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Houston will be home to the nation’s largest psychiatric hospital in 2021

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Houston will be home to the nation’s largest psychiatric hospital in 2021

The UTHealth Behavioral Sciences Center will be making history in Houston.

The facility will be the first public mental health hospital constructed in more than three decades, and will be the largest of its kind in the United States.

UTHealth enlisted the help of architecture firm Perkins and Will to design the mental health facility near the Texas Medical Center.

The future building will “consist of two buildings connected by a glazed bridge, surrounded by a tranquil green space,” as reported by Jillian Goltzman at Innovation Map.

The facility will be an educational hospital, where future physicians and specialists will be trained. Not only will the facility provide mental healthcare, but substance use intervention, treatment and medical care via integrated treatment programs, according to Innovation Map.

The infrastructure of the new building is being carefully crafted to assist with patient care. Light and sound were both important considerations in the development of the building.

The ultimate goal is to create a “peaceful environment for patients and staff.” The facility will have tunable light fixtures that adjust to the time of day, as well as noise reduction coefficient acoustics to reduce noise impact.

To help transition patients back into everyday life, the facility will include a therapy mall, that “can serve as a salon, boutique, fitness center, movie night spot, or music therapy space.”

The UTHealth Behavioral Sciences Center will be opening its doors in late 2021, and will include 264 inpatient beds.

Mayor Turner kicks off the first day of early voting with university students

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Mayor Turner kicks off the first day of early voting with university students
Mayor Turner kicks off the first day of early voting with the Mayor’s Early Vote College Challenge and releases public service announcement encouraging all Houstonians to vote
Mayor Sylvester Turner announces the Mayor’s Early Vote College Challenge at the University of Houston on the first day of early voting.
HOUSTON – Mayor Turner kicked off the first day of early voting with students from the University of Houston (UH) and Texas Southern University (TSU).

The Mayor announced the Mayor’s Early Vote College Challenge, a challenge encouraging students from the University of Houston, Texas Southern University, and Rice University to cast their ballots during early voting. Mayor Turner will receive a daily report of the turnout on local campuses and will announce the winning school after the election.

During his visit to Texas Southern University, Mayor Turner took part in TSU’s Student March to the Polls. The Mayor joined TSU students by marching down the campus to the TSU polling location where he casted his ballot.

On the first day of early voting, Harris County smashed a record previously set in the 2016 election cycle.
Mayor Turner marches down to the TSU polling location and is joined by TSU students and faculty.
Mayor Turner is asking young people to vote early and on election day by sharing their experiences on social media.

“Our students are the future of this country and their voices must be heard,” said Mayor Sylvester Turner.  “This is the most important election of our time and you simply cannot sit it out and expect to be heard. Voting is a fundamental right and the most powerful way to express one’s self. I am encouraging everyone to participate in early voting this year and vote all the way down the ballot.”

The mayor also released a public service announcement on the first day of early voting.

México asegura vacuna para más de 100 millones de mexicanos: Ebrard

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México asegura vacuna para más de 100 millones de mexicanos: Ebrard

El Gobierno de México formalizó contratos de precompra de vacunas con AstraZeneca, CanSino Biologics y Pfizer para cubrir a más de 100 millones de mexicanos.

En el marco de la conferencia de prensa que encabeza el presidente Andrés Manuel López Obrador, el secretario de Relaciones Exteriores, Marcelo Ebrard Casaubon, informó sobre los avances en la estrategia de México para garantizar el acceso universal y a precios justos a la vacuna contra COVID-19. En esta semana, el Gobierno de México suscribió tres contratos de precompra con las farmacéuticas AstraZeneca, CanSino Biologics y Pfizer para adquirir dosis suficientes de vacunas para cubrir, junto con las adquiridas en el mecanismo COVAX, a hasta 116 millones de personas mexicanas.

 

El secretario de Relaciones Exteriores informó que los tres acuerdos de precompra firmados con las farmacéuticas podrían cubrir un rango de entre 81.4 y 90.9 millones de personas. Estos acuerdos cumplen los criterios de búsqueda de mecanismos de apartado con bajo riesgo y protegen a México de aumentos de precio por exceso de demanda. Además, diversifican el portafolio al que nuestro país tiene acceso, incluyendo tanto a vacunas basadas en virus inactivados y vectores virales, como a tecnologías más modernas y flexibles.

