"Congress: Continue CHIP and save Texas children" says Houston Mayor
In an essay published by TribTalk a publication of the Texas Tribune, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner today recalls the death of a Houston teen in a plea for the continuation of the children's health program.
PVAMU Students Participate in Toyota Green Initiative
Last week, over 60 students participated in the Toyota Green Initiative campaign. The collaboration between the Southwestern Athletic Conference, Toyota, and North Compass Bank brings together the local community with special events and celebrities.
Gospel Superstar, TSU Alumna Yolanda Adams to Serve as Winter Commencement Speaker
Yolanda Adams, a Grammy Award-winning Gospel singer, will address graduates at Texas Southern University’s Winter Commencement on Saturday, December 16, 2017.
Doctoral Student Selected to Present Research in Hawaii
Tammy D. Lane, M.S., educational leadership doctoral candidate in the Whitlowe R. Green College of Education and the scholarship coordinator in the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships, has been selected to present research in Hawaii. Based on a peer-reviewed process, her proposal submission, “Higher Education at the Intersection of Ethnicity/Race and Queerness at Minority Serving Institutions (MSIS)”, was accepted for presentation at the 16th Annual Hawaii International Conference on Education (HICE) to be held from January 4, 2018 to January 7, 2018 at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort in Honolulu Hawaii. “HICE is coined as “the gathering place” due to the vast representation of educational leaders from countries around the world gathering to share a wealth of knowledge and perspectives,” said Lane.
Education Icon, Dr. Johnnetta B. Cole, Tapped to Deliver December Commencement Address
Prairie View A&M University today announced that anthropologist, educator and museum director, Dr. Johnnetta B. Cole, will deliver the keynote address at the University’s 22nd Fall Commencement scheduled for December 16.
Rice University Students to Relax and Unwind With Therapy Pets During Finals
During final exam days, Rice University students will have the chance to socialize and share furry snuggles with dogs and cats of various breeds Dec. 6-8 at the university’s Fondren Library, 6100 Main St.
Home Cook’s Perfect Bite Pays Off Big at WFC
Rebecka Evans from Houston, Texas, knows how to bring home the bacon, $10,000 worth that is! The stay-at-home mom and self-taught home cook was named the 2017 World Bacon Champion title and awarded a $10,000 prize package for her Dutch Crunch Baby Pancakes at the World Food Championships, which was held Nov 8-12 at The Wharf in Orange Beach, Ala.
First Lady Melania Trump and Second Lady Karen Pence to Visit Texas for Continued Hurricane Relief
First Lady Melania Trump and Second Lady Karen Pence will travel to Texas tomorrow, December 6, to continue their efforts in assisting those affected by this year’s devastating hurricane season.
Texas Southern University Collaborates with D.C. Firm to Create Specialized Academic Support Software
Texas Southern University has partnered with the Education Advisory Board (EAB), a research and technology company based in Washington, D.C., to improve the outcome of the University’s top priority – student success and completion.
Ruth Simmons Officially Named the 8th President of Prairie View A&M University
The Board of Regents of the Texas A&M University System unanimously voted Monday to name Dr. Ruth J. Simmons, a nationally recognized leader in higher education, as the 8th president of Prairie View A&M University. Simmons will assume the presidency of Texas’ second oldest public institution becoming the first woman to lead the university in its 140-year history.
Sing for Hope Reception & World AIDS Day Luncheon 2017
Earlier this year, AIDS Foundation Houston, Inc. and Avenue 360 Health & Wellness formed a strategic alliance. Both organizations play a vital role in ending new infections while supporting those who are HIV positive by offering comprehensive care. By combining the human side of HIV care and the medical side of HIV care, the whole person is served. For the first time, these two organizations were the benefiting agencies for the annual World AIDS Day Luncheon and the underwriter event, a Sing for Hope tribute.
Jose Altuve and J.J. Watt Named S.I. Sportspersons of the Year
Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt was named Sports Illustrated's co-Sportsperson of the Year along with Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve.
Spanish Court Withdraws Arrest Warrant for Ousted Catalan Leader
The Spanish supreme court has withdrawn a European arrest warrant for the ousted president of Catalonia, Carles Puigdemont.
Tax Cuts Could Make It Harder to Fight the Next Recession
The Republican tax plan could squander some of Congress's precious recession-fighting bullets on a healthy economy.
Donald Trump's I-am-the-law Defense On the Russia Investigation
The President is the law, according to Donald Trump's personal attorney, John Dowd.
Billy Bush to Trump: 'Enough's enough'
During a Monday night appearance on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," Billy Bush again verified the authenticity of the "Access Hollywood" tape featuring President Trump's crude comments about women.
What the CVS-Aetna Deal Means for Consumers
Who needs to go to the doctor when you can go to your local CVS drug store instead? That appears to be the logic behind CVS's decision to buy health insurer Aetna for $69 billion.
Theater Chain Launches Netflix-like Subscription Plan
One of the biggest movie chains in America has a plan to get more people into theaters, a move that comes as Hollywood is in the midst of a box office slump and more people stay home to watch "peak TV" on Netflix, Amazon and cable networks.
Pizza Hut Is Testing Beer and Wine Delivery
Pizza Hut bets you want some booze delivered with that pepperoni pie. The pizza chain said Tuesday that it will start testing beer and wine delivery in certain cities.
