Governor Abbott Statement On U.S. Senate Vote To Approve Hurricane Harvey Funding
Governor Greg Abbott today released the following statement after the United States Senate voted to allocate $15.25 billion as an initial down payment to Texas in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey.
Sofitel LA Introduces Their Exclusive Very Important Pet (VIP) Package
Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills invites you and your four-legged friend to experience the ultimate VIP luxury hotel treatment.
Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills is delighted to announce the creation of their exclusive Very Important Pet (VIP) package in partnership with the luxurious eco-friendly pet product company B&G Martin. Mans’ best friend will finally get the luxurious VIP hotel experience they have so well earned and always deserved. Sofitel’s partnership with B&G Martin means not only a more comfortable and upscale stay for those walking on two legs, but also for guests’ furry friends who walk on all four.
President Donald J. Trump Approves South Carolina Emergency Declaration
Today, President Donald J. Trump declared that an emergency exists in the State of South Carolina and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State, tribal, and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from Hurricane Irma beginning on September 6, 2017, and continuing.
City of Houston PIO Joint Information Center Returns to Normal Operations
The City of Houston Joint Information Center (JIC), which has been activated since Thursday, August 24, 2017 in response to Hurricane Harvey, will formally stand down and all City of Houston Public Information operations will return to normal at 5 p.m. TODAY (Thursday, September 7).
How U.S. Natural Gas Will Help Countries Meet Their Paris Commitments
While critics bemoan President Trumps decision to pull out of -- or renegotiate -- the Paris climate agreement, the United States has been reducing its greenhouse gas emissions over the past decade. And now the country is poised to help a number of the signatory countries reduce theirs as well.
AFT’s Weingarten on Betsy DeVos’ Title IX Announcement
AFT President Randi Weingarten issued the following statement responding to Betsy DeVos’ announcement today on Title IX:
Texan Whitney Mercilus Throws Back to School Bash
Houston Texans Whitney Mercilus is known for showing NO MERCI on the field, but off the field, he is known as a gentle giant within the community. Like most Houstonians, in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, Mercilus and the WithMerci Foundation are champions on the road to recovery. This journey starts with assisting students and families living in communities impacted in Northeast Houston. Join Whitney Mercilus, his teammates, Texans mascot Toro and community partners for "Returning 2 Learning" Friday, September 8, 2017 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Atherton Elementary School located at 2011 Solo St., Houston, Texas 77020.
Janet Jackson Promises Something Special for Houston
Hurricane Harvey is not going to stop Janet Jackson. The superstar singer kicks off her tour Thursday at the Cajundome in Lafayette, Louisiana, and she's scheduled to perform in Houston, Texas on Saturday.
Celebrities Give Back to Houston Small Businesses in Harvey Relief Effort
$10,000 Awarded to Small Business Owners Affected By Hurricane Harvey
In response to the Hurricane Harvey tragedy, the Texas Black Expo, a nonprofit organization, has partnered with Emmy Award-winning producer, entrepreneur and Houston native Rushion McDonald (“Steve Harvey,” “Family Feud,” “The Jamie Foxx Show”) to raise emergency micro-funding for small businesses affected by the storm.
Beyonce, Oprah Winfrey Set For Hurricane Harvey Telethon ‘Hand In Hand’
Beyonce, George Clooney, Julia Roberts, Barbra Streisand, Reese Witherspoon, and Oprah Winfrey are among the celebrities set for a one-hour telethon on Sept. 12 to benefit victims of Hurricane Harvey.
Philando Castile Fund Aims to Feed Children in Need, Wipe Out School Lunch Debt and Keep His Legacy Alive
Over and over again, it has been proven that Philando Castile was a kind hearted and loving man. One thing that he often did as the cafeteria supervisor at J.J. Hill Montessori in St. Paul, MN was paid for the lunch of students who were unable to do so. “No child goes hungry so we ensure that every student has breakfast and also lunch whether they can pay or not,” Stacy Koppen, Nutritional Services Director for St. Paul Public Schools (SPPS) told WCCO.
Academy Award Winner Mahershala Ali to Star in HBO’s ‘True Detective’ Season 3
“True Detective” is back on the case. HBO’s limited series will officially return for a third season, this time starring Oscar winner Mahershala Ali. Showrunner and creator Nic Pizzolatto is set to direct, along with Jeremy Saulnier (“Green Room,” “Blue Ruin”). The next installment tells the story of a macabre crime in the heart of the Ozarks, and a mystery that deepens over decades and plays out in three separate time periods.
HISTORY: Rosa Parks House in Berlin Returns Home to America
In a backyard in Berlin, a ramshackle house that was once a haven for the civil rights pioneer Rosa Parks is preparing for its third life — back in the United States. It had almost been lost to history, falling into blight, abuse and foreclosure, in Detroit. But in 2016, the American artist Ryan Mendoza shipped the dismantled facade in two containers to his home in Germany. There, it was restored as an art exhibit in his garden in the Wedding neighborhood.
‘Black Love’ is a Ratings Winner for OWN Network; Debuts in Regular Timeslot Tonight
‘Black Love’ is winning. The four-episode documentary featuring a host of celebrity couples talking honestly about marriage’s ups and down debuted to the highest ratings ever for unscripted shows on OWN. The network has ordered more episodes of the hit docu-series which debuted Tuesday with 1.2 million total viewers. Additionally, the premiere of “Black Love” was the #2 most social primetime episode on national cable.
U.S. Coast Guard Pilot Jason Brownlee Rescued More People in Hurricane Harvey than in Rest of His Career Combined
At 3 a.m. on Sunday, Jason Brownlee, a pilot with the U.S. Coast Guard, woke with a start. His phone was ringing. While he was asleep, Hurricane Harvey had slammed into the greater Houston area, bringing extreme winds and heavy rainfall. His bosses wanted him back at the U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Houston ― ASAP. There was one problem, though. Brownlee, 34, was already flooded in.
Venus Williams, Sloan Stevens and Madison Keys All Advance to U.S. Open Quarterfinals
For the first time in U.S. Open history, three black women have advanced to the quarterfinal round; and, in this case, they all happen to be American. As of Monday, Venus Williams, 37, Sloane Stephens, 24, and Madison Keys, 22, are all vying for the Tiffany-engraved trophy. Oh, and it’s all going down at a stadium named for African-American tennis legend, Arthur Ashe.
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Calls Introduces Amendment To Protect Dreamers
Jackson Lee: “We must not allow this Administration to strip away the protections afforded to DACA-status individuals by using funds for Hurricane Harvey relief to help impose their new restrictions. I believe the Jackson Lee Amendment is the best way to insure storm victims get the help they need and Dreamers remain protected.”
Fund Seek to Assist Long Term Care Staff
Employees worked and sacrificed through Hurricane Harvey to provide quality care
While the Gulf Coast was deluged with a record rainfall from Hurricane Harvey and its aftermath, countless Texans stepped up to minimize the suffering. Among these were hundreds of men and women who work in long term care facilities.
Ahead of Hearing, CBC Sends Letter to Senate Judiciary Committee Strongly Opposing Dreiband Nomination
Today, the Chairman of the 49-member Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), Congressman Cedric L. Richmond (D-La.), and the co-chairs of the CBC Task Force on Civil and Voting Rights, Congressman John Conyers, Jr. (D-Mich.) and Congresswoman Terri Sewell (D-Ala.), made public a letter sent to the Senate Judiciary Committee strongly opposing the nomination of Eric Dreiband to lead the Civil Rights Division at the Department of Justice.
'Faith During and After Harvey' Panel Tonight at Rice
In light of the recent devastation Houston has faced, the Religion and Public Life Program (RPLP) at Rice University will host a program tonight titled “Faith During and After Harvey: What Religious Communities Did and Could Still Do.” RPLP will be sharing research about what faith communities are doing and could do during post-storm recovery. A panel discussion will begin at 7 p.m. in Room 309 at Rice University's Sewall Hall.
