What is the danger? Tropical Storm Wilfred, the 21st named storm of 2020, has formed in the Atlantic Ocean. Wilfred poses no threat to Texas. According to the National Hurricane Center, Wilfred is currently moving west-northwest and is expected to weaken and dissipate by early next week.
Tropical Depression 22 is currently located in the Bay of Campeche near Mexico and is expected to become Tropical Storm Alpha later today or tomorrow.
What you should do: We are in the peak of a historic Hurricane Season. While Tropical Storm Wilfred will not impact Texas, now is the time to make sure you and your family are prepared.
MAKE A PLAN
Review your family’s emergency plan, including what you will do if you stay or if you evacuate.
Remember to take into account that social distancing is still needed for COVID-19.
If you live in an evacuation zone (Zip Zone) and will need assistance evacuating for a storm that threatens our region, now is the time to call 2-1-1 or go online to register for assistance.
As we move into to peak hurricane season, homeowners and renters should contact their insurance agent about purchasing flood insurance. Remember, flood damage is not covered by most homeowners or renters policies. Take action now to ensure that your home and contents are protected by enrolling in the National Flood Insurance Program. Go to https://www.floodsmart.gov/for more information.
What is the danger? Tropical Storm Teddy, the 19th named storm of 2020, and Tropical Storm Vicky, the 20th storm, have formed in the Atlantic Ocean. Teddy and Vicky pose no threat to Texas. Teddy is currently moving west-northwest, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC), and is expected to increase to hurricane strength in the next few days. Vicky is currently moving northwest, and is expected to degenerate by Thursday. TROPICAL STORM TEDDY
TROPICAL STORM VICKY
What you should do:
We are in the peak of a very active Hurricane Season. While Tropical Storms Teddy and Vicky will not impact Texas, now is the time to make sure you and your family are prepared.
MAKE A PLAN
Review your family’s emergency plan, including what you will do if you stay or if you evacuate.
Remember to take into account that social distancing is still needed for COVID-19.
If you live in an evacuation zone (Zip Zone) and will need assistance evacuating for a storm that threatens our region, now is the time to call 2-1-1 or go online to register for assistance.
As we move into to peak hurricane season, homeowners and renters should contact their insurance agent about purchasing flood insurance. Remember, flood damage is not covered by most homeowners or renters policies. Take action now to ensure that your home and contents are protected by enrolling in the National Flood Insurance Program. Go to https://www.floodsmart.gov/for more information.
LOS ANGELES, CA – September 14, 2020 – Rodri Entertainment announced today that in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month a MARIACHI USA special will air at 1:00 PM PST on Saturday, September 19th on Univision’s local Los Angeles station, Unimas 46 (KFTR). This June would have been MARIACHI USA’s 31st annual at the Hollywood Bowl, however it was cancelled due to the global pandemic. MARIACHI USA promises to bring audiences mariachi performances they have so been missing these last six months. Celebrating family, pride and tradition continues in the safety of fans’ homes!
“Late February I had a gut feeling our Festival would have to wait until 2021 because our fans’ health and well-being are of priority concern. We later began plans to create a virtual show which morphed into a celebration for Hispanic Heritage Month,” said Rodri J. Rodriguez, creator, producer and host of MARIACHI USA. “We are not going to let a global pandemic defeat us…the fans need their mariachi now more than ever, so the show must go on!”
The one-hour televised music special will feature performances by Mi Tierra Ballet Folklorico and mariachi favorites Mariachi Tapatio from New York, Mariachi Lindas Mexicanas from Los Angeles, Mariachi Campanas de America, Mariachi Las Alteñas and Mariachi Azteca de America from San Antonio, Texas, Mariachi Los Reyes from Los Angeles, Mariachi Los Arrieros from McAllen, Texas, Ellas from Los Angeles, Mariachi Nuevo Tecatitlan from Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico and GRAMMY Award-winning Mariachi Divas from Los Angeles, California. “We are proud to continue this long-standing relationship with MARIACHI USA and offer this Los Angeles tradition to our Latino community. We are thrilled to offer this special program via our Unimas Network on local station KFTR Ch. 46. Mariachi music is such an important part of our cultural heritage and Univision Los Angeles is proud to once again bring this nostalgic event to our audience,” said Luis Patiño, President and General Manager.
