RA Sushi Invites Couples To Keep It Hot Like Wasabi on February 7
In honor of Valentine’s Day, RA Sushi is inviting its guests to heat things up. On February 7, guests can purchase tickets to Roll of Attraction: An Aphrodisiac Sushi Rolling Class For Couples. A romantic, couples rolling sushi class designed to teach participants about the power of aphrodisiac ingredients and help them make a little magic of their own.
History Making African American Female Judges honored by Globetrotters
On the heels of making history and inspiring a nation, the judges of Harris County will be honored by the Harlem Globetrotters, a team known for breaking down social and cultural barriers for 93 years.
This Valentine’s Day, what’s even better than a box of chocolate?
Mixologists say they know the best way to indulge in chocolate
Traditional boxes of chocolate are so ordinary. There’s a better, “outside-the-box” way to show your thoughtfulness. Crafted in Salzburg, Austria for more than 150 years, all-natural Mozart Chocolate Creams and Liqueurs are masterpieces made with only high-end ingredients such as rich Belgian chocolate, fresh cream and real Bourbon vanilla from Madagascar.
Texas Legislative Black Caucus Scholarship
I am pleased to announce that the Texas Legislative Black Caucus will be awarding over 60 scholarships to qualified and deserving students throughout Texas. There is an opportunity for two students in my district to be awarded the scholarship. The scholarships will be awarded to recipients on February 24, 2019 at the TLBC Gospel Scholarship brunch at the 2019 African American Legislative summit. This years summit will be located at the Sheraton Austin Hotel at the Capitol. The application deadline is February 11th at 5pm, so do not delay! For more information on how to apply, click here .
5 Valentine’s Day Gifts for Gem & Jewel Aficionados
According to the National Retail Federation, among the estimated $19.6 billion Valentine's Day consumer spending last year alone (courtesy of more than half of United States adults celebrating the occasion), $4.7 billion of that is earmarked specifically for the jewelry category. It’s clear that our collective adoration for adornments is serving the retail channel well, with this year’s holiday sales expected to impress just the same. With this in mind, but with so many stores from which to shop, below are a few noteworthy options in the space that are worthy of your sweetheart-driven spending spree.
Dr. Myla Bennett Presents The Official Launch Event for Pretty Rx®
Former Miss USA and “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” co-star Kenya Moore hosts the exclusive Pretty Rx® Brand Launch Event in Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, GA - January 28, 2019 - On Friday February 22, 2019, Celebrity plastic surgeon Dr. Myla Bennett will present the official launch of her new skin care line Pretty Rx “Your Prescription For Pretty Skin.” Sponsored by Bentley of Atlanta, this event will be hosted by former Miss USA and The Real Housewives of Atlanta’s, Kenya Moore. The Pretty Rx launch will host Atlanta’s elite as well as those in the medical industry. Guests will receive a luxurious experience which will include complimentary light hors d'oeuvres provided by Collette Caters, Inc., desserts by Jaxon’s, decor by Luxe Interiors & Events.
Governor Abbott Appoints Perkes To Thirteenth Court Of Appeals
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Greg Perkes to the Thirteenth Court of Appeals for a term set to expire on December 31, 2020, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified.
Sail Away to Paradise this Valentine's Day with Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line
The Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line’s adventurous is relaxing and a romantic Valentine’s Day cruise.
Houston Chamber Choir presents I Could Write a Book on Feb. 3 at the Ballroom at Bayou Place
Join the Houston Chamber Choir on Feb. 3 for the ultimate pre-game experience, I Could Write a Book, an exquisite afternoon of jazz in the beautiful Ballroom at Bayou Place, featuring Kim Nazarian, one of the founding members of New York Voices. Located downtown in the heart of the Theater District, this trendy venue makes the perfect setting for listening to jazz favorites with Nazarian and the professional men and women singers who make up the Houston Chamber Choir. Audience members, seated cabaret style, will enjoy a fully stocked cash bar and light bites. This exciting afternoon of jazz will wrap-up just in time for Sunday’s Superbowl event.
Overlay Scheduled for Pizzitola and Rhea Streets
Houston City Council Member Dave Martin is pleased to announce Houston Public Works crews will be performing an asphalt overlay along Pizzitola Street, from Koenig Street to Debbielou Gardens Drive, and on Rhea Street, from the eastern dead end to Koenig Street. Construction is scheduled to begin the week of February 11, 2019 and be is expected to be complete by the end of March 2019, weather permitting.
Putting drug prices on TV will cause unnecessary patient panic
The Trump administration has proposed several reforms to drive down prescription drug prices.
NABJ Announces Three Key Appointments to National Office Staff
The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) announced today three new additions to its national office staff.
Election Day for Texas State Representative District 145 Voters
Election Day is today for approximately 71,000 registered voters in Texas State Representative District 145. All polling locations for the Special Election to Fill a Vacancy will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
METRONext Public Meetings Underway
METRO Requests Public Input on Draft Regional Transit Plan
We asked, you spoke, we listened. Now METRO is giving you a look at the draft regional transit plan. The $7.5 billion Moving Forward Plan was designed with the public's input. Today in downtown Houston, the Authority held the second of its 2019 public meetings. Dozens of downtown workers and other community stakeholders attended.
Lavido for Spring Skincare Clean
Spring is the perfect time to edit your existing skincare collection. When the season changes from cold to warm your skincare routine changes too! With that in mind, check out Lavido products to clean up your skincare shelf for Spring.
Civil Rights, Community Groups Demand State of Texas Rescind Voter Purge Advisory
Groups Also Urge County Officials to Take No Action on the State’s Advisory
The ACLU of Texas and a coalition of civil rights and community organizing groups today sent a letter to the Texas Secretary of State, David Whitley, demanding that he rescind his Advisory purporting to identify non-citizen registered voters. The Advisory, released last Friday afternoon, claimed that 95,000 individuals identified by the Department of Public Safety as non-U.S. citizens have a matching voter registration record in Texas.
Houston Based Law Firm Roberts Markland LLP Wins $3,800,000.00 Verdict For Disabled Passenger Who Was Dropped And Injured On A United Airlines Flight
United Airlines Passenger Erica Fulton Ecstatic To End Her Long Journey To Justice
On January 22, 2019, a federal jury serving the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas unanimously ordered United Airlines and its contractor AirServ to pay $3,800,000.00 to disabled passenger Erica Fulton of St. Petersburg, FL, who was dropped by airline employees as they transferred her from her chair into her first class seat.
Re-Cap: The Blackhouse Foundation at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival Day 3
For day three, The Blackhouse Foundation once again attracted enthusiastic participation from a star-studded crowd of attendees. Maintaining the electrifying pace set by the first two days, Sunday represented yet another series of unforgettable moments for the culture and thought-provoking conversations.
Governor Abbott Statement On Houston Police Shooting
Governor Greg Abbott today issued the following statement after it was reported that multiple Houston Police Department Officers were shot while serving in the line of duty:
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Statement on Shooting of Houston Police Officers
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, a member of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force and a Senior Member of the House Judiciary Committee Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security, released the following statement in response to the shooting in the line of duty of five officers of the Houston Police Department:
