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Houston First & Levy Donate Food to Ronald McDonald House During Coronavirus Crisis

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Houston First & Levy Donate Food to Ronald McDonald House During Coronavirus Crisis

Due to meeting cancellations, Houston First Corporation and food vendor, Levy Premium Food Service, are partnering to donate unused prepared food from the George R. Brown Convention Center (GRB) to Houston’s Ronald McDonald House in the Texas Medical Center.   

A number of conference and meeting cancellations at the GRB due to the evolving situation surrounding COVID-19 coronavirus have resulted in the temporary closing of the grab ‘n go Avenida Eats and Starbucks both located inside the convention center.  More than 150 freshly made sandwiches, salads and fruit cups have been delivered to families staying at the Ronald McDonald House.  

“The children and families of Ronald McDonald House Houston are greatly appreciative of the generous donation from Houston First and Levy. All donations are welcomed, but we are especially grateful to have additional help to sustain our families during this very difficult time,” said Rick Noriega, CEO, Ronald McDonald House Houston.

“Families at the Ronald McDonald House already are facing adversity, so we are pleased to join our partners at Levy to provide what we hope will be at least a small measure of comfort and support,” said Brenda Bazan, president and CEO of Houston First Corporation. “Helping our neighbors, particularly during a time made more difficult by coronavirus concerns, is a no-brainer for the Houston First team, and we want to encourage others to consider simple ways they might assist local non-profits now as well.”

About Ronald McDonald House Houston

Ronald McDonald House Houston (RMH Houston) provides families with a home away from home: a safe, comfortable, affordable place to live while their child receives treatment for a life-threatening illness inside the Texas Medical Center. While meeting the families’ most vital need for a place to stay, RMH Houston also offers meals, activities, and opportunities to connect with other families facing similar crises. For more information please visit www.rmhhouston.org, or follow us on Facebook.

About Houston First Corporation

Houston First is the official destination management organization for the city of Houston. In addition, Houston First owns the Hilton Americas-Houston hotel, manages the George R. Brown Convention Center along with 10 city-owned properties and developed the Avenida Houston entertainment district. Learn more at HoustonFirst.com.

COVID-19: Community Guidelines

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Protecting the health and safety of our community remains our highest concern. We are also committed to continuing to provide Harris County residents with the latest information about Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) so you can make informed decisions for you and your family. As you may know, multiple individuals in the greater Houston area are confirmed positives for COVID-19. While the majority of these individuals contracted the virus while traveling, there is evidence that we are beginning to identify individuals who may have contracted the virus through community transmissions.

DIFFICULT DECISIONS
On Wednesday, Judge Lina Hidalgo issued a Disaster Declaration for Harris County and Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner issued an Emergency Health Declaration, both of which allow the city and county to better serve you. We recognize that difficult decisions, such as cancelling community events, causes inconveniences, as well as economic strains on organizations and individuals. Rest assured that no one takes these decisions lightly. It is out of an abundance of caution and because containing the spread of the virus helps keep our community healthier that additional cancellations may occur. 

COUNTY GUIDELINES
Until March 31, Precinct One will be following the guidelines jointly issued by Harris County Public Health Department, the Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, Harris County and the City of Houston. Designed to create the social distancing needed to help slow the spread of the virus throughout our community, these guidelines will be in effect for the remainder of the month. All Precinct One community centers will adhere to the following guidance:
Precinct One community centers will be closed until the end of MarchPostpone gatherings of greater than 250 peopleSuspend all seniors programs through March (excluding the Meals on Wheels program)Suspend all Harris County community meetings

CONSULT YOUR MEDICAL PROVIDER
Let’s remember to remain calm, be cautious and listen to the advice of medical professionals. It is also important to show compassion and concern for the individuals who are recovering from this illness while protecting those vulnerable to contracting the virus. The number one way to reduce your risk of contracting COVID-19 remains good hygiene and cleaning practices, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Harris County Public Health. That means you should wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water for at least 20 seconds several times a day, stay home if you’re feeling sick, and sterilize dirty surfaces at home and at work with detergent or soap. Individuals at greatest risk that should be especially careful:People 60 and olderPeople who have underlying health concerns (e.g. heart disease, diabetes, lung disease)People who have weakened immune systemsPregnant women

STICK TO THE FACTS
It is also vital that we stick to the facts and prevent the spread of misinformation. We cannot let rumors and innuendo get in the way of helping our community withstand this virus. Please listen to your medical provider, the CDC, Harris County Public Health, local officials and other trusted sources for information.