The special will feature compositions by the legendary Jose Alfredo Jimenez. Jimenez was a Mexican singer/songwriter of rancheras, who composed over 1000 songs in his lifetime, many of which have been recorded by renowned artists Lucha Villa, Vicente Fernandez, Luis Miguel and Rocio Durcal. MARIACHI USA groups will perform Jimenez’s songs in honor of his contributions to Mexico’s musical heritage and the generations of mariachi singers he inspires through his compositions.
“We have all had interesting and enlightening challenges in producing this show; recording from our homes, editing by Zoom, shooting pyro from dry lake beds – it’s been quite a loving adventure that is creating fascinating storytelling and life altering experiences!” said Rodriguez. “From the stage of America’s #1 venue, the Hollywood Bowl to a backyard in East LA, to The Alamo parking lot to a street in Montebello, a schoolroom in McAllen to a horse field in Guadalajara…strip away the glitz and the lights and you still get puro corazon, puro Mariachi!”
MARIACHI USA is presented by Verizon and Univision Los Angeles. MARIACHI USA Saturday, September 19, 2020 1:00 PM PST UNIMAS 46
The officer allegedly fired on Turner after she grabbed his Taser. But documents obtained by Houston Public Media earlier this year revealed that the Taser model was incapable of shooting a second set of darts without being manually reloaded.
The Baytown police officer prosecutors say shot and killed Pamela Turner in 2019 was indicted Monday, according to the Harris County Distirct Attorney’s Office.
A grand jury indicted Juan Delacruz on one charge of aggravated assault by a public servant, a first-degree felony. If convicted, Delacruz could serve five years to life in prison.
“Pam Turner’s killing was a tragedy; it is important to acknowledge that her family and the community are in pain,” read a statement from Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg.
“Every aspect of the case was independently investigated by the Texas Rangers and our Civil Rights Division prosecutors. Ultimately, we presented all of the evidence to a grand jury that determined the Baytown Police officer should be charged with a crime for his actions when he shot Ms. Turner. We respect their decision and we will be moving forward with prosecution.”
“It doesn’t surprise me given the political nature of that office in this point in time, as evidenced not only by this indictment but the recent resignation by their own employees saying that charges and case dispositions are being motivated by politics rather than the facts,” Cagle said.
Delacruz was attempting to arrest Turner for outstanding warrants when she resisted, according to police. Video taken by a witness at the scene appears to show Delacruz deploying his Taser as Turner attempted to escape. Baytown police said Turner then attempted to grab the Taser, and fearing for his life, Delacruz opened fire and killed Turner.
But earlier this year, amid the anniversary of her shooting, documents obtained by Houston Public Media from the city of Baytown revealed that the Taser model Delacruz used was incapable of shooting a second set of darts without being manually reloaded. Turner’s lawyer, Ben Crump, became aware of the model of Taser after being contacted by a reporter, and used the information to put added pressure on the DA’s office. Ogg later confirmed she would bring the case before a grand jury.
Crump did not immediately return a request for comment.
BLACK EYED PEAS, FARRUKO, GENTE DE ZONA, GERARDO ORTIZ, JESSE & JOY, MYKE TOWERS, OZUNA, SECH Y WISIN CANTARAN EN LOS PREMIOS BILLBOARD DE LA MUSICA LATINA 2020 POR TELEMUNDO
Esta verdadera lluvia de estrellas promete grandes estrenos y explosivas colaboraciones cuando se presente el 21 de octubre EN VIVO por Telemundo comenzando a las 7pm/6c desde el BB&T Center de Sunrise, Florida.
