From voicing commercials on radio channels, she went on to become an important entertainment personality in America. Photo: Melissa Phillip, Staff photographer. Raymond Scholwinski held at Humble First Assembly of God, 1915 FM 1960, Thursday, May 14, 2020, in Humble. Photo: Mark Mulligan, Houston Chronicle / Staff photographer. A quick turn of events helped him in getting his team to several victories and eventually led them to the ‘Super Bowl XLIV’ where the Saints knocked out Indianapolis Colts with a huge 31-17 victory. HOUSTON - Several Houston area school districts are preparing for their first day of classes on September 8th.. For Houston Independent School District, classes will begin online Tuesday because of the pandemic.“We’re not getting school supplies today,” said Pamela Parker an HISD … After college he was undoubtedly chosen for the 2001 NFL Draft by San Diego Chargers, which in turn propelled his professional career. Houston Police officers salute as they lined up for the arrival of Houston Tactical Flight Officer Jason Knox's body from the funeral home during his funeral at Houston's First Baptist Church, in Houston, Saturday, May 9, 2020. His most remarkable and successful album ‘Tha Carter III’ sold more than one million copies in the US in its first-week and won him the ‘Grammy Award’ for ‘Best Rap Album’. Jacquelyn Guyton is a single mother on disability who while trying to apply to a city of Houston rental assistance program was left out. Councilmembers plan to meet over video for future sessions, because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Blue Angels flew over the area in tribute to frontline workers. Anaiya Jackson, a senior at Scarborough High School, wears her graduation gown and holds the cap she dedicated to her grandmother who passed away in January in front of her Houston home on Tuesday, May 12, 2020. HISD also is seeking responses to a survey, available here, asking about students’ technology and social welfare needs. Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath has said a “large number” of Texas students could miss the remainder of the school year. Roosevelt-Wilson Elementary Principal Wendy Patterson and assistant principal Angela Randall, of Texas City ISD, talk to an older brother of one of their students on Friday, May 8, 2020 in Texas City. Benjamin Géza Affleck-Boldt (born August 15, 1972) is an American actor and filmmaker. Hallsville Independent School District will pursue Excellence in Education in all endeavors. Debbie Veselka, a Kroger pharmacy practice coordinator, gives direction on the self testing procedure at the COVID-19 testing site held at Montgomery County Precinct 2 Commissioner, 19110 Unity Park Drive, Tuesday, May 12, 2020, in Magnolia. Harris County Jail clinic medical staff Shannon Kloeber, Cathy Rossi, and Beverly Howard wave at the United States Navy's Blue Angels from the rooftop of the county jail as they fly by on Wednesday, May 6, 2020, in Houston. The HCPHD currently has about 50 contact tracers and the agency is aiming to have 200 by the end of the week, and have 300 contact tracers next week. Courtney and Micahl Wyckoff started making masks out of their home after both finding themselves out of work because of coronavirus. Students with disabilities will receive first priority, she said. More than a dozen Houston ISD schools closed Tuesday after positive COVID-19 cases turned up on the first day of in-person classes. As of 2019, Brooks is now the only artist in music history to have released seven albums that achieved diamond status in the United States (surpassing the Beatles' former record of six); those albums are Garth Brooks (10× platinum), No Fences (17× platinum), Ropin' the Wind (14× platinum), The Hits (10× platinum), Sevens (10× platinum), Double Live (21× platinum), and The Ultimate Hits (10× platinum). Scholwinski, age 70, died of COVID-19 after a weeks long battle with the virus at the hospital. It didn’t take him time to rise from being a popular college footballer to a national powerhouse. The district will begin classes with virtual instruction until at least October. The district announced 16 campuses held classes online only Tuesday. Olivares owns a gym maintenance company, and he said he started providing disinfecting services about a week before the shutdown, after about 80% of his clients asked for them. He then established himself as a leading man in studio films, including the sci-fi disaster film Armageddon (1998), the romantic comedy Forces of Nature (1999), the war drama Pearl Harbor (2001), and the spy thriller The Sum of All Fears (2002). He also went on to set a host of new records. Color Guard lines up before the casket for Houston police officer Jason Knox arrives to the funeral at the First Baptist Church on Katy Freeway, Sat. Keegan Crosby, 5, washes his hands before leaving his classroom and head home Tuesday, May 12, 2020, at the Weekley YMCA in Houston. He then directed and starred in the crime drama The Town (2010) and the political thriller Argo (2012). During this time, he sold millions of albums through an exclusive distribution deal with Walmart and sporadically released new singles. Medical workers wanted to send a message to the United States Navy's Blue Angels after they