Sunday, September 30, 2018
Sunday, September 23, 2018
Houston Paying it Forward Florence Victims
STATEMENT MAYOR TURNER
“The rest of the country was incredibly generous when Harvey floodwaters invaded our city more than one year ago,” Mayor Sylvester Turner said. “While our City’s recovery efforts continue, I know Houstonians want to help people who are suffering as a result of Hurricane Florence. That’s why I am encouraging Houstonians, who can help, to open their hearts and wallets to assist with recovery efforts on the east coast.”
As you may have heard, Mayor Sylvester Turner has launched the Houston's Paying It Forward for Hurricane Florence victims.
Please help us spread the word about the donation drive taking place over the weekend. Many people across the country assisted Houston during the city’s time of need following Harvey, and the mayor wants to return the heartfelt generosity.
Mayor Turner video message: https://youtu.be/iyklBR30wk4
The Houston Relief Hub is coordinating the donations and volunteer effort. The relief effort will accept donations this Saturday and Sunday at the George R Brown Convention Center from 9AM - 5PM.
We will be located:
George R. Brown Convention Center
Hall B-3 off Chartres St. (located 3rd level Ramp GRB)
1001 Avenida de las Americas Dr.
Houston, TX 77010
The Mayor’s Office has made contact with relief groups in the region that are requesting:
· Cleaning supplies (especially with bleach)
· Personal hygiene items
· Nonperishable food
· Bottled water
· Pet food and supplies
Mayor Turner will personally hand off the items in Columbia, South Carolina next week, where relief efforts for coastal communities in both states are being concentrated.
In addition to donations, the Hub requests volunteers to assist with coordination, sorting, and loading of donations. If you are able to volunteer please reply to this email help@houstonreliefhub.org with the day and time you can help.
Volunteer shifts will be 9AM-12PM, 12PM-3PM, and 3PM-6PM Saturday and Sunday.
Financial contributions can be made directly to the OneSC Fund: https://www.yourfoundation.org/community-impact/one-sc-fund-sc-flood-relief
Thank you,
Sylvester Turner
Mayor
“The rest of the country was incredibly generous when Harvey floodwaters invaded our city more than one year ago,” Mayor Sylvester Turner said. “While our City’s recovery efforts continue, I know Houstonians want to help people who are suffering as a result of Hurricane Florence. That’s why I am encouraging Houstonians, who can help, to open their hearts and wallets to assist with recovery efforts on the east coast.”
As you may have heard, Mayor Sylvester Turner has launched the Houston's Paying It Forward for Hurricane Florence victims.
Please help us spread the word about the donation drive taking place over the weekend. Many people across the country assisted Houston during the city’s time of need following Harvey, and the mayor wants to return the heartfelt generosity.
Mayor Turner video message: https://youtu.be/iyklBR30wk4
The Houston Relief Hub is coordinating the donations and volunteer effort. The relief effort will accept donations this Saturday and Sunday at the George R Brown Convention Center from 9AM - 5PM.
We will be located:
George R. Brown Convention Center
Hall B-3 off Chartres St. (located 3rd level Ramp GRB)
1001 Avenida de las Americas Dr.
Houston, TX 77010
The Mayor’s Office has made contact with relief groups in the region that are requesting:
· Cleaning supplies (especially with bleach)
· Personal hygiene items
· Nonperishable food
· Bottled water
· Pet food and supplies
Mayor Turner will personally hand off the items in Columbia, South Carolina next week, where relief efforts for coastal communities in both states are being concentrated.
In addition to donations, the Hub requests volunteers to assist with coordination, sorting, and loading of donations. If you are able to volunteer please reply to this email help@houstonreliefhub.org with the day and time you can help.
Volunteer shifts will be 9AM-12PM, 12PM-3PM, and 3PM-6PM Saturday and Sunday.
