‘Let’s Make a Deal’ to See Actor, Singer and Comedian Wayne Brady Headline the Aces of Comedy Series at The Mirage Hotel & Casino
Emmy Award-winning and GRAMMY-nominated actor and comedian Wayne Brady will return to the Aces of Comedy series at The Mirage Hotel & Casino Saturday, July 14 and Sunday, Sept. 2.
Theft of Laptop From Employee’s Vehicle Results in a Possible Compromise of City of Houston Group Health Plan Data
The City of Houston was the victim of a possible security breach involving employees’ group health insurance plan information protected by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996.
Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett Announces $6,479,880 Million FEMA Grant to Help the US Virgin Islands Recover From Hurricanes Irma and Harvey
Today, Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett released the following statement announcing a $6,479,880 million U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) federal grant for the Territory of the U.S. Virgin Islands associated with rebuilding from the result of Hurricanes Irma and Maria:
Rope a Ride with METRO
Visitors to Rodeo Houston can rope a ride with METRO to avoid traffic and parking hassles. There are several transit options available including local bus service, METRORail and shuttle services.
Mayor Launches Volunteer Project for Flood Relief
Mayor Sylvester Turner and the city Department of Neighborhoods today launched an unprecedented volunteer project to help Houstonians struggling to rebuild their lives and homes because of the Hurricane Harvey floods.
The Stars of Disney's "A Wrinkle in Time" Surprise Fans at Disneyland
Disney’s “A Wrinkle in Time,” an epic adventure from visionary director Ava DuVernay based on Madeleine L’Engle’s timeless classic, takes audiences across dimensions of time and space, examining the nature of darkness versus light and, ultimately, the triumph of love.
Mardi Gras Museum Golf Tournament – March 2
Ryan Navarre of Billy Navarre Chevrolet presented a sponsorship check to the Mardi Gras Museum of Southwest Louisiana to support the Mardi Gras Museum Golf Classic which will take place a Gray Plantation Golf Club, 6150 Graywood Pkwy., on Friday, March 2, from noon – 5 p.m.
A Tribute to Billy Graham
Overstating the significance of Billy Graham is difficult. Arguably the most important religious leader of the 20th century, Graham presented the gospel to an estimated 215 million people through his many evangelistic campaigns around the world and to hundreds of millions more through radio, television, satellite broadcasts, print, and the internet. The pastor to presidents, Graham served as a spiritual advisor to chief executives from Dwight Eisenhower to George W. Bush. As depicted in an episode of the Netflix miniseries, “The Crown,” Graham also provided spiritual counsel to Queen Elizabeth II of England.
Annual Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo World's Championship Bar-B-Que Contest Winners Announced
The smell of delicious barbecue filled the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo grounds, Feb. 22 – 24, 2018, while more than 250 barbecue teams competed in the World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest. On Saturday night, one team was named Overall Grand Champion Team — Buns-N-Roses Cook Team.
Meet the First African-American Driver to Race in the Daytona 500 in Nearly 50 Years
Last Sunday, Darrell “Bubba” Wallace Jr. hit the tracks in Daytona as the ‘first black driver’ since 1969. But that is just one of the many records he set in history that day.
‘Black Panther’ Costumes: How Phillip Boutte, Jr. Brought the Characters to Life
Phillip Boutte, Jr. knows how to make dreams a reality. As the costume illustrator and concept artist for A Wrinkle in Time, Justice League, and Black Panther, he has helped create the captivating images for these incredible films and his hard work is paying off in a big way.
“Black Panther” Tops U.S. Box Office Again with $108 Million in Second Weekend
Disney-Marvel’s Black Panther is dominating the box office with an astounding $108 million at 4,020 North American locations — the second-highest second weekend ever behind “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.”
Houston Educators Named Finalists for 2018 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards
Educators to Compete on a Statewide Level for $430,000 in cash prizes
Eight Houston educators have been named finalists for the 2018 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards, spotlighting them as some of the best educators in Texas.
Exceptional Attorneys Honored with Prestigious 2018 HNBA Top Lawyers Under 40 Award
The Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA) is proud to announce the exceptional attorneys who have been selected to receive the prestigious “HNBA Top Lawyers Under 40” Award.
HMSHost Foundation Supports Greater Houston Community Foundation with $40,000 Grant
Funds for ongoing Hurricane Harvey recovery efforts
HMSHost Foundation granted $40,000 to Greater Houston Community Foundation to support the Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund. HMSHost Vice President of Business Development Anthony Alessi presented the grant to Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner on Thursday on behalf of HMSHost Foundation with HMSHost’s partner, Cindy Clifford, Managing Partner of The Houston 8 Team, LLC.
IMPACT Magazine Hosts The Women Of IMPACT Honorary Power Dinner Weekend Honoring Kandi Burruss
On March 25th, 2018 Editor and Chief of IMPACT Magazine Tunisha Brown, will host the third Women of IMPACT Honorary Power Dinner at a private location in Atlanta, GA. The dinner will feature special guest of honor, Grammy Award Winning Artist, Media Mogul, Entrepreneur, and Television Star, Kandi Burruss. A powerhouse in her own right, Kandi shows what it truly means to be a woman of IMPACT. For 11 years, IMPACT Magazine has been delivering news to empower, encourage, and to educate its readers to live extraordinary lives.
Gulf Cartel Boss Captured in Mexican State Bordering Texas
An alleged top boss of the Gulf drug cartel was captured by Mexican marines Monday in the northern border state of Tamaulipas, which for years has been terrorized by gangland violence.
New Kidney Transplant Program in Texas Caters to Hispanic Patients
About 9,000 Texans — half of whom are Hispanic — are waiting for a kidney transplant, according to Baylor Scott & White Health, which now offers services for Hispanic patients in need of a kidney transplant. The Hispanic kidney transplant program is the first kidney transplant program of its kind in the Southwest tailored for the Hispanic and Latino communities.
Dallas Mayor Pro Tem Urges NRA to Find a New Home for Their Convention
A leader in Dallas politics does not want the National Rifle Association to meet in his city. Mayor Pro Tem Dwaine Caraway is urging the NRA to find a new home for its annual convention.
Report: Minority Head Coaches Underrepresented in Texas High School Football
In Texas, African-American and Hispanic high school football coaches are underrepresented when compared to the schools they coach and the state as a whole, according to a new demographic study created by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football.
