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WANTED: Hit and run driver who left pedestrian injured

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WANTED: Hit and run driver who left pedestrian injured

Crime Stoppers and the Houston Police Department’s Vehicular Crimes Division need the public’s assistance identifying the suspect responsible for a Hit and Run – Failure to Stop and Render Aid.

On Sunday, December 12, 2021, at approximately 2:10 a.m., the victim was walking eastbound in the 5900 block of Guhn Rd. in Houston, Texas. The suspect’s vehicle (an older model silver Cadillac with black rooftop), which was traveling northbound in the 5900 block of Guhn Rd. struck the victim. The suspect fled the scene without rendering aid to the victim. The victim was transported to the hospital and suffered serious bodily injuries as a result of the collision.

Crime Stoppers may pay up to $5,000 for information leading to the charging and/or arrest of the suspect(s) in this case. Information may be reported by calling 713-222-TIPS (8477), submitted online at www.crime-stoppers.org or through the Crime Stoppers mobile app. Only tips and calls DIRECTLY TO Crime Stoppers are anonymous and eligible for a cash reward.
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CDC national health survey returns to Houston/Harris County

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CDC national health survey returns to Houston/Harris County

The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), the most comprehensive survey of the health and nutritional status of the U.S. population, is coming once again to Houston/Harris County, starting January 7, 2022.

All U.S. counties and cities can be selected for the NHANES and, this year, Harris County is one of 15 counties selected for this initiative.

Each year, only 5,000 residents nationwide are chosen to participate in NHANES, conducted by the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Harris County residents will initially be invited to participate by letter.

Results from the NHANES provides important national data on critical public health issues.

“NHANES serves as the nation’s ‘health check-up,’ by going into communities throughout the country to collect health information,” said Brian C. Moyer, Ph.D., Director of the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS). “The survey provides a wealth of important data about many of the major health and nutritional issues affecting the country.”

Since 1960, NHANES has had a prominent role in improving the health of all people living in the U.S. NHANES data address critical health concerns, such as obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.

Public health officials, legislators, and physicians use this information to develop sound health policies, direct and design health programs, and services, and expand the health knowledge of the nation. NHANES data also help produce national references and standardized growth charts used by pediatricians across the country.

“This is a unique opportunity for Houstonians to take part in an important survey that affects us all,” said Stephen Williams, director of the Houston Health Department. “Improving the health and wellbeing of Houstonians is important and this survey will help give us the feedback to know just where we stand and where we need to improve with our intervention strategies.”

NHANES collects a broad range of data that impacts the lives of everyone in the country, regardless of age, addressing everything from air quality to vaccinations and the low-fat and “light” foods found in grocery stores.

Now more than ever, collecting timely information on the status of the nation’s health is critical.  An NHANES team of health professionals, nutritionists, and health technicians is heading to Harris County and strongly urges everyone who has been selected for the survey to participate.

Residents will have an invitation-only opportunity to participate in NHANES. Addresses are randomly sampled within Harris County and the City of Houston. By selecting participants this way, when combining data from all counties visited this year, NHANES data can more accurately represent the U.S. population.

Households will be sent one or more letters inviting them to be part of NHANES by completing a brief online questionnaire to see if anyone in their home is eligible to participate. Those eligible will be contacted by an NHANES representative to set up a telephone health interview at a convenient time, followed by a health examination that takes place in the NHANES mobile examination center.

While no medical care is provided directly in the mobile examination center, a report on physical findings is given to each participant, along with an explanation of those findings from survey medical staff.

All information collected in the survey is kept confidential and individual privacy is protected by law.

NHANES is taking all precautions needed, as recommended by the CDC, to keep survey participants and staff safe by following guidelines on social distancing, use of personal protective equipment, handwashing, and sanitation of the mobile examination center and all equipment.

Execution date set for killer who murdered Houston police officer

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Execution date set for killer who murdered Houston police officer

Carl Wayne Buntion, who murdered Houston police officer James Irby during a 1990 traffic stop, is scheduled to be executed April 21, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced Tuesday.

The date was set by a judge at the request of prosecutors during a hearing at the Criminal Justice Center.

“He shot a policeman in the head more than 30 years ago, and it is time that he be held accountable for his horrific crime,” Ogg said.. “He robbed Officer Irby of his life and deprived the Irby family of a lifetime of memories with him; it is time for them to have justice.”

Buntion was a passenger in a car pulled over by Irby at Airline Drive and Lyerly Street on June 27, 1990. While Irby and the driver were talking, Buntion slipped out of the vehicle and shot Irby once in the head. While Irby was lying on the ground, Buntion shot him twice in the back. He ran away and fired at others before being caught in a nearby building.

In 1991, a jury found Buntion guilty of capital murder and sentenced him to death.  He was later granted a second trial and was again convicted in 2012 and again sentenced to death.

