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UH Receives Anonymous $4 Million Gift to Support Creative Writing and Other Liberal Arts Programs

The University of Houston College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS) has received a $4 million anonymous gift in support of its Creative Writing Program, among multiple CLASS initiatives. The gift will also fuel research activity in the humanities and social sciences and advance the college’s mission of transforming today’s students into tomorrow’s global leaders, successful entrepreneurs and industry innovators. This gift comes at a period of unprecedented growth, expansion and opportunity for CLASS and is the single largest donation that the college has received.

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Denounces the Texas Board of Education’s Decision to Drop Historical Figures from Public School Curriculum

Jackson Lee – “Moreover, the range of topics selected for manipulation: the former first lady and first woman to earn the nomination for president of a major political party; the first disabled woman to earn a bachelor’s degree; and, Barry Goldwater, the ethnically Jewish individual to secure the presidential nomination of a major political party—speaks more to a naked desire to prevent learning about these important individuals, than it speaks towards conserving instruction time (the stated reason for the change).”

HCDE Head Start Recruits Students for Immediate Openings in 4 Communities

Four Harris County Department of Education Head Start centers (Baytown, Humble, La Porte and Tidwell) are recruiting students ages 3-5 for preschool for the 2018-19 school year. In addition, Early Head Start services to children 6 weeks to 3 years of age are available at the Baytown Head Start Center.

Frey Road SWAT Project Scheduled

Council Member Dave Martin is pleased to announce a roadside ditch rehabilitation project to be conducted by the Storm Water Action Team (SWAT) on Frey Road, from Hartsook Street to Almeda Genoa Road, will begin Monday, September 24, 2018. The map below shows the project limits outlined in red. The scope of work includes:

Bud Light Presents "Josh Abbott and Friends" Show Benefiting the Texas Music Office

The Josh Abbott Band to play a show at Floore’s Country Store in Houston on September 27th

Bud Light and the Josh Abbott Band have joined together to put on the “Josh Abbott and Friends” show for one night only, benefiting the Texas Music Office. The show is open to the public and will be at Floore’s Country Store on September 27th, with doors opening at 7:00 PM.

Texas Standard Debuts Classic Shirt Designs for Fall Collection

Performance-Hybrid Polos tout both craftsmanship and quality

DALLAS (Sep. 10, 2018) – Texas Standard, a Dallas-based premium men’s clothing and accessories brand that embodies the essence of the Texas gentleman, has released three new performance hybrid polos and six new versions of their classic, button-down sport shirts. All performance hybrid polos include Texas Standards’ hidden button-down collar feature to ensure shape retention.

New Nielsen Report Quantifies Black America's Digital Footprint

African American consumers are enjoying a remarkable period of influence, cultural expression and entrepreneurship that is manifesting digitally and trending mainstream, according to global researcher Nielsen. With the highest smartphone ownership and usage of any demographic group and an unyielding desire for self-expression and image control, African Americans are leveraging digital platforms and technology to move from consumers to creators--of platforms, products, content and financial ecosystems.

Verlander Named American League Player of the Week

Astros Ace wins his eighth career weekly award and his second in 2018

Major League Baseball announced this afternoon that Houston Astros right-handed pitcher Justin Verlander has been named the American League Player of the Week for the week of Sept. 10-16. This marks the eighth career American League Player of the Week award for Verlander and his second this season. The other came the week of April 9-15.

College Students vs. Mathematics: Why the Difficulties?

University of Houston Researcher Probing Why Math Weakness Occurs

Anytime along a student’s travels through school, difficulties in math can arise for a variety of reasons that might include math-specific and other cognitive problems, lack of motivation, socioeconomic barriers and educational factors. Now with a four-year $2.5 million grant from the National Science Foundation, University of Houston associate professor of psychology Paul Cirino is probing the minds of 1,000 Houston Community College students taking developmental or remedial math coursework to find out where the stumbling blocks occur.

American Black Film Festival Award Winning "Canal Street Film" Premieres in Houston This October 2018

“Wrongful Convictions Changes the Way People Watch Films Forever”

Berry Dynamic PR Agency announces Houston’s 2nd annual Wrongful Convictions Awareness Event in presenting American Black Film Festival Award Winning "Canal Street" Clips and Conversations on October 10, 2018 at The Ensemble Theater on 3535 South Main Street. This year’s topic is “It Wasn’t Me,” a cocktail-themed symposium of never before scenes of the film with Film Director Rhyann LaMarr and Bishop Eric Garnes featuring special cast member appearances. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Event is from 6:00-9:00 p.m.