performed a flyover the Medical Center Wednesday, May 6, 2020, in Houston. HISD's first grading period included six weeks of 100% virtual learning, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. After being traded to the Chiefs, he led the team to the playoff in 2013 and helped secure a playoff win in 2015. Karli Beallew cries as she is handed her graduation robes as seniors at Lake Creek High School picked up graduation appeal and yard signs, Friday, May 8, 2020, in Montgomery. In June, the district released a proposed 2020-2021 year-round academic calendar after COVID-19 cut in-person classes short. Art Car Museum preparator John Linden wears gloves to work on Thursday, May 7, 2020, in Houston at the museum now that it has been reopened to the public after many weeks closed due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle / Staff photographer. Houston ISD officials have created an online portal for distance-learning tools that will serve students and parents throughout the extended closure caused by the novel coronavirus pandemic. The HISD Health and Wellness Centers are now available for COVID-19 testing at no cost to employees. The coronavirus pandemic is making preparation for the school year a challenge. Due to coronavirus restrictions, the medical school will holds a live virtual graduation on May 21, 2020. Alden Clark, owner of Salon on Kirby works on Pat Gilmore-Maass' hair at the salon in Houston on Friday, May 8, 2020. (Home-based Online Mobile Education), a distance learning plan to ensure students’ academic and non-academic needs are met as the district remains closed due to COVID-19 precautions. By taking up various roles in films like ‘Armageddon’ and ‘Plunkett & Macleane,’ Tyler has gone out of her comfort zone on many occasions. The course materials are broken up into five modules: Intro Module: Introduction to the course and the outline of topics. Free COVID-19 online courses on OpenWHO . A woman waves to residents during a parade at Spring Creek Village Assisted Living & Memory Care, Friday, May 8, 2020, in Spring. HISD sets aside $31 million to help close digital divide during virtual learning due to coronavirus pandemic Ryan Nickerson , Staff writer Aug. 15, 2020 Updated: Aug. 15, 2020 9:31 a.m. The rapper spent the day handing out 10,000 masks to people in neighborhoods all around the city. Rap artist Trae The Truth hands out masks to Kayla Stelly, Serenity Johnson and Kassie Kinds in the Third Ward on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 in Houston. This may be only the beginning of what is to come. Bartender Sarah Miller irons masks on the bar inside of the Maple Leaf Pub, in Houston, Thursday, May 7, 2020. He was a 39-year veteran of the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. Houston ISD launches online learning portal to help students, parents during pandemic. Lil Wayne founded his own record label ‘Young Money Entertainment’. HISD’s own Virtual School Department offers a wide range of highly interactive online tuition-based courses for grades 7–12. "I am trying to get masks to people who wouldn't normally be able to get one," he said. Houston ISD Interim Superintendent Grenita Lathan, pictured in a 2018 file photo, asked for patience from the district community as employees begin rolling out distance learning plans in the next several days. City Council meets for their last in-person session Wednesday, May 13, 2020, at City Hall in Houston. Affleck is the co-founder of the Eastern Congo Initiative, a grantmaking and advocacy-based nonprofit organization. The record shop has been limiting four guests inside the shop, using hand sanitizer once they walk in and requiring them to wear a face cover. Opvolging van de evolutie van de Coronavirus epidemie in België. In-person classes were … She has also been involved with humanitarian works and is the Goodwill ambassador for UNICEF. All Houston-area districts have canceled in-person classes through at least April 10, though there is a widespread belief that the closures will extend beyond that date. Ashley Armendariz, left, Amanda Trimble, center, and Noelia Flores, right, along with other staff members of UT Physicians Clinics watch the United States Navy Blue Angels flyover from the parking garage roof during a tribute to healthcare workers amid the Covid-19 pandemic Wednesday, May 6, 2020, in Houston. "It's actually a blessing that I was able to transition to virtual," she said of operating during the shutdown. Carol Shirley talks with her grandson, Mitchell Brogan, before a parade at Spring Creek Village Assisted Living & Memory Care, Friday, May 8, 2020, in Spring. Teacher Cynthia Cornish wears "Grad" glasses while cheering as YES Prep: Public Schools White Oak campus graduating seniors drive by and pick up their caps and gowns in a parade of cars Thursday, May 7, 2020 in Houston. However, acting out of an abundance of caution, several individuals have been placed on a … Visit here for more details. Jacob Carpenter joined the Houston Chronicle in June 2017 to cover K-12 education. Salons are set to open across the state on Friday. Quenby Mott helps her daughter, Sydney Mott, 9, sets up a 30-minute Zoom meeting with Kinkaid School 10th-grader Clayton Rice Tuesday, May 5, 2020, in Houston. Harris