Vivian Gerald - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/vivian-gerald/ Building "Bridges" Across the Bayou City! Wed, 07 Oct 2020 11:48:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://i0.wp.com/houstonnewmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/cropped-cropped-Houston.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Vivian Gerald - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/vivian-gerald/ 32 32 103504436 Food Freebies and Deals Graduates Can Get Right Now https://houstonnewmedia.org/food-freebies-and-deals-graduates-can-get-right-now/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=food-freebies-and-deals-graduates-can-get-right-now Wed, 20 May 2020 19:57:13 +0000 https://www.houstononthecheap.com/?p=108751 Well, it’s not news anymore that graduation ceremonies for college seniors and high schools will be very different this year. In place of the usual crowded and stuffed up stadiums and auditoriums, students across the country will have to tune into virt...

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]]> 45918 Walmart and Sam’s Club Employees Will Get Another Round of Cash Bonuses https://houstonnewmedia.org/walmart-and-sams-club-employees-will-get-another-round-of-cash-bonuses/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=walmart-and-sams-club-employees-will-get-another-round-of-cash-bonuses Mon, 18 May 2020 17:34:00 +0000 https://www.houstononthecheap.com/?p=108747 The employees of Walmart and Sam’s Club will be getting another round of cash bonuses in June from their employer. Walmart has announced plans to make available another round of special cash bonuses for all its hourly associates to show appreciat...

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]]> 45234 Meet Nelson, The Newly Born Elephant in the Houston Zoo https://houstonnewmedia.org/meet-nelson-the-newly-born-elephant-in-the-houston-zoo/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=meet-nelson-the-newly-born-elephant-in-the-houston-zoo Fri, 15 May 2020 23:40:58 +0000 https://www.houstononthecheap.com/?p=108754 Joy and happiness greeted the atmosphere as The Houston Zoo experienced a new addition to the family on Tuesday, May 12. His name is Nelson. And he was born during the early hours of the morning at 6:30 a.m. to a 29-year-old Asian elephant by the name ...

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]]> 44691 iD Tech is Offering Live Virtual Tech Camps for Kids Stuck at Home https://houstonnewmedia.org/id-tech-is-offering-live-virtual-tech-camps-for-kids-stuck-at-home/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=id-tech-is-offering-live-virtual-tech-camps-for-kids-stuck-at-home Tue, 28 Apr 2020 19:59:48 +0000 https://www.houstononthecheap.com/?p=107974 iD Tech, the renowned leader in tech education and summer camps for kids and teens alike, has responded to the concerns of parents looking for other learning alternatives due to the lockdown and subsequent closure from school by expanding their live Vi...

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]]> 39915 Mazda Offering Free Oil Changes for Healthcare Workers on Just About Any Vehicle (Even Non-Mazdas) https://houstonnewmedia.org/mazda-offering-free-oil-changes-for-healthcare-workers-on-just-about-any-vehicle-even-non-mazdas/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mazda-offering-free-oil-changes-for-healthcare-workers-on-just-about-any-vehicle-even-non-mazdas Tue, 21 Apr 2020 16:20:14 +0000 https://www.houstononthecheap.com/?p=107977 Mazda North America Operations (MNAO) has decided to recognize frontline healthcare workers by admitting them into the new Essential Car Care program, which makes them eligible for enhanced cleaning services and a free standard oil change. The program ...

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]]> 37484 Stay Connected to The Arts with The Pavilion’s ‘Arts At Home’ Program https://houstonnewmedia.org/stay-connected-to-the-arts-with-the-pavilions-arts-at-home-program/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=stay-connected-to-the-arts-with-the-pavilions-arts-at-home-program Mon, 20 Apr 2020 20:18:21 +0000 https://www.houstononthecheap.com/?p=107912 Looking for some fun family activities while you’re stuck at home? The “Arts At Home” initiative can make your experience a memorable one. The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion recently announced the launch of their “daily at-home activity guide”. ...

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]]> 37257 Watch Great Performances from Miller Outdoor Theatre in Their New Online Series https://houstonnewmedia.org/watch-great-performances-from-miller-outdoor-theatre-in-their-new-online-series/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=watch-great-performances-from-miller-outdoor-theatre-in-their-new-online-series Fri, 03 Apr 2020 21:16:46 +0000 https://www.houstononthecheap.com/?p=107306 Most of us are sitting at home right now during these times of uncertainty, and we could use a little something to put a smile on our faces. Miller Outdoor Theatre has launched its “Smiles for Miller” series that brings you videos of some of the best p...