Buntion, was a member of the Aryan Brotherhood of Texas prison gang. Prior to the capital murder, he had an extensive criminal record, including 13 prior felony convictions.

Mega Covid-19 testing site opening at Butler Stadium

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Mega Covid-19 testing site opening at Butler Stadium

The Houston Health Department and United Memorial Medical Center will open a new mega Covid-19 testing site on Wednesday, January 5, 2022.

The new drive-thru site is located at Butler Stadium, 13755 S Main St, and has capacity for approximately 1,000 daily tests. It will operate Mondays through Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Appointments are not required but available by calling 1-866-333-2684.

“As the omicron variant continues to spread in our community, we are working with trusted partners to meet the demand for COVID-19 testing. By opening new sites, we will offer additional testing by the Houston Health Department and affiliated partners,” said Mayor Sylvester Turner. “I encourage every eligible person, from a young age to adults, to get tested, vaccinated, and boosted. We need everyone doing their part to remain healthy and slow the virus from spreading to their family, friends and coworkers.”

The health department and Xpress Covid Testing are finalizing plans to open another mega site at the former Dave & Busters at 6010 Richmond Ave later this week. Details will be announced when finalized.

The department and its partners opened two mega testing sites last week.

A mega site at Delmar Stadium, 2020 Mangum Rd., opened in partnership with Curative on December 29 with a daily capacity of approximately 1,000 tests. The site requires appointments at Curative.com or by calling 1-888-702-9042. It operates daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

A mega site at Minute Maid Park Lot C, 510 St. Emanuel St., opened on December 30 in partnership with DAVACO and increased daily capacity to 1,000 tests this week. Appointments are required at mycovidappoitment.com or by calling 833-213-0643. The site operates from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and noon to 8 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays.

The health department offers testing at four multi-service centers and a network of dozens of sites affiliated with Curative and United Memorial Medical Center.

People can find health department-affiliated testing and vaccination sites, schedules, and appointment information at HoustonHealth.org or by calling 832-393-4220.

Hours of operation are based on each site’s daily capacity and may end sooner than scheduled.

Getting tested or vaccinated at health department-affiliated sites is free, and does not require proof of residency, citizenship, or insurance.

Free COVID-19 vaccinations and testing available at dozens of Houston Health Department-affiliated sites week of January 4, 2022 | 01-04-2022

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Free COVID-19 vaccinations and testing available at dozens of Houston Health Department-affiliated sites week of January 4, 2022 | 01-04-2022

 

The Houston Health Department is announcing the schedule for sites offering free COVID-19 vaccinations and testing during the week of January 4, 2022.

More than 20 sites offering vaccinations and more than 30 testing sites are on the schedule for the week.

Vaccination and testing at health department-affiliated sites does not require proof of residency, citizenship, or insurance.

Site locations, schedules, and appointment information is available at HoustonHealth.org or by calling 832-393-4220.

Fixed Vaccination Sites

Any dose of Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson vaccines are available at the department’s fixed sites, located at:

  • Acres Home Multi-Service Center, 6719 W. Montgomery Rd.
    • Mondays, Thursdays: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
    • Tuesdays, Wednesdays 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
    • Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
  • Hiram Clarke Multi-Service Center, 3810 W. Fuqua St.
    • Tuesdays: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
  • La Nueva Casa de Amigos Health Center, 1809 North Main St.
    • Mondays, Thursdays: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
    • Tuesdays, Wednesdays: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
    • Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
  • Magnolia Multi-Service Center, 7037 Capitol St.
    • Thursdays: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
    • Saturdays: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • Northside Health Center, 8504 Schuller Rd.
    • Mondays, Thursdays: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
    • Tuesdays, Wednesdays 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
    • Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
  • Sharpstown Health Services, 6201 Bonhomme Rd.
    • Mondays, Thursdays: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
    • Tuesdays, Wednesdays 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
    • Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
  • Southwest Multi-Service Center, 6400 High Star Dr.
    • Saturdays: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • Sunnyside Health Center, 4605 Wilmington St.
    • Mondays, Thursdays: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
    • Tuesdays, Fridays: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
    • Wednesdays: 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
  • PlazAmericas, 7500 Bellaire Blvd.
    • Mondays-Saturdays: 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

Pop-up Vaccination Sites

The department and its partner agencies will offer Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson vaccinations at a pop-up site located at:

