According to the report, Black workers’ job fatality rates have surged to the highest levels seen in nearly 15 years. Meanwhile, Latino workers continue to endure the most significant risk of death on the job compared to any other demographic group.
The countdown has already begun for next year’s Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
This year’s event included 10 first-time entertainers, seven record-breaking auctions, two record-breaking paid stadium attendance records, the highest overall attendance record since 2017 and the inaugural RODEOHOUSTON® Hall of Fame.
The 2024 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ Grand Champion Steer was ‘Woozy,’ a Simmental raised by Blaize Benson of San Angelo, Texas.
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ promotes agriculture by hosting an annual, family-friendly experience that educates and entertains the public, supports Texas youth, showcases Western heritage and provides year-round educational support within the community.
By: d-mars.com News Provider Drawing on data from the National Center for Education Statistics from 1987 to 2020, the departments calculated the amount these institutions would have received if their state funding per student equaled that of 1862 institutions. Officials said the discrepancies in appropriated funding ranged from $172 million to $2.1 billion, creating significant…
Drawing on data from the National Center for Education Statistics from 1987 to 2020, the departments calculated the amount these institutions would have received if their state funding per student equaled that of 1862 institutions. Officials said the discrepancies in appropriated funding ranged from $172 million to $2.1 billion, creating significant financial disparities. Historically Black…
Hey d-mars readers! Our May issue highlighted a beginners guide for men curious about transitioning their diet to that of a vegan lifestyle. In honor of Men’s Health Month (June), here’s a recap to get you up to speed: Vegetarian diets are often lower in saturated fat and cholesterol, which can lower the risk of…
In the past few years, the United States has made significant progress in expanding access to high-speed internet. During the COVID-19 crisis, emergency relief rolled out for Americans who needed to stay connected from home. In the last two years, through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and the American Rescue Plan Act…
by d-mars.com News Provider Climate-related crises like rising sea levels, severe weather events and longer drought seasons are challenging the global economy. They’re also driving the launch of new clean technologies. Here are five examples of how these new technologies are changing and improving daily life: Making clean energy easier to access: With the renewable…
by d-mars.com News Provider Food insecurity, a serious global public health issue, has risen significantly in the United States since the start of the pandemic. Entire families, especially children, are currently experiencing the detrimental effects of this crisis which the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) defines as “a lack of financial resources for food…
by d-mars.com News Provider Climate-related crises like rising sea levels, severe weather events and longer drought seasons are challenging the global economy. They’re also driving the launch of new clean technologies. Here are five examples of how these new technologies are changing and improving daily life: Making clean energy easier to access: With the renewable…
by d-mars.com News Provider If we’ve learned anything from 2020, it’s that life can be unpredictable. Having sufficient life insurance can provide financial stability and security to loved ones during times of uncertainty. Forty-one million Americans say they need life insurance but don’t have it, according to LIMRA’s 2020 Insurance Barometer Study. Others are insured…
By d-mars.com News Provider Recent diet trends encourage balancing food sources for optimal health. If you’re following the Mediterranean, keto or paleo diets, you’re probably aware that lean meats like beef play a vital role as part of an overall healthy eating plan, balanced with plant-based foods like vegetables and legumes. Elsewhere in the world,…
On the heels of the 2019 Year of Return, Experts Weigh in on the Benefits of Returning to the Motherland HOUSTON, TX – Feb 5, 2020 – Houston International Trade Development Council and the Liberian Association of Greater Houston announce Point of Return Liberia: African History and Society Series, a discussion on African American history and its…
It’s rodeo time again! Break out the cowboy hats and boots! We are so here for it. The concerts, the food (turkey legs, funnel cakes and deep-fried everything), and the carnival make this the ultimate party with a purpose. Since its inception in 1932, the Rodeo has committed more than $475 million to the youth…
HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW AND RODEO™ SCHOLARS PRESENTED WITH $1.4 MILLION IN SCHOLARSHIPS DURING ANNUAL TEXAS FFA STATE CONVENTION — JULY 11, 2018 — HOUSTON — FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — Seventy Texas FFA members were presented with $1.4 million in scholarships from the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo during the 90th Texas FFA State Convention in…