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Governor Abbott Names Farias Chair And Williams Vice Chair Of Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

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Governor Greg Abbott has named Fred Farias, III, O.D. as chair and Donna N. Williams vice-chair of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for terms set to expire at the pleasure of the Governor. The board provides leadership and coordination for the Texas higher education system.

Fred Farias, III, O.D. of McAllen is an optometrist and CEO of 20/20 Vision Care. He has served on The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board since 2015 and is currently vice-chairman of the board, chairman of the Academic and Workforce Success Committee, and a member of the Texas Higher Education Foundation. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Optometry, former president of the Texas Optometric Association and the Rio Grande Valley Optometric Society, and a former member of the American Optometric Association Board of Trustees. Farias was named the Texas Optometrist of the Year in 2015 and the National Optometrist of the Year in 2016. He is a past gubernatorial appointee to the Texas Optometry Board, where he chaired the Licensing and Administration Committee. He is a lifetime member of The University of Texas (UT) System Chancellor’s Executive Committee and the UT Austin Development Board and a member of the UT Longhorn Foundation Athletic Advisory Council. He is a charter member of the Optometry Cares – The AOA Foundation. Additionally, he is active in the McAllen community, serving as chair of the McAllen Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Council. He has served on many local and statewide boards including the Vannie E. Cook Cancer Center, the Rio Grande Valley Arthritis Foundation, and the Museum of South Texas History. Farias received a Bachelor of Science from The University of Texas at Austin, a Doctor of Optometry from Southern College of Optometry, and a Master’s degree from Harvard Medical School.

Donna N. Williams of Arlington is vice president and program manager for Parsons Transportation Group, Inc. She has served on THECB since 2018 and is currently vice-chairman of the Academic and Workforce Success Committee. She was a member of the Texas State University System Board of Regents and served as chair for two terms. Additionally, she is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and serves of the Laura Bush Institute for Women’s Health National Advisory Board and the Parsons Federal Credit Union board of directors. Her former member affiliations include the National Association of Professional Women, Project Management Institute, and a board of directors for the Society of American Military Engineers, Corporation for National Community Service, Dallas African American Museum, and Justin F. Kimball High School Academy of Hospitality & Tourism (former chair). Williams received a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Prairie View A&M University.

Source: gov.texas.gov

Governor Abbott Activates Resources As Heavy Rain, Flooding Threaten Eastern, Southern Regions Of Texas

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Governor Greg Abbott today activated numerous resources to assist South, East, and Southeast Texas communities that are expected to receive heavy rain and flooding through the beginning of next week. Severe storms are also forecasted across West Texas on Sunday afternoon and evening, including storms that could bring damaging winds and large hail.

“This year’s spring season has brought an unprecedented amount of rain and flash flooding to many of our communities, and I urge Texans throughout the eastern and southern regions of the state to remain alert to changing weather conditions and heed the guidance of their local officials,” said Governor Abbott. “These resources will help the State of Texas continue to support our communities and keep Texans safe.”

The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) has activated and deployed the following resources:

  • Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) – Texas A&M Task Force One and Task Force Two: Boat Squads
  • Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD): Search and Rescue Boat Teams
  • Texas Military Department (TMD): Helicopters with Hoist Capability and High Profile Vehicles

TDEM has requested the following agencies to identify resources to support response operations should they be needed:

  • Texas A&M Forest Service: Saw Crews, Incident Management Teams
  • Texas Department of State Health Services: Texas Emergency Medical Task Force Severe Weather Packages
  • Texas Department of Public Safety: Helicopters with hoist capability
  • Texas Commission on Environmental Quality: Public Drinking Water/Waste Water System Impacts
  • Public Utility Commission of Texas:  Power outage monitoring/coordination with utility providers in the threat areas

 

Texans are urged to follow these flood preparedness and safety tips during severe weather events:

