Houston Style Magazine Vol 32 No 08 by Houston Style Magazine (HSM)

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COMMENTARY

GOP Senators Stand With Seditionists By Jesse Jackson, National Political Writer

hen asked what the constitutional convention had created, Benjamin Franklin replied, “A Republic if we can keep it.” On Saturday, by an unprecedented bipartisan vote of 57-43, U.S. senators voted to keep the Republic and convict Donald Trump of his seditious incitement of the sacking of the Capitol. Sadly, that vote did not meet the constitutional requirement of a two-third vote for conviction because 43 Republican senators chose to save their careers over saving the Republic. This was a profile in cowardice. Had there been a secret ballot, the vote to convict would likely have been overwhelming. America, we say, is the land of the free and the home of the brave, but a vast majority of Republican senators reside in the land of fear and the home of the cowed. During the Civil War, the nation chose to save the Republic. Americans lost more lives than in any other war to defeat the Confederates, end their sedition and free the slaves. On January 6, the new Confederates stormed the Capitol, some bearing the flags of the Confederacy, some bearing the flags of Trump who – intent on overturning an election that he lost badly – sold them the lie that the election had been stolen. Trump assembled the mob, targeted the mob and set in on the Capitol to stop the certification of the election and the peaceful transfer of power. The senators and Trump’s own vice president were their target. The Capitol was sacked. Brave officers died and were wounded struggling to defend it. And 43 Republican senators chose to stand with the seditionists rather than defend the Republic. They betray their own party’s

history. It was Abraham Lincoln, the first Republican president, who led the forces fighting to keep the union together – and against the confederates who wanted to divide it. It was Lincoln’s adversary, Jefferson Davis, who led those who would destroy the Republic. This year, the majority of Republicans in the Senate and in the House chose to stand with Donald Trump, the modern-day Jefferson Davis. These are the same senators who send the sons and daughters of working families across the world to risk their lives fighting against terrorists or fighting against regimes they do not like. Yet when the terrorists are home-grown and the would-be tyrant leads their own party, they choose not to stand up. They fear losing their seats more than losing the Republic itself. These conclusions are inescapable. The facts of Trump’s sedition are not in dispute. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell admitted as much, even after voting to acquit. The House managers – led by Rep. Jamie Raskin (whom I am proud to say once served as counsel to the Rainbow Coalition) and the formidable Rep. Stacey Plaskett – put forth an irrefutable case. Trump’s sedition – the effort to overturn a presidential election and end a 200-year history of peaceful elections – struck at the very heart of the Republic’s existence. There is no explanation other than self-interest and cowardice to stand with Trump and the mob against the Republic and democratic elections. America is now in a fierce struggle for the very survival of its democracy. A majority of Republican senators stood with the sedition. The

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A Pro-Trump Mob Enters U.S. Capital Building Jan. 6th In Washington, DC Republicans who had the courage to vote for conviction have been censured by their state Republican parties. Across the country, Republican office holders – understanding that they are a minority party — are moving systematically to make voting more difficult, to purge voter rolls, to close polling stations in minority areas, to gerrymander districts, to open the sluice gates to secret money. They want only those they consider “real Americans” to be able to have their votes count. And now they embrace and defend a leader whose attack on the Constitution he was sworn to defend is an act of treachery without precedent in our history. Americans must now decide if they will continue to elect those who will not stand up for the Republic. They may rig the rules and tilt the playing

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field, but the decision will still be in our hands. Let us hope that with Ben Franklin and the Founders we decide to keep the Republic and continue to build a more perfect union.

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Solid Waste Management Department (SWMD) Suspension Of Garbage Services Due To Weather Questions? Call, 311, the City Of Houston’s Customer Service Helpline By www.StyleMagazine.com – Newswire

ue to the continued inclement winter weather conditions in the City of Houston, and to ensure department employee safety, starting on Wednesday February 17, 2021 the operations at the Neighborhood Depository/ Recycling Centers, Westpark Recycling Center, Environmental Service Center, Reuse Warehouse will be closed. During this time, all recycling, yard waste and junk waste collection services will be suspended as well. Single-Stream B-Week Recycling collection and all yard waste

collection services will be suspended for the remainder of the week. Yard waste will be collected the following week while B-Week recycling will be collected the week of March 1-5, 2021. As weather permits some limited garbage collection will occur today, Wednesday February 17, 2021. The routes collected will be Monday’s garbage. SWMD continues to monitor the winter weather and further service updates will be forthcoming. For more information about

SWMD and our services, visit us at www.houstonsolidwaste.org, “LIKE” us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/houstonsolidwaste, follow us on Twitter @HoustonTrash, or call 3-1-1, the City of Houston’s Customer Service Helpline. About the City of Houston Solid Waste Management Department The Solid Waste Management Department (SWMD) provides solid waste services to the citizens of Houston through the collection, disposal

Carolyn Wright – Interim Director of Houston’s Solid Waste Management Department and recycling of discarded material in a manner that is safe, efficient, environmentally sound and cost-effective.

