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Emancipation Park Conservancy Announces 147th Annual Juneteenth Celebration at Historic Emancipation Park in Third Ward

Emancipation Park Conservancy Announces 147th Annual Juneteenth Celebration at Historic Emancipation Park in Third Ward

Houston community invited to participate in weekly programming that celebrates the legacy of African-Americans while bridging future generations   HOUSTON (May 28, 2019) —  Emancipation Park Conservancy will host weekly programming and family activities beginning early June that highlight and celebrate the rich history of Houston’s African-American community. At the center of the planned events…

6 ways to stay safe around the water this summer
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6 ways to stay safe around the water this summer

(BPT) – Summer is fast approaching, which means that more children will be in and around water areas such as pools, lakes and oceans. Like many parents, you worry about your children’s safety around water, no matter how old they are. According to the CDC, drowning is the leading cause of injury death among children…

TEXAS McDONALD’S RESTAURANTS TO HIRE 26,500 THIS SUMMER

TEXAS McDONALD’S RESTAURANTS TO HIRE 26,500 THIS SUMMER

Signature education program and new industry-leading collaboration with AARP to connect candidates from multiple generations with more opportunities   HOUSTON, April 25, 2019 – McDonald’s and its independent franchisees across Texas are expecting to hire approximately 26,500 restaurant employees to better serve customers this busy summer season, including 3,000 in Houston.   McDonald’s provides a…

Real-life examples of how unique partnerships bring change
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Real-life examples of how unique partnerships bring change

How unconventional coalitions improve communities   Most of us can come up with at least one good idea to help solve our community’s most pressing challenges.   Moving that solution past the kitchen-table discussion stage to implementation is the challenging road down which every idea must pass. It takes time, effort and capital to develop…

Texas motorists: Slow down or move over for stopped emergency vehicles
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Texas motorists: Slow down or move over for stopped emergency vehicles

Save a Life. #SlowDown #MoveOver After a recent outbreak of fatality and injury incidents involving tow truck drivers and other first responders, Texas motorists are asked to slow down or move over for stopped emergency vehicles including tow trucks, police cars and fire trucks. “Our tow truck licensees work hard every day to help people…

MCTX 5th Annual Black History Month Celebrations Feature: Poetry Slam, Artist Amy Cassidy, Historian Sam Collins III, A Business Showcase, Comedian Ali Siddiq, Food & Music

MCTX 5th Annual Black History Month Celebrations Feature: Poetry Slam, Artist Amy Cassidy, Historian Sam Collins III, A Business Showcase, Comedian Ali Siddiq, Food & Music

The festivities will kick off on Feb. 13 with “An Arts & Cultural Showcase/Discussion” in the premier Visitors Center, 1522 Texas Pkwy. from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Guests will enjoy discussions with historian Sam Collins III who serves with the National Trust for Historic Preservation, The Bryan Museum, and the Ruby Bridges Foundation; and…

The Ethel Hedgeman Lyle Foundation of Texas (EHL), the non-profit arm of the Omicron Tau Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. is accepting applications for Houston-area High School female contestants to enter our 2019 Emerald Princess Scholarship Program.

The Ethel Hedgeman Lyle Foundation of Texas (EHL), the non-profit arm of the Omicron Tau Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. is accepting applications for Houston-area High School female contestants to enter our 2019 Emerald Princess Scholarship Program.

The Emerald Princess Pageant is designed to increase the self-confidence and social skills of young ladies as they enter adulthood and expand their awareness of community service and civic engagement.  The Ethel Hedgeman Lyle Foundation of Texas will sponsor two contests; Miss Emerald Princess Program is designed for ladies in grades 9 – 10 and Miss Emerald Program is designed…

Carnivale Mystique-Mardi Gras Gala

Carnivale Mystique-Mardi Gras Gala

Delta Education and Charitable Foundation (DECF) Annual Scholarship Fundraiser will be held on Saturday, February 2, 2019 at Ayva Center, 9371 Richmond Avenue, Houston, Texas  77063 from 8:00 p.m. until 12:00 midnight.  Delta Education and Charitable Foundation (DECF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established in 1992 with the purpose of supporting youth in the Houston…

5 dermatologist tips for winter skincare

5 dermatologist tips for winter skincare

Conquer winter itch with dermatologist tips The chill, the dryness, the itch: As temperatures drop, winter can wreak havoc on your skin. Fortunately, you can fight winter’s wrath by taking a few smart, proactive steps. Winter skin woes are common, with 83 percent of Americans saying their skin feels differently during the winter than it…

A history of cancer breakthroughs 65 years in the making

A history of cancer breakthroughs 65 years in the making

When the Cancer Research Institute (CRI) was founded in 1953, little was known about cancer and even less about the immune system. CRI was the first – and for many decades the only – research funding organization that believed that we could one day harness the immune system as a powerful weapon against cancer. Since…