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Texas Grads Earn 11th Most in U.S.

Higher education is a significant investment, and the cost of pursuing an undergraduate degree has grown exponentially over the past few decades. According to data from the National Center for Education Statistics, one year of undergraduate education today costs about the same as four years of undergraduate education did in 1980. Over the same time period, post-graduation earnings have remained relatively flat after adjusting for inflation. The combination of rising tuition and low wage growth has brought the value of higher education programs into question.

4,533 Lives Have Been Saved in Harris County By Staying at Home

The number of COVID-19 deaths in the United States is nearing 10,000 and there are close to 340,000 reported cases.

Mayor Turner Calls for a Day of Prayer in Houston

Through our mayor, Sylvester Turner, and city council, we are working tirelessly during this COVID-19 pandemic. These are unprecedented times, and it will require each of us to collectively work together to overcome the challenges ahead. Please know that every day we are discussing and implementing many policy changes and strategic plans to keep Houstonians safe.

National Civil Rights Group and Hundreds of Medical Professionals Call on the Trump Administration and States to Release Racial Data for COVID-19 Tests, Cases and Outcomes

Today, the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law and nearly 400 medical professionals issued a demand letter to the United States Department of Health and Human Services and its relevant sub-agencies including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) calling for the release of daily racial and ethnic demographic data related to COVID-19 testing, cases, and patient outcomes. The Lawyers’ Committee also filed a Freedom of Information Act request with the CDC seeking race and ethnicity data for COVID-19 tests, cases and outcomes.

Navy Office of Community Outreach

Gas Turbine System Technician (Electrical) 2nd Class Carina Valle, from Houston, operates an integrated computer assessment system during maintenance aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Forrest Sherman (DDG 98).

Texas A&M System starts TV Series on COVID-19 Fight

Chancellor John Sharp will host, conduct interviews with experts

Scientists and other experts from throughout The Texas A&M University System will speak with Chancellor John Sharp about their roles in the fight against COVID-19 on a new television series beginning 7 p.m. Thursday.

Fueled Fashion & Art Gala Showcases Houston’s Energy Industry

Fueled Fashion & Art Gala Tentatively Rescheduled to December 1, 2020

To limit exposure to the COVID-19 virus, The Fueled Fashion & Art Gala is tentatively rescheduled to December 1, 2020. We will continue to monitor the situation and will communicate further information as it develops.

Houston Ballet Cancels the Remainder of Its 2019-2020 Season

Houston Ballet announces its cancellation of the rest of its 2019-2020 season due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. Performances effected include the rescheduled dates for Forged in Houston (May 21-31), Romeo & Juliet (June 4-14) and From Houston to the World, which was in the works to be rescheduled later in the season. Additionally, its community performances at Miller Outdoor Theater and Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion and much-anticipated tour to Spain this summer have also been canceled.

Amazing Race Winner Offers Tips and Cash Incentive for Stay-At Home Workouts

During our “new normal,” we are forced to workout from home and find new ways to stay active and physically strong. Houston-native, Uchenna Agu, a former Amazing Race winner and All American at the University of Oregon, offers an Olympic caliber workout to take your fitness to Champion & Legends status. As a fifty-five-year-old elite athlete that can still dunk a basketball, Agu offers five essential workout moves to help us make our time at home an opportunity to get in the best shape of our life.

New Resource Launched to Help Essential Workers Find Child Care

Collaborative for Children, Workforce Solutions, City of Houston and Harris County join forces with other community partners to provide much needed child care support during health crisis

Collaborative for Children and Workforce Solutions, in partnership with the City of Houston and Harris County, has launched a resource dedicated to helping essential workers find quality child care during the COVID-19 pandemic. The easy-to-use portal launched today at 8 a.m.

Your Book Is Worthy of Recognition

Have you written a book, had it published, and want to bring more attention to it? We have an avenue that might be of interest to you: The International Latino Book Awards are the largest Latino book and cultural awards in the world. The Awards celebrates books by and about Latinos written in English, Spanish and Portuguese. The Awards are produced by Empowering Latino Futures/Latino Literacy Now, a 501c3 nonprofit organization I co-founded with Kirk Whisler in 1997.

Team First: Texans head coach/general manager Bill O’Brien reveals why the team traded DeAndre Hopkins to Arizona.

One thing I have learned by being born and raised in Texas is that we are a proud group of people who wear our emotions on our sleeves. You never have to worry about how we feel towards you because our facial expressions tells it all.

Community Resources

Area Resources, Phone Numbers and Websites To Help Our Readers Navigate our Coronavirus Pandemic

As always, our 211 Texas/United Way HELPLINE is here answering the call from our neighbors in need. 211 provides information about community resources and connects people to basic needs assistance and other social services, for which demand is likely to increase. You can also search the 211 database online here. 211 is not the number to call for emergencies or if someone suspects they have COVID-19. Those concerned about or affected by COVID-19 should follow the Center for Disease Control guidelines.

Houston ISD Relaunches Grab and Go Meals Program On Monday, April 6, 2020

The Houston Independent School District is relaunching its Grab and Go Curbside Meals Program on Monday, April 6, 2020.

Meet The Press: Texans free agent wide receiver Randall Cobb holds a press conference

The Coronavirus pandemic has altered the sports world and caused it to adjust in some very unconventional ways unseen by the sports media. Newly acquired Texans wide receiver, Randall Cobb held his press conference via teleconference instead of in person with local sports media last week.

Congress Members Green and Chu Send Letter to Trump Condemning Anti-Asian Discrimination

On Wednesday, April 1, 2020, Congressman Al Green and several of his congressional colleagues sent a letter to President Donald J. Trump condemning anti-Asian discrimination and violence linked to COVID-19. Congressman Green, Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Chairwoman Judy Chu (CA-27), and Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (WA- 07) released the following statement:

How Your Team Colors Lift Spirits In These Trying Times

Fashion has always been a powerful way to express ourselves, and the colors we wear, psychologists say, reflect our personality.

Houston Has the 10th Fewest Healthcare Workers Per Capita

The coronavirus outbreak has called into question the nation’s preparedness to respond to and mitigate health crises. As the number of presumptive and confirmed COVID-19 cases continue to increase, hospitals across the country face shortages of equipment, personnel, and beds. While the pandemic is highlighting shortcomings of the U.S. healthcare system overall, it is also evident that some parts of the country are better staffed with healthcare workers than others.

Texas Has the 9th Fewest Healthcare Workers Per Capita