FIND INFORMATION
To help separate fact from fiction, you can have your questions answered by trained professionals:Harris County residents can get the latest information by calling Harris County Public Health’s dedicated hotline at 832-927-7575 (9 am to 7 pm everyday)You can also text CV19 to 888777 to get text updates directly from Ready HarrisCity of Houston residents are encouraged to contact 832-393-4220 (9 am to 7pm M-F, 9 am to 3pm on Saturday)Additionally uninsured residents of unincorporated Harris County can call the “Ask My Nurse” hotline for clinical-related questions at 713-634-1110 (9 am to 7 pm everyday)

FAIR OPPORTUNITY
Finally, everyone should have access to quality, affordable medical care. Consider the tough decisions our neighbors may need to make in the coming days. Deciding not to go to work when you don’t have sick time or paid leave means losing money that pays the mortgage or buys groceries. This is another reminder why I am committed to continuing to fight for fair wages and benefits for everyone. I will also continue to use my voice to advocate for policies that make our health care system more equitable, affordable and accessible so that every family can focus on their health first. Despite this time of concern, I am eternally grateful for the dedicated, experienced public health officials in Harris County working around the clock to contain the spread of this illness and keep our families safe. We are immeasurably better because of their talent and dedication to our community. Times like these can be difficult but they also present the opportunity to bring more hope, acceptance and love into the world. I hope that we will use this opportunity to support our loved ones, friends and neighbors and do our part to prevent the spread of this illness.

Mayor Sylvester Turner and Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo declare public health emergency due to COVID-19

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Mayor Sylvester Turner and Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo declare public health emergency due to COVID-19
Mayor Sylvester Turner today signed a proclamation declaring a Local State of Disaster Due to a Public Health Emergency to help contain and mitigate COVID-19 from spreading. As a result of the emergency order, the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo will close down immediately and city-sponsored, produced and permitted events will be postponed or cancelled through the end of March.

The action follows the identification of a positive COVID-19 case in a Montgomery County resident with no reported out-of-state travel and no identified contact with another person with COVID-19. It is an indication of community spread. Community spread occurs when a person contracts an illness from an unknown source.
Health officials believe the Montgomery County man who tested positive also attended the World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest.

Mayor Turner and Houston-area health authorities determined immediate action was needed to protect the public’s health.  There are currently two positive cases of COVID-19 in the city of Houston.

 “I have taken this step to contain and mitigate the virus. To this point, the cases in Houston, Harris County and Fort Bend County have all been linked to international travel,” said Mayor Sylvester Turner. “As we have  indicated since we first starting monitoring COVID-19, we would act quickly and accordingly based on new information. The information about the possibility of community spread in the Houston-area is a game-changer. We made a tough call, but it was the right call to protect the people of our city.”

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo said she would also sign an emergency disaster declaration.“This virus does not respect political or geographical boundaries,” said Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo. “Our response to this challenge requires that we use every tool in our toolbox to contain and mitigate the very real threat this global outbreak has on our health and our communities. I strongly urge residents, businesses, and schools to take this seriously and to take reasonable precautionary steps to protect our most vulnerable residents from exposure.”For the health and safety of attendees, volunteers and employees, Rodeo Houston will phase down Wednesday evening. The three week event was scheduled to end March 22.  

“As heartbreaking as this is, it is in the best interest of the community,” said Joel Cowley, President and CEO of Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. “Due to the foresight of our executive committee, we will be able to fulfill our annual contribution and commitment to youth and education.”

The public health emergency declaration will also affect this weekend’s Tour de Houston, as well as the remaining capital improvement project meetings.