County Sheriff’s Honor Guard member deputy Darryl Peaks salutes as he practices for honor ceremony at the funeral service for Harris County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. This location of the free Kroger Health free COVID-19 drive through testing is open from 9am to 4pm and will continue through Thursday, May 14. Brooks was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame on October 21, 2012, having been inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame the year before. Wednesday, May 13, 2020, in Houston. In what turned out to be a dramatic experience, Tyler discovered that her biological father was Steven Tyler. Coronavirus in Texas School districts across Texas suspend classes over coronavirus concerns, prepare for online learning Classes resume online and on-campus, Tuesday, January 19.Curbside meals resume Wednesday, January 20. Volunteers planted more than 1,000, red, white, and blue flags representing those who have died from COVID-19 from Texas so far. As COVID-19 requires more schools to transition to online learning, the students who were already the most vulnerable to falling behind will face even more hurdles to keep pace. Photo: Yi-Chin Lee, Houston Chronicle / Staff photographer. Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo watches the newest class of the contact tracers get trained through a glass door Wednesday, May 13, 2020, at Harris County Public Health Department in Houston. His most recent album, Gunslinger, was released in November 2016. Russell has been trying to find ways to stay connected with her mom since coronavirus precautions started preventing her from visiting her in person at the Houston memory care facility where she lives. Photo: Steve Gonzales, Staff photographer. In 2009, he began Garth at Wynn, a periodic weekend concert residency at Las Vegas' Encore Theatre from December 2009 to January 2014. After appearing in supporting roles, she received her breakthrough role in ‘Stealing Beauty’ after which there was no looking back. Houston ISD launched on Sept. 28, 2020, its COVID-19 dashboard, showing where the cases are and how many have been sickened. Starting March 31, HISD staff will begin posting more detailed curriculum and activities through the portal, as teachers provide more individualized instruction to students. Since 1989, Brooks has released 22 records in all, which include: 12 studio albums, two live albums, three compilation albums, three Christmas albums and four box sets, along with 77 singles. "First responders and medical teams need to be reminded we support them, ad they have each other's back.". Emelia Herrera, 30, feeds her one-month-old baby Selina Herrera at her home in Cypress on Saturday, May 9, 2020, after a month of being hospitalized for COVID-19. In 2019, he was traded to the ‘Oakland Raiders,’ and was then signed by the ‘New England Patriots’ the same year. Gov. Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Staff photographer. HISD to begin 2020-2021 academic school year online for 6 weeks. Patrons will be expected to wear a mask, they will only take appointments, chairs will be at least six feet apart and no more than 10 people will be allowed inside at any time. Raymond Scholwinski Friday, May 8, 2020, as it leaves Memorial Hermann hospital in The Woodlands, TX en route back to Houston. The statue of Charles Bellinger Stewart, designer of the Texas flag, is seen with a facemask at Cedar Brake Park, Tuesday, May 5, 2020, in Montgomery. HISD will provide students an opportunity to obtain a world class education that prepares them for a globally competitive society. These seniors are the first graduates from the White Oak campus. HISD launches mobile platform H.O.M.E. His directorial debut, Gone Baby Gone (2007), which he also co-wrote, was well received. Many districts also continue to provide daily curbside meal pickup, with locations and times available on each district’s website. These seniors are the first graduates from the White Oak campus. She had a difficult childhood and suffered typical teenage issues. Eaton was released from the hospital Tuesday after battling COVID-19 for 51 days. This location of the free Kroger Health free COVID-19 drive through testing is open from 9am to 4pm and will continue through Thursday, May 14. The teacher union asked HISD to revert back to only online instruction because of the recent spike in coronavirus cases. All counselors are required to wear a face mask, and students are asked to stay six feet apart from each other. COVID-19, voluit coronavirus disease 2019, is een besmettelijke ziekte die wordt veroorzaakt door het virus SARS-CoV-2. HISD currently has NO confirmed cases for COVID-19. He began his career as a child when he starred in the PBS educational series The Voyage of the Mimi (1984, 1988). Anderson, a local wedding photographer, has been photographing multiple first responder departments around the Houston area, shooting dramatic socially distanced group shots for a project he calls "First Responders Texas Strong". YMCA After School Counselor Kamran Assadi plays a small game with Sophia Khademi during class Tuesday, May 12, 2020, at the Weekley YMCA in Houston. Blessed with breathtaking beauty and enviable lips, Liv Tyler made her debut in the