Category: In the News & Around the Web
Hurricane Season Begins June 1
More than a full week before the official start of hurricane season the Houston area already has a “disturbance” to track in the Gulf. It’s a start reminder that Houstonians […]
Should my child get the COVID-19 vaccine?
My adolescent nephew received the first shot of the Pfizer vaccine this week. His parents thought about this decision, and discussed it, for a while before making the appointment. Both […]
Celebrating Cinco de Mayo, A.K.A. El Día de la Batalla de Puebla
I re-share this every year for Cinco de Mayo, since it seems relevant every year. Today is May 5th, Cinco de Mayo, which will be celebrated throughout the country as […]
UH receives $1.35 Million Grant to establish Puerto Rican literature database
The University of Houston has received a nearly $1.35 million grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to establish a free, open-access digital portal for anyone to learn about or […]
Video Pick: J Balvin on 60 Minutes+
Before J Balvin really became a household name in the US, even among Latinx households, I had to explain to my sister why meeting him in person was a big […]