McDonald’s Breakfast Burrito
September marks the 30th anniversary of the McDonald’s Breakfast Burrito, originally created by Houston owner/operator Nelly Quijano, when she began serving the item in Houston restaurants in 1985. The menu item went on to be added to McDonald’s menus across the country and later to the world in 1989. 
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Royal Dutch Shell plc second quarter 2021 Euro and GBP equivalent dividend payments
The Board of Royal Dutch Shell plc (“RDS”) today announced the pounds sterling and euro equivalent dividend payments in respect of the second quarter 2021 interim dividend, which was announced on July 29, 2021 at US$0.24 per A ordinary share (“A Share”) and B ordinary share (“B Share”).
Dividends on A Shares will be paid, by default, in euros at the rate of €0.2024 per A Share. Holders of A Shares who have validly submitted US dollars or pounds sterling currency elections by August 27, 2021 will be entitled to a dividend of US$0.24 or 17.38p per A Share, respectively.
Dividends on B Shares will be paid, by default, in pounds sterling at the rate of 17.38p per B Share. Holders of B Shares who have validly submitted US dollars or euros currency elections by August 27, 2021 will be entitled to a dividend of US$0.24 or €0.2024 per B Share, respectively.
Euro and pounds sterling dividends payable in cash have been converted from US dollars based on an average of market exchange rates over the three dealing days from 1 September to 3 September, 2021.
This dividend will be payable on September 20, 2021 to those members whose names were on the Register of Members on August 13, 2021.
Taxation – cash dividend
Cash dividends on A Shares will be subject to the deduction of Dutch dividend withholding tax at the rate of 15%, which may be reduced in certain circumstances. Non-Dutch resident shareholders, depending on their particular circumstances, may be entitled to a full or partial refund of Dutch dividend withholding tax.
If you are uncertain as to the tax treatment of any dividends you should consult your tax advisor.
Source: www.shell.com
Harris County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management 2020 Annual Report: “A Year Like No Other”
HCOHSEM had a strong year in spite of the global challenges presented by COVID-19. – In a year of unprecedented challenges with the outbreak of the Coronavirus – the greatest test of our organization – HCOHSEM responded with flexibility, resilience, and commitment.
Last year, Harris County activated its Emergency Operation Center 22 times and received 2,066 media inquiries and 11,378 broadcast, social media, and web communications. HCOHSEM also took part in more than 1,873 meetings with external partners.
“I cannot be prouder of our team. Each member of this office has been challenged personally and professionally by the constant, changing demands of this response,” said Harris County Emergency Management Coordinator Mark Sloan. “Their high-quality work is a tribute to their dedication to our residents, and I am inspired by them.”
Throughout 2020, HCOHSEM staff worked to assist Harris County Public Health (HCPH) with their early testing sites, data visualization tools, public service announcements (PSAs) and other items that focused on reducing the spread of COVID-19. To reach underserved communities, the PSAs were subtitled in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese, and Arabic.
The 2020 Atlantic hurricane season was the busiest in history. The season produced 29 tropical depressions, of which 28 became tropical storms and 12 became hurricanes, including five major hurricanes. In late August and September 2020, Tropical Storms Laura and Beta headed to the Gulf of Mexico, prompting a wave of warnings and watches in Harris County. HCOHSEM activated a total of four days to support response working with the federal government, the City of Houston, and other local governments in the region while continuously responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
HCOHSEM also developed and launched several campaigns to increase awareness of disaster preparedness. The Ready Harris Kids campaign introduced Olivia, the Preparedness Opossum, in an activity book, which focused on preparing young children for emergencies at home and school. The activity book is available online in English, Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Arabic.
HCOHSEM’s Annual Report provides insight into the statistics, stories, and the unwavering dedication of our staff and partners to the Harris County community we serve.
A printed version is expected to be available on September 7, 2021. The 2020 Annual Report is available at http://bit.ly/ReadyHarrisAR2020
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CRIME STOPPERS OF HOUSTON FUGITIVE FRIDAY
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$298.6M federal funds headed to Houston METRO for COVID-19 response
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration announced Thursday that it is awarding $298.6 million of American Rescue Plan funds to the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County.
The federal funds are intended to help transit agencies maintain service and jobs as communities continue to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a news release from the DOT.
“Public transportation has been a lifeline for communities and the American people throughout this pandemic,” said the U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. “This funding from President Biden’s American Rescue Plan will help protect transit employees from layoffs, keep transit service running, and ensure people can get where they need to go.”
“As our nation’s transit systems recover from COVID-19, the American Rescue Plan funds ensure that they continue to provide service to the many Americans who depend on transit to get to essential jobs, health care, and vaccine appointments,” said Federal Transit Administration’s Nuria Fernandez.
This funding is part of more than $30 billion for public transportation in the American Rescue Plan Act which was signed into law by President Biden on March 11. DOT notes the funding comes from the $26.6 billion allocated by statutory formulas to urban and rural areas, tribal governments, and for the enhanced mobility of seniors and individuals with disabilities. The act also included $2.2 billion for additional transit pandemic-associated needs, which will be awarded later this year, DOT said in its news release.
Source: www.click2houston.com