| La Federación Mexicana de Fútbol (FMF) y Soccer United Marketing (SUM) anunciaron hoy que México se enfrentará a la Selección Colombia, actualmente ubicada en el décimo puesto del ranking global de la FIFA, en un partido a jugarse el sábado 30 de mayo en el Empower Field at Mile High de Denver, como parte de la Gira Anual por Estados Unidos de la Selección Nacional de México. Ambas selecciones utilizarán el partido como preparación para los torneos internacionales que disputarán este verano. México participará en la semifinal de la Liga de Naciones de la Concacaf en junio, mientras que Colombia lo hará en la Copa América de la CONMEBOL. Los boletos saldrán a la venta a través de www.MexTour.org y www.ticketmaster.com el 9 de marzo a las 10 a.m. local. Las entradas para los partidos previamente anunciados, a jugarse el 26 de marzo ante República Checa en Charlotte, NC, y el 29 de marzo contra Grecia, en Arlington, TX, ya están a la venta. Para descargar declaraciones del DT de la Selección Nacional de México, Gerardo Martino sobre el partido contra Colombia, favor de visitar el siguiente enlace AQUI. En los 29 partidos que han disputado las dos selecciones, México ha ganado 12 de los encuentros, mientras que Colombia 7, y se han registrado 10 empates. Los equipos se enfrentaron por última vez en Miami en el 2012, en un encuentro que ganó la escuadra colombiana por 2-0. Colombia cuenta con jugadores mundialmente reconocidos como James Rodríguez del Real Madrid y Juan Guillermo Cuadrado de la Juventus de Italia. En las últimas dos décadas, Denver ha recibido a la Selección Nacional de México en varias ocasiones, tanto en el Empower Field at Mile High, como el Dicks Sporting Goods Park. México jugó en Denver por última vez el 19 de junio de 2019, derrotando a Canadá por 3-1, en un partido de la fase de grupos de la Copa Oro de la Concacaf jugada en el Empower Field. Se invita a los aficionados a visitar www.MexTour.org, para la información más actualizada sobre la visita del equipo a Estados Unidos incluyendo el calendario de partidos, fechas de venta de boletos, guía de los juegos, actividades, eventos públicos y más. Los aficionados también pueden visitar la tienda online oficial de la Selección Nacional de México, ShopMNT.com, para encontrar los mejores productos deportivos, camisetas, gorras y más. La Gira Anual por Estados Unidos de la Selección Nacional de México se ha convertido en uno de los eventos deportivos más populares del país, con un promedio de casi 54,500 aficionados por partido durante la edición de 2019. La Selección Nacional de México, con más de 90 partidos jugados desde 2002, ha establecido un puente para conectarse con su apasionada afición en Norteamérica y prepararse para competiciones importantes como la Liga de Naciones, las Eliminatorias, la Copa Mundial de la FIFA y la Copa Oro de la Concacaf. La Gira de México, auspiciada por adidas, Allstate, AT&T, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Coca-Cola, Delta/Aeromexico, Bud Light Seltzer, Honey Nut Cheerios, Lucky Charms, Nissan, POWERADE, The Home Depot y Wells Fargo, visitará varias ciudades de Estados Unidos en 2020. Los partidos serán transmitidos por las cadenas de Univision y Fútbol de Primera Radio. Acreditación de medios La acreditación de prensa para aquellos medios que deseen cubrir el partido en Denver se dará a conocer posteriormente. |
México se enfrentará a la Selección Colombia el sábado 30 de mayo, en el Empower Field at Mile High de Denver
¡Razones Válidas Para Terminar Una Relación!
¿Le darías una oportunidad a quien te dejó y ahora quiere volver? Cuando alguien te quiere de verdad, aunque hayan muchos problemas en la relación, buscará mil soluciones antes de acabar contigo. Quien ama no se rinde fácilmente y lucha hasta que no hay más remedio. Si alguien te dejó y te rompió el corazón en mil pedazos sin una buena justificación, realmente no te amaba.
Solo hay cinco razones justificables (e insuperables) por las cuales alguien merece que lo abandonen, aun cuando todavía exista el amor. Un amante se puede alejar de ti con muchísima razón si tú:
- Eras adúltero o adúltera y fuiste infiel sin consideración .
