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H-E-B Celebrates Earth Day with New Eco-Friendly Reusable Bags

H-E-B Celebrates Earth Day with New Eco-Friendly Reusable Bags Retailer Giving Away 180,000 Bags Designed by Texas Artist Becca Borrelli

Long known for its commitment to sustainable business practices and environmental stewardship, H-E-B is making Texas a little brighter this Earth Day with its new eco-friendly Earth Day reusable bag. On Saturday, April 22, H-E-B will give away 180,000 colorful Earth Day reusable bags, designed by a Texas artist and made from at least 75 percent recycled plastic bottles and containers, to customers across the state.

North Carolina Downs Gonzaga, 71-65, for NCAA National Championship

There will be no heartbreak for the North Carolina Tar Heels this time. A year after losing on the first buzzer-beating three in NCAA men's basketball championship history, the Tar Heels are back on top, defeating Gonzaga 71-65 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. It's UNC's sixth title and first since 2009.

Laura is a Category 4 hurricane: What that actually means

Hurricane Laura will soon hit the southwest Louisiana and upper Texas coasts.

Lamar High School blends the old and new as construction nears completion

For Principal Rita Graves, it is impossible for her to pick a favorite part of the construction project at Lamar High School.

Subsidence in Harris County

Harris and surrounding counties are slowly sinking because of subsidence. Subsidence is the motion of the earth's surface as it shifts downward, or sinks, relative to the sea level. This is happening here because we are using too much underground water from our sponge-like ground.

'Astronaut maker' George Abbey in spotlight at Rice event

As one of the most influential figures in NASA’s history, former Johnson Space Center director George Abbey served a key role in shaping the Apollo moon missions and the space shuttle program.

WatchHerWork Hosts Inaugural Texas Female Founders Day and Ford Female Founders Lab at SXSW 2020

Texas female founders participate in transformative workshops designed specifically for them.

Denise Hamilton, founder and CEO of WatchHerWork.com, a digital learning platform for professional women, and Reda Hicks, founder and CEO of GotSpot Inc., announced the WatchHerWork Texas Female Founders Day to take place as a kickoff event during South by Southwest (SXSW) 2020, one of the world’s largest conferences focused on technology, music, film and culture. Female Founders Day is an interactive experience geared toward women business owners in the state of Texas who are looking for more resources, mentorship, and networking opportunities. The free event takes place on March 12, 2020, at Austin Community College Eastview Campus (3401 Webberville Rd., Austin, TX) from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

19/20 Season Updates: Performances and Events Postponed or Cancelled

Following recommendations from Harris County and the CDC to limit large gatherings and slow the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), SPA performances through May 15, 2020 are postponed or cancelled, affecting the programs listed below.

Black Violin to Bring “Classical Boom” Style to Houston

“Black Violin upends cultural and musical stereotypes…an unexpected blend of classically trained musicianship and hip-hop beats and inventiveness.” —The Miami Herald “Their music will keep classical music alive for the next generation.” —NPR

64% of Americans Think Its Too Early

Over the weekend, places like Myrtle Beach reopened its door for guests after South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster announced that he would be lifting the state’s mandatory stay-at-home order due to the COVID-19, or the novel coronavirus, pandemic on Monday. Georgia also announced that businesses would also be able to slowly start reopening. Despite the green light from their state governments, many Americans feel that political leaders are lifting the ban too soon.

ACLU of Texas and Texas Southern University Launch Smart Justice Speakers Bureau

A first of its kind certificate program to train formerly incarcerated Texans will launch this September. Announced Thursday, the new ACLU of Texas and Texas Southern University collaboration, the Smart Justice Speakers Bureau, will train formerly incarcerated Texans to speak publicly about criminal justice reform.

Drake calls out Grammys during acceptance speech

Drake had a message for musicians and the Grammys on Sunday. His hit "God's Plan" won for best rap song and the rapper offered words of encouragement to fellow artists during his acceptance speech.

JFK’s space legacy, future moonshots in spotlight at Sept. 12 Rice Space Institute event

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine '98 will discuss NASA Artemis program

A bestselling historian will tell the riveting story of humanity’s first landing on the moon and NASA’s top administrator will preview the nation’s next lunar landing at a Sept. 12 event at Rice University.

Texans Coach Answers Questions About General Manager Firing

Texans head coach Bill O' Brien walked to the podium and looked out into a packed media work room full of reporters waiting to ask him the million-dollar question every Texans fan wanted to know.

Election Protection Hotline and Poll Monitors Ready to Protect Voting Rights on Election Day

To protect against voter suppression on Election Day, the American Civil Liberties Union of Texas will be providing dozens of volunteer poll monitors at precincts throughout Harris County. In addition, ACLU of Texas staff attorneys will join volunteer attorneys in staffing a toll-free nationwide Election Protection Hotline to help voters who encounter problems at the polls.

New Contract for Longtime METRO Leader

METRO President & CEO Tom Lambert will serve at least another two years as head of the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO). The METRO Board of Directors voted Oct. 26 to approve a new contract for Lambert and the agreement took effect Nov. 1.

Marry Your Prince in a Fairy Tale British Castle Wedding

Luxury Scottish wedding venue, Dundas Castle, has launched its weddings for 2018. With the year set to be one when couples seek out the most romantic and beautiful British castles for their weddings, Dundas has some dates available for 2018, including the weekend of Saturday 19 May – the date set for Harry and Meghan’s own castle wedding.

Alert #4: Dangerous Road Conditions Force Suspension of Evening METRO Bus Service

METRO is suspending all bus services beginning at 5:30 p.m. today until further notice due to dangerous road conditions. As ice accumulates on several area roadways, it is becoming more difficult to provide services. Safety is our top priority for passengers and employees, and we will resume services only when it is safe to do so.

Texas Southern University Breaks Ground On a New Library Learning Center

Texas Southern University officials commemorated construction of its new Library Learning Center today in a special groundbreaking ceremony. The library will be located adjacent to the Barbara Jordan–Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs and the Thurgood Marshall School of Law. The state-of-the-art facility is slated to open in Fall 2019.

Halliburton Joins with PVAMU to Create $1 Million Scholarship Fund

One of the world’s largest providers of products and services to the energy industry has donated $1 million to Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) to produce new scholarships for students. The Halliburton Business and Engineering Scholarship Fund, created by Halliburton (NYSE: HAL), will go towards eligible juniors and seniors at PVAMU majoring in accounting, management information systems, finance, and engineering.

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