Shaw University’s President in Historic Summit Between HBCU Leaders and Congressional Members
Dr. Tashni-Ann Dubroy of Shaw University, one of the nation’s youngest college presidents, was recently part of an important summit organized by Senator Tim Scott, the first African-American senator from South Carolina, and Representative Mark Walker, a North Carolina Republican.
Mayor Turner Lauds Houston Permitting Center for Improved Customer Service
Performance Metrics Show Permitting Process Improvements Working
The Houston Permitting Center’s continuous process improvements are working based on performance metrics for building plan reviews for the first two months of this year.
TSU President Joins Collegiate Leadership at White House
Dr. Austin Lane participates in session seeking support for HBCUs
Texas Southern University President Dr. Austin A. Lane was among 64 presidents and chancellors of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) who attended the White House Domestic Policy Council listening session in Washington, DC. The gathering – dubbed the ‘HBCU Fly-In’ – was held amid reports of an executive order to move the initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities out of the Department of Education and into the White House.
President Trump is Rebuilding America's National Security
President Donald J. Trump has taken action to ensure the safety and security of the United States homeland, its borders, and its people. · President Trump has proposed increasing the military’s budget by $54 billion so that it can begin to rebuild.
RNC Statement On President Trump’s Joint Address To Congress
Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel released the following statement at the conclusion of President Donald Trump’s first joint address to Congress:
Cummings Statement on President Trump’s Address to Joint Session of Congress
Today, Congressman Elijah E. Cummings (D-MD) issued the following statement on President Donald Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress:
Congressman Gene Green Responds to President Trump’s Address to Congress
Congressman Gene Green (TX-29) released the following statement following President Trump’s address to joint session of Congress:
Rep. Al Green Statement on His Refusal to Attend the Joint Session of Congress
“Although my desire was to attend tonight’s Joint Session of Congress, I cannot in good conscience do so given the action taken one day ago by the now Trump Justice Department to withdraw its longstanding claim that the Texas Voter ID law intentionally discriminated against minorities. My action is more than a refusal to attend the joint session, i
Luis Coronel Special Guest for the U.S. Leg of Prince Royce's "Five World Tour"
Following a slew of accomplishments with his latest single, Regional Mexican music star, LUIS CORONEL, announces he will be a special guest in the U.S. leg of Prince Royce’s FIVE WORLD TOUR. The tour kicks off in Laredo, Texas on June 29, and will visit 21 cities across the United States, including Dallas, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Phoenix and Washington DC, among others. Tickets go on sale this Friday on livenation.com and ticketmaster.com.
New Book the Innovation Mentality, Disrupts the Status Quo to Reinvent the Way America Leads
Value diversity and inclusion, embrace differences and create alignment, maximize potential and achieve significance... These are the things organizations say they must do to innovate, attract top talent, and compete in America’s uncertain, multigenerational, multicultural marketplaces. But most organizations have no idea how to do this sustainably, if at all. The new book The Innovation Mentality: Six Strategies to Disrupt the Status Quo and Reinvent the Way We Work by Glenn Llopis offers a new solution.
MARCH 20TH MARKS “THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR™” DAY Celebrate The Famous Caterpillar’s Metamorphosis by Transforming your Infant Nursery into a Toddler Bedroom
The World of Eric Carle, the award winning publishing franchise with 136 million books sold, promotes the joys of playful learning through timeless stories and vibrant artwork featuring Very Hungry Caterpillar and Friends. The brand’s centerpiece, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, is a global best seller that is beloved by parents, caregivers, educators, and children and a staple in homes, schools and libraries. In celebration of The Very Hungry Caterpillar Day (March 20, 2017), Eric Carle’s beloved character will leap from the pages into the homes of children, parents, grandparents and teachers with SCS Direct's “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” Musical Night Light and Soother as well as “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” Travel Soother and Star Projector.
Dallas Police Still Seeking Increased Security Following Substation Shooting
Police are still investigating a drive-by shooting that happened early Sunday morning. An officer sitting in a squad car outside a police substation was apparently targeted by a gunman.
Democratic Response to Trump's Speech: He's 'Wall Street's champion'
Former Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear delivered the Democratic Party's response to President Donald Trump's address Tuesday night, criticizing Trump for not living up to his populist campaign trail rhetoric and pressing for compromise solutions on health care reform.
Are You RODEO READY?!
Sunday, March 12th, Houston Shopping Tours is kicking off tourism season with an exclusive shopping party for all of you fabulous rodeo goers! The Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo brings thousands of visitors to the city from all over the world to witness the largest rodeo event in the U.S. This means one thing... You've got to look good!
Chance The Rapper Will Join Diana Ross, John Legend, Mary J. Blige, Solange and Many More on the ESSENCE Festival Mainstage!
Chance The Rapper's Essence Festival® debut will round out the full performance lineup for the festival concert series of more than 40 acts, including new additions: Mystikal, Mia X, Silkk the Shocker, BJ the Chicago Kid, Daley, Elle Varner, Emily Estefan, Gallant, Kelly Price, Leela James and Rhonda Ross. The full weekend concert lineup is as follows:
Space Center Houston’s Cosmic Spring Break Lineup Offers Incredible Experience
Touch a rare Mars meteorite, see where astronauts train, engineer a robot or have lunch with an astronaut during Space Center Houston’s Cosmic Spring Break, presented by the city of Webster March 11-19.
Texas Trust Employee Training Day Benefits Mission Arlington
Employees of Texas Trust Credit Union spent President’s Day volunteering at the Mission Arlington charity organization.
Trump Triggers Surge in Arab Demand for U.S. Investor Visas
Wealthy Arabs are rushing to sign up for a U.S. program offering investors green cards for cash as they try to beat a crackdown on immigration by President Trump.
NASA's Women Space Pioneers to Star in New Lego Set
Five women scientists will receive the rare honor of being immortalized as inch-tall plastic figures with claws for hands.
Lawmakers Marvel at Smooth, Measured Trump Speech
President Donald Trump delivered a sweeping prime-time address Tuesday without the hiccups and bombast that have put Republicans on edge for months, ticking through his administration's top priorities without distraction and leaving even some Democrats worried.
