ABC 13: Dance of Asian America: Learning the rich culture through authentic Chinese dance
By ABC13 Plus Asiatown Behind every dance performed at Houston's Dance of Asian America Academy, there's a story. DAA Academy, the professional school for the non-profit Dance of Asian America company, brings the beauty of Chinese culture to thousands each year through dozens of sensational city-wide performances. Read more at ABC13...
District F: Registration Now Open for District F Virtual Youth Conference
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: October 12, 2020 Registration Now Open for District F Virtual Youth Conference HOUSTON — Registration has kicked off for District F's Virtual Youth Conference, taking place on Saturday, November 7th from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m, featuring keynote speaker Congressman Joaquin Castro. "As part of our goal to empower our future leaders, my office is [...]
Houston Health Department, partners announce free COVID-19 testing schedule for week of October 12
The Houston Health Department and its agency partners are announcing the schedule for sites offering free COVID-19 tests the week of October 12, 2020. The week will offer more than a dozen free testing sites across Houston, including four mega sites. Houston Health Department The Houston Health Department, in partnership with the U. S. Department of Health [...]
SBA: Mark Your Calendars! UPCOMING Virtual Events
COVID-19 Regional Small Business Relief & Recovery Loan Program Webinar This webinar will introduce a new COVID-19 small business relief loan program available through the U.S. Economic Development Administration and administered by the Houston-Galveston Area Local Development Corporation. This program will provide immediate and critical financial assistance to small businesses throughout the Gulf Coast region dealing with [...]
Free METRO Rides to the Polls
As is customary, METRO will be providing free round-trip service to the polls on all METRO local bus, light rail, and paratransit service. The days are for Election Day November 3rd; as well as the following early voting dates: Saturday October 17th, Saturday October 24th, and Monday through Thursday October 26-29th. To learn more about [...]
Simpler PPP Forgiveness for Loans of $50,000 or Less
The U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the Treasury Department, today released a simpler loan forgiveness application for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans of $50,000 or less. This action streamlines the PPP forgiveness process to provide financial and administrative relief to America’s smallest businesses while also ensuring sound stewardship of taxpayer dollars. “The PPP [...]
The Thomas Telegraph: Vol. 1, Issue 14 – 10-08-2020
Vol. 1, Issue 14 - 10.08.20 DISTRICT F OFFICE October: Breast Cancer Awareness Month In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we are producing a video in October to raise awareness and would like to interview breast cancer survivors in District F. If you would like to participate in this video, or you know someone who is [...]
Super 8 Alief History 1976 Hastings Students
The Bicentennial year of 1976 brought about increased interest in history from the national all the way down to the hyperlocal, and perhaps it was that spirit that motivated a group of Hastings High School students to make this film on the story of Alief’s past. Along the way, they captured a present that now [...]
Webinar Replay: Challenges in Restaurant Facilities Management
Recording of September 30, Retail & Restaurant Facility Business Webinar Register below for complimentary access (Panelists, clockwise from top left) Dean Small (moderator), Synergy Restaurant Consultants; Bob Robinson, Jr., Kaivac; Frank Bacchetta, Total Comfort Group; Hussam Chater, Mamoun’s Falafel; Peter Cancro, Jersey Mike’s; Kendra Payne, Slim Chickens; Paul Martino, A&W Restaurants. The "Challenges in Restaurant Facilities Management: How [...]
