5 Things for Wednesday, January 25, 2017: Border wall, Israel, Oscars
Good Wednesday morning. There's actually quite a few pieces of good news today. So keep reading. Here's what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
Syd Premieres New Song "Body," The Internet Announces "The Internet Presents the Internet Tour"
Syd's Solo Album Fin Out February 3rd, 2017
THE INTERNET's frontwoman and producer Syd has released a new song from her forthcoming solo album, entitled Fin, which will come out on Columbia Records on February 3rd, 2017. The song, called "Body," premiered today as Zane Lowe's World Record on Beats 1; it can be heard HERE.
Equitbit Development Corp. ICO Launch Party and Private Sale
Event in Washington, D.C. to Highlight Upcoming Initial Coin Offering
Equibit Development Corporation, creator of the Equibit blockchain and blockchain applications for the global securities industry, said it will celebrate the pending launch of its initial coin offering at The Loft at 600 F in Washington, DC on Jan. 31.
Houston Symphony Announces Addition of Onstage Seating for Sold-Out Yo-Yo Ma Performance
The Houston Symphony announced today the addition of onstage seating for the sold-out, one-night-only concert featuring superstar cellist Yo-Yo Ma at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017. Led by Music Director Andrés Orozco-Estrada, the program includes Dvořák’s Cello Concerto, a masterpiece written during the time the composer spent in America, and Gershwin’s jazz-influenced An American in Paris.
Garcia on the Go January 2017
Making every day count January 2017 - Session Begins
I hope that you had a wonderful New Year, and that you are as excited as I am for this year's Texas Legislative Session
Simply the Best: Jeff Bagwell Finally In the Hall of Fame
As we patiently awaited the arrival of one of Houston’s iconic sports legends. You could hear all of the positive compliments being thrown around the room. Things like hard worker, dedicated, clubhouse leader, etc. I even overheard one story of where a first base umpire got a call wrong and he said, “That’s ok. We all make mistakes.”
Houston Entrepreneurs Organization, Jim McVaugh, McVaugh Custom Homes is Texas’ Only Residential Builder to Win the Industry’s Highest Honor, a Gold Award.
The Royal Oaks Courtyard Villa’s serve as Houston's premiere modern, guard-gated, luxury single-family development. The Courtyard Villas is Texas’ first ever fully LEED certified community and is a combination of the latest and greatest in modern home building. Located just 6.5 miles from the Galleria, this community offers the ultimate in luxury and affordability.
Police: Florida Deputy Tried to Kill Elderly Woman, Frame It as Suicide
A 79-year-old woman's interaction with a longtime Sarasota, Florida, deputy sheriff began with a simple call for help.
Mattis Goes Where Trump Won't: US-NATO bond 'unshakeable'
Newly confirmed Defense Secretary James Mattis sent a strong signal of support to NATO on Monday, reaching out to three critical alliance partners and saying the US had an "'unshakeable commitment to NATO."
Stephen Colbert to Host the 2017 Emmy Awards
Stephen Colbert can add another gig to his resume. The host of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," will helm the 69th Primetime Emmy Awards on September 17.
#OscarsLessWhite? Diversity Comes to Academy Awards
Is it time for a new hashtag? This year's Oscar nominations have thrust the conversation about diversity back into the limelight, but this time in a more positive context.
Venus Williams Makes History at Australian Open Semifinals
Venus Williams' morning didn't go as planned. Her coach, David Witt, said Williams woke up late.
Where Trump Support and Obamacare Use Soar Together
Deep in the Sandhills of rural Nebraska, where a two-lane highway curves between prairies and grass-covered dunes, there is a county full of surprises.
Trump Labor Pick: 52% of Country is Dependent on Government, 'votes benefits to themselves'
In a 2011 speech to a conservative think tank, Donald Trump's choice to head the Labor Department, fast-food CEO Andrew Puzder, said the electoral balance in the country was tilted because a large segment of the population would always "vote benefits to themselves."
Who Can Sue Trump Over Emoluments?
Three days into office, President Donald Trump was sued for allegedly violating the Constitution he took an oath to defend, but questions remain whether those behind the lawsuit have any standing to pursue a case.
Minnesota Governor Due to Appear Tuesday After Collapse During Speech
Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton is still due to deliver his budget proposal Tuesday morning, less than a day after he collapsed during a major annual address.
'La La Land' Hits High Note with 14 Oscar Nominations
The nominations for the 89th Academy Awards were announced Tuesday morning and as expected, "La La Land" danced away with a bunch.
5 Things for Tuesday, January 24, 2017: Donald Trump, Obamacare, Brexit
On his administration's first full workday, the President got to work, work, work, work, work. Here are the 5 things you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
Blacks Experience More Family Member Deaths Than Whites, On Average
African-Americans are more likely than whites to experience the loss of a parent during childhood and more likely to be exposed to multiple family member deaths by mid-life, according to a study by the Population Research Center at The University of Texas at Austin.