Financial contributions can be made directly to the OneSC Fund: https://www.yourfoundation.org/community-impact/one-sc-fund-sc-flood-relief
Thank you,
Sylvester Turner
Mayor
Sunday, September 16, 2018
First Lady Michelle Obama Book Tour
First Lady Michelle Obama is going on a book tour this fall for her memoir titled "Becoming."
The former First Lady announced late Wednesday, 9/12/18, that she will hit 10 cities along the tour, kicking off in her hometown of Chicago on Nov. 13, the day of the book's release.
After you’ve registered for pre-sale, you'll receive a confirmation email with details on what to expect next. Pre-sale Registration closes on Tuesday, September 18 @ 10PM PT.
See https://verifiedfan.ticketmaster.com/michelleobama/signup
Tickets go on sale Sept. 21 at 10 a.m. local time on her book's website, https://becomingmichelleobama.com. Fans are encouraged to preregister through TicketMaster's verification system, which is being used to ensure tickets go to fans rather than scalpers and bots.
The full tour schedule is below:
Nov. 13: Chicago — United Center
Nov. 15: Los Angeles — The Forum
Nov. 17: Washington — Capital One Arena
Nov. 24: Boston — TD Garden
Nov. 29: Philadelphia — Wells Fargo Center
Dec. 1: Brooklyn — Barclays Center
Dec. 11: Detroit — Little Caesars Arena
Dec. 13: Denver — Pepsi Center
Dec. 14: San Jose — SAP Center
Dec. 17: Dallas — American Airlines Center
The former First Lady announced late Wednesday, 9/12/18, that she will hit 10 cities along the tour, kicking off in her hometown of Chicago on Nov. 13, the day of the book's release.
After you’ve registered for pre-sale, you'll receive a confirmation email with details on what to expect next. Pre-sale Registration closes on Tuesday, September 18 @ 10PM PT.
See https://verifiedfan.ticketmaster.com/michelleobama/signup
Tickets go on sale Sept. 21 at 10 a.m. local time on her book's website, https://becomingmichelleobama.com. Fans are encouraged to preregister through TicketMaster's verification system, which is being used to ensure tickets go to fans rather than scalpers and bots.
The full tour schedule is below:
Nov. 13: Chicago — United Center
Nov. 15: Los Angeles — The Forum
Nov. 17: Washington — Capital One Arena
Nov. 24: Boston — TD Garden
Nov. 29: Philadelphia — Wells Fargo Center
Dec. 1: Brooklyn — Barclays Center
Dec. 11: Detroit — Little Caesars Arena
Dec. 13: Denver — Pepsi Center
Dec. 14: San Jose — SAP Center
Dec. 17: Dallas — American Airlines Center
Friday, September 14, 2018
Friday, September 7, 2018
Harris County Appraisal Review Board Seeking Applicants
Applicants Sought for Appraisal Review Board Service
Houston — District Judge Robert K. Schaffer, administrative judge for the state district
courts in Harris County, is accepting applications from Harris County citizens interested in
service on the Appraisal Review Board (ARB). The ARB was created by the Texas
Legislature to provide an independent judicial review of taxpayer protests of valuations
established by the Harris County Appraisal District (HCAD).
Service on the ARB would begin in January 2019. Applications must be submitted by
the applicant directly to Judge Schaffer through the HCAD human resources division
beginning August 31 and received no later than October 15, 2018, in order to be
considered. Applications from third parties will not be accepted. A former ARB member
who has served three consecutive terms may be reappointed after sitting out a year.
The ARB is a citizen board that sits in panels of three to hear testimony and review
evidence in order to determine property owner protests which cannot be resolved
informally with HCAD.
Service on the review board does not constitute a full-time job, but members are
compensated per diem when conducting hearings and attending ARB meetings. ARB
members are required to attend ARB meetings in addition to serving on panels for actual
ARB hearings.