- Eras un adicto a las drogas, alcohol o cualquier tipo de vicio.
- Maltratabas verbal o físicamente (¡qué horror!).
- Tu pereza y pésimo manejo del dinero destrozó la economía del hogar.
- Padecías de celos excesivos y no infundados que convirtieron su existencia en un infierno.
Cuando estas condiciones existen, ¡aunque te quisieran de verdad sería un martirio poder vivir contigo! Por eso, ¡bien merecido tenías que te dejaran! Pero ¡cuidadito con quien quiera volver contigo después de haberte soltado como papa caliente, sin ninguna razón justificada, poniendo como excusas de su alejamiento razones como: “Ay, mi amor, perdóname, es que yo estaba confundido…”, “Cuando me fui sin avisarte es que necesitaba mi espacio, pero ahora me doy cuenta de que mi espacio eres tú”.
Esas son algunas de las “excusas baratas” que algunos ex quieren hacer que creamos para volver a disfrutar de lo bueno que tenían con nosotros después de haber “metido la pata” hasta la rodilla. Aquí no importa cuánto te rueguen y lloren (escucha bien: ¡son lágrimas de cocodrilo!): da la vuelta y déjalo ir, porque en realidad, si de verdad te quería —y tú no le diste ninguna de las cinco razones que te enumeré antes— no había justificación para alejarse. Y si vuelves, estás expuesto a que lo haga otra vez. Te aseguro que todavía tienes muchas cosas bellas por vivir como para perder el tiempo con alguien que no te supo valorar.
Former Los Angeles Mayor, Bloomberg 2020 Surrogate Antonio Villaraigos Campaigns in Houston
Villaraigosa will talk with Latino voters about immigration, education, jobs, and the importance of early voting ahead of the March primaries
Former Los Angeles Mayor and Mike Bloomberg 2020 surrogate Antonio Villaraigosa will campaign in Houston on Monday. Villaraigosa will talk with Latino voters and community leaders about healthcare, education, jobs, and the importance of early voting ahead of the March primaries; block walk with organizers and volunteers; and share
Mike’s El Paso Adalente plan during a public town hall. Villaraigosa visits Texas, a key Super Tuesday state, a day before early voting starts.
As Mayor of Los Angeles, Villaraigosa made major strides in transportation, crime reduction, infrastructure, energy and resource sustainability, right-sizing government, business development and education reform.
“Our country is facing challenging times without a true leader in the White House,” said Former Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa. “Mike Bloomberg is the answer to solving the divisiveness Donald Trump has created, bridging the political divide in Washington, and helping to restore unity in this country once again. For as long as I have known Mike when we were both mayors, he has been a visionary. He has always put people over politics and been committed to creating policies that move all of us forward – and that is why I’m proud to stand with Mike.”
Last week the campaign announced ten new Texas endorsements from elected officials and community leaders, including Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner. On Thursday Mike made his fifth trip to Texas, where he launched Mike for Black America, a national movement to engage Black Americans on key issues.
In January, Mike launched El Paso Adelante, his plan to expand opportunity for the Latino community, in El Paso. El Paso Adelante, or the path forward, calls for significant investments in Latino communities in four ways: closing the college completion gap between whites and Latinos, doubling the number of Latino-owned businesses with employees, reducing chronic diseases among Latinos, as well as clearing the naturalization backlog and creating a path to citizenship for the 11 million undocumented immigrants who contribute to our communities, economy, and country. Mike also recently launched Ganamos con Mike in El Paso to energize Latino voters around the country in support of his commitment to rebuild America and defeat Trump.
Cirque Du Soleil Raises the Big Top for the Revival of Alegría at Sam Houston Race Park
A production destined to change the history of the company, Cirque du Soleil first presented Alegría in April 1994, launching an emblematic show that would win over more than 14 million spectators in 19 years of touring through the end 2013. In 2019, Cirque du Soleil reinterprets Alegría through today’s creative lens, including updated acrobatics and visual design, as well as new musical arrangements. With its signature songs, acrobatics and memorable characters that have helped define the Cirque du Soleil aesthetic, Alegría is the reincarnation of a classic, reinterpreted for the age, and rekindled to inspire fans—old and new alike.