  • Know types of flood risk in your area. Visit FEMA’s Flood Map Service Center for information here: https://msc.fema.gov/portal/home
  • Sign up for your community’s warning system. The Emergency Alert System (EAS) and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Weather Radio also provide emergency alerts.
  • Build an emergency supply kit. For more information on how to build a kit, visit: https://www.ready.gov/kit
  • Purchase or renew a flood insurance policy. Homeowner’s policies do not cover flooding. It typically takes up to 30 days for a policy to go into effect so the time to buy is well before a disaster. Get flood coverage under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
  • Keep important documents in a waterproof container. Create password-protected digital copies.
  • Protect your property. Move valuables to higher levels. Declutter drains and gutters. Install check valves. Consider a sump pump with a battery.
  • Be extremely cautious of any water on roads or in creeks, streams, storm drains, or other areas – never attempt to cross flowing streams or drive across flooded roadways and always observe road barricades placed for your protection. Remember, Turn Around Don’t Drown.

For more flood safety tips, visit ready.gov

Source: gov.texas.gov

La HHSC anima a los veteranos a acceder a los recursos gratuitos para la prevención del suicidio y el tratamiento del PTSD

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Durante junio, Mes de la Prevención del Suicidio y la Concientización sobre el Trastorno de Estrés Postraumático (PTSD) en los Veteranos de Texas, Salud y Servicios Humanos de Texas (HHS) está exhortando a los veteranos de las fuerzas armadas a que accedan a los recursos que tienen a su disposición para prevenir el suicidio y el PTSD.

“Cuando un veterano está luchando contra el PTSD, no solo le afecta a él, sino también a su familia, sus amigos y su comunidad. Pedir ayuda es el primer paso para conseguir el apoyo necesario y prevenir el suicidio”, explicó Sonja Gaines, comisionada ejecutiva adjunta de los Servicios para la Discapacidad Intelectual y del Desarrollo y de Salud Conductual de HHS. “Conectamos a los veteranos con la atención a la salud mental y otros servicios enormemente valiosos que pueden ayudarles”.

Según los datos más recientes del Departamento de Asuntos de los Veteranos (VA) de los EE. UU., al menos 511 veteranos en Texas murieron por suicidio en 2018. Esta tasa de suicidio es casi el doble de la tasa de suicidio de los no veteranos en el estado. El VA atribuye algunas de estas muertes al trauma relacionado con el personal de las fuerzas armadas que afecta a entre el 11 y el 30 por ciento de los veteranos.

Los veteranos en Texas que estén sufriendo una crisis pueden llamar a la Línea para veteranos en crisis al 800-273-8255 y presionar el 1, o bien enviar un mensaje de texto al 838255 o chatear en línea en VeteransCrisisLine.net/Chat(link is external) (enlace en inglés).

“Es importante que sepamos reconocer los signos de un problema de salud mental en nuestros amigos, familiares y otras personas. También es importante ayudarles a crear un entorno donde ellos estén seguros. Con la educación y concientización adecuadas, podemos ayudar a los que sufren problemas de salud mental, y ayudarles a prevenir comportamientos autodestructivos, aumentando el bienestar tanto de ellos como de quienes les rodean”, dijo el Dr. Blake Harris, director del Departamento de Salud Mental para Veteranos, de la Comisión de Veteranos de Texas.

La Comisión de Salud y Servicios Humanos (HHSC) de Texas administra el Programa de Salud Mental para Veteranos, en colaboración con la Comisión de Veteranos de Texas. El programa financia el asesoramiento entre iguales para los veteranos y sus familias a través de las autoridades locales de salud mental y de salud conductual.

La HHSC también financia y administra la iniciativa TexVet(link is external), que incluye un sitio web auspiciado por el Centro de Ciencias de la Salud de Texas A&M. El sitio web ayuda a los veteranos a navegar por los recursos disponibles en sus comunidades, incluidos los proveedores de atención a la salud mental, los grupos sociales, los programas para encontrar trabajo y la asistencia legal. Los veteranos también pueden encontrar recursos adicionales visitando MentalHealthtx.org/veterans(link is external).