Miami, FL – 9 de septiembre, 2020 –Telemundo anunció hoy la primera lista de estrellas de la música latina que cantarán en la gran celebración de los Premios Billboard de la Música Latina 2020.El extraordinario elenco estará encabezado por los principales exponentes del género urbano de moda: Ozuna, Wisin, Farruko, Gente de Zona, Sech y Myke Towers; acompañados por la sensacional agrupación internacional Black Eyed Peas, y los populares artistas del pop Jesse & Joy y del regional mexicano Gerardo Ortiz. La premiación de mayor trayectoria y prestigio en la industria de la música latina se transmitirá EN VIVO por Telemundo el miércoles, 21 de octubre, comenzando con la glamorosa alfombra roja a las 7pm/6c, y seguido a las 8pm/7c por la premiación de tres horas desde el BB&T Center en Sunrise, Florida.
En una de las más esperadas actuaciones, Ozuna, quien repite este año como el mayor finalista con 14 menciones, llega a la codiciada premiación con un estreno mundial para todos sus fanáticos. El astro puertorriqueño está viviendo un gran año en el que ya sumó dos número uno en la lista de Latin Airplay y Latin Rhythm Airplay de Billboard con su sencillo “Fantasía”, de su más reciente álbum Nibiru.
Ozuna también se unirá en una explosiva colaboración con la banda estadounidense Black Eyed Peas, para cantar juntos por primera vez en televisión. Tras el éxito “Ritmo” (Bad Boys For Life) junto a J Balvin, que tras varios años los hizo regresar al puesto No. 1 de la lista de Hot Latin Songs, Black Eyed Peas acaba de lanzar Translation, un álbum que va por senderos urbanos, ritmos latinos y electrónica futurista y que debutó en el No. 3 de la lista Top Latin Albums.
“El rey de los corridos”, Gerardo Ortíz y el grupo cubano Gente de Zona se juntarán en el escenario de los Premios Billboard para brindar al público un debut televisivo. El cantante de regional mexicano reinó por dos semanas la lista Regional Mexican Airplay con su más reciente tema “Otra borrachera” y acaba de lanzar el video oficial de “Callada”, sencillo perteneciente a su álbum Más caro que ayer; mientras que Gente de Zona hace poco celebró la certificación de Disco de Platino de su quinta producción discográfica Otra cosa, la cual incluye los éxitos “Si no vuelves”, “Te duele”, “El mentiroso” y “Tan buena”.
Los hermanos mexicanos Jesse & Joy presentarán por primera vez en televisión su exitoso tema “Love (Es nuestro idioma)”, que habla sobre la violencia hacia la comunidad LGBTI+ y busca crear conciencia sobre la práctica controversial de terapias de conversión que hasta el día de hoy se llevan a cabo en México y otras partes del mundo. “Love” forma parte de su álbum Aire que debutó en mayo entre los primeros 10 de la lista Latin Pop Albums.
Por su parte, el reggaetonero panameño Sech, finalista para siete premios, también ofrecerá un estreno televisivo. El cantante lanzó hace un par de meses 1 of 1, su más reciente álbum, en el que contó con las colaboraciones de Daddy Yankee, Farruko, Zion y Lennox y Ozuna y el cual llegó al puesto No. 4 en la lista Top Latin Albums de Billboard.
También en la lista de cantantes para la emocionante noche, está el cantante y productor boricua Farruko, finalista por diez premios, cinco de ellos por el tema “Calma”, la exitosa colaboración con su compatriota Pedro Capó, y en cuatro por el tema “Baila Baila”, una colaboración con Ozuna, J Balvin, Daddy Yankee, y Anuel AA. Recientemente, Farruko lanzó los exitosos sencillos “El tiempo pasa” y “La tóxica”.
El público también disfrutará de las actuaciones musicales del reggaetonero puertorriqueño Wisin y el rapero Myke Towers. Wisin, del género urbano latino, junto a su colega Yandel es finalista para tres premios, entre ellos el de Canción Tropical del Año por el tema “Aullando”, y Hot Latin Songs Artista del Año, Dúo o Grupo. Wisin ha logrado nueve canciones No. 1 en la lista de Hot Latin Songs. Por su parte, su compatriota, Myke Towers, uno de los líderes de la nueva generación, colaboró con Prince Royce en el remix de su hit de bachata “Carita de Inocente”, el cual permaneció en el No.1 del listado Billboard Tropical Airplay por doce semanas consecutivas. Su álbum debut Easy money baby logró liderar la lista de Top Latin Albums, algo inusual en el primer intento y que no se había logrado desde que Bad Bunny lo hizo con su álbum X100PRE. Ambos Wisin y Myke Towers acaban de colaborar en el nuevo sencillo de Ozuna “Enemigos ocultos”.
