Pandora Presents Sounds Like You: 2017 Concert with Performances by Post Malone, Sza, Ty Dollar $ign, and Cheat Codes
The fifth annual Sounds Like You: 2017 concert to culminate another amazing year of music on Pandora and celebrate the sounds of 2017.
The Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Receives the 2017 “Marketer of the Year Award” in the Economic Development Category
The Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce was named the 2017 Marketer of the Year for the Economic Development category during the Annual Marketer of the Year awards ceremony celebrated on Monday night at the Houston Museum of Natural Science. The award ceremony was hosted by the American Marketing Association - Houston Chapter. This is the second time in a row the Chamber is awarded this honor and the third time in the last 10 years.
Feature Film to Reveal Untold Story of Stepin Fetchit and Hollywood's First Black Movie Star, Lincoln Perry
Stepin Fetchit, known as the laziest man in the world, grew from a widely famous character on the big screen of the 1930s to a modern day slur akin to Uncle Tom.
Google Is Hiring 10,000 People to Clean Up YouTube
Google is going on a hiring spree to try to stamp out offensive videos and comments on YouTube.
White House: Jerusalem Embassy Move a 'recognition of reality'
President Donald Trump will recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel on Wednesday and direct the State Department to begin the process to move the US embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, senior administration officials said.
South Korea Doubts North Korea's Ability to Launch Nuclear ICBM
South Korea believes there is "no concrete evidence" that North Korea has mastered the technology to deliver a nuclear warhead on an intercontinental ballistic missile, the country's foreign minister has told CNN.
Wildfires Continue to Rage Across Southern California
Burning with extreme speed and ferocity, a flurry of wildfires torched more than 65,000 acres in Southern California, as firefighters struggled to contain the simultaneous infernos.
Children's Museum is 2017 Marketer of the Year
Children’s Museum of Houston is recipient of AMA Houston’s most prestigious marketing award
The Children’s Museum of Houston was named AMA Houston’s “2017 Marketer of the Year” during a ceremony which took place on Dec. 4 at the Houston Museum of Natural Science.
Trump's Jerusalem Decision Promises Upheaval
President Donald Trump's fragile political standing among American voters may be about to cause dangerous reverberations in the Middle East.
Joy On Ice
2nd Annual #YearOfJoy Holiday Ice Skating Party Brings Joy to 75 Houston Area Children
Some 75 children from Houston’s Third Ward community will experience the joys of ice skating for the holidays at the 2nd annual #YearOfJoy Holiday Ice Skating Party at the ICE powered by Green Mountain Energy at Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Monday, Dec. 11, 2017
Coal CEO: Senate Tax Plan 'wipes us out'
Coal CEO Robert Murray warns that if the Senate version of tax reform is enacted by President Trump he'll be destroying thousands of coal mining jobs in the process.
Theresa May Assassination Plot Suspect in Court
A man who allegedly plotted to assassinate British Prime Minister Theresa May appeared in court Wednesday charged with terrorism offenses.
Shares in Global Retailer Crash Nearly 70% After CEO Resigns
Shares in Steinhoff International plummeted by as much as 68% in Frankfurt after its CEO resigned and the company said it was investigating accounting irregularities.
5 Things for December 6: Jerusalem, Olympics, John Conyers, Roy Moore, Wildfires
Is a home-repair job hanging over your head? Just wait. In the future, houses might just fix themselves. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
Staying Off the Naughty (Spending) List: Ways to Manage Your Finances and Avoid Post-Holiday Blues
The holidays are filled with temptation to overspend. Financial expert Eric Tyson offers advice on how to manage your holiday spending.
The holidays are upon us, bringing all those personal and family images and sensations we cherish. But for many of us, there are a few not-so-joyous holiday sights (overflowing boxes and bags from our purchases) and sounds (email notifications of our latest orders and purchases online and the ca-ching! of retail cash registers marking our escalating debt). These negatives can easily outweigh all that we love about the holiday season.
President Trump Should Not Attend Grand Opening of Mississippi Civil Rights Museum
In a statement released today, the NAACP criticized President Trump’s proposed visit to this weekend’s opening of the Museum of Mississippi History and the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum in Jackson, Mississippi.
Evolution of Fashion Professions at Heart of Lectra’s 8th Education Congress
Lectra brings together partnership schools and industry experts to discuss how changing professions in fashion are impacting training programs
Lectra, the world leader in integrated technology solutions dedicated to industries using fabrics, leather, technical textiles and composite materials, recently welcomed partners from the world of education to the company’s Bordeaux-Cestas campus for its eighth education congress. The event was dedicated to the mega trends shaping the fashion industry and impacting professions from design to production.
35th Houston Auto Show Brings Biggest Vehicle Names to Clutch City
Jan. 24-28, 2018 at NRG Center
Texans don’t play it small, and neither is the Houston Auto Show in celebrating its 35th anniversary. More than 700 of the latest model year imports and domestic vehicles will cover the entire 700,000 square feet of the NRG Center January 24-28, 2018. Experience the anticipation of concept cars, the nostalgia of classics and ultra-luxuries, and test drive nearly 80 different vehicle models.
Governor Abbott Announces New Golden State Foods Manufacturing Facility In Burleson
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Golden State Foods Corporation will be opening a new manufacturing and distribution facility for its Liquid Products Division in Burleson, Texas. Golden State Foods is one of the largest diversified suppliers to the Quick Service Restaurant and retail industries. The company services more than 125,000 restaurants and stores on five continents from its 50 locations. A Texas Enterprise Fund (TEF) grant offer of $900,000 has been extended to Golden State Foods contingent upon the company investing more than $19 million and the creation of 150 new jobs in Texas. The entire project, which will involve new construction and state-of-the-art design and build out is projected to exceed $70 million.
Adrian Garcia Announces Candidacy for Harris County Commissioner
Former Sheriff says there is “A Better Way”; Releases Internal Poll Showing a Six-Point Lead
Former Harris County Sheriff Adrian Garcia announced his candidacy for Harris County Commissioner, Precinct Two, citing his experience in bringing people together around smart government, transparency, and delivering results for taxpayers.
