State Representative Garnet F. Coleman has released the following statement in response to Senate Majority Leader Reid’s unveiling of the Senate’s version of health insurance reform.

Today we passed another critical milestone in the health reform effort with the release of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. I was particularly pleased to see that the Congressional Budget Office has estimated that the bill will reduce the deficit by $127 billion over the next ten years.

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Upcoming Event Information 11/19/09 – 1/15/2010

This morning the HISD Board of Education unanimously approved a plan, in partnership with the City of Houston Health Department, to use six schools for free H1N1 vaccinations this Saturday, November 21, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Sisters Network Inc., the only national African American breast cancer survivorship organization today announced the organization’s concern regarding the suggested revision of mammography screening guidelines presented by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.

The number of adults who look to the Internet for health information has nearly doubled in the past two years, from 31 percent to 61 percent, according to a new study conducted by the Pew Internet and American Life Project.

President Barack Obama is considered to be one of the most gifted intellectuals of our time. His intellect though naturally endowed, has been enhanced by his ability to take the time to soundly weigh all options when decision-making is the order of the day.

Michael Oher (Quinton Aaron) is a teenager surviving on his own, virtually homeless, when he is spotted on the street by Leigh Anne Tuohy (Sandra Bullock). Learning that the young man is one of her daughter’s classmates, Leigh Anne insists that Michael, wearing shorts and a t-shirt on a rainy, winter night, come out of the cold.

Nothing says “It’s the holidays” more than a decorative evergreen wreath and bow. Now it’s possible to bring this same look to a holiday brunch or buffet table with this sliced turkey and cucumber wreath. Whether entertaining for six or 60, the Sliced Turkey Wreath provides a festive feel and is easy to make.

If you ask someone white to tell you the political party of someone who is pro-life, against gay marriage, for a smaller government, a fiscal conservative and a consistent critic of the policies of President Barack Obama, chances are the answer will be the Republican Party.

President Obama has called for a jobs summit next month. That summit should have only one purpose: to make the creation of jobs the president’s first focus.
The situation is horrendous and getting worse. The official rate is 10.2 percent. But factor in those who have given up and those who are forced to work part-time, and the real rate is closer to 18 percent.

The metal around his waist and wrists attest to his badness, and the look on his face further cements it: this is a man that few people would mess with. But once upon a time, he wasn’t bad at all. Awhile back, that man in the orange jumpsuit was a little boy in blue overalls.

His story is a true rags-to-riches version. From humble beginnings to a wildly successful international business, the 2009 Houston Business Expo Keynote Speaker Farouk Shami, is an inspiration for all. HNN is pleased to present Mr. Shami as the 2009 Houston Business Expo Keynote Speaker.

Get ready to rock the roads, people. My Plates are back. Tomorrow, My Plates in partnership with the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles launches 20 fun, colorful license plate designs with prices lowered for the current economy.

See Houston’s magnificent downtown skyline as never before – floating 35 stories above Discovery Green! Enjoy a spectacular new attraction to this winter programming season at the park. The Administaff Holiday Balloon is a spectacular 60-foot diameter helium-filled balloon anchored to the Jones Lawn

Music Director Hans Graf and the Houston Symphony will perform Mahler’s Das Lied von der Erde (The Song of the Earth) on November 19, 21, & 22 in Jones Hall. The piece, a song-symphony composition, a style that Mahler used throughout his life, will feature well-known vocalists, Jane Henschel and Gregory Kunde.

MillerCoors recently announced a donation of $1.3 million during the annual Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) Leadership Institute and 22nd anniversary dinner weekend in New York City. The dinner raised a record $6.2 million and these funds will be used to assist in leadership development, programmatic support,

The TMRAO (Telluride/Montrose Regional Air Organization) announced enhanced air service for the upcoming 09-10 winter season, providing visitors and guests even more ease and accessibility into the Telluride/Montrose region.

Just like a bunch of miserable, sneaky, and good for nothing roaches who crawl around at night, we have roaches who look like men crawling around robbing and shooting at people, just damn disrespecting their elders too.

Winter Park Resort, one of Colorado’s premier resort destinations less than two hours from Denver, opens Wednesday, November 18 for its 70th season with 33 acres, three chairlifts, two trails and the Sorensen Park beginner area. Seven features in the Re-railer terrain park, including rails and jibs, will also be open.