Place Your Bets: The NBA Just Struck a Deal With a Casino
The NBA is going all in on sports gambling. It just became the first American pro league to announce a deal with a casino and sports book operator. MGM Resorts International will be the league's official gaming partner. Sports betting is still illegal in most of the country.
Top Reasons Why ATLAS-Lake Walk Proves to Be the Best Vacation/Staycation For New Moms
As a new mom, ATLAS-LakeWalk in Aggie Land was the best vacation/staycation for me and my five-month old. If you’re looking for attention to detail, stellar customer service, and southern hospitality, have no fear because the ATLAS Lake Walk has you covered. I thoroughly enjoyed the “mommy spoils” at the Stella Hotel from the portable Pack and Play, refrigerator for baby formula, and a garden tub fit for a queen. The interior evoked a calming effect that will calm the fussiest baby.
Meet the 4 Black Teens Who Created a Generator That Uses Urine As Fuel
Back in 2012, four teenage girls from Africa, who were just 14 and 15-year olds at that time, invented a generator that is powered by what seems to be an unlikely source of electricity: urine.
Rowdy Prebiotic Foods Launches Antioxidant-Rich Superfood Bar
Give your digestive system a boost with a snack designed to nurture and repair your gut health.
Rowdy Prebiotic Foods is expanding their line of all natural energy bars with the launch of their Sunflower Butter N' Berries flavor.
Deadline Nears for Public Comment on 2020 Census Controversies
Before the public comment period on the 2020 Census closes at 11:59 pm on August 7, civil rights organizations continue to amplify the clarion call to Americans to denounce the inclusion of a "citizenship question" on the final census form - a question as to whether respondents are U.S. citizens.
Lake Charles Featured in Top Under-The-Radar US Travel Destinations List
Lake Charles, Louisiana, is known for its delicious Cajun and Creole flavors complemented by an artistic culture. The Southwest Louisiana city was recently recognized by TheTravel.com in an article listing the top under-the-radar travel destinations in the United States.
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Convenes Law Enforcement and Community Leaders to Stop The Proliferation of 3-D Guns
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, a senior member of the House Committees on the Judiciary, Homeland Security, and Budget, and Ranking Member of House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations, will convene law enforcement and community leaders to stop the proliferation of 3-D guns into our communities.
Terry Crews at 50: Family, Football, & Funny
Action-movie hero, sitcom star, syndicated game show host, advertising pitchman, former NFL player and best-selling author all describe the man that is Terry Crews. He’s known for having his shirt off and playing wacky, but memorable characters. He is perhaps best known for playing Julius, the overworked dad on the UPN/CW sitcom Everybody Hates Chris, a tough guy in the feature franchise “The Expendables,” the loveable goofball in “White Chicks,” or his appearances in Old Spice commercials.
Federal judge dismisses "rape kit" lawsuit against last 6 mayors, other officials
A federal district court has dismissed a 2017 lawsuit against Mayor Sylvester Turner, five former Houston mayors, current and former police chiefs and the Houston Forensic Science Center and its CEO over a “rape kit” testing backlog that the city’s independent crime lab eliminated in 2014.
Toyota Hones Focus on Cost Cuts, China as U.S. Hurdles Loom
Toyota Motor Corp. is sharpening its focus on keeping costs in check and fueling demand in China to prepare for challenges in a U.S. market potentially hit by a trade war.
2019 Pro Bowl Presented By Verizon Returns to Orlando
The 2019 Pro Bowl presented by Verizon will return to Camping World Stadium in Orlando on Sunday, January 27, 2019 at 3:00 PM ET, the NFL confirmed today.
First Responders Back to School Bash in Kingwood
Council Member Martin encourages all Kingwood residents to attend the First Responders Back to School Bash which will be held on August 16 from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. in River Grove Park. It's a great way to interact with local law enforcement, and celebrate the end of summer before School starts!
Mayor Turner Announces Creation of Economic Development Subcommittee on Education
Mayor Sylvester Turner announced the creation of the city council Economic Development Subcommittee on Education, which will focus on improving educational opportunities to support a flourishing workforce.
TicketMaster Brings Fans to Every NFL Home Game with Epic, 32-Team Ticket Giveaways
Ticketmaster, the global market leader in ticketing and the official ticketing marketplace of the NFL, just kicked off a first-ever, 32-team season ticket giveaway. Thirty-two lucky fans will win a pair of season-long tickets to all 2018 home games for the NFL team of their choice – one fan per NFL team – courtesy of Ticketmaster.
Houston Health Department Honored for Excellence in Public Health
The Houston Health Department (HHD) was honored with two Model Practice Awards and one Promising Practice Award at the 2018 Annual Conference of the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) in July.
BakerRipley Hosts Annual Back to School Health Fair throughout Houston
BakerRipley is hosting its annual Back to School Health Fair at 5 of its locations throughout Houston.
ACLU of Texas and Texas Southern University Launch Smart Justice Speakers Bureau
A first of its kind certificate program to train formerly incarcerated Texans will launch this September. Announced Thursday, the new ACLU of Texas and Texas Southern University collaboration, the Smart Justice Speakers Bureau, will train formerly incarcerated Texans to speak publicly about criminal justice reform.
Five Houstonians Named As Top 25 Finalists in H-E-B’s 5th Quest for Texas Best Statewide Competition
H-E-B received more than 700 entries from 140 cities from across the state of Texas of the most delectable, scrumptious, memorable dishes and beverages for its 5th Annual Quest for Texas Best culinary competition. Official judges have had the audacious task of narrowing down that field to the top 25 and five of them are from Houston. All 25 finalists will compete in the final round of competition on August 9-10, 2018, in Austin, TX for prizes totaling $70,000.
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Introduced Legislation to Call for Any Agreement Made Between Trump and Putin to Be Approved by Congress
Jackson Lee—“ Both Trump and Putin cannot be trusted to make agreements that not only benefit the United States, but which do not threaten the very fabric of our democracy. The United States Congress possesses an inherent and vital responsibility to investigate threats to democracy and must not succumb to partisanship that may lead to complicity in the deterioration of our democratic system.”
