How much longer until the US economy is back to normal? This new index shows we have a long way to go
We're coming up on six months since Covid-19 turned the world upside down. We are adjusting, but few things feel normal. Certainly not in our daily lives. Most of us are wearing masks and social distancing, while our favorite sports teams play in empty stadiums and arenas. Our work lives are hardly typical, either. Lots of us are unemployed, and many of us fortunate to have jobs continue to work from home.
Wisconsin police shoot Black man as children watch from a car, attorney says
Two Wisconsin police officers are on leave Monday as state authorities investigate why a Black man was shot multiple times in the back as he entered the driver's side door of an SUV, officials said.
Trump campaign has to work overtime to counter the President's message on mail-in voting
While President Donald Trump continues to attack mail-in voting, the massive political machine trying to get him reelected is working hard to assure Republican voters that mail-in ballots are safe to use this fall.
Bad Night in San Diego
Astros have a rough night in San Diego losing 13-2
When Astros manager Dusty Baker said after Friday’s one-run loss to the San Diego Padres that broke their eight-game winning streak, “We need to go out tomorrow and start another streak.” I don’t think this is what he was talking about. San Diego (17-12) used an explosive second inning to take game two of the series from the Astros (15-12) defeating them 13-2.
Astros winning streak stopped at eight-games after loss to Padres
The old cliché goes, “All good things must come to an end.” The Houston Astros (15-11) learned that on Friday night as the San Diego Padres (16-12) broke their eight-game winning streak defeating them 4-3 at Petco Park.
Lockdown
Rockets become stingy on defense in the second half to take Game 2 against OKC
The Houston Rockets took a commanding 2-0 lead on the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round of the 2020 NBA Playoffs in Orlando defeating them by a score of 111-98. Houston used something that is becoming synonymous with their “Small Ball” lineup that has an undersized 6’5 forward in P.J. Tucker starting at center and that is defense.
Embrace Adversity
Astros win eighth straight game after defeating the Rockies 10-8
When I was in the Army, I had a drill instructor that gave us some of the best advice one could ever receive.
Texas A&M Commerce Education Dean – Dr. Kimbery McLeod Named To Leadership Fellowship
Dr. Kimberly McLeod, dean of the College of Education and Human Services at Texas A&M University-Commerce, has been named an Impact Academy Fellow, joining a cohort of academic leaders chosen for their commitment to improving educator preparation.
Houston Alumnae Chapter Of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Awards $121,700 In Scholarship To More Than 50 Students
During This Time Of Critical Financial Need, Houston Alumnae Chapter Supports Deserving Students Pursuing Higher Educatio
Despite this moment of racial turmoil, health uncertainty and economic hardship, the Houston Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. awarded $121,700 scholarships this year. These funds reduced the financial burden for more than 50 recent high school graduates and current college students.Despite this moment of racial turmoil, health uncertainty and economic hardship, the Houston Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. awarded $121,700 scholarships this year. These funds reduced the financial burden for more than 50 recent high school graduates and current college students.
Mayor Turner Announces Small Business Economic Relief Program
Mayor Sylvester Turner announced this week that applications for the City of Houston’s Small Business Economic Relief Program (SBERP) will open at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, August 19th.
SWAC Releases Tentative Spring Football Schedule
This past week the Southwestern Athletic Conference made a move to try to bring some sense of normalcy back to its 10 football programs. They announced the league’s 2021 spring football schedule
Why We Still Love Michelle Obama
Former First Lady Michelle Obama grabbed us by the heart the minute she stepped on to the national stage. She became a role model for little girls and grown women too. Her presence just commands a certain type of respect when she enters any room. Her words gripped you right from the start and don’t let go until she is finished speaking. Her style is impeccable. Add on her love for Barack Obama and she has the full package. Here are just a few reasons we are still in love with Michelle Obama.
OWN Announced Tyler Perry’s “The Have and Have Nots” Mid-Season Return
The Have and Have Nots Premieres, August 25th
OWN has announced that Tyler Per- ry’s “The Haves and Have Nots” will make its mid-season return on Aug. 25 with two back-to-back episodes beginning at 8 p.m.
STARZ Has Released Official Trailer For “POWER Book II: GHOST”
The new ten-episode show is an ex- tension of the “Power” series, pick- ing up as Tariq St. Patrick begins to cope with the death of his father and his mother facing charges for a murder he committed – all while attending an Ivy League university. Tariq eventually turns to the drug trade to pay for his mother’s legal fees and discovers that the only way to avoid ending up like his father is to become an even better version of him.
'Selling Sunset' stars react to Chrissy Teigen doubting their status as real estate agents
Chrissy Teigen admits she loves "Selling Sunset," even as she's questioned whether the TV show's stars are, in fact, real estate agents.
'The Crown' season 4 returns on November 15
November is about to get real political -- and not just because of the American presidential election.
Dax Shepard says he needs surgery after motorcycle accident
Dax Shepard takes full responsibility for a recent motorcycle accident he says left him with broken bones.
Atlanta Mayor announces program to provide housing support for residents
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced Thursday that the city has allocated $22 million to provide housing support to over 6,700 Atlantans.
A federal judge just blasted Donald Trump's pet legal strategy
Donald Trump doesn't view the legal system the way you and I do. For us, it's a last resort -- to be turned to only if all other ways of resolving a problem or disagreement have failed. For Trump, it's a first instinct -- a way to muddy the waters or slow down a negative storyline.
The pandemic is turning into a super-expensive business quagmire
Businesses will need to put in place new safety measures to combat the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. That will change how companies, employees, customers and the government interact with one another. And it will cost the private sector — and the customers they serve — a pretty penny.
