Here’s a recap of some of our top stories this week, in case you missed it:
Our New Normal: See stories from this week related to life under coronavirus quarantine, including:
- St. Agnes Academy faculty and staff had a surprise guest on their weekly Zoom call: JJ Watt.
- Find a list of virtual concerts and events happening this month
- Phase 1 of reopening Texas – Rania Mankarious, CEO of Crime Stoppers of Houston, answers questions.
- These dads raised money for the Houston Food Bank – by biking around West U Elementary for 100 miles.
- Interfaith Ministries of Greater Houston hosted their annual gala – virtually
- Josh Erani tragically passed away at age 18. His former classmates gathered on Zoom for a virtual service in his honor, even though many had not seen him for years.
- Houston Fire Department rescued a kitten.
- Find a list of free online-learning courses.
- The comfort of baking chocolate chip cookies.
Hello, May: Our May issue hit mailboxes this week. See all May stories here, including this incredible story on Mandy Nathan’s heart-transplant journey.
Virtual workout: Work out with us from home! Join The Buzz a free, one-hour workout via Zoom, Thurs., May 7, similar to the workouts The Buzz hosts with Pledge To Fitness at Evelyn’s Park. Register here.
Name That Tune: Our new Facebook video series – Name That Tune! – continued this week. See Larry Ginsberg’s clip and read more about Larry and his passion for piano here. If you play an instrument and would like to submit a clip, email us at info@thebuzzmagazines.com.
2020 Buzz Photo Contest: The deadline for our annual Buzz Photo Contest is May 15. This year, our grand prize winner will receive a trip for two to Telluride, Colo. The contest is open to amateur photographers only. See details and enter your photos here.
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