Live Now–Vinkensport

LIVE NOW

Vinkensport

Friday, October 23 at 7:30 p.m. CDT


7:00 p.m.

Pre-show
Tune in on Facebook or YouTube for a live event with the cast of Vinkensport.

7:30 p.m.  

Watch the performance
Enjoy the show for free at HGO.org/Digital or at Marquee.tv/hgo-digital.

ABOUT THIS PERFORMANCE

Tonight, Vinkensport, or The Finch Opera makes its HGO Digital premiere. Get ready to laugh uproariously at this chamber opera from composer David T. Little and librettist Royce Vavrek, a hilarious sendup of the little-known Belgian sport of professional finch-calling. The birds’ names alone are worth the price of admission to this fun, occasionally poignant work, directed by HGO Studio alumnus Ryan McKinny and E. Loren Meeker and conducted by Austin Opera’s Principal Conductor and Artistic Advisor Timothy Myers.

To view the digital program for tonight’s production, click here.

TAKE A LOOK AT THIS SNEAK PEEK

Vinkensport Trailer

Vinkensport Trailer

YOU HAVE MULTIPLE WAYS TO WATCH

To ensure you are all set for the launch of HGO Digital, be sure to check your login credentials for the platform you are planning to use.


1. Watch the HGO Digital season for free on your television using Marquee TV: Set up a username and password for Marquee TV at marquee.tv to create your free account. Then pull up the Marquee TV app on your television using your AppleTV, Roku, or Amazon/FireTV device; log in; and enjoy free access to the HGO Digital season.

2. Watch it online for free at Marquee.TV: Use your free Marquee TV account to watch the season using your computer, tablet, or smartphone.

For a Marquee TV Guide, click here.

 

3. Watch it online for free at HGO.org/Digital: The season will also be available on HGO’s website and viewable using your computer, tablet, or smartphone. You will need to utilize your HGO login to access the content. Be sure to check your HGO login credentials prior to showtime.

If you miss the initial air date of an HGO Digital performance, don’t worry! You have an entire month to watch—and re-watch!—each offering.

FREE DELIVERY AND A SHOW

Tonight’s the night! What’s better than streaming Vinkensport? Making a night of it along with a delicious dinner. HGO has teamed up with Eat4Art and DoorDash to bring you a delightful experience, and you’ll be supporting HGO in the process. Click on the button and earn free delivery on your first order.

ENHANCE YOUR EXPERIENCE

We have teamed up with Montrose Cheese and Wine to make your viewing experience even better! For the HGO Digital production Vinkensport, take advantage of the shop’s exclusive package for HGO audiences. This week’s perfect pairing features a bottle of strikingly zesty 2019 Broc Cellars Grenache Gris Rosé and a beautifully hand-crafted St. Stephen cheese, a triple cream with buttery and milky overtones. And the best part? 5% of proceeds go toward supporting the Houston Grand Opera when you use discount code HGOFINCH at checkout.

UP NEXT ON HGO DIGITAL

Live from The Cullen:
Arturo Chacón-Cruz

Friday, November 13 | 7:30 p.m. CST

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

There is still time to watch the second installment of Live from The Cullen with Houston favorite and HGO Studio alumnus Reginald Smith Jr. accompanied by HGO Director of Artistic Operations and Chorus Master Richard Bado on piano. HGO Digital allows you to view the season’s exciting new performances on your own schedule for up to 30 days after their original air date. Simply sign in to your Marquee TV or HGO.org account, and anytime can be curtain up.

Available for viewing until November 9, 2020.

Becky G lanza el nuevo video lírico de “You Belong (from Spirit Untamed)”

Una aventura épica sobre una niña decidida que en su búsqueda de un lugar donde pertenecer descubrirá un espíritu afín al conocer a un caballo salvaje. Spirit Untamed es el próximo capítulo de la querida historia deDreamWorks Animation.

 

Lucky Prescott (Isabela Merced, Dora and the Lost City of Gold) nunca conoció a su madre fallecida, Milagro Navarro (Eiza González, Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw), una intrépida jinete de acrobacias que vivía en Miradero, un pequeño pueblo en los límites de la frontera.

