The Senate Is Now Very Much in Play in 2018
Doug Jones' stunning victory in Alabama on Tuesday night sent a very clear signal heading into the 2018 election: No Republican Senate seat is safe. What that means is this: Democrats now have a reason to believe that they could do something that was considered unthinkable as recently as the start of this week: Retake control of the Senate next November.
Net Neutrality Repeal: Facebook, Amazon, Netflix and Internet Providers React
The vote to roll back net neutrality rules on Thursday was slammed by tech giants like Amazon, Facebook and Netflix. But the move was applauded by internet service providers.
Walmart Is Letting Workers Get Paid Whenever They Want
Walmart is teaming up with Silicon Valley to make payday come early for its employees.
Why Paul Ryan's Smartest Move Would Be to Quit in 2018
The news that Speaker Paul Ryan is engaged in "soul searching" about his political future and could leave Congress after the 2018 election shocked a political Washington sprinting toward a tax cut vote and Christmas recess.
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Delivers Books and Opportunities to Students in Her District
Hurricane Harvey has left many of Houston’s children in need of crucial school supplies, and this book giveaway offers them the opportunity to learn and grow
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee is proud to host the “Wipro Cares Reading Celebration,” which will donate 500 brand new books to students in the Congresswoman’s district.
“Insecure” Actor Jay Ellis to Serve as 2018 American Black Film Festival Celebrity Ambassador; Submissions Open Until February
The 22nd American Black Film Festival (ABFF) will include an exciting lineup of film screenings, events and innovative programming, and will return to Miami from June 13-17, 2018. The week will include several new experiences, including Smartphone movie screenings, a master class on film financing, music-focused sessions and new networking opportunities for festival attendees.
Oprah Winfrey to Receive 2018 Cecil B. DeMille Award at 75th Annual Golden Globes
Oprah Winfrey will be honored with the 2018 Cecil B. DeMille Award at the 75th Annual Golden Globes.
Macy's Celebrates Three Kings Day in Houston
Join Macy’s for a day of family fun to celebrate the Epiphany!
Join Macy’s for an afternoon of fun for the whole family celebrating Three Kings Day! Enjoy live holiday music, arts and crafts, special gifts and so much more. Plus, be sure to snap a photo with the Three Kings themselves, don’t forget your camera. The first 50 customers to make a purchase of $35 or more from the kids department will receive a special gift.*
Chevrolet Bolt EV Named to Wardsauto 10 Best Engines List
Bolt EV propulsion system among the best, according to industry experts
Chevrolet earns another industry recognition as the all-electric 2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV wins a 2018 Wards 10 Best Engines Award. The Bolt EV has an EPA-estimated 238-mile range on a full charge, and when it’s equipped with the optional DC Fast Charger customers can get up to 90 miles of range in 30 minutes.
Pests Might be Hiding on Your Christmas Tree
There could be more than just presents hiding beneath your Christmas tree this year. After all, “’tis the season for wintertime pest infestations.”
A Holiday Ham Worth Celebrating
Cooks today crave new food inspiration, creative recipes and flavorful dishes, and they want it all at a great price. Whether you’re trying one of the year's hottest cooking trends or serving up a spread for a holiday celebration, pork offers an affordable variety of cuts and flavor profiles to help inspire every occasion.
Gifts That Give Hope
Hope is a gift on every child's wish list, especially those in parts of the world ravaged by natural disasters and poverty. Giving hope lets these children know that the world hasn't forgotten them.
DIY Holiday Home Decor
The holiday season can get expensive, especially when purchasing thoughtful gifts for loved ones. The last thing you want to spend money on is generic holiday decorations that don’t make your home stand out from the rest.
38,300 Shoebox Gifts Collected by the Greater Houston Area
Volunteers from the greater Houston area are celebrating the collection of 38,300 gift-filled shoeboxes that will remind children around the world they are loved and not forgotten.
Houston First and KHOU Announce Partnership to Open Network Satellite Studio Along Avenida Houston
Houston First Corporation (HFC) and KHOU 11 announced their partnership to deliver the city’s first network satellite studio in downtown. The new studio will be located along Avenida Houston and is slated to open in March 2018.
Omarosa Denies There Was a Dramatic Confrontation at the White House
Omarosa Manigault Newman, the White House aide whose resignation was announced on Wednesday, denied reports that she left the White House after a dramatic confrontation with White House chief of staff John Kelly.
Tavis Smiley's Show Suspended by PBS Amid Misconduct Allegations
PBS has suspended distribution of "Tavis Smiley" amid "troubling allegations" against the news show's namesake host.
Ingrid Nilsen Joins Elizabeth Banks In Release Of Baobab Studios' Animated VR Film 'ASTEROIDS!'
Highly Anticipated Film from the Creators of Madagascar and the Emmy Award-Winning VR Animated Film INVASION! Launches Today
Baobab Studios, the leading immersive animation studio, today debuted the highly anticipated VR animated film, ASTEROIDS! with Ingrid Nilsen as the voice of Peas. This role marks Ingrid's first foray into VR work alongside Elizabeth Banks.
Del Frisco’s Restaurant Group to Open New Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse Restaurant in San Diego
Del Frisco's Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:DFRG) today announced that its award-winning Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse brand will open its first restaurant in San Diego in late 2018. In addition to the San Diego restaurant, Del Frisco’s Restaurant Group plans to open one more Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse restaurant in the back half of 2018 and another in the first half of 2019 in California.
'Changes must be made': Shocking Australian Child Abuse Inquiry Ends
Children are still being sexually assaulted in Australian institutions. That was the stark warning of an exhaustive five-year investigation by an Australia Royal Commission into institutional child sex abuse that concluded Thursday.