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Mandatory Boil Water Order In Effect For ALL Homes City Of Houston By TCEQ By Ariane de Vogue and Tami Luhby – www.CNN.com / www.StyleMagazine.com

boil water notice has been issued for the City of Houston’s Main Water System (TX1010013). The water pressure dropped below the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality’s required minimum of 20 PSI during the arctic winter weather event starting on February 16, 2021 at Noon. Do not drink the water without boiling it first. Bring all water to a boil for at least two minutes. Let it cool before using. Individuals without power to boil water are advised to use bottled water for consumption. Houston Public Works has received reports of low water pressure and we ask the community to conserve water in the area. Customers should turn off their main water connection following a freeze, burst water pipe or a water leak. If you’re unable to turn off your water connection, please call 311 (713.837.0311) and Houston Water will walk you through steps you can take to turn off the water connection. DETAILS ABOUT RESTORATION ESTIMATES: The City expects pressures to improve over the day today and to have stabilized pressures back into the operational range before the end of the day on Thursday, February 18. If you have questions concerning this matter, you may contact 311 or email waterquality@houstontx.gov. For a link to a Google Map of

tem officials will notify customers that the water is safe for drinking water or human consumption purposes. Once the boil water notice is no longer in effect, the public water system will issue a notice to customers that rescinds the boil water notice in a manner similar to this notice. Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.

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TCEQ Requires This Mandatory Notification and The Info. Below Due to reduced distribution system pressure, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has required the Houston Main Water System (TX1010013) to notify all customers to boil their water prior to consumption (e.g., washing hands/face, brushing teeth, drinking, etc.). Children, seniors, and persons with weakened immune systems are particularly vulnerable to harmful bacteria, and all customers

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should follow these directions). To ensure destruction of all harmful bacteria and other microbes, water for drinking, cooking, and ice making should be boiled and cooled prior to use for drinking water or human consumption purposes. The water should be brought to a vigorous rolling boil and then boiled for two minutes. In lieu of boiling, individuals may purchase bottled water or obtain water from some other suitable source for drinking water or human consumption purposes. When it is no longer necessary to boil the water, the public water sys-

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UNDERSTANDING

THE COVID-19 VACCINES Two COVID-19 vaccines have been authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for emergency use. As advancements continue in developing vaccines to fight the virus, it’s helpful to understand the similarities and differences between the two vaccines developed by Pfizer and Moderna. Please note: • Like all vaccines, before being authorized for emergency use, medical researchers tested the safety and effectiveness of these COVID-19 vaccines. • Researchers studied the mRNA technology used to develop these vaccines for more than a decade. • Neither vaccine contains a live virus. No vaccine can infect you with COVID-19.

Sources: Harris County Public Health and National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD), Division of Viral Diseases

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s power and water outages persist throughout our region over the next few days, Precinct One has compiled a list of resources for constituents to navigate these difficult times. We hope that you are staying warm and safe. The information in this document is current as of 2.17 and will be updated periodically, but please be sure to verify information by visiting websites and making phone calls.

Warming Centers:

Updates: • Much of Harris County is now under a boil

water notice. Check your location on the interactive map at www.ReadyHarris.org. Be sure to boil water for 2 minutes and let cool before using to drink, cook, brush your teeth, or making ice. • In order to preserve water pressure and supply, do NOT continue to let your faucets drip. www.Twitter.com/readyharris/status/1362108973202231297?s=21 • We know that many people are experiencing difficulties with their water supply, but please DO NOT CALL 911, check with your city or utility district instead. Let’s not overwhelm our first responders who need to focus on life-threatening emergencies. • If you do have power, please conserve as much as possible. Unplug additional appliances, turn off nonessential lights, avoid doing laundry or dishes, etc.