 

Al igual que su madre, a Lucky no le gustan demasiado las reglas y las restricciones, lo que le ha traído muchos dolores de cabeza a su tía Cora (la ganadora del Premio de la Academia® Julianne Moore). Lucky crece en una ciudad de la Costa Este bajo el ojo atento de Cora, pero cuando la niña tienta a la suerte con demasiadas travesuras arriesgadas, Cora decide que se mudarán de regreso con el padre de Lucky, Jim (el nominado al Oscar® Jake Gyllenhaal), en Miradero.

 

Lucky no se siente para nada impresionada por el tranquilo pueblito. Pero cambia de opinión cuando conoce a Spirit, un mustang salvaje que comparte su espíritu independiente, y se hace amiga de dos niñas del pueblo que montan a caballo, Abigail Stone (Mckenna Grace, Captain Marvel) y Pru Granger (Marsai Martin, Little). El padre de Pru se llama Al Granger (el ganador del Emmy Andre Braugher, serie de Fox Brooklyn Nine-Nine), dueño delestablo y mejor amigo del padre de Lucky.

 

Cuando un desalmado adiestrador de caballos (el nominado al Emmy Walton Goggins, serie de FX Justified) y su equipo planean capturar a Spirit y su manada para venderlos y someterlos a una vida en cautiverio con trabajo forzado, Lucky pide ayuda a sus nuevas amigas y emprende valientemente la aventura más grande de su vida para rescatar al caballo que le ofreció libertad y una razón de ser, además de ayudar a Lucky a descubrir una inesperada conexión con el legado de su madre y con su herencia mexicana.

 

Spirit Untamed es el siguiente capítulo de la querida franquicia de DreamWorks Animation que comenzó con la película de 2002 nominada al Oscar, Spirit: Stallion of Cimarron, e incluye una serie de televisión ganadora delEmmy. La película está dirigida por Elaine Bogan (Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia de Netflix y DreamWorks Animation Television) y está producida por Karen Foster (coproductora de How to Train Your Dragon). Elcodirector de la película es Ennio Torresan (director de argumento de The Boss Baby) y la música de la película es de la compositora Amie Doherty (Undone de Amazon, Marooned de DreamWorks Animation).

 

Género: Aventura de animación

Elenco: Isabela Merced, Eiza Gonzalez, Julianne Moore, Jake Gyllenhaal, Marsai Martin, Mckenna Grace, Walton Goggins, Andre Braugher

Directora: Elaine Bogan

Productora: Karen Foster

Interview with Harris County Emergency Management Coordinator

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An Exclusive interview with Mr. Mark Sloan, Coordinator, from Harris County Homeland Security and Emergency Management.

Publicación 1203 de HOUSTON – Revista Digital 03 de junio – 09 de junio / 2021

Gracias por SEGUIRNOS, este artículo contiene la revista digital de HOUSTON de ¡Que Onda Magazine! De fecha 03 de junio – 09 de junio / 2021

 

 

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NEW ORDER – Now in theatres

Escrita y dirigida por Michel Franco.
Con Diego Boneta, Naian González Norvind, Samantha Yazareth Anaya, Darío Yazbek Bernal y Patricia Bernal.
Producida por Michel Franco, Cristina Velasco L. y Eréndira Núñez Larios.

Concebida seis años atrás, la distopía sobre un futuro cercano de Michel Franco parece tomada de los titulares que aún no han sido escritos. Mientras las protestas tienen lugar en las calles, la familia de la alta sociedad de Marianne se prepara para su boda. Inicialmente solo unas manchas de pintura verde y la aparición de Rolando, un ex empleado que llega buscando ayuda financiera para una emergencia médica, perturban las festividades. Pero muy pronto la fiesta no puede mantenerse ajena a la revuelta, y lo que sigue es una rápida desintegración de la ley y el orden tal como lo definen primero las diferencias de clase y luego por una desastrosa transformación del gobierno.

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