La espectacular velada de los Premios Billboard, comenzará con la glamorosa alfombra roja a las 7pm/6c, seguida por la premiación de tres horas a las 8pm/7c con presentaciones en vivo de los mejores artistas latinos de la actualidad para honrar los álbumes, canciones e intérpretes más populares de la música latina.
La premiación coincide 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.
Los Premios Billboard de la Música Latina también se emitirán simultáneamente en el canal de cable hispano de entretenimiento, Universo y a través de las Américas por Telemundo Internacional.
The Latin Recording Academy unveiled information on the upcoming Latin Grammys, announcing that its 21st annual ceremony returns in November with a “music makes us human” theme, Billboard has learned.
Anchored from Miami, Fla., the reimagined telecast will highlight musical excellence and the power of music in times of despair. The event will also showcase diverse stories of hope, community, sense of purpose and celebration.
“This year’s show is a result of great music, carefully curated by almost 4,000 members, skilled staff, and everyone’s commitment to the Latin GRAMMY Awards’ process,” said Gabriel Abaroa Jr., president/CEO of The Latin Recording Academy in an official statement.
Jessica Rodriguez, chief marketing officer and president of entertainment of Univision added: “Music has always been a force that brings our community together and this year more than ever we are proud to celebrate the music that has inspired, uplifted and moved us.
As a result of the global health crisis, the Latin Recording Academy, Univision, and production teams will strictly follow safety guidelines and protocols. The academy, however, will consider hosting a live audience telecast with nominees, presenters, and performers, given the local conditions are favorable at the time of the awards.
The 2020 Latin Grammys will air at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT on Thursday, Nov. 19 via Univision. The star-studded event will be preceded by the one-hour pre-show “Noche de Estrellas,” held virtually in Miami, where the majority of the categories will be awarded.
Nominees, performers, and more details will be announced at a later date.
HOUSTON – Mayor Sylvester Turner announced today that the City of Houston would allow a limited number of special events beginning this week as long as they are held in a controlled environment and organizers follow strict COVID-19 health and safety protocols.
The Houston Health Department and the Mayor’s Office of Special Events will carefully review all event requests. Parades, fun runs, walks, biking events, and festivals are on hold through the remainder of the year. “As the pandemic has changed our lives, it has changed how we gather,” Mayor Turner said. “However, we know that there are opportunities to stage social events if they follow current health and safety guidelines and requirements. Approved limited events will: *Start with a small audience, allowing up to 25% of a controlled venue’s normal occupancy. *Ensure that everyone wears masks, practices social distancing, has their temperature checked, and answers the COVID-19 questionnaire upon entry. *The City will work with producers on health and safety protocols for live special events with audiences. The first three approved events include: *On Thursday, the Houston Texans will hold a “Drive-In Tail Gate Party” in their parking lot – 100 cars with four people maximum per car, for potentially 400 people. *The Houston Symphony will stage a concert series in Jones Hall for the Performing Arts. The Symphony will only allow a maximum of 150 guests to attend the performance in a 3,000-seat venue. *The Houston Dynamo and Dash will host their game series for the first time this year with less than 25% capacity of BBVA Stadium.
To achieve success, we must all work together,” said Mayor Turner, who was joined at the news conference by Local Health Authority Dr. David Persse, Susan Christian, director of the Mayor’s Office of Special Events and John Mangum, Executive Director and CEO of the Houston Symphony.
“I firmly believe that if we all do our part, we can be successful. Promoters need to do their part along with the attending public. As we have these events with the safeguards in place, we should be able to keep holding them as long as everyone follows the safety guidelines,” Dr. David Persse said.
