Cinemark movie theaters to be open by July 17
The reopenings will take place in four phases, starting with a handful of theaters in Dallas on June 19. The remaining reopenings will be conducted between July 3 and July 17, and will include “enhanced cleaning and sanitizing protocols,” the company said.
The reopenings will take place in four phases, starting with a handful of theaters in Dallas on June 19. The remaining reopenings will be conducted between July 3 and July 17, and will include “enhanced cleaning and sanitizing protocols,” the company said.
Facebook and Instagram will let users turn off political ads ahead of 2020 election
The feature will allow people to turn off all social issue, electoral or political ads from candidates, Super PACs or other organizations that have the "Paid for by" disclaimer on them.
The feature will allow people to turn off all social issue, electoral or political ads from candidates, Super PACs or other organizations that have the "Paid for by" disclaimer on them.
Netflix CEO to donate $120M to historically black colleges
The couple is giving $40 million to each of three institutions: the United Negro College Fund, Spelman College and Morehouse College. The organizations said it is the largest individual gift in support of student scholarships at HBCUs.
The couple is giving $40 million to each of three institutions: the United Negro College Fund, Spelman College and Morehouse College. The organizations said it is the largest individual gift in support of student scholarships at HBCUs.
‘Hey Siri, I’m getting pulled over’: iPhone feature will record police interaction, send location
A feature exclusively available for Apple users called “Shortcuts,” which was launched in 2018, allows users to conduct tasks on their phones that would normally require multiple actions with a single voice command of the iPhone’s artificial intelligence capability, Siri.
A feature exclusively available for Apple users called “Shortcuts,” which was launched in 2018, allows users to conduct tasks on their phones that would normally require multiple actions with a single voice command of the iPhone’s artificial intelligence capability, Siri.
Second HCSO employee dies from COVID-19
A second member of the Harris County Sheriff’s Office has died after a lengthy battle with Coronavirus COVID-19.
A second member of the Harris County Sheriff’s Office has died after a lengthy battle with Coronavirus COVID-19.
UH Athletics suspends voluntary workouts after six students test positive for COVID-19
The University of Houston Department of Athletics is immediately suspending all voluntary workouts for student-athletes, after six UH student-athletes tested positive for COVID-19.
The University of Houston Department of Athletics is immediately suspending all voluntary workouts for student-athletes, after six UH student-athletes tested positive for COVID-19.
Starbucks updates policy on Black Lives Matter apparel following backlash
Starbucks had reportedly sent a memo to employees that outlined the store’s policy against wearing Black Lives Matter-related apparel in the workplace.
Starbucks had reportedly sent a memo to employees that outlined the store’s policy against wearing Black Lives Matter-related apparel in the workplace.
Users who say ‘All Lives Matter’ to Apple’s Siri are given information about Black Lives Matter
Some individuals have been using the message “All Lives Matter” following protests over police brutality against minorities in the wake of George Floyd’s death.
Some individuals have been using the message “All Lives Matter” following protests over police brutality against minorities in the wake of George Floyd’s death.
'Song of the South' trends on Twitter as some call for Disney to re-theme Splash Mountain
"I think it's about time to take the Song of the South characters off Splash Mountain ride, isn't it?" wrote one Twitter user.
"I think it's about time to take the Song of the South characters off Splash Mountain ride, isn't it?" wrote one Twitter user.
Disneyland Resort announces plans to reopen parks on July 17
After being closed since March the ‘happiest place on earth’ is set to reopen to the public.
After being closed since March the ‘happiest place on earth’ is set to reopen to the public.
Body of missing teen swimmer found in San Jacinto River, deputies say
The Harris County Sheriff's Office is searching for a teenager who went missing while swimming in the San Jacinto River.
The Harris County Sheriff's Office is searching for a teenager who went missing while swimming in the San Jacinto River.
NASA celebrates successful docking of Space X's Crew Dragon
Sunday morning Space X's Crew Dragon successfully docked to the International Space Station carrying Astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnkin.
Sunday morning Space X's Crew Dragon successfully docked to the International Space Station carrying Astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnkin.
Amazon says most of its pandemic hires can remain as full-time employees
Amazon will convert 125,000 of the 175,000 temporary roles hired since March to permanent jobs if employees would like to stay at Amazon long term.
Amazon will convert 125,000 of the 175,000 temporary roles hired since March to permanent jobs if employees would like to stay at Amazon long term.
Remembering Cleverley Stone
The diva of dining Cleverely Stone was a contributor to the FOX 26 Morning show for more than a decade and was one of the family, She also was the founder of Houston Restaurant Weeks which raised millions of dollars for the Houston Food Bank. Cleverly Stone passed away this week but she will always be remembered by her many friends, foodie and otherwise.
The diva of dining Cleverely Stone was a contributor to the FOX 26 Morning show for more than a decade and was one of the family, She also was the founder of Houston Restaurant Weeks which raised millions of dollars for the Houston Food Bank. Cleverly Stone passed away this week but she will always be remembered by her many friends, foodie and otherwise.
Orange County gives green light for Disney, SeaWorld to reopen; still needs governor's approval
The theme parks presented the plans to Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings and the task force on Wednesday.
The theme parks presented the plans to Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings and the task force on Wednesday.
Pixar's new short film 'Out' features first gay main character
Disney+ announced the "heartwarming" tale on its Twitter account along with the short's trailer.
Disney+ announced the "heartwarming" tale on its Twitter account along with the short's trailer.
Amazon reportedly delays Prime Day event until September
The two-day shopping event is typically held in July, but keeping up with demand amid COVID-19 has led to the delay, according to a report.
The two-day shopping event is typically held in July, but keeping up with demand amid COVID-19 has led to the delay, according to a report.
$30M Harris County COVID-19 Relief Fund to provide grants up to $1,500 for families in need
The $30 million Harris County COVID-19 Relief Fund will distributed to families both through nonprofit organizations in the community and a randomized application systems.
The $30 million Harris County COVID-19 Relief Fund will distributed to families both through nonprofit organizations in the community and a randomized application systems.
Demand for food donations in Texas remains high as more businesses reopen
Food donations for hundreds of Houstonians in need continue at NRG Stadium as Gov. Abbott announces the next steps for the state's reopening.
Food donations for hundreds of Houstonians in need continue at NRG Stadium as Gov. Abbott announces the next steps for the state's reopening.
University of Houston uses virtual tours to keep enrollment while social distancing
In 2020, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, taking a college admissions tour to check out your future dorm, lecture halls, and sports stadiums, means hopping on your computer for a Zoom session.
In 2020, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, taking a college admissions tour to check out your future dorm, lecture halls, and sports stadiums, means hopping on your computer for a Zoom session.