Governor Greg Abbott Names Chair And Appoints Seven To Sulphur River Basin Authority Board of Directors
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Brad Drake and Wally Kraft to the Sulphur River Basin Authority Board of Directors for terms set to expire on February 1, 2019. Additionally, the Governor appointed Bret McCoy and Katie Stedman for terms set to expire on February 1, 2021 and appointed Kelly Mitchell, Gary Cheatwood, and Chris Spencer for terms set to expire on February 1, 2023.
McDonald's® to Serve as Platinum Sponsor of 2018 Bounce Trumpet Awards, Event World Premieres on Bounce Sun. Feb. 11 at 9:00 p.m. ET
McDonald's® will serve as the Platinum Sponsor of the 2018 Bounce Trumpet Awards with SheaMoisture and Denny's also participating in the prestigious annual event celebrating African-American achievements and contributions which will air exclusively on Bounce on Sunday, February 11 at 9:00 p.m. ET.
Seven Tyson-Approved Apps to Check Out
There are tons of apps out there to help you invest, manage your money, and save a few bucks. Eric Tyson, MBA—author of the new book Personal Finance in Your 20s & 30s For Dummies®—offers a few to check out.
Wrap Up! Rep. Shawn Thierry at Texas Tribune Panel & “Women Helping Women” Event!
On Tuesday, January 23rd, State Representative Shawn Thierry sat down with CEO of the Texas Tribune, Evan Smith and State Representative Garnet Coleman to discuss solutions for a number of important issues, including: public education, sexual harassment and assault, and the upcoming Texas primaries.
5th Annual Quest for Texas Best Begins!
H-E-B Primo Picks Quest for Texas Best Issues Statewide Call for Entries
H-E-B continues its search for the finest foods and beverages in the Lone Star State with the 5th Annual H-E-B Primo Picks Quest for Texas Best contest.
Valentine’s Recipes You’ll Love to Share
If the way to your loved one’s heart is through the stomach, there’s no better way to start off this Valentine’s Day than with a homemade breakfast prepared with love.
Celebrate Love at 425° this Valentine’s Day with Papa Murphy’s HeartBaker® Pizza
Enjoy a Sweetheart of a Deal that includes both the beloved HeartBaker Pizza and Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough for a limited time
Papa Murphy’s Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:FRSH) is pleased to announce the return of its Valentine’s Day favorite, the HeartBaker® Pizza. The festive pizza is shaped like a heart and is available both online and in-store now through February 14 at all locations nationwide, starting at $7. Customers can also bring home a Sweetheart of a Deal, which includes a HeartBaker Pizza and Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough starting at only $10, available exclusively in-store.
Witty New Guide Helps Women Avoid Dating Disasters
Let's face it: the dating game isn't fun for women who always lose.
February in Memorial City - Fat Tuesday, Valentine's Day and Rodeo Round Up at The Lawn
Fat Tuesday, Valentine’s Day and the Rodeo are just around the corner! Head out to Memorial City’s newest greenspace, The Lawn, and join the merriment for these February favorites:
NAACP: History in the Making
For 109 years, NAACP members have fought for equality and opportunity in the United States. We’ve spoken up, sat down, and sat in. We’ve won hundreds of lawsuits and marched thousands of miles.
Toyota Texas Music Revolution 22 in Plano
Dallas area radio station KHYI The Range is hosting Toyota Texas Music Revolution 22 March 23-24, 2018 at Oak Point Park & Amphitheater in Plano. Come celebrate the biggest Toyota Texas Music Revolution yet with KHYI and the City of Plano! Headlining this year’s show is Grammy award winner Ryan Bingham and “country’s next star” Margo Price!
Oprah's Book Club Announces Newest Selection: 'An American Marriage' By Tayari Jones
OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network and O, The Oprah Magazine announced today the newest Oprah’s Book Club selection, An American Marriage by Tayari Jones. An American Marriage centers around a recently married young African American couple living the dream of the New South in Atlanta, Georgia, and tackles themes of race, loyalty, resilience and love. Additionally, Harpo Films is attached to produce the adaptation of An American Marriage.
Creme of Nature Marks Black History Month With the Launch Of A New Video Celebrating the Beauty of Natural Hair
Popular hair care brand releases new video in its "I Am Super Natural" campaign, ode to natural hair
Leading hair care brand Creme of Nature joins Americans across the country celebrating the accomplishments of Black people in beauty and the arts, sciences, business, law, technology, medicine, sports and beyond. In recognition of Black History Month and as an extension of the brand's "I Am Super Natural" campaign, Creme of Nature is releasing a new video paying homage to natural hair.
Desilu Studios to Bring "V The Movie" to the Big Screen
Desilu Studios, Inc announced today that it will bring the long awaited sci-fi feature film "V The Movie", a big-budget treatment of the highly successful, critically-acclaimed 80's mini-series to movie screens worldwide. The film will be written and directed by the original's creator, Kenneth Johnson and produced by John Hermansen and Barry Opper.
Talking Turkey: Seeing through the Myths on Cages, Factory Farms and Antibiotics
Commonsense and humor answer consumer curiosity in video series
Closing the distance from farm to fork, America's turkey farmers, represented by the National Turkey Federation, have prepared a new series of videos and resources offering common-sense answers about raising healthy turkey flocks on family farms. The videos are available at AmericasTurkeyFarmers.org.
High School State Honoree: Zane Magee Nominated by Montgomery High School in Montgomery
Zane Magee, 17, of Montgomery and Caroline Wells, 14, of Tyler today were named Texas' top two youth volunteers of 2018 by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, a nationwide program honoring young people for outstanding acts of volunteerism. As State Honorees, Zane and Caroline each will receive $1,000, an engraved silver medallion and an all-expense-paid trip in late April to Washington, D.C., where they will join the top two honorees from each of the other states and the District of Columbia for four days of national recognition events. During the trip, 10 students will be named America’s top youth volunteers of 2018.
ESSENCE Announces Four Hollywood Game-Changers as Honorees for its Prestigious 2018 Black Women in Hollywood Awards Luncheon: Danai Gurira, Tiffany Haddish, Tessa Thompson and Lena Waithe
ESSENCE, the preeminent brand for African-American women, has announced the honorees for its prestigious "Black Women in Hollywood Awards." The highly anticipated annual Oscar-week celebration—which returns as a daytime luncheon—will be held on Thursday, March 1st, at the Beverly Wilshire in Beverly Hills, CA.
DeFazio Announces Changes to the Democratic Leadership and Membership of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Today, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR) announced changes to the Democratic Leadership and membership of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Night to Shine Prom: Coming to You Live From Around the World
With 540 host churches across the United States and in 16 countries, there is a good chance Night to Shine, a prom for people with special needs, sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation, is happening near you this Friday night from 6-9pm! In towns across America and around the world, each Night to Shine prom will welcome their honored guests with a red carpet, cheering crowd and friendly paparazzi and, once inside, deliver the royal treatment, including hair and makeup stations, shoe shining stations, corsages and boutonnieres, a karaoke room and, of course, dancing. The highlight of the night will come when each guest is crowned king or queen of the prom.
