14 Issues Trump Is Sidelining to Focus On the NFL
President Donald Trump devoted much of the online portion of his weekend to attacking NFL player-protesters and boosting calls for a boycott of the league.
JPMorgan Devotes $10 Million to Fight Poverty in Washington D.C.
Washington D.C. is home to some of America's most powerful people and institutions. And yet nearly one-fifth of the District's population is living in poverty.
'Despacito' singer: Puerto Rico needs your help
Musician Daddy Yankee, who guest stars on the smash international hit "Despacito," is appealing for help for his native Puerto Rico after the island was battered by Hurricane Maria.
METRORail Service Restored on All Lines
METRORail riders can now travel normally on all three lines. Rail service is restored and fully operational. METRO maintenance crews worked overnight and through Friday morning to make repairs to an underground power system component. The failure was discovered Thursday evening and resulted in the immediate suspension of rail service on portions of the Red, Green and Purple lines.
Kara McCullough, NRC Physical Scientist & Reigning Miss USA, Addresses "Inform & Inspire" Workshop for Girls
The Black Women's Agenda, Inc. (BWA) celebrated its 40th anniversary today, hosting its Annual Symposium Workshop & Awards Luncheon in the nation's capital and encouraging the more than 1,200 elected officials, journalists, corporate and community leaders and members of its National Collaborating Organizations who attended the event to help chart a path for the future.
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Urges HUD to Quickly Disburse Community Development Block Grant Disaster Relief Funds to Help the Most Vulnerable Victims of Hurricane Harvey Victims
Jackson Lee: “It is imperative that the Department of Housing and Urban Development move quickly to disburse disaster relief funds so that the most vulnerable victims of Hurricane Harvey can receive the help they desperately need.”
AboutThatCar.com: 2018 Volvo V90, S90, XC60
When Volvo picked us up at the airport I and my riding partner climbed into the back seats of what turned out to be a 2018 XC90 Excellence. It was the most luxurious utility vehicle I had ever been in.
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Condemns Deadly Gun Violence At A Tennessee Church
Congresswoman Jackson Lee: “This horrific act against innocent people at a place of worship leaves yet another community reeling from the heartache and devastation caused by gun violence.”
In Support of its STEAM Educational Programming, The Health Museum to Host ‘Cheers to Your Health: STEAMPunk’ Fundraiser
On Friday, October 27, 2017, The John P. McGovern Museum of Health and Medical Science invites Houstonians to celebrate and toast to its educational programming in science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) at its largest fundraiser of the year, Cheers to Your Health: STEAMPunk. The Texas Medical Center member institution is Houston’s most interactive science learning center and the only Smithsonian Affiliate in the Houston Museum District, and this year celebrates its 21st anniversary as the most visited museum of its kind in the nation.
Dr. Thomas F. Freeman Receives Congressional Black Caucus Phoenix Award
U.S. Congress Recognizes 98-Year Old Thomas F. Freeman
Dr. Thomas F. Freeman, iconic TSU professor and Debate Team head coach emeritus, received the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s (CBCF) highest honor on September 23 in Washington DC.
Filter May Be a Match for Fracking Water
Rice University scientists lead production of superhydrophilic membrane to clean fluids for reuse
A new filter produced by Rice University scientists has proven able to remove more than 90 percent of hydrocarbons, bacteria and particulates from contaminated water produced by hydraulic fracturing (fracking) operations at shale oil and gas wells.
County Attorney Vince Ryan Announces New Speaker’s Program On Renters’ Rights Post-hurricane
Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan’s Office has added a new presentation about renters’ rights in the wake of hurricanes to its list of Speakers Bureau topics. Civic clubs, community groups, and professional organizations may now request an attorney from the Office to deliver the presentation, “Your Post-Hurricane Rights as a Renter.”
The 2017 iHeartRadio Music Festival Rocked Las Vegas with An Iconic Lineup & Superstar Surprise Collaborations
The 2017 iHeartRadio Music Festival will return to The CW Network as an exclusive two-night special on October 4 and October 5 from 8:00 – 10:00 p.m. EST/PST
After two days and dozens of legendary performances, the seventh annual iHeartRadio Music Festival hosted by Ryan Seacrest, host and producer of “On Air with Ryan Seacrest,” concluded Saturday evening at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas with unforgettable performances by Coldplay, The Weeknd, DJ Khaled, Chris Stapleton, Lorde, Kings of Leon, Big Sean, P!NK, Miley Cyrus, Thirty Seconds to Mars, Niall Horan, David Guetta, Thomas Rhett, Harry Styles, Kesha and more, plus this year's Macy's iHeartRadio Rising Star winner, James Maslow.
Houston Native Earns Coveted Title of Navy Chief Petty Officer
Navy Chief Personnel Specialist Mutiu Aderinoye, from Houston, was recently promoted to chief petty officer, an accomplishment that only one in five eligible sailors achieve each year.
NAACP Opens Support Command Center (DSCC) in Houston
Interim President Johnson on-hand to tour hurricane ravaged region
"Disaster does not discriminate. Therefore, for us to be as effective as possible in providing aid and support, we need to realize the different struggles that have come about as a result of this natural disaster,” Johnson said.
Drones Are More Helpful Than Ever in Hurricane-ravaged Texas and Florida
The view from the ground after a devastating hurricane is heartbreaking. The view from the sky is more revealing. Unmanned aircraft — small and large — swooped in during the aftermath of Hurricanes Irma and Harvey to get a glimpse of the devastation. That's why insurance companies have been using drone technology more than ever before to quickly -- and safely -- assess damage from the storm.
Health Care State of Play: New Bill and Waiting for CBO
Senate GOP leaders and the Trump administration are not going into this week in any better of a position on health care than they were on Friday after Sen. John McCain came out against their party's current proposal -- and perhaps they're facing a worse field of play.
NFL Protests: League Came Together for a Powerful Day
Empty sidelines in Nashville and Chicago. Jacksonville owner Shad Khan standing arm in arm with his players. The Miami Dolphins wearing “I’m With Kap” T-shirts during warm-ups. Oakland Raiders owner Mark Davis eloquently explaining his change of heart about players protesting during the national anthem. The NFL had one of its finest moments before the games even began Sunday, coming together from every corner – players, coaches, owners and league office – in forceful rebuke of the latest torrent of hate from President Donald Trump.
Why Bill and Melinda Gates Are Spending a Lot of Time in Washington
Bill and Melinda Gates want to keep foreign aid flowing from Washington. But with a president that believes in "America First," they're fighting an uphill battle.
Katherine G. Johnson Computational Facility Opens at NASA Langley Research Center
An American treasure is being honored in Hampton. A new facility at the NASA Langley Research Center is named after Katherine Johnson. She’s the woman featured in the movie “Hidden Figures” for her inspiring work at NASA Langley. People knew the mathematician as a “human computer” who calculated America’s first space flights in the 1960s. “I liked what I was doing, I liked work,” said Katherine.
