Governor Abbott Appoints Franz To Texas Lottery Commission
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Mark Franz to the Texas Lottery Commission for a term set to expire on February 1, 2025. The commission controls and supervises the operations of the state lottery and bingo, ensuring that all games are conducted fairly and in compliance with state law.
Beyond the Rhetoric: Congressional Black Caucus – Time for a Game Plan
The new 116th Congress has more Black participation than ever before. There are 55 members of the Congressional Black Caucus. There are two Black elected officials who chose not to belong – Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina and Congressman William Hurd of Texas. They see the Caucus as a Democratic association and they are Republicans. We wish they would reconsider. It is important that the Caucus is bi-partisan.
HMAAC Opens Close to Home: Latinx Art and Identity 2.0
May 11, 2019-August 3, 2019
The Houston Museum of African American Culture (HMAAC) is delighted to present Close to Home: Latinx Art and Identity 2.0, an exhibit of work that originated from the Collection of Drs. Harriett and Ricardo Romo of San Antonio.
FBI says it's working with Silicon Valley to stop election meddling
The FBI's relationship with Silicon Valley in tackling foreign influence campaigns targeting the United States has "changed dramatically," FBI Director Christopher Wray told senators on Tuesday, citing what he said was an improvement in cooperation between the agency and Big Tech.
Can Trump be forced to accept electoral defeat?
There have been numerous contested elections in US history, including as recently as 2000, when the Supreme Court essentially called it for George W. Bush.
The secret of why Donald Trump won't release his taxes
On Monday night, as expected, Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin informed House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard Neal, D-Massachusetts, that he would not be handing over President Donald Trump's tax returns.
Four Hartford students pitch technology idea to Facebook
Four young women from Hartford visited the Facebook headquarters to pitch their tech idea to the social media giant.
Gun in woman's purse fires inside Pasco Publix, husband shot in checkout lane
A man was shot inside a Land O' Lakes Publix on Sunday when a gun inside a purse unexpectedly fired.
CocoCay: Cruise line's $250 million private island opens
Thanks to a $250 million transformation, Royal Caribbean's once-sleepy private island retreat in the Bahamas is offering eye-opening travel amenities to its cruise passengers.
Trump finds anti-immigrant ally in extremist Hungarian Prime Minister
Hungary's hardline nationalist prime minister, whose erosion of checks on his power has led some to describe him as a de facto dictator, will meet President Donald Trump in Washington next week, the White House announced on Tuesday.
Missandei and that 'GoT' scene made Nathalie Emmanuel happy
Well, you can forget about black love on "Game of Thrones."
Don't watch the new 'Spider-Man' trailer if you haven't seen 'Avengers: Endgame' yet
If you are one of the dozen people who has yet to see "Avengers: Endgame," first of all: What are you waiting for?
Amy Schumer welcomes son
Say hello to Amy Schumer's own "royal baby." The actress and comedian gave birth to a son on Sunday night, she announced on Instagram.
New Netflix game show 'Flinch' divides viewers
Torture or competitive fun? That appears to be the debate surrounding the new Netflix series, "Flinch."
Katie Holmes and Jamie Foxx are at least Met Gala official
At the very least Katie Holmes and Jamie Foxx pose well together.
'Wine Country' serves up light comedy from Amy Poehler
There will be wine, laughs and the airing of old grievances in "Wine Country," a light, breezy directorial debut by Amy Poehler, who also produced, worked on the story and co-stars with fellow "Saturday Night Live" alumni. The rudimentary nature of the plot yields a perhaps inevitably episodic feel, leaving fun individual moments, but a movie that's a few bottles short of a case.
Pompeo abruptly cancels trip to Germany
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo abruptly canceled a scheduled trip to Germany, where he was planning to meet with Chancellor Angela Merkel "due to pressing issues," the State Department said early Tuesday.
READ: Treasury secretary letter denying House Democrats' request for Trump's tax returns
By CNN (CNN) -- Read the treasury secretary's letter denying House Democrats' request for Trump's tax returns here: cnn.com/2019/05/06/politics/treasury-responds-to-chairman-neal/index.html
British soldier killed by elephant during anti-poaching operation
A British soldier was killed by an elephant during an operation against poachers in Malawi, the UK Ministry of Defence said in a statement.
Stock losses accelerate as Wall Street gets tariff whiplash
US stock market losses accelerated Tuesday morning, as financial markets grapple with the risk of an all-out trade war.
