Trick or Treat at the Texas Renaissance Festival On All Hallows Eve Weekend
Halloween-themed festivities about at the festival Oct. 26-27
Prepare for a frightfully good time at the Texas Renaissance Festival (TRF) during All Hallows Eve weekend on Oct. 26 – 27. Children will receive a trick or treat bag at the gate each day, courtesy of Royal Fireworks sponsor Top Dog (while supplies last). Kids can then visit TRF vendors to fill their bags with treats (and hopefully no tricks).
Gear Up for Flea Fest this November
More than 300 vendors are slated to appear at Flea Fest Saturday-Sunday, Nov. 9-10, from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Burton Complex, 7001 Gulf Hwy. Flea Fest is a market and festival that features nearly four covered acres of anything-and-everything, coupled with delicious Southwest Louisiana Food and fun in a country fair-like atmosphere.
Trump Calls Impeachment Inquiry a 'Lynching'
President Donald Trump on Tuesday called House Democrats’ impeachment a "lynching," employing a term associated with the extrajudicial killings of African-Americans while calling on Republicans to aid his political defense.President Donald Trump on Tuesday called House Democrats’ impeachment a "lynching," employing a term associated with the extrajudicial killings of African-Americans while calling on Republicans to aid his political defense.
Make Halloween Safer By Watching for Traffic ‘Goblins’
Parents should accompany small children as they go in search of treats during Halloween. (Photo courtesy of Susan Himes)
RBI-Real Big Innings
Explosive innings by the Nationals have the Astros in a 0-2 hole headed into Game 3 of the 2019 World Series.
For the second night in a row, the Houston Astros failed to get any RBI’s (Runs Batted In) while giving up RBI’s (Real Big Innings). The Washington Nationals defeated the Houston Astros, 12-3 to take a commanding 2-0 lead in the 2019 World Series. Only three teams have ever gone down 0-2 at home to come back and win the World Series: 1985 Kansas City Royals, 1986 New York Mets, and the 1996 New York Yankees.
The 2020 Census, Stand Up and Be Counted
A new report should raise alarms about the upcoming 2020 census. According to the Pew Research Center, the good news is that the overwhelming majority of Americans are aware of the census, and over eight in 10 say they are likely to participate. The bad news is that nearly one in four blacks, young people, and lower income people and one in five Hispanics are uncertain or reluctant to participate. If not changed, that could have truly negative impact on the most vulnerable.
Holding Players More Accountable for Their Actions
Manny Ramirez, Jose’ Canseco, Dwight Gooden, Darryl Strawberry, and Bobby Cox are some of the many professional athletes in baseball that have been charged with domestic violence at least once. Despite the charge, some of them continued to have careers in the game after paying penalties.
Mayor Sylvester Turner Wins Support of Three Prominent Community Leaders
Mayor Sylvester Turner today announced that he has won the support of three of Houston’s most prominent community leaders: Congressman Al Green, Howard Jefferson and Rev. Bill Lawson.
Maxine Waters to Mark Zuckerberg: ‘Perhaps you believe you are above the law’
Democratic Chairwoman Maxine Waters pulled no punches while questioning Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg during this week’s hearing on Capitol Hill. According to Fast Company, on Wednesday, Waters slammed Zuckerberg for his company’s practices after he showed up as the sole witness before the House Financial Services Committee hearing on Facebook’s proposed digital currency.
HomeGoods to Open Store In Houston On November 3rd
National Retailer Offers Inspiring Home Décor at Great Values.
HomeGoods, the leading off-price home décor store, will open an approximately 20,516 square-foot store in Houston (West University) on Sunday, November 3rd at 8:00 a.m. The new store is located in the Weslayan Plaza at 5540 Weslayan Street. This will be the 17th HomeGoods in the Houston market.
Yes, There Is A White Tupac Shakur And He Got Arrested In Tennessee
Yes, Tupac Shakur is making headlines again. And right about now, your brain is not sure what to do with the info your eyes just sent it regarding our headline and photo.
Natika and her daughter were reportedly passengers in the vehicle. She said an armed man rushed out of a nearby house and demanded money for repairs. He asked for $300, but Natika’s friend didn’t hav
A Texas woman will receive a huge payday after she was absolutely violated by a local police officer. The city of San Antonio has agreed to pay Natalie Simms, 40, after she sued them and ex-Detective Mara Wilson who removed Simms’ tampon during a public cavity search.
Man Arrested After Allegedly Shooting At Car, Hitting 13-Month-Old In Atlanta
An Atlanta man has been arrested after allegedly shooting at a car that sideswiped his vehicle and injuring a 13-month-old sitting in the backseat. Atlanta police and the U.S. Marshals took Marcell Mayfield, 29, into custody in connection with the shooting, according to police spokesman Officer Anthony Grant. The shooting happened Oct. 6 in southwest Atlanta, Channel 2 Action News reported.
Fans Outraged After Rihanna Shares Video With Chris Brown Track Playing In Background
Rihanna fans were left outraged Saturday night when she shared a Fenty promotional video with Chris Brown’s music playing in the background.
Woody Guthrie Center To Honor Rapper Chuck D
Rapper Chuck D is this year’s winner of the Woody Guthrie Prize, an award that recognizes artists who speak out for the less fortunate.
Lizzo Shares Writing Credit For Her Hit ‘Truth Hurts’
Lizzo is sharing writing credit on her hit song “Truth Hurts” with the creator behind the song’s signature line, but not with two other writers who claim they also contributed to the track.
Beyond the Rhetoric: Project Rebound – To make a Better Society
Project Rebound’s mission is to inform the small business community about prison employment training and programming to increase their willingness to hire and place former offenders into meaningful jobs thereby improving their circumstances and expanding their opportunity for success. We change their lives and make society a better place.
What’s New in Montgomery -The City Welcomes New Hotels, Flights, Events and Cultural Attractions-
On August 23, Montgomery announced plans to develop a world-class outdoor recreation center anchored by an Olympic-standard recirculating whitewater course.
Houston Texans Celebrate NFL 100 in the Annual Homecoming Game Presented By Palais Royal
The Houston Texans will welcome former Texans players on Sunday, Oct. 27 when they take on the Oakland Raiders in the annual Homecoming Game presented by Palais Royal. This game will conclude the Texans’ Fantennial Weekend in honor of celebrating 100 years of the NFL. Kickoff is set for 3:25 p.m. CT at NRG Stadium and will be broadcasted on CBS.
RuPaul bringing new Drag Race spin-off series to the air in 2020
Tuesday, RuPaul’s Drag Race fans got a special treat as it was announced that a new celebrity spin-off series will be debuting on VH1 in 2020.