Review board service is generally a full-time commitment during the summer and fall
months and requires members to be available to serve all day, every weekday and several
Saturdays from May through September. Weekday hearings are also held throughout the
year. ARB members are not always scheduled every day, but must be available to serve if
needed.
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Candidates for the ARB must be current residents of Harris County, having resided in
the county for at least two years; must be up to date on property tax payments for property
in Texas or show the tax is being paid under an installment agreement; and, must not have
served on the ARB for at least a year if they have served for all or part of three consecutive
terms. Persons who fall into any of the following categories are not eligible to serve:
1. An individual currently employed by the State Comptroller of Public Accounts, or
who is a member of the governing body, an officer, or a full- or part-time employee
of a county, city, school district, community college district, MUD, or any other
entity supported by local property taxes. Former governing body members, or
officers of a taxing unit served by HCAD, are ineligible for four full years from the
date they ceased to serve in that capacity.
2. Anyone who personally, or whose spouse personally, has a contract with local
government or an appraisal district. The same restriction applies if the person, or
his or her spouse, owns a 10 percent or greater interest in a business which contracts
with a local government or appraisal district.
3. Persons who have appeared before the ARB for compensation as a tax consultant,
accountant, appraiser, or representative of a property owner less than two years
before the date the person is appointed.
4. Any individual who has ever been employed by HCAD or has ever served as a
member of the district’s board of directors.
5. Applicants who are presently under indictment or have previously been convicted
of a felony or a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude.
Applicants selected as finalists will be scheduled for interviews. Here are some
important contact numbers for those interested in applying to become an ARB member.
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Current application forms are available at www.hcad.org. Only current application
forms from this site will be considered. Application forms may also be obtained by
calling the ARB executive office at 713.957.5265. If that number is busy, call the office
of the Taxpayer Liaison Officer as a backup contact at 713.957.7499.
Calls requesting information about ARB service requirements should go to
713.957.5265.
Applications should be submitted to:
Judge Robert K. Schaffer
c/o HCAD Human Resources Division
P.O. Box 920975
Houston, Texas 77292-0975
Houston — District Judge Robert K. Schaffer, administrative judge for the state district
courts in Harris County, is accepting applications from Harris County citizens interested in
service on the Appraisal Review Board (ARB). The ARB was created by the Texas
Legislature to provide an independent judicial review of taxpayer protests of valuations
established by the Harris County Appraisal District (HCAD).
Service on the ARB would begin in January 2019. Applications must be submitted by
the applicant directly to Judge Schaffer through the HCAD human resources division
beginning August 31 and received no later than October 15, 2018, in order to be
considered. Applications from third parties will not be accepted. A former ARB member
who has served three consecutive terms may be reappointed after sitting out a year.
The ARB is a citizen board that sits in panels of three to hear testimony and review
evidence in order to determine property owner protests which cannot be resolved
informally with HCAD.
Service on the review board does not constitute a full-time job, but members are
compensated per diem when conducting hearings and attending ARB meetings. ARB
members are required to attend ARB meetings in addition to serving on panels for actual
ARB hearings.
Review board service is generally a full-time commitment during the summer and fall
months and requires members to be available to serve all day, every weekday and several
Saturdays from May through September. Weekday hearings are also held throughout the
year. ARB members are not always scheduled every day, but must be available to serve if
needed.
(more)
Page 2
Candidates for the ARB must be current residents of Harris County, having resided in
the county for at least two years; must be up to date on property tax payments for property
in Texas or show the tax is being paid under an installment agreement; and, must not have
served on the ARB for at least a year if they have served for all or part of three consecutive
terms. Persons who fall into any of the following categories are not eligible to serve:
1. An individual currently employed by the State Comptroller of Public Accounts, or
who is a member of the governing body, an officer, or a full- or part-time employee
of a county, city, school district, community college district, MUD, or any other
entity supported by local property taxes. Former governing body members, or
officers of a taxing unit served by HCAD, are ineligible for four full years from the
date they ceased to serve in that capacity.