“This virus is new to the human population and none of us have an immunity to it. We are doing this to save lives,” said Dr. David Persse, Health Authority for Houston Health Department. “If you do not have symptoms, you do not need to be tested.If you don’t have symptoms, the test does you no good and a test has been wasted. If you do have symptoms, please call ahead so medical staff can be prepared. We cannot afford to have doctors and nurses exposed.”

Meanwhile, the Houston Health Department announced Wednesday new recommendations to Houstonians aimed at reducing their risk of exposure to COVID-19.People at higher risk of severe illness should stay home and away from large groups of people as much as possible, including public places with lots of people and large gatherings where there will be close contact with others. People at higher risk include:People 60 and olderPeople with underlying health conditions including heart disease, lung disease, or diabetesPeople who have weakened immune systemsPeople who are pregnantWorkplaces should enact measures that allow people who can work from home to do so. Taking these measures can help reduce the number of workers who come into contact with the COVID-19 virus and help minimize absenteeism due to illnessIf you can feasibly avoid bringing large groups of people together, consider postponing events and gatherings.The Houston Health Department is not currently recommending closing schools. If a case of COVID-19 is diagnosed at a school, the health department will work with the school and the district to determine the best measures including potential closure of the school.People who are sick need to stay home to prevent infecting others.Avoid visiting hospitals, long term care facilities, or nursing homes to the extent possible. If you need to go, limit your time there and keep six feet away from patients.People with symptoms like cough, fever, or other respiratory problems, must call a healthcare provider. People with symptoms should not go to the emergency room unless it’s a life-threatening emergency.
Healthcare professionals will determine if you need to be tested for COVID-19.

Houstonians should visit HoustonEmergency.org for updated information about local risk, routine protective actions, frequently asked questions, communication resources, rumor control, emergency preparedness tips and more.

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Cancelled

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In the interest of public health, the City of Houston and the Houston Health Department have ordered the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ to close. The Rodeo will respectfully and dutifully comply with the City’s order.  

The Rodeo is deeply saddened; however, the safety and well-being of our guests and our community is our top priority. Out of precaution, the City has decided that this is the best course of action for our community.

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has been a fabric of this community since 1932. Having to close early is extremely difficult as guests, volunteers, exhibitors, rodeo athletes and entertainers look forward to the 20 days of the Rodeo each year.

We look forward to the 2021 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo to continue to promote agriculture, education, entertainment and Western heritage. We will provide additional information as it becomes available. Updates will be posted at rodeohouston.com/2020.

Theatre Under the Stars Announces the Return of Come from Away for the Final Show in the 2020-2021 Season

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Theatre Under the Stars Announces the Return of Come from Away for the Final Show in the 2020-2021 Season

This morning, Theatre Under The Stars announced the Houston return of Come From Away as the final musical in its 2020-2021 Season of Broadway hits. The North American Tour of the Tony Award®-winning musical just completed a sold-out run at the Hobby Center. The TUTS engagement will run May 18 through 30, 2021.

“We’re so excited to bring this phenomenal musical back to Houston next year as part of our season, because more Houstonians deserve to experience this uplifting and inspiring show,” said TUTS Artistic Director Dan Knechtges. “Come From Away is a remarkable true story that celebrates the best in humanity, and our audiences will love it.”

Recapping the shows previously announced for the 2020-2021 Season, the six-show series at Houston’s Hobby Center will launch in September with the highly-anticipated Broadway revival of 1776, prior to its arrival in New York City. In October, the ‘80s live again with an all new TUTS production of Rock of Ages, featuring your favorite hair-metal hits. For the holidays, go under the sea with a new production of Disney’s The Little Mermaid. TUTS revives a musical classic in February, with Rodgers & Hammerstein’s South Pacific. April brings the divine musical comedy Sister Act, starring Houston’s own Simone Gundy (NBC’s The Voice, TUTS Memphis). The return engagement of Come From Away will round out the season.

“What excites me about this season, is the range of experiences this line-up offers. Pre-Broadway! Rock Concert! Disney Spectacular! High Romance! Disco Diva! Broadway Smash!” said Knechtges. “You can’t do better than that for a night on the town. This season, you’ll be entertained and transported to musical theatre heights.”