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Protect the Four P’s: People, Pets, Pipes, & Plants:

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keep in body heat. To prevent carbon monoxide poisoning, use generators, pressure washers, grills, and similar items outdoors ONLY. Put your whole family in one room and keep doors shut. You can use extra towels or blankets near windows or doors to prevent warm air from escaping. Close blinds and curtains and make sure all windows are tightly shut. Avoid caffeine and alcohol. Continue to eat, your body needs the energy to stay warm. Check on your friends and neighbors, especially the elderly. Even if you’re without power in your home, your home is still the safest place you can be right now. Stay off roadways and be careful walking on outdoor surfaces. Stay tuned to trusted sources for updates and information.

• People: Keep warm, stay inside, if possible.

If you need to go out, dress in layers and wear hats, gloves and an appropriate coat. Avoid overexertion, as cold weather puts added strain on your body. • Pets: Bring pets inside, and move other animals or livestock to sheltered areas. Keep adequate food and water available. • Pipes: Disconnect outdoor hoses; drain and store in protected area. Wrap exposed faucets and pipes - including those outside the house or in unheated crawl spaces, attics, garages and other areas. If you do have a pipe burst, see here www.bit.ly/3aq6qUL to quickly turn off your water supply. • Plants: Bring potted plants inside or store in garage near interior wall to provide extra warmth and protection from wind. For cold-sensitive outdoor plants, put down extra mulch and consider covering with a cloth fabric of some kind to shield the plants from wind and frost.

Heater Safety:

Portable space heaters are often used to heat rooms and homes. If not used properly, they can cause fires, severe injuries, and death. If using a portable heater, remember these important safety tips:

Staying Warm and Safe: • Wear loose layers of clothing, which help to

• Keep heaters at least 3 feet from anything

that can burn, including furniture, carpets, curtains, and people.

• Place heaters on solid, non-flammable surfaces.

• Never block exits with a heater and keep them out of the way of foot traffic.

• Keep children away from heaters. • Always plug heaters directly into wall outlets – NEVER use an extension cord. • Turn off and unplug space heaters when leaving a room or going to bed. • Protect yourself from carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning by installing a battery-operated CO detector and never use generators, grills, camp stoves, or similar devices indoors.

Warming centers are open throughout the area for those needing to escape frigid temperatures. • List of Warming Centers: www.ABC13.com/ heres-where-you-can-go-if-you-need-togetwarm/10338709/ • Gallery Furniture stores are now warming shelters: www.Chron.com/news/houstonweather/article/Gallery-Furniture-storesare-now-warming-shelters-15954396.php • American Red Cross Warming Centers: www.Redross.org/get-help/disaster-relief-andrecovery-services/find-an-openshelter.html • Coalition for the Homeless, Winter Shelter Updates: www.HomelessHouston.org/winterweather-alert

Trusted Resources:

Having reliable info. from trusted resources allows you and your family to make informed decisions. You can rely on the following websites for updates:

• Weather Updates: https://www.weather.gov/ • • • • • •

hgx/ Local Traffic Updates: https://www.houstontranstar.org/ Harris County Updates: https://www.readyharris.org/ State Traffic Updates: https://drivetexas.org METRO: https://www.ridemetro.org/ City of Houston Emergency Operations Center: https://houstonemergency.org/ If you need assistance or food: 211texas.org or call 2-1-1

Stores and Restaurants:

• Open Restaurants for To Go: https://houston.

culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/0216-21houston-restaurants-open-winterstorm/ • HEB: As the winter weather continues, many of our stores have updated hours today and will be opening later or closing earlier than usual. Please check heb.com/newsroom for the most updated information. • Kroger: Stores that are currently open will close at 8pm tonight, and reopen with regular business hours on Wednesday, February 17th. Note that due to power outages, some stores are still closed. • Walmart: Find the status of stores near you here: https://corporate.walmart.com/newsroom/2021/02/15/winter-storm-facility-status

• Remember: 9-1-1 is ONLY for emergencies.

WINTER STORM RESOURCE GUIDE Precint One Commissioner Rodney Ellis Has Compiled A List Of Resources For Constituents To Navigate These Difficult Times

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20TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION A Year-Long $100,000 Cash Prizes Featuring A Statewide Teacher Appreciation Tour

