Scalise assists on first play in return to Congressional Baseball Game
Democrats bested Republicans 21-5 on Thursday night in the annual Congressional Baseball Game for Charity at Nationals Park in Washington.
Cohen signals openness to cooperating with federal investigators
President Donald Trump's personal attorney Michael Cohen has indicated to family and friends he is willing to cooperate with federal investigators to alleviate the pressure on himself and his family, according to a source familiar with the matter.
Trump pounces on Justice Department report findings
President Donald Trump on Friday used a 500-page internal watchdog report issued by the Justice Department to declare himself entirely absolved in Robert Mueller's Russia investigation.
The History of Juneteenth
How many people know the actual history behind the Juneteenth holiday? Sadly, through no fault of their own, many of today’s children. It is not taught in schools and some of their parents don’t even know. For those of who do why Texas was last to hear the news that slaves were free, we have a responsibility to ensure this history does not die with us but is passed on. Here is a brief history of the story of Juneteenth. Read it and pass on the knowledge.
Five Father’s Day Gifts for Dad
If you’re stuck on what to get your Dad like the rest of us, have no fear; we’ll make it easy for you. First, you need to identify what type of guy your Dad is. Does he follow all the latest tech updates or is he more of a sports authority type of guy? Or is he somewhere in between? Take a look at our top five gifts for Father’s Day.
Obama Meeting with 2020 Hopefuls to Discuss Party Future, Running In the Age of Trump
Barack Obama has met with several Democrats considering running for president in 2020, a Democrat close to the former president tells CNN, offering them advice on running in the Trump era and discussing how to position the party going forward.
All Eyes On Trump and Kim, But South Korean Leader Deserves Kudos
Monday was the eve of the summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. As the two leaders meet Tuesday morning in Singapore, hopefully they will at least agree to a process that can provide a framework for further negotiations.
Dads Behind the Mic
Fathers play an important role in their child’s life. Study after study has documented the negative effects that can happen if a male is an absentee father. A child can be affected mentally, psychologically, socially, emotionally, and intellectually resulting in low self-esteem, lack of ambition, and feelings of not being loved.
Supreme Court Gives States the Green Light to Clean Up Voter Rolls
Can a state take reasonable steps to ensure the accuracy of its voter rolls by removing people who have left the jurisdiction?
Gemini Ink to Receive $20,000 Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts
National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Chairman Jane Chu has approved more than $80 million in grants as part of the NEA’s second major funding announcement for fiscal year 2018. Included in this announcement is an Art Works grant of $20,000 to Gemini Ink to support a year of extraordinary literary activities, creative writing classes and public literary events that celebrate Gemini Ink’s 25th birthday and beyond.
Austin Ice Cream Festival announces 'Best of ATX Frozen Treat' contest judges, samplers and festival partners
The 12th Annual Austin Ice Cream Festival returns to Fiesta Gardens Saturday, June 23 for a bigger than ever year; tickets are now on sale for both the daytime event and After Dark party featuring Lee
The 12th Annual Austin Ice Cream Festival has announced the celebrity judges for the "Best of ATX Frozen Treats" contest that will take place during the daytime portion of the festival on Saturday, June 23 at Fiesta Gardens along Lady Bird Lake. The judges include Chet Gardner (Host of The Daytripper on PBS), Dawn Weston (Associate Editor of Edible Austin), Simon Madera (Owner of Taco Flats and La Holly), Suzanna Choffel (local musician and former contestant on The Voice), W. A. Brenner (food writer for The Austin Chronicle), Rachel Holtin (@Austinfoodstagram) and two surprise judges from Austin Food Adventures. Shayda Torabi (www.withshayda.com) will emcee the event.
U.S. Army Corps Of Engineers Allocates $500 Million For Texas Projects
The U.S. Army Corps Of Engineers (USACE) has announced more than $509 million in funding for multiple projects in Texas, including flood mitigation and critical work for the Brays and Buffalo Bayous, as well as the Matagorda and Corpus Christi Ship Channels. The funding will also provide resources for extensive studies of the Texas coastline to help make the state more resilient to future storms. This funding allocation is in addition to the disaster relief funding for Texas previously announced by the USACE.
Wynona Redmond to Receive the 2018 Patricia L. Tobin Media Professional Award
The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) proudly announces the selection of Wynona Redmond, president and founder of Wyn-Win Communications, as the recipient of the 2018 Patricia L. Tobin Media Professional Award.
Fourteen ADA-Approved Foods for Type 2 Diabetes Prevention
Jill Weisenberger, author of Prediabetes: A Complete Guide reveals the best foods for lowering your risk of type 2 diabetes.
The typical American diet leaves a lot to be desired. It's heavy on calories, saturated fats, added sugars, fatty meats, baked goods, and highly processed grains. This type of diet is disastrous to your health and is even linked to type 2 diabetes and a host of other health problems like heart disease and some types of cancer.
Astros Foundation and PGA TOUR announce five-year partnership for the Houston Open
The PGA TOUR, the Astros Foundation and its Board of Directors, led by Astros Owner & Chairman Jim Crane, announced a five-year partnership for the Houston Open beginning with the 2019 event. The Astros Foundation will operate the event and serve as the host organization.
HMG Veterans Cristy Clavijo-Kish and Katherine Johnson-Gunn to Lead Hispanicize Events Management Team
HMG Chairman and CEO, Joe Uva, announced that two of HMG’s founders, Katherine Johnson-Gunn and Cristy Clavijo-Kish have been named to lead the Hispanicize Events management team and are responsible for the planning and execution of all Hispanicize events. Both executives will report to Uva. Clavijo-Kish becomes Managing Director, Hispanicize Sponsorship Sales & Brand Partnerships while Johnson-Gunn becomes Managing Director of Hispanicize Event Production & Programming.
Mara Brock Akil and Oprah Winfrey Curate Playlists Featuring Songs From the 90s for "Love Is_______" Premiering June 19
Oprah Winfrey Network revealed today the official 90s “Love Is___” playlists curated by Oprah and “Love Is___” Creator Mara Brock Akil, to get fans and audiences in the 90s groove in advance of the series premiere on Tuesday, June 19 at 10pm ET/PT. Please visit Oprah.com for the list and to listen on your favorite music services beginning today, June 12.
First Lady Cecilia Abbott Addresses First Annual Texas Women Veterans Day Celebration
Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott today attended the first annual Texas Women Veterans Day Celebration at the Texas State Capitol. The First Lady joined thousands of Texans in Austin and across the state in honoring the 177,000 women veterans in the Lone Star State, and participated in the opening ceremony on the South Steps by reading the Women Veterans Day proclamation from Governor Greg Abbott.
Exemptions in childhood vaccines rise in parts of the US with implications for disease risk
As more and more parents across the country choose nonmedical exemptions from vaccinations for their children, doctors and researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children’s Hospital say the risk of vaccine preventable disease outbreaks is increasing as well.
Rice's David Alexander earns UK honor
Space scientist named Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire
David Alexander, a Rice University professor of physics and astronomy and director of the Rice Space Institute, has been named an Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE) for his efforts to link the United States and United Kingdom in the space industry and higher education.