world of acting after working as a model. “It’s pretty selfish if I have something that could help people and I’m not doing anything about it,” he said. The city of Houston on Wednesday exhausted its entire $14.4 million stock of rental assistance funds within 90 minutes. “I’m a... GREENWICH — As in-person classroom learning resumed this week in the Greenwich Public Schools, the district is continuing to chart the spread of COVID-19 cases among students, teachers and staff. In September 2014, he began his comeback world tour, with wife and musician Trisha Yearwood, which culminated in 2017. Her interest in acting developed during her school days though she started out to be a writer. This was followed by a series of other hit and popular albums by the hip hop sensation that not only earned him international fame but also cemented his position among the notable international hip hop artists. She became famous for her role in game shows and was dubbed the ‘First Lady of Game Shows.’ Her career as a singer, actor, host, and producer spanned across 80 years, making her the longest-serving female personality in the world of entertainment. However, the Houston Independent School District (HISD) says that students will return to online and in-person classes after the break. The coronavirus will explode achievement gaps in education. She often experiments with her roles, much to the liking of her fans. Starting off as a pro at the age of nine with ‘Cash Money Records’, Wayne became part of the American teenage hip-hop duo, ‘The B.G. CORONAVIRUS IN HOUSTON: All of the latest news, numbers and analysis to keep you up-to-date, only on HoustonChronicle.com. Tammy Young takes the temperature of stylist Brittany Purr before she starts her shift at Salon on Kirby in Houston on Thursday, May 7, 2020. Memorial City will Shine Blue, with blue ribbons and the buildings, bridges and garages lit in blue, in recognition of National Nurses Week and National Hospital Week and to honor those healthcare heroes fighting on the frontline against COVID-19. Owner Leon Apostolo carefully shapes a flat top for a customer at Shepard's Barber Shop, Friday, May 8, 2020, in Conroe. They also started hiring their other out of work friends to help them. His accolades include two Academy Awards and three Golden Globe Awards. The Blue Angels flew over the area in tribute to frontline workers. It's not about the money," said Joseph Hayes (left), manager of Phayes Two Barber Shop on W. Bellfort at S. Gessner, as he pulls everything out of the shop to continue a deep clean before their planned reopening Friday morning, while working on the shop on Thursday, May 7, 2020, in Houston. The COVID-19 pandemic will take existing academic achievement differences between middle-class and low-income students and explode them. Raymond Scholwinski into a hearse to be taken back to Houston, May 8, 2020, outside of Memorial Hermann hospital in The Woodlands, TX. CORONAVIRUS IN ... have canceled in-person classes … Antonio Brown is an American professional football player who served as the wide receiver and punt returner for the ‘Pittsburgh Steelers’ of the ‘National Football League’ (NFL) from 2010 to 2018. He is arguably the best wide receiver in ‘NFL’ currently. Laure Harrell worships during a National Day of Prayer, Wednesday, May 6, 2020, in Willis. Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle / Staff photographer. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, caps and gowns were required to be picked up in drive-by fashion. 'z’ along with rapper Lil' Doogie. Districts across the region are launching similar portals, often with links to digital programs such as Imagine Learning and Edgenuity. Various free COVID-19 testing sites are available across Houston. HISD officials monitoring several positive COVID-19 cases at campuses as online classes continue Click2Houston.com | 09-14 HOUSTON – Officials at the Houston Independent School District are monitoring several positive cases of coronavirus that have been reported at some campuses as students continue with online learning . New Houston ISD Police Chief Pedro Lopez Jr. speaks to the media during a press conference in front of the Hattie Mae White Educational Support Center, in Houston, Friday, May 15, 2020. He researched plasma treatments himself before deciding to contribute. He has accomplished a revered position in football ever since his university days and has earned a post graduate scholarship from the ‘National Football Foundation’ in 2000. In 2011, he helped the 49ers to their first NFC West division title as well as their first NFC Championship Game appearance since 1997. Photo: Steve Gonzales, Houston Chronicle / Staff photographer. Accessible at the website houstonisd.org/home, the portal currently contains links to online learning applications, advice on creating an in-home school schedule and support for accessing digital tools. Brees also went on to break Marino’s single season yardage record closing at 5,476 yards through air in 2013. ... Maryn McKenna, a former CNN reporter, created, curated, and presented the content for the course, which includes video classes, readings, exercises, and more. Anderson, a local wedding photographer, has been photographing multiple first responder