The Big Top for Alegria was officially raised on Saturday, February 22, 2020. For more photos and videos, go to http://bit.ly/37QmCtK. Alegría will be presented under the Big Top at Sam Houston Race Park in from February 29 – April 12, 2020. For more information, visit www.cirquedusoleil.com/alegria.
A few facts about the Big Top:
- The Big Top seats more than 2,600 people.
- The entire site set-up takes 8 days.
- The Big Top stands at 62-feet high and is 167 feet in diameter.
- The 4 steel masts each stand at 82-feet tall.
- 550 pegs are required to hold the big top firmly to over 48,500 square feet of asphalt.
- The white-colored canvas helps counter the effects of the sun, thereby reducing energy consumption and minimizing greenhouse gas emissions.
About Alegría in Houston
The revival of Cirque du Soleil’s most iconic production Alegría will be performing in Houston from February 29th – April 12th under the Big Top at Sam Houston Race Park. For more information, visit cirquedusoleil.com/alegria.
Tejano Music Awards Fan Fair 2020 Announces Schedule Lineup
The biggest FREE event in Tejano music is just over two months away. Tejano Music Awards Fan Fair set for March 12 -15, 2020, as thousands of Tejano music fans from across the country will travel to historic Market Square in San Antonio, Texas.
Four days of FREE non-stop music with over 200 Tejano and Conjunto artists from across the U.S.A. and Mexico for the Tejano Music event of the year.
Plus, trophy presentations held live on stage this year at TMA Fan Fair 2020 for winners at the 39th Annual Tejano Music Awards.
Artists scheduled to perform: Shelly Lares, Dj Kane, Albert Zamora y Proyecto Zamora, Ruben Ramos, Lucky Joe, Max Baca & The TexManiacs, Los Chamacos, Stefani Montiel, La Sombra, Los Garcia Brothers, 805 Cali Tejanos (Ca), Roger Velasquez & The Latin Legends, Red Wine Band (NM), Stevie D & The All-Star Cast, Eddie Gonzales Anjelique & The Sweet City Band, Rick Fuentes & The Brown Express, Pio Trevino y Majic, JR Gomez y Los Conjunto Bandits, Texas Latino, Kompleto (FL), Dee Burelson (Culturas), David Farias, Javier Galvan, Sunny Sauceda, Hugo Guerrero, Joe Bravo, The Hometown Boys, Da Krazy Pimpz, Tristan Ramos, Los A-T Boyz, Augustin Ramirez, Rebecca Valadez and many more.
The four-day event Kicks-off at 12:00 pm each day and will showcase over 200 acts from across the U.S. to include Arizona, California, Colorado, Michigan, New Mexico, Florida, Ohio and of course Texas.
The TMA Fan Fair draws over 175,000 die-hard fans each year and offers an up-close and personal atmosphere with live music on four stages featuring emerging acts to top veteran performers as well as some surprise guest performances.
The family-oriented event has plenty of traditional food, beverage and vendor booths as well as Tejano music merchandise. Fans will get exclusive access to their favorite artists participating in the special autograph sessions scheduled during the four days of the TMA Fan Fair.
For the latest information on Tejano Music Awards Fan Fair 2020 and performance schedule visit the official website at www.tejanomusicawards.com. Schedule subject to change.
48th Annual Buffalo Bayou Partnership Regatta presented by Gillman Subaru
Registration is now open! Click here to register.
Join us for Texas’ largest canoe and kayak race – the 48th Annual Buffalo Bayou Partnership Regatta on March 7th! Paddlers, ages 12 and up, are encouraged to participate in the 15-mile race along the scenic Buffalo Bayou. Whether you are entering competitively or paddling for pleasure, you won’t want to miss out on this longstanding Houston tradition!
WHERE:
Starting Line: 7700 San Felipe (just west of Voss)
Finish Line: Allen’s Landing (1019 Commerce Street at Main Street)
ENTRY FEE:
- $55 per person (nonrefundable) through March 5
- $60 day-of registration
- $30 per person for military and student ID (E-mail a copy of your ID to info@buffalobayou.org to receive your promo code.)
- $40 for members of The Currents, BBP’s YP Group (Code will be emailed to active members.)
Entry includes t-shirt and lunch (while supplies last). Does not include canoe or kayak.
