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Tony’s Place secures $21,520 grant from Health Care Advocates International for service expansion
The Houston-based nonprofit organization, Tony's Place, which serves the LGBTQ+ community, has been awarded a grant of $21,520. The funds are earmarked for its Emergency Housing Program for LGBTQ+ youth and have been provided by Health Care Advocates International (HCAI). Tony's Place is one of four organizations to receive funding in the recent HCAI Fund grant cycle.
Abbott, family spend Thanksgiving volunteering with Meals on Wheels
Gov. Greg Abbott, First Lady Cecilia Abbott, and their daughter Audrey spent part of their Thanksgiving Day volunteering with Meals on Wheels Central Texas. The state’s First Family assisted the non-profit organization with delivering Thanksgiving dinners to homebound seniors in Austin and were accompanied by Meals on Wheels Central Texas President and CEO Henry Van De Putte. This event took place on November 25, 2021.
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PJ’s Coffee hosts holiday food drive: ‘The holidays are meant to be a joyous occasion’
By Houston Daily | Nov 16, 2023
This holiday season, Houston coffee shop PJ’s Coffee Spring Branch will partner with Spring Woods Middle School to host an inaugural "Stock the Pantry" holiday food drive. According to Nate Brown, co-owner of PJ’s Coffee Spring Branch location, excitement is high for starting this food drive.
Two Texas Nutex Health hospitals garner awards
By Houston Daily | Nov 6, 2023
Nutex Health, a Houston-based for-profit health care services company, has announced that two of its Texas hospitals received accolades in Nov. A press release on Nov. 6 revealed that Fort Smith ER & Hospital was awarded "Silver Best Hospital" in the Best of River Valley awards, and Texarkana Emergency Center & Hospital was named "Best Hospital" in the Texarkana Gazette's 2023 Readers' Choice awards.
Galveston firefighters battle blaze at Denny's on Seawall
By Houston Daily | Nov 1, 2023
The Galveston Fire Department (GFD) responded to a blaze that consumed a Denny’s restaurant at 14th Street near Seawall Boulevard. The incident occurred around 1:20 p.m. on October 30 as the eatery was moving away from the lunch rush.
Astros on skipper Baker's retirement: 'Congratulations, Dusty, on an incredible managerial career'
By Houston Daily | Oct 26, 2023
The Houston Astros have announced the retirement of manager Dusty Baker. Baker had already retired from the game of baseball when the Astros, who had just entered the throes of the sign-stealing scandal surrounding their 2017 World Series championship, hired the veteran to replace the ousted A.J. Hinch as skipper in 2020.
Reebok and Global Citizen join forces with Houston activist to empower incarcerated youth in Texas
By Houston Daily | Oct 25, 2023
Reebok, in collaboration with Global Citizen, has partnered with Houston activist and youth champion, Dieter Cantu, to drive a positive transformation for incarcerated youth in Texas. This partnership transcends traditional corporate philanthropy, serving as a testament to the change achievable when global brands, local activists, and committed organizations unite their efforts.
Hidalgo: 'I am encouraged that so many in our community agree that treatment for mental illness should be normalized'
By Houston Daily Report | Sep 15, 2023
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is set to be discharged from her residential treatment for clinical depression on September 16th, according to an announcement from her office. Hidalgo, who took medical leave last month, will transition to outpatient care and plans to officially return to her duties on October 2nd.
National Policing Institute to honor ex-Houston Chief of Police Brown in October
By Houston Daily | Sep 15, 2023
The National Policing Institute (NPI) will be honoring former Houston Mayor and Chief of Police, Lee P. Brown, with the Hubert Williams Equal Justice and Effective Policing Award. This prestigious accolade recognizes Brown's advocacy for fairness, equal justice, and civil rights during his tenure as the New York City Police Commissioner. NPI President Jim Burch commended Brown for his exceptional contributions in initiating positive changes in policing, promoting diversity in law enforcement, and addressing concerns of bias.