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]]> 32521 You Can Now Shop the Houston Ballet’s Spring Nutcracker Market Online https://houstonnewmedia.org/you-can-now-shop-the-houston-ballets-spring-nutcracker-market-online/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=you-can-now-shop-the-houston-ballets-spring-nutcracker-market-online Fri, 03 Apr 2020 17:46:09 +0000 https://www.houstononthecheap.com/?p=107309 The Houston Ballet Spring Nutcracker Market, originally scheduled to start April 17 at NRG Center, may have been canceled because of the coronavirus outbreak, but you still have the chance to shop the market from the comfort of your home. Starting righ...

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]]> 32438 University of Houston creates emergency fund to help students during global pandemic https://houstonnewmedia.org/university-of-houston-creates-emergency-fund-to-help-students-during-global-pandemic/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=university-of-houston-creates-emergency-fund-to-help-students-during-global-pandemic Wed, 01 Apr 2020 14:45:42 +0000 https://www.houstononthecheap.com/?p=107170 While this has been a tough time for everyone, the University of Houston released heartwarming news for currently enrolled students with financial challenges, if you’re willing to help. It’s no news that the COVID19 impact on the general so...

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]]> 31719 Stimulus Check: Treasury Secretary says you should Expect a Direct deposit within 3 weeks https://houstonnewmedia.org/stimulus-check-treasury-secretary-says-you-should-expect-a-direct-deposit-within-3-weeks/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=stimulus-check-treasury-secretary-says-you-should-expect-a-direct-deposit-within-3-weeks Mon, 30 Mar 2020 17:06:28 +0000 https://www.houstononthecheap.com/?p=107117 While the COVID19 takes a tow on the economy, millions of Americans are poised to receive help from the US government. Questions though have been pouring in about who can get a relief check from the historic $2 trillion stimulus bill, and how it works....

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]]> 31056 Mayor Turner: Houston Won’t Turn Off Water For Those Behind On Their Bill During Pandemic https://houstonnewmedia.org/mayor-turner-houston-wont-turn-off-water-for-those-behind-on-their-bill-during-pandemic/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mayor-turner-houston-wont-turn-off-water-for-those-behind-on-their-bill-during-pandemic Sun, 15 Mar 2020 15:08:51 +0000 https://www.houstononthecheap.com/?p=106502 With all the uncertainty right now, things are exceptionally tough on those who are struggling to make ends meet and pay their bills. Mayor Sylvester Turner has promised Houstonians that the city won’t turn off their water even if they fail to pa...

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]]> 26164 Walgreens and CVS Waive Prescription Delivery Fees Amid Coronavirus Pandemic https://houstonnewmedia.org/walgreens-and-cvs-waive-prescription-delivery-fees-amid-coronavirus-pandemic/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=walgreens-and-cvs-waive-prescription-delivery-fees-amid-coronavirus-pandemic Sat, 14 Mar 2020 15:25:49 +0000 https://www.houstononthecheap.com/?p=106504 With Coronavirus concerns mounting, the elderly and other high-risk groups are being encouraged to stay in their homes as much as possible to limit their risk during these uncertain times. In order to ensure patients have access to the medications they...

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]]> 25991 Snag Half off Tickets to Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap on Stage https://houstonnewmedia.org/snag-half-off-tickets-to-agatha-christies-the-mousetrap-on-stage/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=snag-half-off-tickets-to-agatha-christies-the-mousetrap-on-stage Fri, 06 Mar 2020 02:11:51 +0000 https://www.houstononthecheap.com/?p=105286 If there is any stage play that has never failed to captivate us, it is Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap. Will you be surprised to know that it’s been running for 60 years now? Don’t be. The captivating story, stage performance, unequi...

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]]> 23612 The Ultimate MINECRAFT Festival Comes To Houston with Half-Off Tickets https://houstonnewmedia.org/the-ultimate-minecraft-festival-comes-to-houston-with-half-off-tickets/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-ultimate-minecraft-festival-comes-to-houston-with-half-off-tickets Thu, 05 Mar 2020 13:15:42 +0000 https://www.houstononthecheap.com/?p=105289 The world of MINECRAFT is set to get bigger as the Ultimate MINECRAFT Festival hits Houston. This is the much-anticipated community event for all die-hard lovers of MINECRAFT. And I believe this great event is worth the attention of every HOTC fan. It&...