 

Durante la conferencia, el secretario presentó detalles de cada uno de los acuerdos. Tanto la vacuna de AstraZeneca como la de Pfizer deben administrarse en dos dosis. El acuerdo suscrito con AstraZeneca es por 77.4 millones de dosis que estarían disponibles entre marzo y agosto de 2021. En el caso de Pfizer, el acuerdo es por un rango de entre 15.5 y 34.4 millones de dosis, dependiendo de lo que el sector salud convenga. Las vacunas de esa farmacéutica llegarían a México entre diciembre de 2020 y diciembre de 2021.

 

Por su parte, se acordó que la vacuna de CanSino Biologics, que se administra en una sola dosis, tenga un flujo de suministro de 35 millones de dosis entre diciembre 2020 y septiembre 2021. Estos acuerdos de precompra se suman al anticipo pagado recientemente al mecanismo internacional COVAX para garantizar el acceso a 51.5 millones de dosis que cubrirían a 25 millones de mexicanos.

En este sentido, el canciller afirmó que “debemos estar orgullosos de que México ha contribuido, en voz de su presidente, a que hoy tengamos un mecanismo multilateral, COVAX, en el que participan más de 100 países y que nos va a permitir, tanto a México como a los demás países, acceder hasta al 20% de las vacunas de nuestra población”. Recordó que el portafolio de este mecanismo ya cuenta con 18 vacunas a las que nuestro país tendrá acceso.

El secretario Ebrard subrayó: “de todas las actividades en las que me ha tocado participar en mi vida pública, esta es de la que me siento más orgulloso, y de mi país y de mi presidente”.

También informó que entre las vacunas que forman parte del portafolio se encuentran los desarrollos de AstraZeneca, BioPharma, CureVac, Inovio, Merck, Moderna, las universidades de Hong Kong, Queensland y Oxford; además, se han agregado las candidatas de China, Corea del Sur, Estados Unidos y Reino Unido.

En apego a las instrucciones del presidente de la República de garantizar la cobertura universal de nuestra población, con la suma del mecanismo COVAX, más los acuerdos mencionados anteriormente, “se garantiza la disponibilidad de dosis suficientes para vacunar a más de 100 millones de mexicanas y mexicanos, poniendo a México en la misma condición que los países más avanzados en este proceso, como Estados Unidos y la Unión Europea”, aseguró el canciller.

Además, fruto de esta estrategia desarrollada por la Presidencia de la República y ejecutada por la Secretaría de Salud y la cancillería, México llevará a cabo varias fases 3 de los ensayos clínicos de diversos desarrollos, entre los que se encuentran: Janssen, de Estados Unidos; Sputnik V, de Rusia; CanSino Biologics, de China; Novavax, de Estados Unidos; Curevac, de Alemania; Sanofi-Pasteur, de Francia; y ReiThera, de Italia.

La Secretaría de Relaciones Exteriores avanza y refrenda la visión del presidente Andrés Manuel López Obrador para garantizar el acceso universal, temprano y equitativo a las vacunas contra COVID-19.

Acompañaron al presidente Andrés Manuel López Obrador: Jorge Alcocer Varela, secretario de Salud; Marcelo Ebrard Casaubon, secretario de Relaciones Exteriores; Arturo Herrera Gutiérrez, secretario de Hacienda y Crédito Público; Hugo López-Gatell Ramírez, subsecretario de Prevención y Promoción de la Salud; Martha Delgado Peralta, subsecretaria para Asuntos Multilaterales y Derechos Humanos, SRE; Sylvia Lorena Varela Ramón, presidenta y directora general de AstraZeneca México; Lizete de la Torre García, directora de Asuntos Corporativos y Health & Value de Pfizer México; y Yu Xuefeng, director ejecutivo de CanSino Biologics.

City of Houston Housing and Community Development (HCDD) is Announcing Changes to Round 2 of its Multifamily Harvey Program

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City of Houston Housing and Community Development (HCDD) is Announcing Changes to Round 2 of its Multifamily Harvey Program

HOUSTON – The City of Houston Housing and Community Development Department (HCDD) is announcing changes to Round 2 of its Harvey Multifamily Program, due to recent changes to housing tax credits allocated by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA). Two new developments have been approved, one development has been removed, and two developments have changed funding amounts.

