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Mayor Turner’s Statement on New York City Mayor Adams Visiting U.S. – Mexico  Border

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Please attribute the following statement to Mayor Sylvester Turner.

“I am glad New York City Mayor Eric Adams is visiting El Paso in response to Gov. Greg Abbott having bussed thousands of migrants to his city without notice and without providing resources for these men, women, and children. In addition to New York City, the governor has bussed migrants to Chicago, Denver, and to the home of the Vice President.

“Immigration is a serious issue that deserves our best efforts as elected officials. The recent actions by President Joe Biden announced in his recent visit to the U.S.- Mexico border look to provide order to an overwhelmed community. This demonstrates a commitment to finding a pragmatic solution to address the influx of migrants crossing the border. There is a real and pressing need for additional resources to address the capacity of border communities like El Paso to deal with immediate humanitarian needs.

“Bussing parents and their babies to disparate destinations without any notice, coordination, or planning is not right, and it is inhumane. Gov. Abbott’s actions continue to do nothing to solve the issue at the border and only hurt cities in Texas and across the country.

“Bussing some migrants from the border to other cities outside of Texas may provide some relief to the border in the short term and gain some political points, but it could work well against Texas and cities in Texas in the long run. No one knows what crisis may visit us around the corner where we may need the assistance of the federal government and other states and cities. It is important to remember the golden rule ‘to treat others the way you want to be treated.’
Let’s work together to solve this humanitarian crisis.”

Subway podría ser el primer gigante en venta este 2023

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La compañía de alimentos explora la posibilidad de vender su negocio. En total cuenta con más de 37,000 puntos en 100 países.

Según consignó Reuters, a partir de la información brindada por una fuente, la compañía explora la posibilidad de vender su negocio. En total cuenta con más de 37,000 puntos en 100 países. Desde su inicio hasta ahora siempre estuvo en manos de las dos familias fundadoras, los DeLuca y los Buck. Pero algo cambió en el último año porque las dos personas que iniciaron la compañía ya no están.

Una cifra millonaria en juego

El último informe de Technomic sobre la industria de comida rápida en los Estados Unidos arrojó que la marca experimentó un gran desplome en sus ventas en los últimos años. De operar 12,300 millones de dólares en 2013 pasó a registrar ventas por 9,400 millones en 2021. Asimismo, registró caídas en su cantidad de sucursales por cinco años consecutivos.

A pesar de estas cifras, The Wall Street Journal reportó que la operación de venta podría valuar a Subway en más 10,000 millones dre dólares. El proceso, no obstante, está en una etapa inicial. Por el momento solo se estarían buscando atraer a potenciales compradores corporativos y fondos de private equity.

Source: eleconomista

Martin Luther King Day

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“Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase”  -Martin Luther King, Jr.

Mayor Turner Announces Sports Icons will Participate in City’s Official MLK Day Parade

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Mayor Sylvester Turner today announced the VIP Sports legends, who will ride on the signature float with him during the 45th annual Original MLK Day Parade on Monday, January 16.

Houston icons on Mayor Turner’s float will include:  
  • Andre Johnson, Houston Texans football legend
  • Lauren Anderson, the first Black Houston Ballet principal dancer
  • Zina Garrison, Olympian and world tennis champion
  • Elvin “the Big E” Hayes, Houston Rockets basketball icon
  • Carl Lewis, nine-time Olympic gold medalist and one of the most decorated athletes of all time
  • Sheryl Swoopes, WNBA legend
  • Shaunie O’Neal Henderson, TV personality and husband Pastor Keion Henderson of the Lighthouse Church

For the 4th-year, the City of Houston is partnering with the Black Heritage Society to produce a stellar parade filled with dynamic marching bands, decorated floats and some well-known celebrities and community leaders.
The Original MLK Day Parade is the City’s official parade and will feature 156 parade entries, including

  • Twelve marching bands, including Texas Southern University, University of Houston, and Rice University bands, plus nine more marching bands.
  • Fourteen floats and hundreds of other participants, including elected officials, area school superintendents, and community and business leaders.