2. Anyone who personally, or whose spouse personally, has a contract with local
government or an appraisal district. The same restriction applies if the person, or
his or her spouse, owns a 10 percent or greater interest in a business which contracts
with a local government or appraisal district.
3. Persons who have appeared before the ARB for compensation as a tax consultant,
accountant, appraiser, or representative of a property owner less than two years
before the date the person is appointed.
4. Any individual who has ever been employed by HCAD or has ever served as a
member of the district’s board of directors.
5. Applicants who are presently under indictment or have previously been convicted
of a felony or a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude.
Applicants selected as finalists will be scheduled for interviews. Here are some
important contact numbers for those interested in applying to become an ARB member.
(more)
Page 3
Current application forms are available at www.hcad.org. Only current application
forms from this site will be considered. Application forms may also be obtained by
calling the ARB executive office at 713.957.5265. If that number is busy, call the office
of the Taxpayer Liaison Officer as a backup contact at 713.957.7499.
Calls requesting information about ARB service requirements should go to
713.957.5265.
Applications should be submitted to:
Judge Robert K. Schaffer
c/o HCAD Human Resources Division
P.O. Box 920975
Houston, Texas 77292-0975
Houston Museum of African American Culture Mental Health Awareness this Weekend
Don't put your head in the sand. If you don't know the landscape, come out and become informed. If you are familiar, come out and join our awareness discussion this weekend as HMAAC extends Minority Mental Health Month.
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September 8
2:00 pm
“The Landscape of Minority Mental Health”
Craig Lindsey
Freelance Writer and Critic, The Village Voice, LA Weekly, New York Magazine, Raleigh News and Observer, Thrillist.
Falling to Find exhibition program
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September 8
2:00 pm
“The Landscape of Minority Mental Health”
Craig Lindsey
Freelance Writer and Critic, The Village Voice, LA Weekly, New York Magazine, Raleigh News and Observer, Thrillist.
Falling to Find exhibition program
Sept 8th Support Efamily member Janice Weaver Paying it Forward with Blood Drive - Pass the Word!
Good Morning, Family, Friends, Colleagues, etc.
This is JANICE WEAVER's message to you!!
Please see below the information on the upcoming blood drive I will be sponsoring next month
Many of you are aware I suffered from a rare blood disease called TTP on September 9, 2013. Understanding TTP https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thrombotic_thrombocytopenic_purpura
During this time on order to save my life over 300 units of plasma was given to me. If that had not worked chemo would have been the next step. BUT GOD!
I desired the opportunity to give back and to pay it forward.
FROM JANICE WEAVER
September 9, 2018 will be my 5th Year Anniversary and I am asking you to celebrate with me on Saturday, September 8th.
HOW CAN YOU HELP?
I along with, Mayor Sylvester Turner, Claude Cummings Jr., NAACP V. P. & Mi Familia Vota will be sponsoring a Blood Drive & Voters Registration Drive
SEPTEMBER 8, 2018 - 9 A.M. - 3 P.M.
Location: Lone Star College Victory Campus
4141 Victory Dr.
Houston, TX 77088
Asking you along with your family, friends, church, co-workers, organizations etc. could help me with this opportunity to pay it forward.
Hope I can count on you. It's in your BLOOD to save a life.
PLEASE CLICK ON BELOW LINK TO SCHEDULE YOUR TIME:
https://www.commitforlife.org/m/donor/schedules/available_drive_slots/286192/1536364800/1
Questions Email: Bfinley@giveblood.org
Call: 832.457.1050
IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO MAKE IT ON SATURDAY - GO ANYTIME
www.giveblood.org Digital Donor and enter SPONSOR CODE: U714
This is JANICE WEAVER's message to you!!
Please see below the information on the upcoming blood drive I will be sponsoring next month
Many of you are aware I suffered from a rare blood disease called TTP on September 9, 2013. Understanding TTP https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thrombotic_thrombocytopenic_purpura
During this time on order to save my life over 300 units of plasma was given to me. If that had not worked chemo would have been the next step. BUT GOD!
