Mayor: New non-profit provides option for improvement of under-performing HISD schools and local control
Mayor Sylvester Turner has appointed the initial board members of a new non-profit organization that may submit a vulnerable schools improvement plan to the Houston Independent School District to
Driven and Determined: Never Too Old or Too Young to Lead
4,706 Degrees Will Be Awarded During UH Fall Commencement Ceremonies
You are moving too fast. You will never be ahead. You are going to fail. Hearing those words from doubters only motivated Florence Scott to prove them wrong. And she did. At 18 years old, Scott is the youngest member of the University of Houston fall 2018 graduating class.
20-Year-Old Houston Tech Geru Creates Voting Text Bot for Texans to Help Increase Early Voting Turnout
Regardless of whether you like the results of the midterm elections or not, there is one positive story coming out of Texas that everyone should like, as it warrants some much-needed attention because it involves one of our young Houstonians.
FSU Researchers Find Racial Inequity Among Adolescents Receiving Flu Vaccine
Black adolescents living in the United States tend to receive the influenza vaccine at significantly lower rates than their white and Hispanic counterparts, according to Florida State University researchers.
Learn to De-stress During the Holidays
With the stress of the upcoming holidays and the recent onslaught of disturbing news events, stress in America is at an all-time high. People are desperately seeking ways to release pent-up emotions in a healthy and productive way.
Senegalese-American singer/songwriter Moha Releases New Single "Lady"'
Evolving from roots spread across three continents, Senegalese-American artist Moha, draws inspiration from his time spent in Senegal, the US, and France to construct a sonic identity that defies genre constraints and cultural barriers. Within the past year, Moha has revealed pieces of his upcoming original artist project FIT, a full-length EP formulated in Moha's multi-instrumentation background combining organic instruments, production, and the singer's distinctive vocal chops. To date, project cuts including the critically acclaimed "A-Side" and "Cold Feet" have awarded Moha over 175K streams on Spotify alone.
Members of Bethune-Cookman University Marching Wildcats Drumline to Participate in 2019 Rose Parade Aboard Honda "Celebration of Dreams" Float
A television audience of 45 million will tune in to the 2019 130th Rose Parade on New Year's Day where, as presenting sponsor, the Honda float is the first and will showcase the theme, "Celebration of Dreams." Honda, which is celebrating its 60th anniversary, will have a 25-foot float shaped like a birthday cake.
Stafford MSD Board Votes to Name "Michael Mesa Field" in Honor of Late Teacher/Coach
The Stafford Municipal School District made history on Monday night when the SMSD Board of Trustees voted 6-0 to name the District’s baseball field, “Michael Mesa Field.”
Dale Earnhardt Jr. to Pace 2019 Daytona 500 in All-New Chevrolet Silverado
It’s the first time a pickup truck will pace The Great American Race
Dale Earnhardt Jr. will find himself in a very familiar place at the 2019 Daytona 500: at the front of the pack. Earnhardt Jr., a two-time Daytona 500 winner, will drive the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado pace truck to lead the field to green for the 61st running of The Great American Race. This is the first time the Daytona 500 will be paced by a pickup truck.
Alabama 9-year-old dies by suicide after racist taunts and bullying, her family says
A fourth-grader in Alabama died by suicide after being bullied with racist taunts, according to the child's family.
Democrats Hold Advantage Among Latino Voters in Lead Up to Election 2020
More than two-thirds (67 percent) of Latino voters said they would be more likely to vote Democratic in 2020 if a Latino candidate such as Julian Castro was on the ballot
Results from the 2018 Midterm NALEO Educational Fund/Latino Decisions Weekly Political Tracking Poll offer exclusive insights into the Latino electorate’s views on the 2020 presidential election. The poll was conducted by Latino Decisions from September 1 – November 4, 2018, in total 2,767 Latino registered voters were surveyed, which carries a margin of error of 4.4 percent. Over the course of the ten-week tracking poll, voters were asked about several political candidates, and how they plan to vote in the next presidential election.
Latino Victory Project Calls on Democrats to Reject Trump's Demand for Border Wall Funding in Appropriations Bill
Latino Victory Fund called on Democrats in Congress to reject President Trump’s demand for $5 billion in funds for the border wall. Cristóbal J. Alex, Latino Victory Fund president, issued the following statement:
Pacific Poké Opens First of Many Hawaiian Restaurants in Texas in Houston's Galleria Area
Pacific Poké is set to open December 17th, 2018, bringing Hawaiian cuisine to Houstonians in the Galleria area. Pacific Poké will serve the current trend-setting poké bowls, along with a variety of cooked Hawaiian items.
Ajayan named National Academy of Inventors fellow
Rice University materials scientist Pulickel Ajayan has been named a fellow of the National Academy of Inventors. Ajayan will be one of 148 people inducted in a ceremony at the organization's annual meeting April 10-11 at Space Center Houston.
With Interest Rates Rising, Where Should You Invest?
Everybody has an opinion about where the economy is headed, but at least one variable has been pinned down – the Federal Reserve will continue to raise interest rates into the foreseeable future. The Fed recently announced that it is lifting its federal funds' target rate, a benchmark for many consumer and business loans, by a quarter-point to a range of 2 percent to 2.25 percennceGraham t. It also stuck with its previous forecast for three more rate increases in 2019.
Rodeo Announces Entertainment Genre For 2019 Houston Rodeo
Organizers for the Houston Livestock Show have announced the entertainment genre and the dates they will perform. However, just who will perform on those dates still won't be ironed out until January, except for one.
Creams for the cold!
Get hydrated for the holidays with Mustela! Whether you have dry, very sensitive, eczema-prone or normal skin, Mustela has a product to get you through the cold. Made by nature and proven by science, Mustela isn’t just for moms and babies, it’s for everyone!
Man Fatally Shot By Uncle Claims Self-Defense
A man that killed his 17-year-old nephew is claiming self-defense. The shooting took place in the Southwest Crossing neighborhood early this morning.
Michelle Obama is Bringing Her 'Becoming' Book Tour to Houston
Former first lady Michelle Obama is coming to Houston! Her book tour is doing so well that she has added more tour dates and Houston made the list.
Ex-Minister Accused Of Embezzling $800K From First Baptist Church
A Houston minister has just been indicted for embezzling more than $800,000 from Houston First Baptist Church. Patch.com reports that a Harris County grand jury indicted Jerrell Altic, 40, on accussation of taking the money starting in 2011.