The modifications bring the total amount of funding for this round to $170,250,000, which will be distributed between 16 developments. The changes bring new affordable apartments to priority areas, including Gulfton Complete Community and Piney Point Village, and ensure that chosen developments have the capacity to create high-quality communities for residents.

The currently proposed Round 2 of the program will create 1,932 apartments. Combined with Round 1, the Harvey Multifamily Program is expected to bring 3,400 new, resilient apartments to Houston, 3,000 of which will be held at affordable prices to provide greater choice and quality of homes to low- and moderate-income Houstonians.

Detailed changes are as follows:

  • Proposal “The Ella” is no longer being recommended.
  • Connect South Apartments, developed by Brinshore Connect Communities, will be awarded $7,300,000 to create 77 new units located within the Gulfton Complete Community in District J.
  • Ella Grand, developed by DMA Development, will be awarded $6,500,000 to develop 145 new units in District G, in an area experiencing high rental costs.

A complete list of the 16 developments that the City of Houston recommends can be viewed in full in the table below.

i) amount provided is based on the application and is subject to revision during HCDD underwriting.

Harris County shatters record for turnout on Day 1 of early voting

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Harris County shatters record for turnout on Day 1 of early voting

HOUSTON — Harris County has shattered its opening day record for early voting turnout.

They broke it just before 2 p.m. Tuesday with several hours left to go before polls close for the day.

The old Day 1 early voting record was around 68,000 which was set on the first day of the 2016 presidential election.

Harris County Clerk Chris Hollins has been expecting a record turnout in this election.

Texas GOP files suit to stop drive-thru voting in Harris County

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Texas GOP files suit to stop drive-thru voting in Harris County

HOUSTON – The Republican Party of Texas says it has sued Harris County in an effort to stop drive-thru voting.

There are currently 10 drive-thru polling locations in Harris County for the November election. As of this writing, all locations will be open during Early Voting, starting on Oct. 13, and also on Election Day, Nov. 3.

In a news release about the lawsuit, the Republican Party of Texas argues that drive-thru locations are an illegal expansion of curbside voting that should be restricted to only those who are sick or disabled.

“(Harris County Clerk Chris Hollins) is trying to unlawfully expand a form of voting almost entirely targeted at voters who physically can’t walk into a polling location,” the news release reads. “… (He) is telling all Harris County residents that they are eligible for curbside voting when he knows that is not the case. Any voter that does not qualify to vote curbside under narrow statutory language would be voting illegally if allowed to vote drive-through.”

Hollins issued this statement on the lawsuit:

“The Republican Party has feverishly used its resources to limit voters’ ability to exercise their constitutional right to vote this November instead of figuring out ways to help voters know their rights. This lawsuit is not only frivolous, but it’s also a gross misrepresentation of the differences between curbside voting — for voters with disabilities, including illness — and drive-thru voting, which is available for all voters who want to vote from the safety and convenience of their vehicle. My office is focused on ensuring voter safety and access this fall. We invite all political parties to join us in that mission.”

Voto Latino Registers the Most Latinx Voters in History

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Voto Latino Registers the Most Latinx Voters in History

Voto Latino Registers the Most Latinx Voters in History, Surpassing One Million Registered Voters; Raises $35 Million and Mobilizes 3.7 Million Latinx Voters for 2020

The organization reaches 500,000-voter registration goal for 2020 election cycle, more than double its 2018 results

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12, 2020 / — Today, Voto Latino, the nation’s largest Latinx voter registration organization, announced that it has officially registered 1,057,090 Latinx voters to-date, the most ever in history. For the 2020 election cycle specifically, Voto Latino has surpassed its 500,000-goal, registering more than 558,000 voters to-date across the country. This voter registration number is expected to increase daily by the thousands in critical states leading up to Election Day on Tuesday, November 3, and is more than double the organization’s results from the previous election cycle in 2018. Notably, Voto Latino has registered 257,294 in Texas alone, more than Voto Latino’s nationwide registration total in 2018. Remarkably, this milestone was accomplished during COVID-19, thanks to Voto Latino’s digital-first infrastructure and use of innovative technology-based tools.