The Black Heritage Society selected Mayor Turner to serve as Grand Marshal in the final annual Original MLK Jr. Day parade of his administration. The co-grand marshals are e Rev. Dr. Derek King, the nephew of the great civil rights leader, and plastic surgeon Dr. Camille Cash. The parade will host a memorial tribute to John W. Bland, the civil rights activist and union leader who died in 2020.

The parade will kick off on Lamar at Smith St. downtown at 10 a.m. Monday. This year’s theme is “Climbing the Mountain to a Better Future.”

City of Houston Establishes Joint Information Center for Houston Marathon (Sunday)

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The City of Houston Office of Emergency Management (OEM) will activate a Joint Information Center (JIC) to manage media and public information related to the security, safety and transportation response to the Chevron Houston Marathon, and Aramco Houston Half-Marathon this weekend.

For information on road closures, routes and safety information, residents can visit  chevronhoustonmarathon.com.

The JIC will serve as the central clearinghouse, and one-stop-shop for information related to the public safety response to this weekend’s events.

Media wishing to contact the JIC may call: 713-884-4471 or the JIC Manager, Jodi Silva at 713-419-8568.

The JIC will be open from 5:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Sunday, January 22

Media are asked to please contact the JIC about Houston Marathon-related questions. Routine media requests should be routed through normal means.

The City will also be sharing Marathon-related information on social media using the following accounts:

Twitter: @HoustonOEM
Facebook: facebook.com/houstonoem
Instagram: @HoustonOEM

About: The City of Houston Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is the chief coordinating agency for disaster response in the nation’s fourth-largest City.; OEM provides emergency response coordination and communication assistance to City agencies, and serves as liaison to regional, state and federal agencies during times of emergency. In addition, OEM engages with the local community to promote emergency preparedness through a variety of initiatives. More information can be found at houstonoem.org.

Meet the new Shell CEO Wael Sawan

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Career
Wael was previously Director, Integrated Gas, Renewables and Energy Solutions. He has been a member of the Executive Committee (EC) since 2019, when he was appointed Upstream Director. Wael joined Shell in 1997 and has worked in each of Shell’s core business units: Upstream, Integrated Gas and Downstream. In his time with Shell, he has served in critical roles including Vice President for Commercial, New Business and LNG in Qatar, Managing Director and Chairman of the Qatar Shell companies and Executive Vice President of Shell’s Deep Water business. Wael was born in Lebanon and grew up in the United Arab Emirates and Canada. He holds a master’s degree in engineering from McGill University in Montreal and an MBA from Harvard Business School. He lives in the UK, is married to Nicole and they have three sons.

US Department of Labor announces annual adjustments to OSHA civil penalties for 2023

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The U.S. Department of Labor announced changes to Occupational Safety and Health Administration civil penalty amounts based on cost-of-living adjustments for 2023.

In 2015, Congress passed the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act to advance the effectiveness of civil monetary penalties and to maintain their deterrent effect. Under the Act, agencies are required to publish “catch-up” rules that adjust the level of civil monetary penalties and make subsequent annual adjustments for inflation no later than January 15 of each year. This year, January 15 falls on a Sunday and January 16 is a federal holiday. Therefore, new OSHA penalty amounts will become effective Jan. 17, 2023.

OSHA’s maximum penalties for serious and other-than-serious violations will increase from $14,502 per violation to $15,625 per violation. The maximum penalty for willful or repeated violations will increase from $145,027 per violation to $156,259 per violation.

Visit the OSHA Penalties page and read the final rule for more information.

Source: osha

A COMMUNITY FORUM SHOWCASING FUTURE HISPANIC LEADERS

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What:

Gilbert Andrew Garcia, Garcia Hamilton & Associates, and ¡Que Onda! Magazine is having a forum to showcase many of the future Hispanic leaders. Some are running for office this November 2023. Each Hispanic Leader will have time to speak about their community impact, their background and what they would like to see in the City of Houston. The audience will have the opportunity to talk and ask speakers questions at the end.

The community can listen live to Aliento Radio on 101.7 FM and 1540 AM. You can read about the Forum it in the next issue of ¡Que Onda! Magazine.

