06.26.09
Posted in News at 11:41 pm by Paloma Cruz
Chick-Fil-A is giving away a free meal to any customer brave enough to come into one of their stores dressed as a cow. This memorable event is happening on July 10th nationwide, and is part of a series of events providing customers with an opportunity to win (among other things) a $1,000 U.S. Savings Bond.
The Houston Business Journal reports that there are 35 Houston-area locations. I will be out of town on this date, or I’d be tempted to check out a Chick-Fil-A just to see if anyone comes by dressed as a cow. And I’d bring my camera.
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Posted in News at 11:33 pm by Paloma Cruz
Think tuition is high enough? It’s about to get higher for students at the University of Houston System (making it tougher for local students to make it through college). The Houston Business Journal is reporting that UH System is going to increase tuition 3.98% for fiscal year 2010. The good news? It’s the lowest percentage increase the school has made in a decade.
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06.09.09
Posted in General at 3:29 pm by Paloma Cruz
Houstonians eat out more than in any other city in the country. The Frugal Duchess has a wonderful post with tips on how to spend less while eating out. Just a few:
- Look for bargains on the menu
- Time your visit
- Order takeout
Of course, the cheapest thing is to eat in, but if you’re like me, the list will come in handy.
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05.07.09
Posted in General at 10:47 am by Paloma Cruz
If you have time, you should check out this great exhibit at the Houston Public Library’s Central Library:
Mexican Photo Exhibit
Mexico Through the Eyes of its Children | México visto por sus niños
The City of Houston, Houston Public Library, and the Houston Library Foundation in collaboration with the Consulate General of Mexico in Houston cordially invite you to the opening reception of the photography art exhibition Mexico Through the Eyes of its Children.
Featuring 40 photographs taken by children between the ages of 8 and 15, from the states of Chiapas, Hidalgo, Puebla, Oaxaca, Michoacán, and Mexico City who participate in the community centers of the Fund for the Children of Mexico.
Exhibit on view
May 5 – June 11, 2009
M - Th 9 am - 9 pm | F - Sat 9 am - 6 pm | Sun 1 - 5 pm
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Posted in General at 8:53 am by Paloma Cruz
From this week’s Downtown Happenings email:
Helping hands
Celebrate the Salvation Army’s 120th year in Houston with an exhibition of rare artifacts and memorabilia of their history on display at the Houston Public Library’s Julia Ideson Building, 500 McKinney. The exhibition will be there all month and a special viewing is scheduled for Thursday, May 14 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. This free event will include live entertainment, guided tours of the Texas Room and refreshments.
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04.28.09
Posted in News at 3:56 pm by Paloma Cruz
I received this in my email from the city of Houston:
Information on the Swine Flu
The City of Houston’s Health and Human Services Department continues to monitor very closely developments surrounding an outbreak of Swine Flu in Mexico and cases reported elsewhere in the United States. We are working with federal and state health officials to ensure prompt detection and appropriate responses. There are no known cases in Southeast Texas at this time. Meanwhile, the best sources of information and advice on the Swine Flu and this occurrence include the following:
- The City of Houston website, which will provide information specific to Houston and the area as warranted: http://www.houstontx.gov/health/swineflu.html
- The state Health Department’s website providing information about Texas‘ situation and response: http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/swineflu/default.shtm
- The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website:
http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/
- The World Health Organization website: http://www.who.int/csr/disease/swineflu/en/index.html
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Posted in News at 12:02 pm by Paloma Cruz
A timeline of events in the swine flu outbreak
– by the Houston Chronicle
December 2005 to January 2009: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention receives reports of 12 cases of human infection with swine flu. Five of these 12 cases occurred in patients who had direct exposure to pigs and six reported being near pigs. Exposure in one case is unknown.
[snip]
April 28: The number of confirmed cases in the U.S. climbs to 51 in six states. The death toll, all in Mexico, was at 152; 20 are confirmed swine flu and the rest are suspected.
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04.18.09
Posted in News at 9:51 pm by Paloma Cruz
The Houston Chronicle reports that Houston suffered the “largest year-over-year decrease since November 2003.” More than 14,000 jobs were cut between March 2008 and March 2009.
Job losses in Houston area pick up speed
Recession and lower energy prices deal blows to local economy
– reported by the Houston Chronicle
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02.05.09
Posted in General at 11:58 pm by Paloma Cruz
Green Team Houston writes:
On the corner of Waugh and Hyde Park in Houston, Texas a typical 20 foot shipping container has been adapted into a sustainable “green” design for the offices of Mirabeau B. Condominiums.
Powered by the solar panels, their last energy bill was NEGATIVE $193.
Their proposed development boasts an array of sustainable design components from green screens and roofs to energy efficient HVAC systems and a water retention system.
Interesting. I wonder what you can do to an existing house to help with energy efficiency.
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Posted in News at 12:52 am by Paloma Cruz
And she tells us why in an article in the African-American News & Issues.
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