston Independent School District launched the Let’s Stay Connected mental health hotline for students and parents today to provide emotional, social, and psychological support to students and parents who feel the need for assistance.

Billboards Appreciating Healthcare Workers

As a way of honoring and appreciating our frontline healthcare workers during this pandemic, the Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA) Houston unit, has dedicated two billboards in the Houston vicinity to them.

YMCA of Greater Houston Releases Swim Safety Virtual Resources for Families

Safety Around Water program brings lifesaving swim lessons and water safety videos to eliminate drownings this summer

Drowning is the second leading cause of death in children under the age of 14 in Texas and 24 children have fatally drowned in Texas in 2020. In an effort to eliminate drownings and keep children safe this summer, the YMCA of Greater Houston is launching free virtual swim, learn to swim and water safety videos as part of its Safety Around Water program.

HISD to award 10 exemplary students with Superintendent Scholars Award

Interim Superintendent Grenita Lathan to surprise seniors with at-home visits

Houston Independent School District Interim Superintendent Grenita Lathan will surprise 10 high school seniors with 2019-2020 HISD Superintendent Scholars Awards during surprise visits to their homes.

Expansion of "Buy America" rules would slow development of coronavirus vaccine

Federal policymakers are considering laws that would force federal agencies to rely solely on medicines made in the United States.

City of Cleveland to Pay $18 Million to Rickey Jackson, Wiley Bridgeman and Kwame Ajamu for Decades of Wrongful Imprisonment

Earlier this month, the city of Cleveland agreed to pay a combined $18 million to Rickey Jackson, Wiley Bridgeman and his brother Kwame Ajamu, three men who spent decades in prison for a 1975 killing they did not commit, according to cleveland.com.

Rice's COVID-19 research fund awards final grants

Third round backs research in social, psychological and political effects, genetic tools, ventilator design, nursing needs and protocols for musicians

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