Debut Story Shares Inspiring Tale Of Baseball's Impact On Small Iowa Town
In the fictional village of Cottage Park, Iowa, time is best measured not by the hands of a clock but by the innings in a baseball game. In this quiet, northwestern Iowa community where businesses are shuttered and economic stability is scarce, two institutions flourish: the Holy Trinity Church – as spectacular as any Roman cathedral – and the local, dusty baseball diamond.
Investigation into Fatal Crash at 8400 South Sam Houston Parkway East
Houston police are investigating a fatal crash at 8400 South Sam Houston Parkway East about noon on Saturday (Jan. 6).
Cancelling Temporary Protected Status for El Salvadoran Nationals is Another Cruel, Misguided Act by Trump
Jackson Lee: “The Trump Administration’s ill-conceived decision to cancel Temporary Protected Status for El Salvadoran nationals threatens to tear thousands of families apart while undermining efforts to promote a stability in Central America.”
Toyota Launches New Mobility Ecosystem and Concept Vehicle at 2018 CES
e-Palette Alliance will leverage Toyota’s Global Mobility Services Platform to develop advanced vehicle and related mobility services for business applications
Toyota Motor Corporation President Akio Toyoda today announced a new mobility service business alliance and e-Palette Concept Vehicle designed to meet the demands of future multi-mode transportation and business applications.
Beauty Trend: Hyaluronic Acid | Vanish Cream - Botox In A Bottle
Vanish Cream, the first clinically proven blend, BOTOX in a bottle that’s full of moisture for your skin.
Civil Rights, Housing, and Community Development Organizations Urge HUD to Maintain Critical Fair Housing Tool
Seventy-six national civil rights, faith-based, affordable housing, and other organizations have voiced their strong opposition to the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s sudden decision to effectively suspend the Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) regulation.
UPDATED Astros Championship Trophy Tour presented by Mattress Firm Kicks Off Jan. 8
Tour to make over 100 stops throughout Texas and surrounding areas in 2018
The Astros announced today that the Astros Championship Trophy Tour presented by Mattress Firm will ceremonially kick off on Monday, Jan. 8 at Houston’s City Hall, located at 901 Bagby St. in downtown at 10:30 a.m. Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, Astros President of Business Operations Reid Ryan and Mattress Firm President and CEO Ken Murphy will be on-hand at the private media event to celebrate the launch of the tour.
TheColeman Chronicle: The Opioid Epidemic and Its Effect On Our Children, Economy
I was selected by Texas House Speaker Straus to be a member of the Select Committee on Opioid and Substance Abuse this interim. My fellow committee members and I will address issues involving substance abuse throughout the state.
Anita Baker: Songstress Officially Retiring, Announces 2018 Farewell Tour
Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Anita Baker has announced her plans to retire from her iconic career after 30 years in the game.
Governor Abbott Statement On The Death Of Rita Clements
Governor Greg Abbott today issued the following statement on the death of former Texas First Lady and University of Texas System Board of Regents member, Rita Clements:
American Express Presale Begins Wednesday, January 10; General On Sale Begins Tuesday, January 16
Global superstar Justin Timberlake announced today that he will make his highly anticipated return to the stage with The Man Of The Woods Tour. Produced by Live Nation Global Touring, Wright Entertainment Group, LBI Entertainment & Tennman Touring, the North American outing will kick off March 13 in Toronto and stop in 27 cities, ending in his hometown of Memphis on May 30. You can view the tour trailer here.
Strega Waterfront Restaurant Found Liable For Sexual Harassment Of Latina Employee
Low-Wage Worker Subjected To Sexual Proposals, Offensive Comments From Her Supervisor
In the latest in a string of sexual harassment incidents involving prominent restaurants, a former kitchen employee announced today that she was sexually harassed at Strega Waterfront Restaurant in Boston, and that the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD) has ordered the restaurant to undertake far-reaching reforms as a result and pay damages.
Guidebook for Men in Healing From Divorce Released
Daryl G. Weinman announces release of ‘Your Post-Divorce Journey Back to Yourself (For Men)’
As a child of divorce, and as a divorce attorney, Daryl G. Weinman thought she understood from several perspectives what divorcing people experience. But she realized that she did not truly understand the emotional impact that divorce can have until she went through a divorce herself. She did a lot of soul-searching and research into healing from divorce.
FASHION: Entrepreneur Ayanna Smith Creates #AskMe Tees to Encourage Thoughtful Conversation
#AskMe Tees are the brainchild of Washington D.C. entrepreneur Ayanna Smith. Ayanna has created a timely remix of the slogan tee – and we love it! These T-shirts encourage people, friends and strangers alike, to talk to each other by offering intriguing questions as conversation starters.
Grammy Award Winner Mary J. Blige to Receive Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Mary J. Blige will be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the recording category. The ceremony will take place on Jan. 11 at 6201 Hollywood Blvd. in front of Eastown. Sean “Diddy” Combs will join Hollywood Chamber president and CEO Leron Gubler to unveil the star.
Study by Professor Sheretta Butler-Barnes Shows Positive Racial Identity Improves Academic Performance of Young Black Women
According to jbhe.com, a study led by Sheretta Butler-Barnes, an assistant professor of social work at Washington University in St. Louis, finds that young African American women with strong racial identity are more likely to be academically curious and persistent in school.
Oprah Winfrey Receives Cecil B. DeMille Award at 75th Golden Globes, Gives Speech of a Lifetime (WATCH)
Other stuff happened at the 75th Annual Golden Globes tonight, sure, and we are definitely proud of Sterling K. Brown for that Best Actor TV Drama win for “This is Us.”
Dior Beauty Look: Michelle Williams at the 2018 Golden Globe Awards
"Since Michelle was honoring and walking the red carpet with Tarana Burke, Founder of the #MeToo movement, we wanted to chose a color to reflect the movement, black."
Harris Ranked Best for 6th Year
Harris Institute in Toronto, Canada ranked best private school for a 6th consecutive year in the 2018 Media Arts Education Report. In its 10th year, the report is the quintessential source of information on media arts education in Canada and states, "Harris Institute is the best school of its kind. Highly Recommended." Other schools in the top 10 include Ryerson University's School of Media, Seneca@York, OCAD University, Ontario Institute of Audio Recording Technology and Metalworks Institute.
Dior Beauty Look: Zoey Deutch at the 2018 Golden Globe Awards Post-Parties
"As Zoey was dressed in a dark color, we went for a feminine lip to soften up her look and a strong brow to compliment her black attire."
