New Novel Explores Rare Themes Related to Race, Sex, Mental Illness, Slavery
Dr. James Laws has released his first novel, Wilmington Manor. The storyline pulls on three rarely discussed themes from the 19th Century. First and most dominant is the interracial, same sex relationship between Andrew, a young male plantation owner and Edward, his black male slave.
Houston Native Protects Middle East Skies Over Bahrain
A 2007 San Angelo Central High School graduate and Houston, Texas native is a part of a Navy team tasked to protect the skies over the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations.
First Lady Addresses Heart Of Business Summit In Austin
Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott today attended and provided the luncheon keynote at the first annual Heart of Business Summit. The Summit is hosted by Austin Gives, a program of the Austin Chamber of Commerce that recognizes and encourages business philanthropy.
Correa and McCullers Jr. Win American League Player & Pitcher of the Month Awards
Astros win player and pitcher of the month awards in the same month for the first time
Major League Baseball announced this afternoon that a pair of Houston Astros players have earned American League monthly awards for May. IF Carlos Correa has been named Player of the Month, while RHP Lance McCullers Jr. has been named Pitcher of the Month.
Today on News One Now: U.S. "Fast Tracked To The Bottom" By Opting Out Of Paris Climate Accord; Leaked Healthcare Draft Allows Any Employer To Decline Birth Control Coverage
This morning on News One Now, Host and Managing Editor Roland Martin discussed the impact of President Trump’s decision to withdraw the United States from the Paris Climate Agreement with Dr. J. Marshall Shepherd, director of the University of Georgia’s Atmospheric Sciences Program, and Shermichael Singleton, republican political consultant. The agreement, which includes 195 countries, declares that each will gradually reduce their country’s emissions in an effort to curb the already evident effects of climate change. It is not legally binding, but is a show of solidarity to save the planet and protect natural resources, as well as increase jobs and reduce waste.
Council Member Dave Martin June 2017 Newsletter
The beginning of summer has been busy here at City Hall. As many of you may have seen, City Council passed the $5.2 billion Fiscal Year 2018 Operating Budget this week, which includes $2.4 billion from the tax-generated General Fund. For the second year in a row Mayor Turner achieved unanimous support of his bare bones budget. I believe that Mayor Turner is on the right track, as this budget saw department expenditures decrease by nearly $50 million and identified strategies within departments to assist with creating further reductions in the future.
Educators at Philly Charter School File for Union Election
Vast Majority of New Foundations High School Staff Submit Authorization Cards with National Labor Relations Board
A decisive majority of educators at a leading North Philadelphia charter high school have filed for an official union election with the National Labor Relations Board and will vote imminently to join the American Federation of Teachers.
FOIA’d Evanston Library Emails Confirm Contempt for Community Concerns as nearly 100 rally again for Evanston’s only Black Librarian
“The library’s attempt to silence Lesley suggests that the library director is afraid of words,” Lesley Williams's attorney states as Library seeks termination over critical Facebook post; community members call on Mayor Hagerty to intervene
Cornyn, Hurd Veterans’ Recruitment Bill Signed Into Law
American Law Enforcement Heroes Act Incentivizes State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies to Hire Military Veterans
U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) and U.S. Representative Will Hurd (TX-23) released the following statements after their bipartisan legislation, the American Law Enforcement Heroes Act, was signed into law by President Trump today. The legislation prioritizes U.S. Department of Justice Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) grant applications of state and local law enforcement agencies who use that funding to hire military veterans.
UPDATE: Suspect Arrested, Charged in Fatal Shooting at 12500 Sandpiper
Charges have been filed against a suspect arrested in the fatal shooting of a man at 12500 Sandpiper about 2:10 a.m. on April 5. The suspect, Terry Eugene Thomas (b/m, 45), is charged with murder in the 184th State District Court. He is accused in the killing of Crystal Rose, 27, of the above address, who died at the scene.
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Celebrates LGBT Pride Month
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee released the following statement about LGBT Pride Month:
P&G Launches New Initiative to Challenge the Misconceptions of Latina Beauty
P&G has partnered with actress Emeraude Toubia to launch the #WeAreOrgullosa campaign which features a video series that tackles the many misconceptions of Latina beauty and how culture impacts the beauty routine and experience.
“My Daddy Rules the World” by Hope Anita Smith
Your Daddy is the King of the House. He’s the smartest person you know. He can run fast, jump high, and his words make things happen, he’s strong, cool, and funny; he’s always making you laugh. And in the new book “My Daddy Rules the World,” words and pictures by Hope Anita Smith, you’ll read all about him.
Microsoft Just Made a Big Bet On Africa
Microsoft believes the best way to win more business in Africa is by building giant data centers there.
Kellogg to Close Houston Distribution Center Cutting 220 Jobs
You will still be able to buy your Raisin Bran and Special K, but the company behind those popular breakfast cereals is reducing its footprint in the Houston area after making a change in its snacks business.
Four TSU Students Selected for Summer Workshop at Yale
Texas Southern University will be represented by four students at the inaugural HBCU Summer Teachers Institute in Technical Art (STITAH) at Yale University. The Institute will be held June 2-9, 2017 in New Haven, Connecticut.
Being A Victor, Not A Victim Over HIV
Freshman year of college is a year most will never forget, mainly because it is the first time many are on their own without their parents and are able to stay out late and indulge in parties. The memories that make freshman year memorable may not be so pleasant. On April 21, 2014, and at the young age of 19, Deondre Moore was diagnosed with HIV. As a freshman Human Resources Management major at Sam Houston State University, Moore was not prepared for what the doctor told him but decided he will not let this virus define him.
Texas Southern University to Implement a Food Desert Mitigation Project in State Senate District 13 with Senator Borris Miles
The Mickey Leland Center on Hunger, Poverty, and World Peace in the Barbara Jordan - Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs at Texas Southern University has developed a demonstration project focused on food security in Texas Senate District 13
2017 Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback: Big Things Comes In Small Packages
The 2017 Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback is the perfect compact car with a surprising amount of room for you and your passengers. Our multiple encounters with Chevrolet’s second-generation Cruze sedan have been a blast. First, we enjoyed the thrill of the 2016 Cruze Sedan Premier, and now the all new 2017 Hatchback Premier 1SF.
Have a McDelivery of McDonald’s with Uber Eats
McDonald’s golden fries just got easier to get now that the fast food chain has partnered with Uber Eats. More than one hundred McDonald’s locations in Houston are participating.
