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H.I.S.D. Partners With Rice To Conduct District-Wide Study On Education Equity
The Houston Independent School District (HISD) has partnered with Rice University’s Houston Education Research Consortium (HERC), a program of the Kinder Institute for Urban Research and School of Social Sciences, to conduct a comprehensive study on educational equity across the district.
UIL Announces Schedule for High School Fall Sports
The University Interscholastic League came up with a plan to have fall sports for high schools throughout the state for the upcoming school year. Due to the COVID-19 global pandemic, most states have had to cancel all fall sports.
John Lewis, a founding father of American democracy
When John Lewis left us, editorials and columns paid tribute to his leadership, his courage, his moral example. The praise was well deserved. A broader context helps understand his true contribution.
The Prostate Cancer Foundation and Robert F. Smith Announce New Effort To Address Health Disparities for A/A Men
Expanded Research Program and Revolutionary, Inexpensive, Non-invasive Test To Assess Genetic Risk Of Prostate Cancer
The Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) and Robert F. Smith, founder, chairman and CEO of Vista Equity Partners, announce a new effort to reduce deaths from prostate cancer, one of the largest health disparities facing African American men today.
Oxford's COVID-19 Vaccine Appears Safe And Induces Strong Immune Responses
Results from trials involving three different coronavirus vaccines released Monday, all showing positive results, with evidence the vaccines can produce immune responses that would be expected to protect people against infection.
Mayor Turner Discusses COVID-19 Impact on City Employees
Offers Condolences To Families Of Employees Who Died
Today, Mayor Sylvester Turner extended prayers and condolences to the families of two Houston Public Works employees who passed away last week due to COVID-19. Natarvia Robertson worked in Customer Account Services, and Michael Sanchez worked in Transportation & Drainage Operations.
TESLA Selects Austin, TX For Expansion As Profifitability Streak Continues
Tesla reported its fourth straight profitable quarter Wednesday afternoon, sending its already surging stock 5% higher.
Astros Foundation and Dusty Baker partner to distribute 3,000 protective masks to Houston’s homeless
Dusty Baker brings his 50-plus years of baseball knowledge as a player and manager to the Astros, but one of his biggest contribution has been helping Houston get through this global pandemic caused by COVID-19.
It’s Time To Get It On
Astros host the Seattle Mariners on Friday to begin their 2020 MLB season
It may have taken a few extra months, but baseball is finally back in the city of Houston and although there won’t be fans in attendance for the four-game home opener against the Seattle Mariners starting Friday, the excitement is still the same. Fans took to social media to express their love and support for the three-time American League Pennant Champions despite their lack of physical presence in Minute Maid Park.
Private House Republican fight involving Liz Cheney previews party's possible post-Trump debate
A private squabble between a small group of prominent House Republicans on Tuesday renewed the debate on the future of the party, as some factions argue that they should never falter in following President Donald Trump and others urge a return to their conservative, hawkish worldview.
Microsoft reveals Halo Infinite and other upcoming Xbox Series X games
Microsoft on Thursday revealed what games will be available on the next-generation Xbox Series X. The showcase comes a month after Sony announced its upcoming games and the design of the PlayStation 5.
Twitter says it's looking at subscription options as ad revenue drops sharply
Twitter is actively exploring additional ways to make money from its users, including by considering a subscription model, CEO Jack Dorsey said Thursday. The move comes as Twitter suffers a sharp decline in its core advertising business.
Judge rejects plea to release immigrant families in detention due to Covid-19
A federal judge on Wednesday denied a blanket request to release families in Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
US expected to surpass 4 million reported coronavirus cases Thursday as hospitalizations near record
The United States is expected to surpass 4 million officially recorded Covid-19 cases Thursday -- and a quarter of that count will have come in just the last 15 days.
Sick of working from home? Work at a hotel instead
The kids are clamoring for attention, the laundry needs doing, and what's for dinner again?
Portland mayor tear gassed after speaking with protesters on presence of federal agents
Mayor Ted Wheeler was tear gassed in downtown Portland early Thursday morning, according to video and posts on Twitter from a New York Times journalist.
NC National Guard to end COVID-19 relief operations on Friday
The North Carolina National Guard (NCNG) will wind down its COVID-19 relief operations this Friday, July 24, 2020. The NC Guard has been on duty for 135 days supporting North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Department of Public Safety, North Carolina Emergency Management, and local partners across the state. There are currently 286 Guardsmen on COVID-19 duty.
'Homemade' directors share how the series came together amid quarantine
Director Pablo Larraín had an idea for Netflix -- a collection of short films made by various actors and directors during quarantine amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
Women are hit harder by this recession, and governments need to act now, IMF warns
The pandemic recession is hurting women more than men, potentially undoing years of progress if lawmakers don't step up efforts to improve conditions for women, economists at the International Monetary Fund warned Tuesday.
Suspect in fatal shooting at home of Judge Esther Salas described himself as an 'anti-feminist' lawyer, once argued a case before the judge
On his website, Roy Den Hollander described himself as an "anti-feminist" lawyer who defended "men's rights." His personal writings and life's work reveal a toxic stew of sexist and racist bigotry.