(PRNewsfoto/Voto Latino)

“Our results reflect the Latinx community’s deep desire to participate in this election,” said María Teresa Kumar, President and CEO of Voto Latino. “For too long, our community has been ignored by the political establishment. Two years ago, Voto Latino made a big bet: invest in our infrastructure and start efforts early to meet the moment. This year, for the first time, Latinxs will be the second-largest voting bloc in the country and we were ready. We will mobilize 3.7 million to flex their muscle this November.”

In addition, Voto Latino has raised $35 million, more than double its original goal for the 2020 election cycle, with a new goal of raising $37 million by Election Day. As a result, the organization has been able to step in and fill the gaps in voter registration left in traditional on-site programs, and is positioned to mobilize upwards of 3.7 million new and low propensity Latinx voters in six battleground states, including Arizona (400K), Florida (1M), Nevada (175K), North Carolina (175K), Pennsylvania (150K), and Texas (1.8M). The organization will now undertake get-out-the-vote efforts and advocacy work to ensure that this election is free and fair as the country heads into the final stretch of election season.

Voto Latino is a grassroots political organization focused on educating and empowering a new generation of Latinx voters, as well as creating a more robust and inclusive democracy. Through innovative digital campaigns, culturally relevant programs and authentic voices, we shepherd the Latinx community towards the full realization of its political power.

Get Your 🎟 For The Rest Of The Season

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Get Your 🎟 For The Rest Of The Season

It’s the home stretch for the Houston Dynamo as we look to make a push for the playoffs.  Only 3 games remain at BBVA Stadium this season and we are excited to welcome a limited number of fans to each of them.

Purchase your tickets now by clicking on the game you want to attend below!

BBVA Stadium has worked to develop a plan to enable a limited number of fans to attend Houston Dash home matches in a manner that is as safe as possible, while following government regulations, required health and safety protocols and guidance from medical experts, including social distancing.

Matches will have additional measures to ensure the safest possible experience for Guests.

  • Social Distanced Seating & Limited Capacity
  • Digital Tickets Only via the AXS App (ios & Android) & Cashless Only Purchases In-Stadium
  • Tickets will be Non-Transferable and Unavailable for Re-Sale
  • Spectator Waiver will be Required for Ticket Purchase
  • Masks Mandatory
  • Touchless Temperature Checks at Gates
  • Specific Gate & Timed Entry for All Fans
  • Packaged Concessions & App Ordering
  • CLICK HERE for complete details on Matchday Safety

We hope to see you again at BBVA Stadium soon!

 

CAMINO A LOS PREMIOS BILLBOARD DE LA MUSICA LATINA CON LOS ESPECIALES

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CAMINO A LOS PREMIOS BILLBOARD DE LA MUSICA LATINA CON LOS ESPECIALES

CAMINO A LOS PREMIOS BILLBOARD DE LA MUSICA LATINA CON LOS ESPECIALES “DETRAS DE LA FAMA”, Y “LA ALFOMBRA DE PREMIOS BILLBOARD” POR TELEMUNDO

Telemundo anunció tres especiales de televisión en torno a los Premios Billboard de la Música Latina 2020:

 

• “Detrás de la Fama” (17 de octubre a las 10 pm/9c)
• “La Alfombra de Premios Billboard” (21 de octubre a las 7 pm/6c)
• “Billboard: Acceso VIP” (21 de octubre a las 11:35 pm/10:35c)

Miami, FL – 12 de octubre de 2020– Telemundo anunció hoy una amplia cobertura para los Premios Billboard de la Música Latina 2020, con tres programas especiales en torno a la esperada premiación. “Detrás de la Fama” el sábado, 17 de octubre a las 10 pm/9c, presentará entrevistas exclusivas y en profundidad con las figuras de los Premios Billboard de la Música Latina: Maluma, Pitbull, Carlos Vives y Becky G. “La Alfombra de Premios Billboard” se transmitirá en vivo el miércoles, 21 de octubre a las 7 pm/6c, y mostrará la glamorosa llegada de las estrellas a la alfombra roja. Por su parte, el especial “Billboard: Acceso VIP”, será emitido el miércoles, 21 de octubre luego de la ceremonia de premiación a las 11:35 pm/10:35c y presentará aspectos exclusivos de detrás de cámaras de la entrega de premios.