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he H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards program will mark its 20th anniversary with a yearlong celebration featuring a statewide teacher appreciation tour, classroom wishlist fulfillments, H-E-B gift card giveaways, a virtual event and more than $100,000 in cash prizes. Since the program’s inception in 2002, H-E-B has awarded more than $13 million in funding to benefit outstanding Texas public schools, school boards, early childhood facilities, teachers, and principals. H-E-B Excellence in Education will kick off the celebration by going the extra mile to visit educators in their schools and communities with the Texas Loves Teachers Tour. The Tour will caravan across the state visiting 50 public schools, school districts and early childhood education centers within 50 days. Each stop will include an appreciation event for school staff including $20,000 in gift cards to be given away every week from March 22 through the end of April. Public voting will determine the location of the 50 tour stops, so community members are encouraged to vote for their public school, public school district, and public or private early childhood facility at www.TexasLovesTeachers.com. Voting will conclude on February 28 at 11:59 p.m. with winners announced in early March. As the Texas Loves Teachers Tour makes its way across the state, all certified Texas school teachers, principals, and public school districts, as well as public or private early childhood education centers will have the opportunity to enter-to-win more than $100,000 in cash prizes. One public

school district will be randomly selected to receive $20,000 while one childhood education center will receive $10,000. The remaining $70,000 will be split among randomly selected teachers and principals. School districts, early childhood education centers, teachers and principals will be able to enter-to-win at www.TexasLovesTeachers.com from March 22 to April 30. Teachers and principals must provide a valid Texas Education Agency (TEA) identification number to be eligible to win. Cash prize winners will be announced during a virtual Tribute to Texas Teachers on May 8, 2021. United by the shared purpose of honoring the critical role that teachers play in the success of Texas, H-E-B Excellence in Education continues to work closely with the #TeachersCan movement to develop teacher appreciation initiatives. A statewide movement supported by more than 125 businesses and organizations, #TeachersCan plans to launch a statewide fundraising initiative to fulfill teacher wish lists via the Donors Choose platform throughout 2021. H-E-B Excellence in Education and #Teachers Can will also work together to host the virtual Tribute to Texas Teachers on May 8, 2021. The 20th Anniversary celebration will culminate with the 2022 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards, which will return to the traditional nomination, application and selection process. Nominations are now open and will remain open until October 18, 2021, with a December 6, 2021 application deadline. The 2022 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards will award $430,000 to teachers, principals, school districts, school boards and early childhood ed-

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ucation centers at a gala celebration in Austin, Texas on April 30, 2022. About the H-E-B Excellence In Education Awards

H-E-B launched the Excellence in Education Awards program in cooperation with the Texas Association of School Administrators in 2002 as a positive way to support public education in Texas. It has become the largest monetary program for educators in the state, spotlighting best practices and celebrating the passion and creativity of Texas educators. A team of judges reviews the applications, narrowing the field to semi-finalists. From that pool, five regional judging panels comprised of former winners, administrators, and university and community leaders not affiliated with H-E-B select 40 teacher and principal finalists. Finalists and their schools receive a cash prize of $1,000 to $2,500, depending on category. Three separate panels select eight school districts and five early childhood facilities as finalists, awarding $2,500 to $5,000 in cash prizes. Up to five school boards may also be recognized, and awarded $5,000 towards the district they serve. Additionally, one or more school boards may receive a special judge’s award totaling up to $25,000. Site visits are conducted to determine winners. Teacher and principal finalists are invited to compete on a statewide level for larger cash prizes totaling $430,000. A statewide panel of judges, not affiliated with H-E-B, conducts a personal interview with each finalist to select winners. Eight winners — two principals and six teachers — are announced along

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with two school districts, one large and one small, a public school board and an early childhood facility, at a celebratory dinner. Each winning principal— one elementary school and one high school—receives $10,000 in cash for themselves and a $25,000 grant for their schools. The winning large school district receives a $100,000 cash prize and the winning small school district receives $50,000. The winning early childhood facility receives $25,000 and a school board could be awarded up to $25,000. The six winning teachers

include one elementary and one secondary teacher in each of three categories:

· The Rising Star Award — honors exceptionally promising teachers with less than 10 years of experience. These winners will each receive a $5,000 check for themselves and a $5,000 grant for their schools. · The Leadership Award — honors teachers with 10 to 20 years in the classroom. These winners will each receive a $10,000 check for themselves and a $10,000 grant for their schools. · The Lifetime Achievement Award — salutes teachers with more than 20 years of experience. These teachers will each receive $25,000 in cash for themselves and a $25,000 grant for their schools.

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GETTING THE COVID-19 VACCINE Discover the benefits of getting the COVID-19 vaccine. The CDC dives into what is currently known and why it’s important to get vaccinated.

COVID-19 vaccination will help keep you from getting COVID-19 • All COVID-19 vaccines currently available in the United States have been shown to be highly effective at preventing COVID-19. • Based on what we know about vaccines for other diseases and early data from clinical trials, experts believe that getting a COVID-19 vaccine may also help keep you from getting seriously ill even if you do get COVID-19. • Getting vaccinated yourself may also protect people around you, particularly people at increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19. • Experts continue to conduct more studies about the effect of COVID-19 vaccination on severity of illness from COVID-19, as well as its ability to keep people from spreading the virus that causes COVID-19.