Texas Dairy Queen (TDQ) Invites You to Celebrate the First Day of Spring with a Free Cone!

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Texas Dairy Queen (TDQ) Invites You to Celebrate the First Day of Spring with a Free Cone!

Nothing says spring has arrived in the Lone Star State better than lush fields of glorious bluebonnets. But on Thursday, March 19th, DQ’s fans (and fanatics) can celebrate spring’s arrival with a free small cone from participating Texas Dairy Queen (TDQ) stores across the state.

Fans can upload their Free Cone Day photos using the hashtag “freeconeday.” But wait, there’s more.  If fans want more free treats, they can upload their photos to the DairyQueenTexas Facebook page under YourDQMoments, and if their photo is selected, they could snag a $10 TDQ gift card.

As much as we’d like to give away a bunch of free cones to everybody forever, we have to draw the line somewhere. So, we’re limiting the free giveaway to one cone per customer. And needless to say (but we’ll say it anyway), while supplies last.

We’re proud of our iconic brand status. Long before social media, TDQ has been THE place for Texans to connect with each other and make memories. We invite everyone to grab a free cone on March 19, go admire the Texas bluebonnets and create new memories.

There are few brands as iconic as the DQ® brand. Innovative DQ treats and eats, along with the unique DQ restaurant concepts, have positioned Texas Dairy Queen as a leader in the quick service restaurant industry. Texas Dairy Queen is comprised of 154 franchisees with 600 locations across Texas.

For more information, visit dqtexas.com or follow TDQ on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook.

Local Health Departments Ask Residents Who Traveled on Egypt Nile River Cruise to Self-quarantine, Contact Local Health Department

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The Houston Health Department, Harris County Public Health and Fort Bend County Health and Human Services ask any local residents who recently traveled to Egypt and took a Nile River cruise to immediately self-quarantine for 14 days and contact their local health department.

On March 5, 2020 the M.S. A’sara cruise traveling to and from Aswan, Egypt was quarantined due to COVID-19 exposure. Local health department officials are seeking M.S. A’sara passengers from the Greater Houston area who traveled on the cruise line from February 12 to March 5, 2020 because they may have been exposed to COVID-19.

If you or your family traveled on the M.S. A’sara cruise (traveling to and from Aswan, Egypt) during the dates in question, please self–quarantine and contact your local health department. Currently, only passengers on the M.S. A’sara cruise need to contact their local health department.

City of Houston residents:
Houston Health Department
www.HoustonHealth.org
www.HoustonEmergency.org
832-393-4220*
*This number is currently only for M.S. A’sara cruise passengers and is staffed 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Harris County residents:
Harris County Public Health
www.hcphtx.org\COVID-19
www.ReadyHarris.org
713-439-6000*
*This number is staffed 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Fort Bend County residents:
Fort Bend County Health & Human Services
www.fbchealth.org/ncov
281-633-7795*
*This number is staffed Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

M.S. A’sara cruise passengers and anyone who recently traveled to and from Center of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) identified high risk areas who is experiencing fever, cough or shortness of breath must stay home and away from other people and contact their health provider. Healthcare providers will work with local public health departments to determine if COVID-19 testing is needed. People over 60 and those with chronic health condition are at highest risk for serious COVID-19 illness.

Visit HoustonEmergency.org for updated information about local risk, as well as key messages, frequently asked questions, communication resources, rumor control, emergency preparedness tips and more.

México se enfrentará a la Selección Colombia el sábado 30 de mayo, en el Empower Field at Mile High de Denver

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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.

¡Razones Válidas Para Terminar Una Relación!

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¡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:

  1. Eras adúltero o adúltera y fuiste infiel sin consideración .
  2. Eras un adicto a las drogas, alcohol o cualquier tipo de vicio.
  3. Maltratabas verbal o físicamente (¡qué horror!).
  4. Tu pereza y pésimo manejo del dinero destrozó la economía del hogar.
  5. 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

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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.

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