  • IDEA Spears, 2010 Spears Rd., 77067
    • January 5, 2022: 5-7 p.m.
  • Forest Lawn Missionary Baptist, 8101 Wileyvale Rd., 77016
    • January 6, 2022: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
  • Clemente Martinez Elementary School, 901 Hays St., 77009
    • January 6, 2022: 2-5 p.m.
  • Fondren Middle School, 6333 S. Braeswood Blvd., 77096
    • January 7, 2022: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
  • Whittier Elementary School, 10511 La Crosse St., 77029
    • January 8, 2022: 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
  • Crespo Elementary School, 7500 Office City Dr., 77012
    • January 8, 2022: 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
  • Piney Point Elementary School, 8921 Pagewood Ln., 77063
    • January 8, 2022: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
  • Mandarin Immersion Magnet School, 5445 W. Alabama St., 77056
    • January 8, 2022: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
  • Barrick Elementary School, 12001 Winfrey Ln., 77076
    • January 8, 2022: 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
  • Bonner Elementary School, 8100 Elrod St., 77017
    • January 8, 2022: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
  • Patterson Elementary School, 5302 Allendale Rd., 77017
    • January 8, 2022: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
    • Walk ins only
  • McGowen Elementary School, 6820 Homestead Rd., 77028
    • January 8, 2022: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
    • Walk ins only
  • Sunny Flea Market, 8705 Airline Dr., 77037
    • January 9, 2022: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines are authorized for ages 18 and up and Pfizer is authorized for ages 5 and up.

In-Home Vaccination

Free in-home COVID-19 vaccination is available to qualifying older adults, people with disabilities, and veterans.

People may call 832-393-4301 to about qualify for the program.

Testing Sites

The department and its partner agencies offer free COVID-19 testing sites across the city.

A list of testing sites and schedules is available at HoustonHealth.org or by calling 832-393-4220.

The CDC recommends people who have symptoms and most people who had close contact (within 6 feet for a total of 15 minutes or more over a 24-hour period) with someone with confirmed COVID-19 be tested for COVID-19 infection.

Vaccination and testing site schedules may shift during the week to meet community need. Find the latest information at HoustonHealth.org or by calling 832-393-4220.

 

Rocky III – Eye of the Tiger – Survivor

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Rocky III – Eye of the Tiger – Survivor

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MC HAMMER – U CAN’T TOUCH THIS (LIVE)

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MC HAMMER – U CAN’T TOUCH THIS (LIVE)

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City of Houston Announces MLK Day Parade Plans and Names Johnson Space Center Director as 2022 Grand Marshal

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City of Houston Announces MLK Day Parade Plans and Names Johnson Space Center Director as 2022 Grand Marshal

Watch: Mayor Turner introduces Vannessa E. Wyche as the 44th Original MLK Jr. Day Parade Grand Marshal
Mayor Sylvester Turner and the Black Heritage Society today announced plans for the 44th annual Original MLK Day Parade.

This year’s parade will begin at 10 a.m., Monday, Jan. 17, starting at the intersection of Smith and Lamar streets in downtown Houston.

Vanessa E. Wyche, director of NASA’s Johnson Space Center, accepted the City’s invitation to serve as the 2022 parade grand marshal. In addition, the City will salute and honor African American astronauts who have or will travel to space in the future.

“I’m thankful to the City of Houston, Mayor Turner and Black Heritage Society for recognizing me and our African American NASA astronauts who can dream big thanks to leaders like Martin Luther King Jr. who had a bold vision for our nation. At NASA, we promote racial equality, eliminate barriers, and ensure fairness for all, and I’m looking forward to the day we land the first woman and first person of color on the lunar surface under Artemis,” said Vanessa Wyche, director of NASA’s Johnson Space Center.

Wyche is the first African American to lead NASA’s Johnson Space Center and the first African American woman to lead any NASA center. Her leadership comes when space travel inspires Americans young and old and takes our nation to greater heights.”January 17 is a time for our country and our community to honor Dr. King and his life’s work which he dedicated to equality and equity in areas like affordable housing, health care, equity, and voting rights,” Mayor Turner said. “This year’s parade grand marshal is someone who truly represents the best of Houston and reflects the dreams and soaring achievement Dr. King championed. By working together, there are no limits to what we can achieve.”

“I’m humbled and honored to be named grand marshal of the 44th Original MLK Jr. Day Parade and Celebration. Since the early days of the Mercury, Gemini and Apollo programs, NASA’s Johnson Space Center has been engaged in humankind’s greatest adventure of exploration by serving as a center of excellence for human spaceflight missions. This year is particularly special, as we celebrate our 60th anniversary in Space City,” said Wyche.

The president of the Black Heritage Society, Teresa Brewer, announced the organization has chosen Claude Cummings, Jr., Regional Vice President, Communications Workers of America (CWA), Gilbert Andrew Garcia, CFA, Managing Partner, and Al Kashani, President, Horizon United Group as co-grand marshals.

Parade sponsors include ATT, Radio One, and Allegiance Bank.

This year’s parade will kick off with Texas Southern University’s Ocean of Soul band, followed by dozens of colorful floats, marching bands, and special surprises.

“I am inviting people from the entire city to join us in unity to honor Dr. King,” said Mayor Turner.

The mayor is encouraging people to wear face masks and to get vaccinated, boosted, and tested for COVID-19 before participating in the parade or lining up downtown to watch it.

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