Rice U. launches Center for African and African American Studies
CAAAS will provide unique hub for conversations about race, identity and more
Rice University has announced the creation of a robust new center in response to increasing interest and expertise in African and African American Studies on campus.
Run It Back
Astros and Yankees face off in a rematch of the 2017 ALCS
Through 162 games throughout the 2019 Major League Baseball season, you could feel it coming. Each team watching each other from a far but watching each other none the less. One team is trying to continue to build on a dynasty, while the other is seeking revenge from being eliminated from the 2017 American League Championship Series by that same team.
Cole Storm
Astros pitcher Gerrit Cole shuts down the Rays to advance to the 2019 ALCS
There was a loud sigh of relief tonight in the city of Houston, even though some believed that there was never any doubt coming into an elimination game that their ace in the hole would come through for them in the clutch.
The Magic at Miraval
Miraval Austin is the quintessential getaway that lies like hidden treasure in the depths of the heart of Hill Country. After being acquired by Hyatt back in 2017, Miraval Austin, formerly Travassa Austin has since revamped the 220-acre property. Health and wellness are continuous themes while much of the property’s landscape and lodging has undergone a facelift.
“Searching for Black Confederates: The Civil War’s Most Persistent Myth” by Kevin M. Levin
History is a big subject. And yet, each era has inside it a thousand little clues for people, places, and everyday life: clothes folks might’ve worn, toys children played with, maybe, or foods they enjoyed. Those are the things that make history fascinating, even powerful. But add in a bit of quarrel and, as in the new book “Searching for Black Confederates” by Kevin M. Levin, they might make history wrong.
Free Wi-Fi Keeps Riders Connected Pilot Program Begins
METRO, the city of Houston and Microsoft are teaming up to keep riders connected during their travels. Riders on select buses traveling the 54 Scott and 204 Spring Park & Ride routes, as well as METRORail's Green and Purple lines can now access the free Wi-Fi internet connection from any phone, tablet or mobile computing device.
New TV Ad: Buzbee's Pay-to-Play Corruption Hypocrisy, Part Two
The Sylvester Turner Campaign began airing a new TV ad today: “Follow the Money.” The ad raises questions about potential corruption and influence peddling surrounding Buzbee’s arrest for drunken driving and the thousands of dollars in campaign contributions made to the district attorney by Buzbee and his lawyers.
Deepak Chopra on the Healing Power of "Love-in-Action"
Deepak Chopra has been a mentor of mine from the day of my first interview with him more than a decade ago. I will never forget the day in 2008 when I asked him to explain such existential concepts as the distinction between the brain, mind and soul; the concepts of space and time, and how meditation benefits our physical and mental health. His answers then were clear and precise and without hesitation; on my end it felt like waking up from a dream and setting about on a continuous path of discovery.
Peanut-Powered Protein
Nutritious ideas for flavor-filled family meals
Sitting down for a homemade meal may feel harder to come by these days, but recipes that are both nutritious and flavorful can help bring your loved ones together at the family table.
History-Making Tyler Perry Studios Has Grand Opening Gala
Actors, directors, musical artists, filmmakers and politicians such as Oprah Winfrey, Beyoncé, Stacey Abrams, Ava DuVernay, Viola Davis, Samuel L. Jackson, Spike Lee, Tiffany Haddish, Whoopi Goldberg, Reginald Hudlin and Halle Berry showed up to support filmmaker and entrepreneur Tyler Perry as he formally opened his Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta.
A Real Homecoming
Texas Southern football returns to campus for the first time in 11 years
There will be an old familiar sound on Saturday, October 12th to the students, fans, faculty, and alumni off of 3100 Cleburne Street in Houston, Texas. After playing all their home games since 2012, at BBVA stadium which is home of the MLS Houston Dynamo, the Tigers fans can finally stand on their own campus and scream out this phrase they have been holding in for a while. Football is back!
The Debate Over METRO’s Proposed $3.5 Billion Bond Issue
If you vote in Harris County, you’ll find a request on the ballot next month from the Metropolitan Transit Authority (METRO). The agency is asking voters to approve a $3.5 billion bond issue to expand bus and rail service and make other improvements.
Harris Health System Receives ‘Most Wired’ Award, Eighth in Nine Years
Harris Health System has received a Most Wired award from the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME), the eighth such designation in the past nine years. Most Wired is a benchmarking of healthcare institutions and their adoption and implementation of technology to improve patient safety and outcomes.
Rockets’ GM’s Hong Kong Comments Anger China
Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey tried to defuse the rapidly growing fallout over his deleted tweet that showed support for Hong Kong anti-government protesters, saying he did not intend to offend any of the team's Chinese fans or sponsors.
Kamala Harris Teams Up With Maxine Waters On $13 Billion Plan To End Homelessness
Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.), who is running for president, introduced a bill Thursday that would invest billions of more dollars in affordable housing and other initiatives to prevent homelessness.
To His Wealthy Donors, Trump Is Their Grifter
To decipher President Donald Trump’s presidency, apply the basic rule of politics: Follow the money.
Simone Biles Just Had Another Gravity-Defying Move Named After Her
Simone Biles has done it again. And by it, we mean completing jaw-dropping moves that further proves she's pretty much the best gymnast who has ever lived.
Brian J. White Adds a New Title in Psycho Thriller
It is officially spooky season and what a better way to cap it off than with a psychological thriller, drama, comedy? Yes, the “Dear Frank” movie, a Muddy Waters Pictures & Webber Films production is shaking up Hollywood with a merge of genres that hasn’t been seen. The drama centers on Brian White (“Moonlight,” “Stomp the Yard”) as husband, Frank, and Claudia Jordan (“Middle Men,” “Love is Not Enough.”) as his wife, Beth.
Tony Buzbee has gone to a new low in this city
KPRC-TV Channel 2 has sunk to the bottom right along with him.
Mayor Sylvester Turner issued the following statement on Tony Buzbee’s new TV ad:
Mayor Turner’s “$95,000-a-year internship” story: Is KPRC 2 News trying to meddle with the City Election?
One of Mayor Turner’s major opposition in the upcoming City general election, Tony Buzbee (Left) has already called for a full investigation into the issue. Currently, the Buzbee campaign has infiltrated the networks will advertisements created off of KPRC 2 News’ consistent bashing of Mayor Turner (right).
