Trump Administration Moves To Combat H-1B Visa Fraud With Increased Site Visits
On Monday, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced it would take a "more targeted approach" in site visits to the workplaces of H-1B petitioners. Also on Monday, the Justice Department issued a press release "cautioning" employers petitioning for H-1B visas to not discriminate against American workers.
Amazon Cash Lets You Shop Without A Bank Card
The e-commerce giant on Monday announced the launch of Amazon Cash, a new service that allows customers to add funds to their online Amazon account by showing a barcode to a cashier at certain brick-and-mortar stores.
Google Fights To Win Back Advertisers
Google is pulling out all the stops to win back advertisers after a big brand boycott last month over extremist content.
Mural Celebrating a Local Legend to be Unveiled at Rising Stars & Legends of Texas
Local artist Theresa Thornhill prepares mural honoring Conroe native, Pulitzer Prize-winner Annette Gordon-Reed
A new mural will be unveiled on one of downtown Conroes building exteriors as part of Rising Stars & Legends of Texas, a celebration of arts and culture in the Lone Star State, scheduled for April 21 and 22 in downtown Conroe.
Larenz Tate Crime Drama "Deuces" Now Streaming on Netflix
The Crime Drama, produced by Queen Latifah’s Flavor Unit Entertainment in partnership with TateMen Entertainment, stars Larenz Tate, Meagan Good, Lance Gross, and LaLa Anthony.
Flavor Unit Entertainment alongside TateMen Entertainment are set to debut the original film, “Deuces” a tale of friendship, loyalty, love and deceit as seen from the anti-hero’s point of view. Directed by Jamaal Hill, the story follows ambitious undercover agent, Jason Foster (Lance Gross) as he infiltrates an airtight crime ring lead by the charismatic Stephen “Deuces” Brooks (Larenz Tate). Produced by LaRon Tate, the drama unfolds to reveal a tangled love story between Deuces and Jason’s sister, Janet Foster, played by Meagan Good.
UPS Unveils Saturday Delivery -- And 6,000 New Jobs
The expanded drop-off schedule, announced Monday, means UPS to go head-to-head with FedEx and the United States Postal Service. Both of those companies already deliver packages to people's homes on the weekend.
NAACP Legal Defense Fund and Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis File Brief Urging Immediate End to Wealth-Based Bail for People Charged with Misdemeanors in Harris County
The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF) and Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis filed an amicus brief in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas in support of a preliminary injunction to immediately halt Harris County’s practice of jailing people charged with misdemeanors solely because they are unable to pay bail.
Astros Set 2017 Opening Day Roster
Six players to debut on active Opening Day roster
The Houston Astros have set their 2017 Opening Day roster today, which includes 13 pitchers, 12 position players and two players on the 10-day Disabled List. The announcement was made by Astros General Manager Jeff Luhnow.
AboutThatCar.com 2017 Lexus ES 350
The Lexus ES 350 is a sleeper sedan. It is the kind of car that is just outside of the young active demographic that you see targeted in automobile commercials of all stripes. Yet the ES is important, it has a following and it is aimed at a mature driver, not old, who is stable and doesn’t spend money unwisely.
An Ancient Pyramid Was Just Discovered In Egypt
Remnants of an ancient pyramid have been discovered by an excavation team in Egypt, the Associated Press reports. The structure is believed to date back some 3,700 years.
Willowridge Native Serves Aboard the Aircraft Carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt
A Willowridge, Texas native is serving on one of the world’s largest warships, the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt.
Tesla, On A Hot Streak, Passes Ford In Investor Value
Change reflects a growing belief that electric motors and autonomous driving are the wave of the future for cars
NATA Responds to Call for Economic Regulation of Aviation Businesses
Today, the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) released a report provided to the FAA in response to charges levied by the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) that FBOs and airports are maximizing their revenue streams in a manner that is unfair to pilots. Earlier this year, NATA became aware of AOPA’s eleven-month campaign to regulate airports and on-field businesses, obtained the relevant documentation from the FAA and shared it with other impacted parties in the general aviation community.
Apple Reportedly Developing iPhone Graphics Chips In House
Imagination Technologies, which has been making graphics processors for Apple, saw its share price fall nearly 70 percent after the tech giant cut ties.
ESPN's New Apple TV App Dives Right Into Livestreaming
Automatic play of live-streamed channels makes this feel more like a TV channel than an app.
Rob Gronkowski Joins Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal at Wrestlemania 33
He only played in half his team's games last season, but football injuries were not going to stop Rob Gronkowski from getting in the ring at Wrestlemania 33.
LeBron Apologizes To Thompson For OT Outburst
LeBron James apologized to teammate Tristan Thompson after yelling at him in a huddle during the Cleveland Cavaliers' 135-130 double-overtime victory over the Indiana Pacers on Sunday.
South Carolina Women Run Away From Mississippi State For First National Title
A’ja Wilson scored 23 points to help coach Staley and South Carolina win their first national championship with a 67-55 victory over Mississippi State on Sunday night.
Tina Fey Tells White, Female Trump Voters It Will 'Affect You Eventually'
Tina Fey urged college-educated women who voted for President Donald Trump in the 2016 election not to become politically apathetic, even if they want to.
Governor Abbott Issues Statement On Murder Of Harris County Constable
Governor Greg Abbott today issued the following statement after Harris County Constable Precinct 3 Assistant Chief Deputy Clinton Greenwood was murdered outside the Baytown courthouse earlier this morning:
