Navy Cites Equipment Malfunction In SEAL Skydiver's Death
The US Navy said Monday the weekend death of a member of its skydiving team was due to "an equipment malfunction, though the specific nature and cause is currently unknown."
Protest and Turmoil Rock Last Day of Texas Legislative Session
Texas ended its contentious legislative session Monday as protesters packed into the state Capitol over a new ban on sanctuary cities, and lawmakers erupted into a heated argument with alleged death threats on the House floor.
Ariana Grande Will Return To Manchester For Benefit Concert
Ariana Grande has announced she’ll return to Manchester, England, for a benefit concert to assist victims of the terrorist attack at her concert earlier this week.
5 Things for Tuesday, May 30: Russia Probe, North Korea, Portland Stabbing
There was So. Much. News. over the holiday weekend. So let's get right to what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
Iggy Azalea Squashes Dating Rumors, Says She Doesn't Know Odell Beckham Jr.
Well, that ended quickly.
Trey Songz, Ray J Among Those To Play In Essence Festival Charity Basketball Game
Time to get your hoop on.
Texas Ranks High Nationally for Women-owned Businesses
Great news for women in business in Texas! Recent studies indicate women-owned businesses are the most successful in Texas.
Keeping the Doors of Opportunity Open for Black Businesses in Houston
One of the elements that has helped make Houston a center of opportunity for people of color is the African American politicians representing the area on local, state, and national levels
Midtown Property Where Beyonce's Career Was Launched Sold to BMW Dealer
The Houston Chronicle reports the Houston property housing the studio where Houston-born superstars Beyoncé and her sister Solange once recorded has been sold to a realty group associated with car dealer chain Group 1 Automotive.
Black Lives Matter March Draws More Than 100 to Downtown Houston
Shouts of “Black Lives Matter!” echoed down Houston streets during a spirited solidarity march ending outside City Hall.
Walmart Announces Guaranteed Pay for Military Workers
Walmart wants to make sure its employees who take time off to serve in the military never have to take a pay cut. The company announced a new pay policy for all full-time and part-time workers who leave for voluntary or involuntary military assignments.
Alamo Dubbed ‘Worst Tourist Trap’ in Texas
Business Insider pulled together a state-by-state guide of attractions to avoid and named the Alamo as one of the country’s “worst tourist traps.”
Target Data Breach Leads to Record Settlement With 47 States, Including Texas
The Houston Business Journal reports Target Corp. has reached an $18.5 million settlement with 47 states, including Texas, and the District of Columbia related to its massive customer data breach in 2013.
Federal Lawsuit Accuses CPS of Discriminating Against Black Children
The Houston Chronicle reports that a federal civil rights suit has been filed in Houston against Child Protective Services of discriminating against African American children, saying they are likelier to be separated from their parents and extended families than white children.
Texas House Passes Bill to Extend STAAR Reprieve Until 2021
Standardized tests may soon not stand in the way of Texas high school wanting to graduate.
The Latinas Behind ‘Jolt’ Use Culture to Build Latinx Political Power in Texas
Some of the harshest, anti-immigrant legislation in the country has passed in Texas due to a lap of Latinx voters tapping into their political power. That’s why Jolt is so necessary.
“The Cook Up: A Crack Rock Memoir” by D. Watkins
Everything has a price. You say you’ll never sell your granddad’s watch, your dream car, or that collectible you coveted because it’s priceless – until it’s not, because everything is for sale. But in “The Cook-Up” by D. Watkins, it may cost your entire life.
Texas Lawmakers Clear Way for Uber, Lyft Return to Major Cities
Texas governor Greg Abbott will sign in the next few days a bill that would shield ride-hailing firms Uber and Lyft from bruising battles over fingerprint background checks that led them to leave some of the state's most important markets.
Latin American Chef Sues Houston Restaurant
Chef Omar Jose Pereney was the young force behind Peska Seafood Culture. He helped bring Mexican import Peska to Houston according to Eater Houston.