• Getting COVID-19 may offer some natural protection, known as immunity. Current evidence suggests that reinfection with the virus that causes COVID-19 is uncommon in the 90 days after initial infection. However, experts don’t know for sure how long this protection lasts, and the risk of severe illness and death from COVID-19 far outweighs any benefits of natural immunity. COVID-19 vaccination will help protect you by creating an antibody (immune system) response without having to experience sickness. • Both natural immunity and immunity produced by a vaccine are important parts of COVID-19 disease that experts are trying to learn more about, and the CDC will keep the public informed as new evidence becomes available.

COVID-19 vaccination will be an important tool to help stop the pandemic • Wearing masks and social distancing help reduce your chance of being exposed to the virus or spreading it to others, but these measures are not enough. Vaccines will work with your immune system so it will be ready to fight the virus if you are exposed.

COVID-19 vaccination is a safer way to help build protection • COVID-19 can have serious, life-threatening complications, and there is no way to know how COVID-19 will affect you. And if you get sick, you could spread the disease to friends, family, and others around you.

• The combination of getting vaccinated and following CDC’s recommendations to protect yourself and others will offer the best protection from COVID-19.

• Clinical trials of all vaccines must first show they are safe and effective before any vaccine can be authorized or approved for use, including COVID-19 vaccines. The known and potential benefits of a COVID-19 vaccine must outweigh the known and potential risks of the vaccine for use under what is known as an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA).

• Stopping a pandemic requires using all the tools we have available. As experts learn more about how COVID-19 vaccination may help reduce spread of the disease in communities, CDC will continue to update the recommendations to protect communities using the latest science.

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5 Natural Oils To Help You Combat The Cold Weather By www.BlackDoctor.org / www.StyleMagazine.com – Newswire

he cold weather in Texas continues to worsen with record-breaking low temperatures. The temperatures in Dallas, TX reached a record low of -1 degree. The lowest ever in history. Temperatures like this have spread all across Texas causing power and gas outages, along with water main breaks that have resulted in people doing anything and everything to fight the freezing cold. A decrease in temperature also means an increase in dry and irritated skin. That opens the door to infection and even worse. While there are plenty of conventional lotions and hand creams on the market, sometimes our skin needs and deserves more. In order to protect it and lock in heat, these oils can help. For those who are used to using natural oils on your body, then you’re already familiar with the benefits that these good-for-you oils provide. If you’ve never used natural oils before and your skin is in need of some serious hydration, allow me to introduce you to the following natural oils. Your skin will thank you. 1. Argan oil Extracted from the kernels found in the fruit of Moroccan argan trees, argan oil is packed with omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, and vitamin E. This skin superfood can be used on both skin and hair as it helps restore

the appearance of the skin’s tone and hair’s texture. It’s a lightweight oil, but it’s powerful. 2. Almond Oil This oil is nourishing and works well to revive any skin type. Deriving from pressed almonds, almond oil can be used on the entire body and easily absorbs into the skin without clogging pores as well as promoting soft and healthy-looking skin. 3. Avocado Oil If your skin needs some intense hydration, this oil will do the trick. Avocado oil is heavy in texture, so you don’t have to use much of it. It helps to maintain supple skin, while softening, conditioning, and moisturizing dry or rough skin. 4. Jojoba Oil Jojoba oil comes from the seed of the jojoba shrub and although it’s technically a wax, it’s structurally and chemically similar to human sebum and easily absorbs into the skin. Jojoba oil is comprised of nutritional and beneficial minerals and compounds such as essential fatty acids and is used in many cosmetic oils. Jojoba oil can also be used as a hot oil treatment in hair by warming up a quarter-size amount of the oil or enough oil to cover the hair, leave in your hair for five

to ten minutes then shampoo and condition afterward. 5. Castor Oil With this emollient, a little goes a long way since it’s extremely thick. Packed with vitamin E, castor oil penetrates the surface layers of the skin, creating more soft and hydrated skin. I especially love to use this oil on my feet after finishing up with my bath. Additionally, natural oils are typically inexpensive in comparison to other skin moisturizers, and most are multi-purpose. My absolute favorite way to apply these oils on my skin is when I’m fresh out of the bathtub. I gently massage one of these oils onto my body while my skin is still damp. Doing this hydrates and seals in the moisture from the oil.

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