Harris County DA Presents Plan To Decriminalize Minor Marijuana Offenses
Effective March 1, minor marijuana offenders won’t be charged, but will have to agree to a four-hour drug education class, or be prosecuted.
Why Ice Cube's Fist Fight Character Isn't Just Another Angry Dude, According To Ice Cube
Ice Cube is no stranger to playing a character with a short fuse. Even when starring in comedies, the famous musician-turned-actor is well known for taking on roles that have some anger issues that they should probably work on sorting out.
How Hugh Jackman Feels About Wolverine Being Recast
It is very nearly the end of an era as we stand on the edge of the release of Logan, Hugh Jackman's last time performing the role of Wolverine. However, we know that the most famous member of the X-Men can't possibly be gone forever, so what happens then? Hugh Jackman says he has no problem with somebody taking over the role in the future. Well, he might have one problem.
Jurassic Park 2 Cast: Who's Signed On And Who's Coming Back
While the total cast list is fairly small at this point, every name on it is a significant one. We're excited to see where it goes. J.A. Bayona, who is taking over directing duties from Colin Trevorrow, has assembled a great set of actors, check out the full list of known performers below.
If My Parents Only Knew What It's Like To Be Bullied In 2017
A group of 10 to 16-year-olds agreed to sit down for an honest discussion about bullying. The kids were eager to share their stories and when asked who had experienced bullying, all nine hands shot up in the air. But the next question was met with some hesitation. The question was simple:
Missouri City Church Receives Historical Marker
St. John Missionary Baptist Church has received a historical marker from the state nearly a decade after parts of the building were ravaged by a fire.
Gwennetta Wright Presents “Women Inspiring Women” Summit Featuring VH-1's Love & Hip Hop ATL's Rasheeda Frost
On March 25, 2017, Gwennetta Wright will present the Atlanta edition of the Women Inspiring Women summit featuring entrepreneur and Love and Hip Hop star, Rasheeda Frost. Taking place from 10 am until 2 pm at The Loft at Castleberry Hill, located at 170 Northside Dr SW #96, Atlanta, GA 30313, Women Inspiring Women will bring together a relatable panel of leaders in business, beauty, entertainment and more to share insights, encouragement and advice.
44th Annual Jazz & Poetry Black History Celebration
Jazz & Poetry, Houston’s premier Educational Outreach Program dedicated to introducing and inspiring school aged youth through poetry and Jazz performances- celebrating Black History Month, will close out its 44th season at Parker Elementary school this Wednesday, February 22. The 45-minute performance is scheduled to begin at 8:15 A.M. and will delight hundreds of students. The teachers and staff have also been seen rocking and clapping along with the students as they take in the live performance all the Jazz & Poetry Ensemble brings to elementary schools.
Homes Ripped Apart In San Antonio; Houston Spared
A severe storm system spawned a possible tornado that has caused minor injuries and damaged more than 150 homes in the San Antonia area.
Sunnyside, South Park Neighborhoods Fight Gentrification
Activists with the "T.R.I.L.L. Collective" --- which they say stands for Truth, Relevance, Intelligence, Leadership and Love -- urge residents in Houston’s Sunnyside and South Park neighborhoods to hold on to their properties.
Acupuncture Shows Promise In Migraine Treatment, Study Says
Faced with a growing demand for solutions, researchers, drug companies and medical providers have sought out new treatment options. A widening class of medications, devices and alternative therapies is presenting those who suffer from moderate to severe migraines with various options to explore.
Coast Guard Rescues 2 After Pleasure Boat Catches Fire Near Bacliff
The U.S. Coast Guard says two people were rescued after a 45-year-foot pleasure craft caught fire near Bacliff.
Galveston Kicks Off First Weekend Of Mardi Gras
Beads were flying and drinks were flowing for the first weekend of Mardi Gras in Galveston.
Rockets' Eric Gordon Takes NBA Three-Point Contest After Tiebreaker
The NBA’s Three-Point Contest required a tiebreaker after Cleveland’s Kyrie Irving and Houston’s Eric Gordon each posted 20 points in the final round.
Kings Trade DeMarcus Cousins To Pelicans
In a blockbuster deal that came with dramatic timing, the New Orleans Pelicans landed DeMarcus Cousins and Omri Casspi from the Sacramento Kings Sunday for Buddy Hield, Tyreke Evans, Langston Galloway and a first and second round pick in 2017, according to a person familiar with the trade.
Nicole Kidman Reveals Past Engagement To Lenny Kravitz
Actress Nicole Kidman has revealed that she was once engaged to musician Lenny Kravitz.
Mariah Carey Confirms New Beau
Mariah Carey may have had her heart broken after her engagement to billionaire James Packer ended, but she shook that off and now has a vision of love for her backup dancer Bryan Tanaka.
Brightwood College and Gulf Coast Regional Blood Bank Announce Spring Blood Drive March 6
Local campus to host Blood Drive from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
February 20, 2017 – Brightwood College in Houston, in partnership with Gulf Coast Regional Blood Bank, will host a Spring Blood Drive Monday, March 6 from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The public is invited to join the campus in donating blood for Houston-area patients. Attendees can sign up in advance to donate blood at bit.ly/2khyDnY. Free health checks and campus tours will be available. Also, free t-shirts will be given to blood donors.
Pres Clinton & Sec Clinton at "American Masters -- Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise" event
This evening, February 16, 2017, at a special preview event for the new documentary "American Masters -- Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise" at The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture (New York, NY), Dr. Maya Angelou's grandson Colin Johnson (right), Co-Founder and Principal of Caged Bird Legacy, LLC, presented Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton (left) and President Bill Clinton (center) with a plaque of Dr. Maya Angelou's inauguration poem, "On The Pulse of Morning," that flew on the Orion Exploration Flight Test-1 (EFT-1) December 5, 2014.
Serena Williams Slays In 2017 ‘Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue’
The tennis legend is serving up some serious body confidence goals!