Physicians in the Houston area urged Congress to enact site-neutral payment policies on Sept. 7
By Houston Daily | Sep 15, 2023
Physicians in the Houston area gathered virtually on September 7 to urge Congress to implement site-neutral payment policies. The objective of these policies is to ensure that patients continue to pay the same prices for healthcare services, regardless of whether they are received at a small physician practice or a large hospital. The call for action comes as hospitals increasingly acquire independent physician offices, leading to higher fees for services and additional facility charges for privately insured patients.
Houston area physicians urged Congress to enact site-neutral payment policies on Sept. 7
By Houston Daily Report | Sep 13, 2023
Houston-area physicians came together virtually on Sept. 7 to advocate for legislative action aimed at ensuring that patients continue paying the same healthcare pricing for the same services in which they've already been receiving. This amounted from the fact that large hospitals have been purchasing small physician practices.
Abbott unveils 2023 inductees for Texas Women's Hall of Fame
By Houston Daily Report | Sep 4, 2023
Gov. Greg Abbott announced the eight 2023 honorees for the Texas Women’s Hall of Fame on Aug. 29. A press release issued by Abbott's office said the future inductees have been recognized for outstanding achievement in their fields.
TSU, Hidalgo's office unveil marker in memory of late lawmaker Leland
By Houston Daily Report | Aug 27, 2023
The staff of the office of Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo helped unveil a historical marker dedicated to the late Mickey Leland on the campus of Texas Southern University (TSU) on Aug. 18.
Houston becomes first U.S. UNICEF Child Friendly City
By Houston Daily Report | Aug 16, 2023
On Aug. 9, the City of Houston on Aug. 9 earned the distinction of being the first U.S. city to be designated a UNICEF Child Friendly City, just three days before International Youth Day. According to a press release, Houston is now part of a group that includes more than 40 countries and 3,500 municipalities.
Texas Children’s Hospital receives $90K
By Houston Daily Report | Aug 4, 2023
Morrisville, N.C.-based crisis management firm IEM donated approximately $90,000 worth of medical supplies to Houston’s Texas Children’s Hospital (TCH), per an Aug. 4 Cision PR Newswire report. Dr. Brent Kaziny, the pediatric hospital’s medical director of emergency management, received the items from IEM Health Chief Medical Director Dr. Rashid Chotani and Dr. Lori Van Wagenen, the firm’s deputy director.
Hope for Haiti CEO on Binance Charity: 'Our entire organization is grateful for their support and that of the cryptocurrency community'
By Houston Daily Report | Jul 7, 2023
Binance Charity Deputy Director Elizabeth Li recently interviewed Skyler Badenoch, the CEO of Hope for Haiti, a nonprofit working to improve Haitians' quality of life, about the role cryptocurrency and blockchain have played in humanitarian efforts in the wake of Haiti's massive 2021 earthquake.
Hair care CEO Shami: 'Giving back is the art of transforming lives'
By Houston Daily Report | Jul 7, 2023
Reflecting on his more than 35 years of participating in community service, Houston-headquartered Farouk Systems head Farouk Shami considered it “the art of transforming lives,” according to a press release issued by the haircare company. The release said Shami is slated to be honored by Duarte, California-based private, nonprofit healthcare entity City of Hope at its Spirit of Life Celebration on July 10.
Checkers teams up with hometown hero Slim Thug to provide college students with a prize pack for fall 2023
By Press Release | Jun 23, 2023
For over 3 years, rapper Slim Thug has partnered with America's #1 French Fry restaurant, Checkers, to bring the Houston community various events ranging from collecting gifts during the holidays for local organizations, providing lunch for HBCU students during the Final Four Weekend, feeding families at Cuney homes and more.
Houston wealth management advisor wins 2023 Community Service Award, Northwestern Mutual Foundation president: 'It is inspiring to see the impact'
By Houston Daily Report | May 30, 2023
A Northwestern Mutual wealth management advisor in Houston was honored for his service at a local nonprofit, which provides a healing community for children with life-threatening illnesses, by his employer's foundation.
'He’s my guardian angel now': Family remembers man who perished rescuing children from Brays Bayou
By Houston Daily Report | May 22, 2023
The family of a man who perished while rescuing two boys in Brays Bayou remembered him as a hero, according to a report from Houston FOX affiliate KRIV.