Senator Miles Hosts Job Fair in Third Ward

Senator Borris L. Miles is hosting a Job Fair in communities with high unemployment rates. According to the 2011-2015 ACS, US Census Bureau, Third Ward, Greater OST/South Union, Sunnyside and South Park neighborhoods have some of the highest rates of unemployment in the City of Houston. This Job Fair will address those needs by offering good paying jobs to the residents of those communities.

Russo's New York Pizzeria Celebrates National Pepperoni Pizza Day with a $10 Large Pepperoni Pizza

Pepperoni pizza lovers unite! On Thursday, September 20, the only authentic New York-style, Italian restaurant and pizzeria franchise concept, is offering $10 large pepperoni pizzas to celebrate the popular food holiday. Limit one per customer, dine-in and take out only, and additional toppings extra.

BakerRipley and Chevron to Open Fab Lab Houston to encourage and cultivate STEM education

Fab Lab Houston to offer youth and adults access to technology and digital fabrication equipment

BakerRipley, Chevron Corporation and The Fab Foundation, are bringing innovation to East Aldine with the unveiling of Fab Lab Houston. Fab Lab Houston at the BakerRipley East Aldine Campus is a unique hub for advancing STEM education and entrepreneurship with hands-on projects.

Mayor: Houston area shortchanged by plan to distribute Volkswagen air pollution funds

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality’s draft plan for distributing funds from the Volkswagen air pollution scandal shortchanges the Houston area and requires an unnecessary local match that will make funds difficult to access for Harvey-stricken local governments, Mayor Sylvester Turner said today in written comments to the agency.

Opioid Resources Unveiled for Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women, Health Providers

Following White House Proclamation, MotherToBaby Offers One-Stop for Latest Information about Opioid Effects on Developing Babies

A series of new opioid-specific fact sheets, blogs and a recent webinar are just some of the pregnancy and breastfeeding-related resources unveiled by MotherToBaby, a service of the non-profit Organization of Teratology Information Specialists (OTIS), in response to the alarming toll opioid addiction is taking on communities from coast to coast. The new resources come as the U.S. recognizes National Recovery Month and the White House proclaims September 16 22, 2018 Prescription Opioid and Heroin Epidemic Awareness Week.

Loaded handgun found in student's backpack at High School

A student was detained at Owasso High School on Monday morning after officials said a loaded handgun was found in his backpack. Officials said just after 8:45 a.m., a student reported to a counselor that the student thought a weapon had been seen in another student's backpack.

Florence leaves 'a monumental disaster' in the Carolinas -- with more trouble to come

Even as Florence leaves the Carolinas, the floodwater and death toll keep rising. The storm once known as Hurricane Florence has already killed 20 people, trapped hundreds more and made parts of the Carolinas impassable. But forecasters say the worst flooding is yet to come.

The She Is A CEO Foundation Will Honor Girl Champions at Awards Dinner

Thasunda Brown-Duckett, CEO of JPMorgan Chase Consumer Banking Slated as Keynote

THE SHE IS A CEO FOUNDATION is pleased to announce its’ inaugural Girl Champion Awards Dinner honoring women CEOs and community leaders who have used their platforms to enrich the lives of girls and inspire our future CEOs. The dinner will take place Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at Hotel ZaZa (Museum District) 5701 Main Street Houston, Texas 77005, from 6-9:30pm.

Household disinfectants could be making kids overweight, study says

Multi-surface cleaners and other commonly used household disinfectants could be making children overweight by altering the bacteria found in their guts, a new study published Monday in the Canadian Medical Association Journal suggests.

Censoring 'Black-ish' was a craven move to satisfy Trump's base

"Black-ish" creator Kenya Barris is the latest public figure refusing to be owned by our current political climate. Like Colin Kaepernick, he will not sacrifice his voice to conform to a system that caters to President Donald Trump and his supposedly profitable fan base. Barris recently told The Hollywood Reporter he is departing ABC, a network the magazine describes as led by executives "forthright about their desire for more red-state programming since Trump's win," for Netflix.

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