A 21-st Century Vision for Black Futures
Black Lives Matter Observes Third Annual Black Futures Month
This month, Black Lives Matter launched the third annual Black Futures Month, a deliberate reinterpretation of the resistance and resilience of Black people as illustrated through art. In an impressive compilation of visual art and writing, Black Futures Month uses creative expression to visualize and discuss the future of issues that impact Black communities like labor reproductive and gender justice.
H-E-B Leaders Visit University of Houston to Offer Guidance On Submitting Unique Products in Statewide Competition
Calling All Local Food and Beverage Innovators for H-E-B PRIMO PICKS QUEST FOR TEXAS BEST
H-E-B Primo Picks Quest for Texas Best is visiting Houston on Thursday, February 23 to share insight with local food and beverage creators interested in participating in the 2017 statewide competition. Potential entrants are invited to meet with H-E-B leaders who will advise on product development and best practices for submitting their creation in the competition. Space is limited. To register, please click here.
Autism Predicted By Infant Brain Changes, Study Says
Overgrowth in brain volume during the first year of life forecasts whether a child at high risk of developing autism spectrum disorder is likely to receive a diagnosis at age 2, according to a small study published Wednesday in the journal Nature.
Under Armour Has A Big Trump Problem
Under Armour CEO Kevin Plank took out an ad in the Baltimore Sun Wednesday to clarify some of the favorable comments he recently made about President Trump, remarks that were criticized by several of the company's highest-profile endorsers.
Yahoo Stock Pops On Reports Of New Deal With Verizon
Yahoo's stock popped more than 2% in early trading Wednesday following reports Verizon may only ask for a slight price cut in its deal to buy the Internet company.
Trump Says H&R Block Will Be Unhappy With His Tax Plan
He made the comment even though H&R Block is on record endorsing the concept of both tax reform and tax simplification.
Pepsi: We're An American And Global Company
People around the world are still drinking plenty of Pepsi beverages. The soft drink and snack giant reported earnings for the fourth quarter that topped forecasts on Wednesday morning.
Kutcher Passionately Testifies On His Anti-Sex Trafficking Efforts
The actor testified Wednesday before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee in a hearing on progress in combating modern slavery. Kutcher spoke on behalf of Thorn: Digital Defenders of Children, an organization he co-founded with then-wife Demi Moore in 2009 that builds software to fight human trafficking.
How Donald Trump's Tweets Are Helping To Fight His Travel Ban
Bennett was asking district court Judge James Robart to temporarily postpone proceedings concerning the President Donald Trump's executive order on immigration while a federal appeals court was still considering the issue.
Details Of Rand Paul, Mark Sanford Obamacare Replacement Bill
The conservative House Freedom Caucus officially endorsed an Obamacare replacement bill introduced by Republican Rep. Mark Sanford and Sen. Rand Paul on Wednesday, a move that puts considerable pressure on GOP party leaders to act quickly to overhaul the Affordable Care Act.
More questions for President Donald Trump
Over the past 72 hours, reporters from a number of outlets -- including CNN -- have turned up new information on the Trump team's alleged conversations with Russians known to US intelligence.
Trump, Rubio Set For White House Dinner
President Donald Trump continues his charm offensive with members of Congress Wednesday, breaking bread with one of his Republican primary rivals, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio.
Lance Armstrong Loses Bid To Halt $100 Million Lawsuit
A federal judge on Monday refused to block the government's $100 million lawsuit against Lance Armstrong, putting the former cyclist on course for trial in a 2010 case stemming from his performance-enhancing drug use.
HPD Chief To Unveil New 'Cite And Release' Marijuana Ticketing Policy
Small amounts of marijuana—mainly for personal use—have landed lots of people behind bars in Houston. But if HPD's top cop Chief Art Acevedo gets his way, things will change.
Storm Toppled Trees, Damaged Property In Wharton
With the way trees were toppling over around Wharton, they had to hit something. They did—fences and power lines. But no people, and for that, they are truly grateful.
Most Texas School Districts Have Scant Sex Education
More than four-fifths of school districts offer no sex education or only teach abstinence in Texas, which has one of the country's highest teen birth rates, according to a study released Tuesday.
Tornado Hits Homes In Bridlewood Estates
ome residents in Rosenberg are still cleaning up after a tornado hit the Bridlewood Estates Subdivision damaging several homes. A two story garage was destroyed and the entire neighborhood went dark for hours.
Family Of Inmate Who Died In Jail Doesn't Believe He Killed Himself
Investigators say 32-year-old Vincent Young, who was being held on felon in possession of a weapon charge, was found hanging by a bed sheet in the infirmary cell that he was in alone.
New Texas Bill Would Make Divorce More Difficult
If you're stuck in a loveless marriage--a new bill would force you to keep at it without divorce as an option.
Texas Legislature Tries New Anti-Abortion Strategy After Supreme Court Loss
- The long, bitter battle over Texas' new efforts to further restrict abortion has begun in the Republican-controlled Legislature.
