Mayor Sylvester Turner Celebrates Passage of City Propositions
Mayor Sylvester Turner made a major push for voters to say yes to bond propositions A, B, C, D, and E and it worked.
Tyrese Gibson Threatens to Quit 'Fast and Furious'
Singer/actor Tyrese Gibson has been sharing quite a bit on social media these days.
Houston Texans’ Jadeveon Clowney Launches New Hat Line, The Clowney Collection
The Houston Texans celebrated the fourth season of the Houston Texans Player Inspired Line featuring The Clowney Collection by Jadeveon Clowney. This year’s collection includes six hats for both men and women. The Clowney Collection by Jadeveon Clowney is currently on sale at the Houston Texans Team Shop at NRG Stadium.
11 GM Sites Achieve Conservation Certification
As General Motors continues scaling its efforts to restore, protect and promote biodiversity, 11 more sites have earned Conservation Certification from the Wildlife Habitat Council. The company is using its land, resources and partnerships to help address pressing global biodiversity issues.
L. A. W. – Life After Watson: Texans Fall to the Colts 20-14
“It just doesn’t seem the same anymore. Over the last couple of weeks, we have had so much excitement around here. I just hope we can end this season above .500,” said tailgater and Texan fan Lynn Williams. His statement reflected the mood of most fans in attendance to see the Houston Texans vs Indianapolis Colts at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas.
To Choose Not to Vote Is to Surrender Self-determination
Today is an election day in many parts of America. There are key gubernatorial races in Virginia and New Jersey. A single special election in a suburban Seattle district could win Democrats control of the Washington Senate and thus control of the entire state government. Charlotte, N.C., could elect the first black female mayor ever. A record 43 women are vying for seats in the Virginia House of Delegates. Voters in Maine will decide whether to extend Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act.
Judge Al Bennett: A Role Model of Integrity
Exposing children to any and everything in life opens up the floodgates of where they can go. Nothing does that better than reading a book since it allows the imagination to go into overdrive. Once a young Al Bennett read Harper Lee’s 1960 To Kill a Mockingbird in high school a spark was ignited in him to become a lawyer.
5 Things for November 10: Roy Moore, Russia Probe, Trump, Tax Proposal, Louis C.K.
President Trump is in Vietnam, but Melania Trump stayed behind in China, where she talked to CNN about her first year as first lady. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
Downtown Aquarium Celebrates Thanksgiving with Family-Friendly Buffet
Area Residents Invited to Celebrate the Holiday with a Feast of Delicious Food on Thursday, November 23
It’s time to eat turkey, and cranberries too… Just like the pilgrims used to do! Families are invited to the Downtown Aquarium to gobble up some delicious food at the Thanksgiving Buffet on Thursday, November 23, with buffet seating times starting at 10:30 a.m.
Tiffany Haddish ‘Is Ready’ to Join the 2018 ‘Aces of Comedy’ Series in Las Vegas
Tiffany Haddish, who is quickly establishing herself as one of the most sought-after comedic talents in television and film, will bring her “She Ready” tour to The Mirage Hotel & Casino Sunday, Feb. 18 and Saturday, March 24. Tickets go on sale Friday, Nov. 10 at 10 a.m. PST and start at $39.99 plus tax and service fees.
Winners and Losers From the 2017 Election
Tuesday night was very big for Democrats as the party won the governors' races in Virginia and New Jersey and scored a series of other victories from Maine to Washington State that suggests the forces opposed to President Donald Trump turned up in large numbers to send a message that they weren't happy with how he is doing the job.
WGN America to Air a Brand New Home Improvement Show “Flip This Hood” Airs November 19th
WGN America will Air a Home Restoration Show like no other; starting Sunday, November 19, 2017 audiences will welcome into their Homes “Flip This Hood”; a show directed by Arthur Muhammad, an award-winning screenwriter, filmmaker, and producer of the 2015 release, “Carter High” (which stars Charles Dutton, Vivica Fox, Pooch Hall, David Banner), has a keen eye, cinematic hands, and a patent gift for storytelling. Muhammad has taken footage he’s gathered from following Real Estate Businessman Michael Phillips and his team in order to give audiences a true journey of will and determination.
Former TV anchor Chris Hurst, whose girlfriend was killed on live TV, wins race for Virginia house
Virginia voters elected the state's first openly transgender candidate to the Virginia House of Delegates on Tuesday.
3 UCLA Basketball Players Reportedly Arrested in China for Shoplifting
Three freshmen on the UCLA men's basketball team were arrested after allegedly shoplifting in the Chinese city of Hangzhou just days ahead of their scheduled season opener, according to ESPN.
Obama to Report for Jury Duty in Chicago
Former President Barack Obama is expected to report for jury duty in Chicago on Wednesday morning.
Born Before 22 Weeks, 'most premature' Baby Is Now Thriving
Courtney Stensrud and her husband call their fun-loving, spunky daughter a miracle. The now 3-year-old girl was born at just 21 weeks and four days after conception. "She may be the most premature known survivor to date," according to a case report about her birth published in the journal Pediatrics last week.
A List of Who's Leaving Congress
Two major retirement announcements this week could signal that control of the House of Representatives is up for grabs next year.
Democrats Sweep in Virginia, New Jersey
(CNN) -- Democrats have won key races in Virginia and New Jersey, CNN projects, their first major wins during the tenure of President Donald Trump and a boost heading into the 2018 midterms, when control of US House and Senate will be up for grabs.
Virginia Voter Suppression Tweets Went Undetected by Twitter for Hours
A Twitter account misleading Democratic voters in Virginia by telling them they could cast their ballot by text message was active for almost three hours on Tuesday morning before Twitter suspended the account.
Singapore Airlines New Double Bed: The $850 Million Airplane Sleep Revolution
It's been nearly 38 years since Philippine Airlines unveiled the first fully flat bed on a commercial jet in the shape of slim, bunk-style "Skybeds" on the first class upper deck of its Boeing 747.
