PepsiCo and Walmart Partner to Help the Homeless with $100,000 Contribution to Star of Hope Mission
Leveraging the momentum around Super Bowl LI, PepsiCo and Walmart have teamed up to make a positive impact on the Houston community. On Tuesday, January 31st, Mayor Sylvester Turner and Brian Cushing of the Houston Texans, presented a $100,000 check to Star of Hope Mission thanks to the contribution from PepsiCo and Walmart. The funds are the culmination of a five month promotion in support of Star of Hope Mission’s initiatives.
Mexican President Pena Invests in Lawyers for Migrants Latino Loop
Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto announced this week that the country will invest $50 million in lawyers to represent migrants in the U.S. who are facing deportation as well as outreach programs to defend Mexicans’ rights in the U.S.
Trump's Latest Provocation and Its Unintended Consequences
President Donald Trump's most recent provocation -- suddenly issuing an order banning the admission into the United States of refugees and immigrants from seven predominantly Muslim countries -- created chaos and fury that had to be expected.
Stephens Sworn-in As First Black Female Sheriff in Texas
Zena Stephens was sworn in as Jefferson County sheriff, Jan. 2, becoming the first black female sheriff in the state of Texas and one of only two in the country.
Black History & The Education Of Hidden Figures
At schools across the country, the vibrancy of February is all the same. There are the morning announcements, with school wide events announced; birthdays lauded, teachers and school teams having imaginary flowers thrown on their name. Then comes the obligatory read out of a Black History Month figure. Some students roll their eyes of boredom, others, too disinterested to care. Yet there is one student, his or her ears perked up, waiting to feed into someone new. They’re anticipating a new fact, a new lesson, a new hero to look upon.
5 Things for Friday, February 3, 2017: Israel, Russia, Yemen
Good morning. It's the Friday before the Super Bowl. If you haven't picked the team you'll be rooting for come Sunday, you better get to it. Here's what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation Invites Super Bowl Fans To #KickoffForKindness
Pop-Up Activation KindLI Opens at Super Bowl LI’s NFL Experience in Houston
Fans at Home Invited to Host a #KickOffForKindness Watch Party for a Chance to Win Tickets to an Upcoming Lady Gaga Show
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Fox News Apologizes For Erroneous Quebec Terror Tweet
Amid pressure from the Canadian prime minister, Fox News has apologized for a tweet that inaccurately identified the suspect in Sunday night's Quebec mosque terror attack as a man of Moroccan origin.
Trump's First Days In Office Spawn Dozens Of Lawsuits
Donald Trump the businessman was no stranger to lawsuits, both frivolous and substantive.
Budweiser Is Accidentally Political In Super Bowl Ad
All-American beer company Budweiser is famous for classic, tear-jerking Super Bowl commercials with golden retrievers and Clydesdales.
Christie Says Trump Travel Ban Rollout Was 'terrible'
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie on Tuesday slammed the rollout of President Donald Trump's executive order on immigration, saying it was "terrible" even if the President's intentions were good.
Big Changes In Trump's Cybersecurity Executive Order
An executive order awaiting President Trump's signature is aimed at improving nation's hacker defenses -- including a plan to have the U.S. military review what kids are learning about cybersecurity in school.
Ted Cruz: 'Judge Gorsuch Is A Home Run'
Sen. Ted Cruz praised President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch, calling him "an absolute home run."
Pharrell Williams, Wife Helen Lasichanh Welcome Triplets
Pharrell Williams and wife Helen Lasichanh are celebrating some happy news.
Texans' Whitney Mercilus Unveils Super Bowl Artwork For Charity
A Houston Texans star was out on the town Tuesday helping unveil a special piece of art made specifically for the Super Bowl.
Anderson, Gordon Lead Rockets Past Kings, 105-83
Ryan Anderson had 25 points and 11 rebounds, Eric Gordon added 17 points and the Houston Rockets used a big second-quarter run to beat the Sacramento Kings 105-83 on Tuesday night.
One Person Dead, Another Injured In Apartment Complex Shooting
One person has died and another person injured after a shooting at an apartment complex in southwest Houston on Tuesday night.
Cambodia Cuisine: What It's Like To Cook And Eat A Tarantula
The giant tarantula dangling from my mouth might be dead, but it's still terrifying.
How To Avoid The Downtown Traffic
The Rockets play three games this week at the Toyota Center, which makes things even more hectic downtown.