The first 100 people will receive 2 FREE tacos and will be eligible for up to $100 in door prizes. The winner must be present to win.

 

When:

January 14, 2023

9am to 10:30am

Where:

El Jardin Mexican Restaurant

7849 Harrisburg Blvd., Houston, TX 77012

Who:

Hispanic Future Leaders

  • Cynthia Reyes- Revilla
    • Candidate for Houston City Council District H
    • Lifelong resident of District H, dedicated mother of 2 and decades of community development experience
  • Mario Castillo
    • Candidate for Houston City Council District H
    • Executive Director of Your Houston a non-profit focused on Quality-of-life issues that affect Houstonians
  • Holly Flynn Villaseca
    • Former elected Trustee for Houston ISD (5 years of experience)
    • Former Board member for the Mayor’s Hispanic Advisory Board (5 years of experience)
  • Jonathan Estrada
    • Pasadena Council Member for District E (Seeking re-election)
    • Senior Plan Analyst for the City of Houston (9 years of experience)

 

  • Ivan Sanchez
    • Candidate for Houston City Council District J
    • Founder and President of the Houston Millennials
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  • Conchita Reyes
    • President of CR Financials Group
    • Board Member of the Morales Memorial Foundation
  • Emmanuel Guerrero
    • Candidate for Pasadena City Council District C
    • Director of National Relations ALPFA
  • Sophia Saenz
    • Candidate for South Houston Mayor 2023
    • Music Education and Choir Director for Pasadena ISD
  • Richard Cantu
    • President of Harris County Department of Education Board of Trustees
    • Executive Director Hawes Hill & Associates
  • Joaquin Martinez
    • Candidate for Houston City Council District I
    • Currently the Director of Community Affairs for District I Councilmember Robert Gallegos (10 years of experience)

Mayor Turner to Join Texas’ Big City Mayors for Release of 88th State Legislative Agenda

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WHAT:
Mayor Sylvester Turner will be one of 11 Texas’ Big City Mayors to announce legislative priorities for the 88th Texas Legislative Session
WHEN:
Friday, January 13, 2023
9:30 a.m.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Mayor Ron Nirenberg, City of San Antonio
Mayor Mattie Parker, City of Fort Worth
Mayor Jim Ross, City of Arlington
Mayor Sylvester Turner, City of Houston
Mayor Ginger Nelson, City of Amarillo
Mayor Joe Zimmerman, City of Sugar Land
Mayor Kirk Watson, City of Austin
Mayor John Muns, City of Plano
Mayor Ron Jensen, City of Grand Prairie
Mayor Trey Mendez, City of Brownsville
Mayor George Fuller, City of McKinney

MORE: Read about the Texas Big City Mayors’ past advocacy efforts at: Texas BCM

TELEMUNDO HOUSTON NAMES FREDDY OLDENBURG VICE PRESIDENT OF NEWS

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Freddy Oldenburg has been named Vice President of News for Telemundo Houston KTMD-TV. He will lead the day-to-day news operations. In this role, he will be responsible for the overall performance of the station’s local newscasts and news department, as well as other local productions across multiple media platforms.

Oldenburg, a broadcast professional with more than twenty-five years of experience, joins Telemundo Houston from Telemundo 47 WNJU-TV New York where he served the station as Vice President of News since April 2020. His previous roles include Vice President of News for Telemundo 39 KXTX-TV Dallas-Fort Worth, Vice President of News for Telemundo 48 KSTS-TV in the San Francisco Bay Area, Assistant News Director for Telemundo 52 KVEA-TV in Los Angeles and Executive Producer for Univision network in Miami.  Oldenburg launched his career in broadcasting as an anchor and reporter for RCTV in Caracas. 

A native of Venezuela, Oldenburg earned a bachelor’s degree in Journalism from Universidad Central de Venezuela. He also earned a master’s degree in Communications from Universidad Carlos III de Madrid. The bilingual news professional is the recipient of multiple local Emmy® Awards, an Edward R. Murrow Award, a Telly and GLAAD Media Award.