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Senate Coronavirus Relief Bill's Tax and Lending Provisions Will Help Construction Firms, But Industry Needs Additional Measures

Construction Officials Say Measure Will Help Firms Cope with Immediate Cash Flow Crunch, But Industry Needs Compensation for Losses, New Infrastructure Investments and Pension Relief to Recover

KIPP-Texas Houston Free Food Distribution sites for anyone 19 yrs old and under

While our school campuses are closed, KIPP Texas is doing everything possible to ensure individuals 19 years old and under will continue to receive the breakfast and lunch they would otherwise receive had they been at school. Almost 90 percent of our students qualify for free or reduced price lunch.

Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market Spring Adapts to COVID-19 Cancellation With Virtual 2020 Spring Nutcracker Marketplace

The Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market SPRING, cancelled due to concerns around the development of the coronavirus (COVID-19), announces shoppers can now participate in an online market featuring many of the same merchants who were scheduled to appear at the event. Running March 25 through April 30, Nutcracker Market will host Virtual 2020 SPRING Nutcracker Marketplace via Facebook, providing both an opportunity for the shop owners to sell their merchandise and for shoppers to support these small businesses.

Marine Corps Recruiting Command Transitions to Digital, Telephonic Prospecting

Amid the national emergency caused by the COVID-19 outbreak, the Marine Corps Recruiting Command (MCRC) is taking steps to protect its recruiters, its applicants, their families and the communities where they live and serve by dramatically limiting face-to-face interactions with the public.

Governor Abbott To Provide Update On COVID-19 Efforts In Texas

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Governor Greg Abbott will provide an update on Texas' efforts to combat COVID-19 on Thursday, March 26th at 2:00PM at the State Capitol. The Governor will be joined by Texas Department of State Health Services Commissioner John Hellerstedt, MD, and Texas Division of Emergency Management Chief Nim Kidd.

Humming Hemp Goes Nationwide!

Company announces national distribution of protein-rich hemp heart and raw honey hummingbar™ through Kroger stores

Hemp has been ostracized, suppressed, mistaken and wrongly accused for almost a century. Now, thanks to Humming Hemp, a progressive female-founded hemp food company from the Pacific Northwest, it’s breaking through with consumers across the nation as a delicious, versatile, protein-rich sustainable food source.

Amalgamated Transit Union applauds Senate passage of Stimulus Bill, $25 billion in critical emergency funding for public transit

Union urges House to pass bill

Citing the $25 billion in critical emergency funding for public transportation systems, the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) applauds the Senate passage of a $2 trillion stimulus package amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Kinder HSPVA receives 10 Tommy Tune nominations, including best musical, for ‘The Color Purple’

HISD’s Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts has received 10 nominations for its production of “The Color Purple” in the annual Tommy Tune Awards competition, which celebrates the educational value and excellence of high school musical theatre in the Greater Houston area.

Rice announces tuition for 2020-21 school year

Rice University’s undergraduate tuition for the 2020-21 school year will be $50,310, an increase of $1,980 over the current year. The total cost, including $14,500 for room and board and $797 in mandatory fees, will increase 3.7% to $65,607.

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Enjoy Discovery Green programming at home!

Part of the Discovery Green Conservancy’s mission is to be a window to the diversity of arts and traditions that make Houston great. As our community struggles through this difficult time let’s take comfort in our culture wherever we can.

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.

Houston ISD - Food distribution sites canceled for remainder of week

As COVID-19 precautions intensify, food distribution sites operated by the Houston Independent School District in partnership with the Houston Food Bank have been canceled for Thursday and Friday.

Hispanic Press Release Distribution Service Hispanicize Wire Rebrands as Latinx Newswire

With new name, innovative Latinx wire service continues mission to empower Hispanics and disrupt the high-cost of distributing news releases

Hispanicize Wire, the nation’s only Latinx-owned and operated, multimedia press release distribution service reaching U.S. Hispanic journalists, influencers and thought leaders, has rebranded as Latinx Newswire.

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Houston Sauce Pit Food Truck Remains Open, Steps Up Social Distancing with Curbside Service During COVID-19 Stay Home Order

Houston Sauce Pit Vegan BBQ Food Truck will be Remain Open During “Stay Home, Work Safe” Order, Bringing Take-out Orders Right to Cars to Step Up Social Distancing Efforts.

Walmart, Sam’s Club Announce New Measures to Support Small Businesses in Houston

Walmart and Sam’s Club announced new efforts aimed at providing relief for small businesses impacted by COVID-19. In a blog post published last evening, Walmart President & CEO, John Furner, and Sam’s Club President & CEO, Kath McLay, laid out two measures the company will be taking to help small business.

Americans Need to Support Small Businesses During COVID-19 Outbreak

Social distancing may be necessary right now, but it's taking a toll on small businesses.

125,000+ Sign Nurse’s Petition Calling on Trump and Pence to Use Defense Production Act to Provide Urgently Needed Masks and Protective Equipment

With medical professionals at grave risk, petition calls on administration to use its authority to compel industry to rapidly ramp up production and ensure effective distribution of supplies including ventilators, masks, and other personal protective equipment (PPE)

The Community Artists' Collective: An Updated message regarding COVID-19

We are paying very close attention to the news and announcements surrounding the COVID - 19 outbreak.

Houston ISD - Food Distribution Sites Canceled

As COVID-19 precautions intensify, food distribution sites operated by the Houston Independent School District in partnership with the Houston Food Bank have been canceled for Thursday and Friday.