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Deepwater Horizon: BP’s SECOND Blowout–The Secret History
Greg Palast reporting for Channel 4 (UK)
Ten years ago, April 20, 11 men on the Deepwater Horizon were incinerated when the BP/Transocean oil rig blew out and exploded.
The Hidden Pre-Existing Condition
With over 750,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the United States, state and local officials are beginning to acknowledge who is most impacted by the virus. For those of us who work to promote affordable housing and energy efficiency, it came as no surprise to learn that African-Americans are the hardest hit in this pandemic.
COVID-19 and Community Updates
The City of Houston made another huge stride this week and doubled our daily testing capacity from 1,000 to 2,000 individuals. This means that now the City is testing anyone who wishes to be tested. You or your family member can call 832-393-4220 where you will be provided a unique identification code and directions on where to go.
Social Distancing Shouldn’t Lead to Social Isolation
Even in the best of times, social isolation is a significant problem. In Texas, more than 1.5 million people over the age of 50 live alone and are at higher risk of social isolation, which is now magnified by the “social distancing” requirements across the country.
Harris, Booker, Colleagues Demand DOJ Provide Training to Combat Racial Profiling During COVID-19 Pandemic
U.S. Senators Kamala D. Harris (D-CA) and Cory A. Booker (D-NJ) on Friday led a letter to Attorney General William Barr and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Christopher Wray demanding racial profiling training for all law enforcement during the COVID-19 pandemic. The letter comes after reports of African American men being targeted by law enforcement based on the CDC’s guidance to wear face coverings.
Reynolds Statement on Re-opening Texas
"I find it premature and irresponsible of Governor Abbott to even consider re-opening our state up at this time in this unprecedented public health crisis. The medical community is reporting that Texas is still 2 to 4 weeks away from peaking in COVID-19 cases, and we are currently rapidly rising daily in new cases and deaths. In order for it to be safe for Texans to go back to work, several items need to happen:
Highest Criminal Court in Texas issues warrant for Harris County career criminal released on $500 bail
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, the state’s highest criminal court, took the rare step on Friday of issuing an arrest warrant for a Houston fugitive and setting his bail at $100,000 after hearing that he was released on a $500 bail by a Harris County magistrate
HISD to stay closed for remainder of 2019-2020 school year
In accordance with Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s announcement today for all Texas schools, the Houston Independent School District will stay closed for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year.
Back To Her Roots...Loni Love Quarantine Talent Show Attracts Over 20,000 Viewers with Guest Judge Jonathan McReynolds
In 2003, Loni Love competed as a finalist on "Star Search" an opportunity that brought major attention to her comedic chops as a stand-up talent. This past weekend, Love went back to her roots and garnered over 20,000 viewers who tuned in for the first-ever Loni Love Quarantine Talent Show.
SNL Star Michael Che Pays Rent For His Grandmother’s Entire Building After She Passes From Covid-19
“Saturday Night Live” star and writer Michael Che has turned his grief into action to help others.
How Businesses Can Pivot While Slowed Or Closed During Difficult Times
With businesses across the U.S. having closed temporarily or reduced services due to the coronavirus pandemic, company leaders are trying to find ways to stay afloat until the crisis passes – and figure out how to move forward into an uncertain future.
Texas State Parks Reopen for Day-Use
Texas State Parks will begin reopening for day-use only April 20 as part of a broader effort to begin reopening the state of Texas. Per Governor Abbott’s direction, new restrictions in effect include requiring visitors to wear face coverings and maintain a six-foot distance from individuals outside of their party, and prohibiting the gathering of groups larger than five.
Long Time Radio/TV Personality Brent Hatley Launches Twitch TV Channel
Long time radio-TV personality and producer Brent Hatley (SiriusXM, iHeartRadio, Cox Media Group, Beasley Broadcasting, Sun Broadcast Group) launches his channel at 3 PM Eastern/12 PM Pacific today. The Brent Hatley Show will air Monday through Friday from 3 PM Eastern/12 PM Pacific to 6 PM Eastern/3 PM Pacific.
Once a Conservationist, always a Conservationist
Celebrating National Volunteer Week April 19-25, 2020
This week is National Volunteer Week! The Texas USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is proud to honor Earth Team Volunteer Fred Allison in Wheeler for all of his contributions to Helping People Help the Land.
Texas' leading medical cannabis business Compassionate Cultivation maintains statewide delivery during COVID-19 pandemic
Compassionate Cultivation continues to deliver needed medication to patients across the state safely and effectively during this time of crisis
Compassionate Cultivation, Texas’ leading medical cannabis provider, maintains its ongoing dedication to its patients statewide by providing them with needed medication during the current pandemic. Amidst the COVID-19 crisis, Compassionate Cultivation has been deemed an essential business by the State of Texas, and as Texas’ shelter in place ordinance went into effect at the end of March, the company implemented every possible measure to safely supply patients with their treatments, serving families in need and keeping their patients and employees healthy.
Rockville Pulmonary Care Physician Says More Actions Need to Be Taken to Protect African Americans Against the Coronavirus, "Or Multiple Deaths Will Continue to Occur"
Rockville pulmonary and critical care medicine consultant and physician said more actions need to be taken immediately to protect African Americans against the coronavirus "or multiple deaths will continue to occur."
President Cuomo? 28/1 from 40/1 to Move into White House
Donald Trump Still Holds All the Aces as the 10/11 Favourite
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has seen his profile rise significantly during the Coronavirus crisis and now the 62-year old is being backed to replace Donald Trump as President of the United States of America.
Running Back David Johnson Holds First Press Conference As A Houston Texan
Newly acquired running back David Johnson met the Houston sports media for the first time on Friday. Just like head coach Bill O’Brien did a day earlier, Johnson talked to reporters via the Zoom app from his home.
Governor Abbott Issues Executive Order Establishing Strike Force To Open Texas
Directs Select Services To Reopen, Closes Schools For Remainder Of Academic Year
Governor Greg Abbott today held a press conference where he issued three new Executive Orders to begin the process of reopening the state of Texas while revising hospital capacity and certain social distancing guidelines. Within the orders, select activities and services that pose minimal to no threat of spreading COVID-19 are allowed to reopen using a "Retail-To-Go" model, certain restrictions on surgeries have been loosened, and schools will remain closed for the remainder of the 2019-2020 academic year.
Patients should fear partnership between the FDA and anti-research "watchdog"
FDA regulators have approved over 600 new medicines since the turn of the century. And more treatments are on the way. Scientists are currently developing over 7,000 experimental drugs.
