Oscars: The Winners List
The 89th Academy Awards were held Sunday. Here is a complete list of nominees. (Winners are indicated in bold.)
Viola Davis Ends Award Season Hot Streak with Oscar Win
Viola Davis's award season hot streak just ended with a bang. The "Fences" star picked up the award for best supporting actress at the 89th Academy Awards on Sunday. She was the favorite to win going into Hollywood's biggest night.
A Timeline of a Historic Oscars Blunder
Director Barry Jenkins said he "speechless" after his movie "Moonlight" was announced as the winner of best picture on Sunday night, following an unprecedented moment in Oscars history. And he wasn't the only one.
'Moonlight' Wins Best Picture Oscar After Baffling On-stage Flub
It's an Oscar moment that will go down in history. Not only did "Moonlight" pull out a surprise win over "La La Land" for best picture, but their big moment came after presenters Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway accidentally announced the wrong winner.
Jewish Cemetery in Philadelphia Vandalized; 2nd Incident in a Week
Between 75 and 100 tombstones were overturned and damaged Saturday night at a Jewish cemetery in Philadelphia, police said Sunday.
Deadly Kansas Shooting: A Senseless Crime and a Friend Lost
The body of an Indian tech worker shot dead in a Kansas bar last week was due to be repatriated to his family in Hyderabad Monday as investigators sought to determine if it was a hate crime.
Mardi Gras Truck Crash: Driver Had .232 blood-alcohol Level, Police Say
The man accused of driving a truck into a Mardi Gras parade crowd, injuring 28 people, had a blood-alcohol level almost three times the legal limit, New Orleans police said Sunday.
Netflix's 'The White Helmets' Takes Home the Company's First Oscar Win
"The White Helmets," a documentary about volunteer rescue workers in Syria, took home the Oscar for Best Documentary Short Sunday.
5 Things for Monday, February 27, 2017: Oscars, North Korea, White House
Here's what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
Tackling Poverty And Segregation, Not Tough Talk, Is The Solution To Chicago's Woes
Donald Trump is fixated on what he describes as the "carnage" going on in Chicago, suggesting that if Chicago's horrendous homicide rate doesn't come down, he'll "send in the feds." At his recent press conference, he announced plans to create "a task for reducing violent crime in America, including the horrendous situation -- take a look at Chicago and others -- taking place right now in our inner cities."
Finalists Named For 2017 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards
Three Houston area educators were tapped as finalists for the 2017 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards, highlighting the trio as some of the best educators in the state.
GameStop Announces Limited Supply Of Nintendo Switch Systems
GameStop has announced stores will have a limited supply of Nintendo Switch systems available for walk-in customers on the March 3 launch day.
Amazon’s Voice-Activated Assistant Will Begin Delivering CPR Instructions
The American Heart Association’s International Stroke Conference has provided numerous research and consumer items for the general public. From items regarding African-American women at risk of heart disease facing far more loneliness than their white counterparts to Amazon’s Echo device being able to give users instructions for CPR, heart attack & stroke warning signs, researchers have covered plenty of bases.
ACLU Comment On Harris County’s Termination Of 287(g) Agreement
On Tuesday, Sheriff Ed Gonzalez fulfilled a campaign promise and announced Harris County’s termination of its 287(g) Immigration and Nationality Act agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The 287(g) program essentially deputizes selected local law enforcement officers to perform the functions of federal immigration agents within local jails.
False Alarm Of Shots Fired At Ben Taub Hospital
Houston police and SWAT unit members responded to a report of shots fired at Ben Taub Hospital in the Texas Medical Center on Tuesday.
Three Museums To Visit During Black History Month
There are still few days in February to celebrate Black History Month. Three museums in Houston don’t stop their celebration on February 28th but continue all year making them the perfect place to soak up some history and culture.
What You Need To Know About Harris County’s New Pot Policy
Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced a new marijuana policy that she said would save the county millions of dollars and free up resources to focus on prosecuting violent crimes.
Beyonce’s Drummer Cora Coleman Tapping Into Houston’s Real Estate
Best known for her percussion skills backing up iconic performers Beyonce and Prince, drummer Cora Coleman has been tapping in the real estate industry as owner of a construction company. According to KPRC, Coleman opened her company Building Simple this month.
Houston Promoter Sues Young Jezzy for Backing Out Concert
Attorney Troy Wilson found himself at a loss and confused over why rapper Young Jeezy did not perform in Houston in December last year. Wilson's client promoted the concert, Wilson says, and Jeezy blew it off.