The minimum entry age is 12. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Check out the Regatta Helpful Hints for this year!
Interested in entering the race as a Team Sponsor? View the sponsor benefits and fill out the form online form here or view the PDF here. Email the completed form back to Leigh McBurnett at lmcburnett@buffalobayou.org.
For rules & race categories, please Click Here ».
For list of canoe and kayak rental vendors, please Click Here ».
15.5-mile Race Route (view map)
HCC Trustee Dr. Adriana Tamez Nominated for Prestigious Award
Dr. Adriana Tamez, Houston Community College Trustee District III, has been nominated for Woman of the Year in Education Programs at the 13th Annual Tribute to Hispanic Women, hosted by Solo Mujeres Magazine. The event will take place at the Houston Omni Hotel on Tuesday, March 10, 2020.
“I am incredibly honored to be nominated for this award and to share the stage with other prominent women in the Houston community,” Dr. Tamez said. Education has always been a passion of mine, and I am so grateful to Solo Mujeres Magazine for this recognition of my life’s work in education. I am also grateful to be recognized among a group of such outstanding nominees,”
Dr. Tamez was elected to the HCC Board of Trustees in December 2013 and was re-elected in November 2015. She served as Board Chair in 2016 and a member of the Finance and Audit Committee on the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) in 2019. She currently serves as Chair of the Board/Chancellor Evaluation, Marketing, and 50th Anniversary Committees for 2020.
Solo Mujeres Magazine celebrates International Women’s Day each year by honoring the contribution of distinguished Hispanic women in different fields ranging from politics, entrepreneurship, business, arts, and education.
Dr. Tamez is an advocate for educating and empowering individuals and communities, especially those from lower socioeconomic circumstances. As one of the founding members of the Tejano Center for Community Concerns (1992) and its open-enrollment charter school district, the Raul Yzaguirre Schools for Success (1996), Dr. Tamez served as the first Director of Education at the Raul Yzaguirre Middle Charter School for Success before becoming the principal at Rufus Cage Elementary School and Project Chrysalis Middle School in Houston Independent School District (HISD). She then returned to the Tejano Center for Community Concerns and currently serves as the President and CEO.
Dr. Tamez earned a bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies and a master’s degree in Education Administration and Supervision at the University of Houston (UH). She received her doctorate in Education Administration at the University of Texas at Austin while participating as a fellow in the nationally acclaimed Cooperative Superintendence Program.
By providing comprehensive programs and excellence in education, Dr. Tamez has emerged as a highly respected community leader whose mission has remained constant: to develop education, social, health, and community institutions that empower families to transform their lives.
Family in Kingwood Thanks Neighbor and HFD for Saving Their 15-year-old Daughter’s Life
Kate Tiedtke (pronounced “tiki”) is a 15-year-old avid high school soccer player. In December 2019, she participated in an out-of-state, national Soccer showcase for three days straight, then boarded a delayed flight and finally arrived home at 2 a.m. A few hours later, Kate went to school and attended most of her classes, then practiced soccer 2 to 4 p.m., as usual.
Kate was surprisingly not tired and told her Mom, “I feel like my heart is beating really fast!” Ms. Laura Tiedtke was concerned, but Kate said she was energized and felt fine.
After dinner, Kate became suddenly tired. She sat on her bed to do some homework and within moments, her Mom witnessed her stop breathing and lose pulses. Kate’s dad, Darin Tiedtke, called 9-1-1 and asked their neighbor, a retired RN to help. Their neighbor Katherine performed bystander CPR until HFD arrived.
A few minutes later, HFD Ladder 101 EMTs arrived, continued CPR and used their AED to shock Kate several times. HFD paramedics from Medic 102 arrived shortly thereafter and shocked Kate a few more times and provided advanced life support. Kate’s pulse was restored and as crews placed her in the ambulance, she tried to talk and fought vigorously enroute to the hospital, pulling off her medical equipment!
Kate was hospitalized and has had a full recovery. She is hoping to return to playing soccer very soon.
Kate’s parents, Laura and Darin Tiedtke, as well as older brothers, Chase and Luke, are so relieved that she survived this ordeal. They all want to express their appreciation to the Houston Fire Department as well as to their neighbor Katherine Brown for helping save Kate’s life!