departments around the Houston area, shooting dramatic socially distanced group shots for a project he calls "First Responders Texas Strong". He is also a stalwart supporter of the Democratic Party. People enjoy mild weather along Buffalo Bayou near Eleanor Tinsley Park, Tuesday, May 12, 2020, near downtown Houston. Alexander Montis and Kellyn Evans shop at Vinal Edge Records Thursday, May 14, 2020, at the Heights in Houston. He was named to three Pro Bowls during his five seasons with the Chiefs. Get the latest information from health and education officials here. Troyal Garth Brooks (born February 7, 1962) is an American singer and songwriter. The procession of law enforcement vehicles escort the hearse carrying Harris County Sheriff's Office Sgt. For some, like freshman Tiffany Edwards, a pandemic-disrupted campus atmosphere is the only experience she has had so far at the UA. Humble ISD Closed Monday, January 18, 2021 Humble ISD schools and buildings are closed on Monday, January 18, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. 42% of HISD students failing one or more classes amid COVID-19 pandemic. Michelle Nguyen, a Kroger pharmacist, takes a self testing kit from a driver at the COVID-19 testing site held at Montgomery County Precinct 2 Commissioner, 19110 Unity Park Drive, Tuesday, May 12, 2020, in Magnolia. Boy Scout James Custer with Troop 776 helps place small flags at the Montgomery County Veterans Memorial Park, Saturday, May 9, 2020, in Conroe. According to the RIAA, he is the best-selling solo albums artist in the United States with 148 million domestic units sold, ahead of Elvis Presley, and is second only to The Beatles in total album sales overall. The rapper spent the day handing out 10,000 masks to people in neighborhoods all around the city. He is also one of the world's best-selling artists of all time, having sold more than 170 million records. Photo: Jason Fochtman, Staff photographer. Allan Anderson ties a blue ribbon around one of the trees that surround Memorial City Mall on Friday, May 8, 2020 in Houston. He is the son of star ‘Arena Football League’ player Eddie Brown, but lived away from his father during his childhood and spent most of his teenage years without proper guidance and support. In addition to campuses, positive cases have also been reported at a learning sanctuary and at the district’s administrative building. According to the school district’s online tracker, as of Tuesday morning, 19 new coronavirus cases had been reported in the... COVID-19 cases continue to rise; vaccine distributed, How local universities are handling the spring semester as COVID drags on. HISD and COVID-19: Up Close and In Person Rockets Will Have a Long, Slow Road to Improvement HISD Starts In-Person Classes As 13,000 Students Still Unaccounted For Smith, who had an injury-ridden career, sustained a life-threatening compound fracture injury to his right leg during his first season with the Redskins in 2018 and is currently placed on the team's reserve list. Affleck gained wider recognition when he and childhood friend Matt Damon won the Golden Globe and Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for writing Good Will Hunting (1997), which they also starred in. The Houston Independent School District is launching HISD @ H.O.M.E. He has since starred in the psychological thriller Gone Girl (2014), played the superhero Batman in both Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016) and Justice League (2017), and starred in the action thrillers The Accountant (2016) and Triple Frontier (2019). A native of suburban Detroit, he graduated from Michigan State University in 2010. HISD is in contact with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Texas Department of Health and Human Services and Houston Health Department and continues to monitor information on Coronavirus (COVID-19) to ensure all students and staff members are … Brooks was also inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum in 2016 with his studio musicians, The G-Men. Despite this, he made his way into the college football team at ‘Central Michigan University’ and was later selected by the ‘Pittsburgh Steelers’ as their wide receiver. To slow the coronavirus, colleges are canceling in-person classes and shifting to online only. Liv Tyler is an American actress, singer, producer, and former model. HOUSTON – Officials at the Houston Independent School District are monitoring several positive cases of coronavirus that have been reported at some campuses as students continue with online learning. Scott, a sophomore at Texas A&M University, has donated his plasma for a Houston Methodist study seven times since recovering from COVID-19 in late March. Principal Wendy Patterson and Angela Randall, assistant principal, of Roosevelt-Wilson Elementary in Texas City ISD, talk to the grandmother of one of their students while reaching out to some of their students on Friday, May 8, 2020 in Texas City. He became the star player for his team and went on to break numerous ‘NFL’ records. Parents and students hold signs asking for real graduations as Houston ISD Interim Superintendent Grenita Lathan held a press conference in front of the Hattie Mae White Educational Support Center, in Houston, Friday, May 15, 2020.