Stephanie Himonidis, co-conductora del galardonado programa mañanero “Un Nuevo Día” de Telemundo, se estrena como presentadora de “Detrás de la Fama”, un especial de televisión que presentará entrevistas exclusivas con consagradas figuras de la música que atraviesan por un gran momento: Maluma, quien es finalista para dos premios, y recibirá el Premio Billboard Espíritu de la Esperanza, mientras que Carlos Vives, cantará y será honrado con el Premio Billboard Salón de la Fama. Por su parte, Becky G, es finalista en tres categorías incluyendo “Top Latin Albums” Artista del Año, Femenina, y Pitbull, que luego de estrenar el videoclip del remix de “Mala” de su álbum Libertad 548, llega a cantar a la premiación. Estas cuatro superestrellas latinas compartirán sus desafíos, éxitos y también revelarán historias de sus vidas personales.

La premiación de mayor prestigio en el mundo de la música latina contará con una lluvia de estrellas del mundo artístico y se transmitirá en vivo por Telemundo el miércoles, 21 de octubre comenzando con “La Alfombra de Premios Billboard” a las 7pm/6c, seguido por la premiación a las 8pm/7c desde el BB&T Center en Sunrise, Florida. “La Alfombra de Premios Billboard” que dejará ver a las estrellas vistiendo sus exclusivos modelos de diseñadores y permitirá conocer lo último que están haciendo las figuras, será conducida por Rodner Figueroa (Al Rojo Vivo), la cantautora Natalia Jiménez, la actriz Sofía Castro, Jorge Bernal (Suelta la Sopa), Vanessa Claudio (Suelta la Sopa) y Stephanie Himonidis (Un Nuevo Día).

Para culminar la gran noche, después de la ceremonia de premiación “Billboard: Acceso VIP” nos llevará a un viaje de lo que sucede detrás del escenario donde conviven las estrellas durante la premiación, bajo la conducción de Ana Jurka (Titulares y Más/En Casa con Telemundo), Rodner Figueroa (Al Rojo Vivo) y Carlos Adyan (En Casa con Telemundo).

Los Premios Billboard de la Música Latina 2020 coinciden con Latin Music Week (Semana de la Música) de Billboard, una experiencia virtual de tres días dedicada a la música, cultura y entretenimiento latino. Celebrando su 30 aniversario, el evento tendrá lugar del 20-23 de octubre y presentará conversaciones íntimas con artistas, paneles con personalidades de la industria, actuaciones exclusivas y más. Para más información y para reservar su cupo, visite BillboardLatinMusicWeek.com. Para ver las últimas noticias, visite Billboard.com/Latin.

In-Person Early Voting for the November 2020 General Election Starts Tomorrow

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In-Person Early Voting for the November 2020 General Election Starts Tomorrow

(Houston, Texas) –– The Early Voting period for the November 2020 General Election begins tomorrow, Tuesday, October 13th, and continues through Friday, October 30th. This is the longest Early Voting period in Texas history, and voters who are not eligible to vote by mail are encouraged to vote early to avoid long lines and crowds on Election Day. The Harris County Clerk’s Office has provided more voter access than ever before, tripling the number of Early Voting Centers from just over 40 in 2016 to 122 this November. Visit http://www.HarrisVotes.com/Locations to find your nearest voting center, along with approximate wait times at voting centers across Harris County.

“My number one priority is keep voters and election workers safe this November,” said Harris County Clerk Chris Hollins. “We know that voting by mail is the safest and most convenient way to vote, but for the thousands of Harris County residents that are not eligible, we’ve provided more opportunities to vote and stay safe than ever before in Texas history. We’ve worked hard to provide a safe in-person voting experience and give voters more choices in how they cast their ballot — from larger, safer locations to voting from the comfort and safety of your vehicle. I encourage everyone to make your plan to vote and to take advantage of the Early Voting period to cast your ballot safely this fall.”

VOTING METHODS

KEY DATES

  • Tuesday, October 13: First day of Early Voting
  • Friday, October 23: Last day to apply to vote by mail
  • Tuesday, October 27 – Thursday, October 29: Extended Early voting hours to 10 pm
  • Thursday, October 29: 24 hour voting at eight (8) locations
  • Friday, October 30: Last day of Early Voting
  • Tuesday, November 3: Election Day
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