- Bystander CPR: Katherine Brown, RN
- HFD EMS Sr. 9-1-1 Telecommunicator: Mark Williams
- L 101: Sr. Capt. Rebecca Wilson; E/O Michael Dixon, FF Ryan Twyman, FF Tory Rasmus,
- M 102 Paramedics: E/O Jeffrey Grissom; FF Stephen Scott
- EMS Supv. 30: Paramedic Capt. Christopher Ponzica
- MD-6: Dr. Michael G. Gonzalez
Mayor Sylvester Turner, Regions Bank Announce Tuition-Free, Harvard-Level Training Program for Entrepreneurs
Applications are now being accepted from small-business owners who are interested in growing their companies through a tuition-free program that Regions Bank is recruiting to Houston.
The program is called Inner City Capital Connections (ICCC). Since 2005, ICCC has worked with thousands of business owners from economically underserved communities across the U.S. The City’s partnership with Regions Bank to launch this program is the latest development in Mayor Sylvester Turner’s Complete Communities Initiative.
“While Houston’s strong economy helps our city continue to grow on the global stage, we need to ensure this growth doesn’t leave people behind,” said Mayor Sylvester Turner. “ICCC helps level the playing field for businesses in underserved communities. This is about more than training and education. It is about access to resources that can help entrepreneurs grow their companies and create more jobs. We appreciate Regions Bank for bringing ICCC to Houston for the first time in the program’s history.”
ICCC is part of the nonprofit Initiative for a Competitive Inner City, which was founded by Harvard Business School Professor Dr. Michael Porter to empower entrepreneurs in underserved areas through greater access to education and business training.
By connecting business owners with experts in the fields of strategy, marketing, small-business finance and more, ICCC helps entrepreneurs expand their companies through sustainable, long-term growth. The program is available to a wide range of business owners, regardless of whether they are Regions Bank customers.
“Over the last several years, Regions Bank has worked with ICCC in several major cities, and we’ve seen the incredible results this program delivers,” said Mark Jacobs, Houston Market Executive for Regions. “At the same time, Regions has been steadily building its presence in Houston. Bringing ICCC to Houston in 2020 is a natural extension of our commitment to serving Southeast Texas and advancing small-business growth throughout the area.”
ICCC training is provided tuition-free due to financial support from Regions and community partners. The training will be delivered, in part, through an all-day education event in Houston on June 17. Educators will include Dobbin Bookman, director of Harvard Business School’s global Owner President/Management (OPM) program.
Additional professors and business coaches will be available to business owners throughout the June 17 event. Topics will be customized to the needs of entrepreneurs that are accepted into the program. Real-time Spanish-language translation services will be offered.
To take part, business owners need to apply directly through ICCC and meet various program criteria. Applications should be submitted by Friday, May 22. Additional information on ICCC criteria and an online application form can be found at www.iccapitalconnections.org.
After June, business owners will have access to several free, follow-up webinars and can receive additional coaching as they carry out their business plans.
Governor Abbott Announces Departure of Top Adviser
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that his senior aide Matt Hirsch will be departing the Office of the Governor. For the last seven years, Hirsch has guided messaging, press relations, and media strategy for the Governor. Hirsch joined the Governor’s team as Communications Director in 2013. In 2017, Hirsch was promoted to Deputy Chief of Staff where he oversaw communications and scheduling.
Hirsch worked closely with executive staff, state agencies, and officeholders to implement the Governor’s priorities and agenda. He successfully guided the Office of the Governor’s public response in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, in passing landmark public education and property tax reform, and in promoting Texas’ economic achievements here and abroad.
“Matt has been indispensable since Day One,” said Governor Abbott. “In times of crisis, Matt was at the forefront in helping craft and lead the Office’s response. His ability to navigate the most challenging policy and political issues and develop the right response is remarkable. I am grateful for Matt’s judgment, guidance, and leadership, and I wish him the best going forward.”
Hirsch has also served in Texas as Communications Director in the Office of the Lt. Governor. He previously worked on presidential, gubernatorial, and U.S. Senate campaigns across the country. Hirsch will continue to work in strategic communications and public relations on high stakes issues in the private sector. He will depart the Governor’s office at the end of February.