By B.D. Hobbs
Remember when there was a Covid news conference almost every single day?
The doom and gloom was relentless. So now that Covid numbers are at a 3-month low? Crickets!
You would think if there was ever a reason to hold a news conference, that would be it. The numbers are going down!
But we have yet to hear a word from Mayor Turner or Judge Hidalgo. And for the record, both declined interview requests for this story.
Former Judge Ted Poe did speak, telling KTRH, Those in the elite class that are in control of our lives are disappointed. It s all about control.
By B.D. Hobbs
Apr 1, 2021
It has been a little over 3 weeks since Governor Greg Abbott re-opened Texas to 100%.
The results? Hospitalization rates are at a 3 month low, the Covid positivity rate is below 5%, and if that s not enough? Houston has made a new Top 10 list!
According to a study from Zenreach, Houston is one of ten locations in the U.S. where consumers are doing the most in-store shopping.
Megan Wintersteen, V.P. for Zenreach told KTRH, There s a lot of optimism, the vaccine rollout has been going well, the weather is improving, and Covid cases have been on the decline. So all of that combined with pent up demand for normalcy is absolutely what is driving this.
Apr 1, 2021
The Waukegan School Board in Illinois wants to rename Thomas Jefferson Middle School because he owned slaves.
One of the finalists is to rename the school after former President Barack Obama.
However, Latino activist are speaking out, saying that Barack was an “oppressor” of illegal immigrants.
The board met on Tuesday night to discuss the name changes where Latino activist demonstrated and spoke out against Obama.
One school board member, Edgar Castellano, is echoing the activists concerns. Castellanos says “I will not be part of renaming a school after someone who did not and does not represent the undocumented community.”
By Jon Sullivan
Apr 1, 2021
All 26,000 employees at Houston Methodist Hospital will be required to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, according to an announcement Wednesday.
Carole Hackett, senior vice president and chief human resources officer, says 84 percent of the staff has already been vaccinated, and total inoculation is expected by June.
Only workers with religious or medical issues may be exempt from the policy, which could lead to discipline or termination, Hackett said.
The flu vaccine is already required for Houston Methodist employees, as it is with many other hospitals and medical facilities.
In an email to managers, Dr. Marc Boom, the hospital system s president and CEO, said, When we choose to be vaccinated against COVID-19, we are prioritizing safety by helping stop the spread of this deadly virus and keeping our patients, visitors and colleagues safe. Boom said managers who have not been vaccinated have until April 15 to receive at least one dose or get an exempt
Despite that subtle change, we are still looking at a beautiful day with plenty of sunshine.
Allergy sufferers beware! The weather might be gorgeous this weekend, but the trees aren t playing nice. Oak, Ash, Pine, and Hackberry pollen are all in the high category.
How long will this sunshine last?
We ll see a little cloud cover move in Sunday afternoon, but will still get to enjoy a good amount of sunshine. More moisture streams in Monday bringing back clouds and rain chances.
When do we see more rain?
After our beautiful weekend we ll see rain chances pick up next week as a more unsettled weather pattern develops. Rain chances will start on Monday and continue through Thursday of next week.