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]]> 23407 Get Complimentary Tickets To An Epic St. Patrick’s Weekend Pub Crawl https://houstonnewmedia.org/get-complimentary-tickets-to-an-epic-st-patricks-weekend-pub-crawl/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=get-complimentary-tickets-to-an-epic-st-patricks-weekend-pub-crawl Wed, 04 Mar 2020 16:21:09 +0000 https://www.houstononthecheap.com/?p=105367 How would you love to have a taste of St. Patrick’s beers just a couple of days before the D-day? Cool right? Then get ready, because Houston’s bubbling drinking arena, Pub Crawl is set to bring you the best St. Patrick event of the year. I...

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]]> 23177 See Master Illusionist Ivan Amodei at The Hobby Center This March with This Ticket Offer https://houstonnewmedia.org/see-master-illusionist-ivan-amodei-at-the-hobby-center-this-march-with-this-ticket-offer/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=see-master-illusionist-ivan-amodei-at-the-hobby-center-this-march-with-this-ticket-offer Wed, 04 Mar 2020 12:33:40 +0000 https://www.houstononthecheap.com/?p=105284 Do you believe in magic, or do you call it a bluff? Have you ever wanted to be caught in the exhilarating atmosphere of an enchanting drama as you get stunned by the best magical illusions ever? If yes, the good news is that you don’t have to wai...

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]]> 23135 Save 50% on Tickets to See Monty Python’s Spamalot on Stage https://houstonnewmedia.org/save-50-on-tickets-to-see-monty-pythons-spamalot-on-stage/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=save-50-on-tickets-to-see-monty-pythons-spamalot-on-stage Wed, 04 Mar 2020 02:35:19 +0000 https://www.houstononthecheap.com/?p=105370 Great news to all Houston on the Cheap fans and lovers of good comedy! It’s yet again a Spring season to laugh without cracking your ribs. If you’ve ever heard of Eric Idle, then you’d know Monty Python’s Spamalot is a blockbust...

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]]> 23051 Free Beer Alert: Midtown’s Axelrad Offers a Tasty Way to Save Chinatown Businesses https://houstonnewmedia.org/free-beer-alert-midtowns-axelrad-offers-a-tasty-way-to-save-chinatown-businesses/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=free-beer-alert-midtowns-axelrad-offers-a-tasty-way-to-save-chinatown-businesses Tue, 25 Feb 2020 23:16:57 +0000 https://www.houstononthecheap.com/?p=105148 While many dining rooms in Chinatown Houston are emptying and restaurants are laying off staff, one local popular local bar outside Chinatown has decided to help the situation with a free beer promotion. Earlier this month, a false rumor of a coronavir...

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]]> 21156 See a Double Feature of Movies with Popcorn & a Drink at Showboat Drive-In Theater for Just $9 https://houstonnewmedia.org/see-a-double-feature-of-movies-with-popcorn-a-drink-at-showboat-drive-in-theater-for-just-9/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=see-a-double-feature-of-movies-with-popcorn-a-drink-at-showboat-drive-in-theater-for-just-9 Mon, 10 Feb 2020 21:48:35 +0000 https://www.houstononthecheap.com/?p=104678 Looking for a place to relax this weekend? One night out won’t break the bank! As always, we bring you the best things to do in Houston on the weekend for a few bucks. And today’s offer is one you definitely don’t want to miss. Whethe...

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]]> 17264 Every Monday is Free Comedy Night at PJ’s Sports Bar in Montrose https://houstonnewmedia.org/every-monday-is-free-comedy-night-at-pjs-sports-bar-in-montrose/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=every-monday-is-free-comedy-night-at-pjs-sports-bar-in-montrose Fri, 31 Jan 2020 17:32:30 +0000 https://www.houstononthecheap.com/?p=104516 Most people dread Mondays, but we embrace it with arms wide open! Why? How about the weekly free comedy night at PJ’s Sports Bar here in Montrose? And that’s right, it’s totally free. Who said weekends are the only time we can unwind ...

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