Chemical Leak Causes Evacuation At TSU Science Building
Several HFD vehicles are on the scene of an evacuation at the Texas Southern University Science Building due to a chemical leak.
Opening Day Welcomes Thousands Of Excited Fans
Thousands of excited fans crowded downtown Houston in anticipation for Monday's home opener during Opening Day for the Astros.
Ralph Lauren Closing Fifth Avenue Store
The company announced the store closing plans Tuesday, and said that should save $140 million a year. In addition to the restaurant, the company will keep seven other New York City stores open as well. It has 485 company-owned stores worldwide.
Staples Soars On Reports Company Is Up For Sale
Several national retailers have been purchased by private equity firms in recent years, including Neiman Marcus and Claire's. Some retailers purchased by private equity firms have even gone out of business, including Sports Authority and The Limited.
Salesforce Just Spent Another $3 Million To Close Its Pay Gap
Salesforce said Tuesday it has raised the pay of 11% of its employees around the world after another evaluation of salaries. The changes, which cost an additional $3 million, took effect Saturday.
RIP Internet Privacy Rules Is Net Neutrality Next?
In 2015, the Federal Communications Commission voted to assert more regulatory control over Internet providers by reclassifying them as common carriers. With that new authority, the FCC imposed restrictions on providers that were intended to keep the Internet open and fair.
Is Your Favorite Restaurant About To Get Taken Over?
More Americans are choosing to eat at home since grocery prices are pretty cheap. That's been hurting profits for restaurant companies -- and it might lead to more mergers because these chains must become more competitive.
House Russia Investigators Plot Next Steps
House Intelligence Chairman Devin Nunes said late Monday that investigators had agreed on the list of witnesses they plan to interview. GOP Rep. Peter King suggested Tuesday that the committee has agreed to bring in key figures who worked with the Trump campaign and were in communication with Russian officials.
Susan Rice: 'Absolutely False' That Obama Played Politics With Intel
Susan Rice said Tuesday it was wrong to say members of the Obama administration used classified intelligence for political purposes.
Trump-Allied Group Unveils Pro-Gorsuch Ad
Titled "Confirm Judge Gorsuch," the 30-second digital spot by Making America Great will run nationally starting Tuesday, with increased spending in Michigan, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Florida, Missouri, Montana, Wisconsin, Maine and Washington, DC, according to a press release.
Spicer: Syrian Chemical Attack A 'Consequence' Of Obama 'Weakness'
Multiple activist groups in Syria tell CNN that dozens of people, including children, were killed in one of the deadliest gas attacks in years. The activists have also blamed the attack in the rebel-held city of Khan Sheikhoun on Assad.
Katherine Jackson A ‘No Show’ In Elder Abuse Hearing
Katherine Jackson didn’t appear in court on Tuesday in the case against her nephew, Trent Jackson, in which she’s accusing him of elder abuse, theft and all sorts of scandalous manipulation.
Mike Epps Sorry For Dancing With Kangaroo On Detroit Stage
Actor and comedian Mike Epps is apologizing for dancing on stage with a kangaroo in front of a screaming crowd at a Detroit comedy show.
TSU Aviation Program Reaches New Milestone
The Department of Aviation Science and Technology took a major step toward becoming a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved flight program during Spring Break when it took possession of two new aircraft.
Kevin Gates Jail Hops From Florida To Chicago
Kevin Gates is currently behind bars in Cook County after being released from Polk County in FL Wednesday around 4 PM…. and he had less than 24 hours of freedom in between.
Mayor Turner Welcomes New Chief of Staff
Mayor Sylvester Turner announced today that he has selected Marvalette Hunter to be his new chief of staff. Hunter has more than 20 years of experience in public policy, project management, real estate development and finance. She is an architect and city planner with extensive knowledge of federal, state and local programs regarding housing, economic development, transportation and public infrastructure.
Missouri City Native Supports Navy’s Most Advanced Submarines
A 2012 Elkins High School graduate and Missouri City, Texas native is serving aboard the homeport for U.S. Atlantic Fleet’s ballistic missile nuclear submarines.
Toyota’s ‘Juntos Somos Imparables’ Salutes Latino Achievement at Hispanicize 2017
Award-Winning Journalist Neida Sandoval to Serve as Celebrity Ambassador in Miami
Toyota will debut its Juntos Somos Imparables (Together We Are Unstoppable) community engagement series at Hispanicize 2017, the nation’s largest gathering of Latino professionals in digital content, marketing, journalism and entertainment.
Rice ‘Listening Project’ to Provide New Perspectives On Aural Perception
Rice University students will offer a free concert series called the “Listening Project,” which invites audience members to experience new perspectives on aural perception, April 9, 13 and 19 on the Rice campus.
