'I'm Married Now': Adele Confirms Marriage To Longtime Partner At Concert
Famous for award-winning songs on heartbreak, the singer told concertgoers in Brisbane that she was "married now" before launching into a soulful rendition of 2011 breakthrough hit "Somebody Like You."
Congresswoman Fights Against Deportation Of Local Father, Husband
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee has stepped in to help a father who has been deported after living in the United States illegally for years.
All 13 Trail Rides In Town For RodeoHouston
Traditions continued Friday night in Memorial Park, 65 years after the very first trail ride.
You Can Now Buy Neverland At A ‘Bargain’ Price
Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch is back on the market for roughly $33 million less than its original asking price.
Trump's Travel Ban And Refugees: What Happened And What's Next
Take Two of President Donald Trump's travel ban could once again bring refugee resettlement in the United States grinding to a halt.
Houston Metro To Make Safety Upgrades After Recent Crashes
After two deadly wrecks between MetroRail trains and bikes within a month, the head of Houston Metro says the agency is putting in place measures to keep it from happening again.
New Bill Preventing Firing Employees For Political Expression
A bill proposed in the Texas Legislature on Friday would prevent employers from firing off-the-clock employees who express their political views.
Whitney Houston Documentary Headed To Tribeca Film Festival
Documentaries about Whitney Houston, Gilbert Gottfried, Elian Gonzalez and Frank Serpico will premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival.
Voting Is Underway For the Home Depot 2017 Retool Your School Program
Black Hollywood’s brightest stars rally together to show their support of the popular grant program supporting Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Continuing its commitment to our nation’s accredited Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), The Home Depot® announced today that voting is underway for the 2017 Retool Your School Grant Program. The program is in its eighth consecutive year, and this year, nine HBCUs will be awarded a total of $360,000 for campus improvements.
The Ensemble Theatre Kicks off Audience Choice “The Nacirema Society”
The Ensemble Theatre kicks off its 40th Anniversary Season audience choice, The Nacirema Society Requests the Honor of your Presence at a Celebration of Their First One Hundred Years, by Pearl Cleage and directed by Eileen J. Morris with Opening Night and media reception, Thursday, March 23, 2017.
Steve Bannon In 2013: Joseph McCarthy Was Right In Crusade Against Communist Infiltration
The Wisconsin senator's inquisitions of those he suspected of communist ties -- which eventually led to his censure by the United States Senate -- was a key moment in the Red Scare and led to the coining of the term "McCarthyism."
Houston Sailor Reflects on 75th Anniversary of World War II
This year, as Americans reflect on the 75th Anniversary of World War II, some Navy sailors have a special bond with the occasion. Houston native and Northbrook High School graduate, Ensign Marisol Aguilar, serves aboard a ship named after a historic figure from that war, USS Forrest Sherman.
Cancer Doctor Ordered To Pay $60k, For Misleading Patients
The Texas Medical Board has ordered a local cancer doctor to pay $60,000 in fines and serve five years probation for misleading terminally ill patients.
Rental Properties Can Make Good Investments, but They Come with Risk
Maybe your financial house is in order. Your debt is manageable or paid off. You have an emergency fund and now you're looking for ways to grow your wealth. Or, perhaps you're planning ahead by learning about different investments options. Have you considered becoming a landlord?
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Calls the President's Repackaged Muslim Travel Un-American and Unconstitutional
Jackson Lee: “After being blocked by the courts over his ill-conceived Muslim ban, Trump’s attempts at repackaging cannot hide the ugly truth that this policy is un-American and unconstitutional.”
Selma NFL Hero to Return for 8th Annual Youth Camp & Career Day
Bengals DE Michael Johnson to host highly anticipated youth sports weekend April 21-22, 2017
Selma native, and Cincinnati Bengal, Michael Johnson is once again returning home with his highly anticipated youth football and cheer camp. Presented by Johnson's MJ93-90 Fund, the annual events will include a Career Readiness Day at Wallace Community College from 9am-12pm on April 21st.
Beyond the Rhetoric: Is the Democratic National Committee Evaporating?
There was a time when it seemed that the Democratic National Committee seemed to be invincible. It was the early 1990’s and this new comer from Arkansas, William Jefferson Clinton, was the right guy at the right time. He named a guy who came out of nowhere named Ron Brown to head the DNC. That was unheard of at the time. A Black man running an entire political party. It wasn’t long before everyone knew he had a calling. He led the DNC admirably. He got Bill Clinton elected and then the spell was cast. We had a new breed of national politics.
Midtown Houston Hosts Month-Long Culinary Series to Spotlight Local Restaurants
On March 1, Midtown Houston kicked off eat IN midtown, a month-long culinary event offering residents a taste of the area in a cost-effective way. The participating bars and restaurants have donated gift cards to be distributed on social media between March 1 and 31 under the hashtag #eatINmidtown. Guests can expect a chance to sample the very best that Midtown has to offer with special pricing at restaurants such as Holley's Seafood Restaurant + Oyster Bar, Charivari Restaurant, Freshii, Weights + Measures, Laurenzos and the breakfast klub.
County Attorney Vince Ryan Files Suit to Stop Polluting Pasadena Refinery
Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan filed an enforcement action in state District Court Friday against Pasadena Refining Services Inc. (PRSI) seeking to hold that company responsible for repeated violations of Texas environmental protection laws.