I desired the opportunity to give back and to pay it forward.
FROM JANICE WEAVER
September 9, 2018 will be my 5th Year Anniversary and I am asking you to celebrate with me on Saturday, September 8th.
HOW CAN YOU HELP?
I along with, Mayor Sylvester Turner, Claude Cummings Jr., NAACP V. P. & Mi Familia Vota will be sponsoring a Blood Drive & Voters Registration Drive
SEPTEMBER 8, 2018 - 9 A.M. - 3 P.M.
Location: Lone Star College Victory Campus
4141 Victory Dr.
Houston, TX 77088
Asking you along with your family, friends, church, co-workers, organizations etc. could help me with this opportunity to pay it forward.
Hope I can count on you. It's in your BLOOD to save a life.
PLEASE CLICK ON BELOW LINK TO SCHEDULE YOUR TIME:
https://www.commitforlife.org/m/donor/schedules/available_drive_slots/286192/1536364800/1
Questions Email: Bfinley@giveblood.org
Call: 832.457.1050
IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO MAKE IT ON SATURDAY - GO ANYTIME
www.giveblood.org Digital Donor and enter SPONSOR CODE: U714
Scholarship Undergrad, Masters, PhD with Apple and Thurgood Marshall College Fund AND Internship
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) in partnership with Apple is proud to present the Apple HBCU Scholars Program. Applications are now open to outstanding students attending HBCUs with a minimum 3.25 GPA who will be graduating between December 2019 and May 2021. Eligible students should be currently working towards a degree in an undergraduate, Masters, or Ph.D. program. Selected Scholars will participate in a 12-week internship during the summer of 2019, and will receive up to $25,000 in need-based funding that will be applied to the academic year immediately following their internship period. Each scholar will have an Apple mentor throughout their experience, receive an opportunity to develop key skills, enhance their resumes, and help launch their careers through the hands-on experience gained at one of the top tech companies in the world.
Eligibility and other information here: www.tmcf.org/our-programs/career-preparation/...
Eligibility and other information here: www.tmcf.org/our-programs/career-preparation/...
Wednesday, September 5, 2018
Saturday, September 1, 2018
National Museum of African American History and Culture is announcing Walk-Up Weekdays for the entire month of September 2018
Individuals who walk up without timed entry passes may enter the Museum on a first come, first served basis every Monday through Friday in September. The Museum is launching Walk-Up Weekdays in September as part of a pilot to test no-pass entry. The goal is to provide greater access for the public while maintaining the safety and security of our visitors.
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From: National Museum of African American History and Culture
Date: 8/31/18 4:02 PM (GMT-05:00)
Subject: Walk Up Weekdays in September + Timed Passes for December
2018 Member Mornings
Walk-Up Weekdays in September and Advanced Time Passes for December
On Wednesday, September 5, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern, we are opening our advance timed entry pass system for people who want to reserve passes for December 2018. Timed passes are released online the first Wednesday of each month.
The webpage to reserve timed passes can be accessed at nmaahc.si.edu/passes. Available dates will appear in bold. Passes can also be reserved that day by calling (844) 750-3012.
Following are additional options for obtaining passes except during the month of September 2018 because of the Walk-Up Weekdays pilot program (please see below):
Online Same-Day Timed Passes: A limited number of timed passes are available each weekday on the Museum’s website, nmaahc.si.edu/sameday. Passes are distributed starting at 6:30 a.m. to allow visitors to plan their day.
Walk-Up Passes: A limited number of walk-up passes are available starting at 1 p.m. Monday through Friday. No walk-up passes will be available on weekends due to extremely high visitation.
Passes are required for entrance into the Museum, except for during Walk-Up Weekdays in the month of September 2018. They may be printed or displayed on a smartphone. There is no limit on the amount of time visitors may spend inside the Museum.
For more information on planning your visit to the NMAAHC, please visit nmaahc.si.edu.
Walk Up Weekdays
The National Museum of African American History and Culture is announcing Walk-Up Weekdays for the entire month of September 2018.
Individuals who walk up without timed entry passes may enter the Museum on a first come, first served basis every Monday through Friday in September. The Museum is launching Walk-Up Weekdays in September as part of a pilot to test no-pass entry. The goal is to provide greater access for the public while maintaining the safety and security of our visitors.
We want to make sure you were aware that weekdays in September will be particularly busy. The following information will help you plan your visit:
Anticipate waiting in line: Visitors may find long lines outside the Museum and inside the galleries, Sweet Home Café, and Museum Shop if the building is at or nearing capacity.
Walk-up entry is not guaranteed: Entry to the Museum is always subject to building capacity. We hope to grant entry to most visitors who visit on weekdays in September.
Same-day online and walk-up timed entry passes will not be available weekdays in September.
For more information on timed passes and Walk-Up Weekdays in September, visit NMAAHC's Walk-Up Weekdays in September webpage. If you have additional questions not addressed on that webpage, please contact NMAAHC Visitor Services.
Thank you for your patience as we test new programs to evolve as a new museum. We truly appreciate your support!
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From: National Museum of African American History and Culture
Date: 8/31/18 4:02 PM (GMT-05:00)
Subject: Walk Up Weekdays in September + Timed Passes for December
2018 Member Mornings
Walk-Up Weekdays in September and Advanced Time Passes for December
On Wednesday, September 5, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern, we are opening our advance timed entry pass system for people who want to reserve passes for December 2018. Timed passes are released online the first Wednesday of each month.
The webpage to reserve timed passes can be accessed at nmaahc.si.edu/passes. Available dates will appear in bold. Passes can also be reserved that day by calling (844) 750-3012.
Following are additional options for obtaining passes except during the month of September 2018 because of the Walk-Up Weekdays pilot program (please see below):
Online Same-Day Timed Passes: A limited number of timed passes are available each weekday on the Museum’s website, nmaahc.si.edu/sameday. Passes are distributed starting at 6:30 a.m. to allow visitors to plan their day.
Walk-Up Passes: A limited number of walk-up passes are available starting at 1 p.m. Monday through Friday. No walk-up passes will be available on weekends due to extremely high visitation.
Passes are required for entrance into the Museum, except for during Walk-Up Weekdays in the month of September 2018. They may be printed or displayed on a smartphone. There is no limit on the amount of time visitors may spend inside the Museum.
For more information on planning your visit to the NMAAHC, please visit nmaahc.si.edu.
Walk Up Weekdays
The National Museum of African American History and Culture is announcing Walk-Up Weekdays for the entire month of September 2018.
Individuals who walk up without timed entry passes may enter the Museum on a first come, first served basis every Monday through Friday in September. The Museum is launching Walk-Up Weekdays in September as part of a pilot to test no-pass entry. The goal is to provide greater access for the public while maintaining the safety and security of our visitors.
We want to make sure you were aware that weekdays in September will be particularly busy. The following information will help you plan your visit:
Anticipate waiting in line: Visitors may find long lines outside the Museum and inside the galleries, Sweet Home Café, and Museum Shop if the building is at or nearing capacity.
Walk-up entry is not guaranteed: Entry to the Museum is always subject to building capacity. We hope to grant entry to most visitors who visit on weekdays in September.
Same-day online and walk-up timed entry passes will not be available weekdays in September.
For more information on timed passes and Walk-Up Weekdays in September, visit NMAAHC's Walk-Up Weekdays in September webpage. If you have additional questions not addressed on that webpage, please contact NMAAHC Visitor Services.
Thank you for your patience as we test new programs to evolve as a new museum. We truly appreciate your support!
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