A ticket sold in California has won the $1.08 billion Powerball jackpot
The owner of the $1.08 billion winning ticket in Wednesday night’s Powerball drawing, sold at a convenience store in Los Angeles, has yet to claim the prize, which is among the largest in the game’s history.
Nearly two years after Texas’ six-week abortion ban, more infants are dying
Texas’ abortion restrictions – some of the strictest in the country – may be fueling a sudden spike in infant mortality as women are forced to carry nonviable pregnancies to term.
Celebrating the Newest Honorary Members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.®
Delta Sigma Theta Welcomes New Members Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, Debra Lee, Rashida Jones, Ambassador Bonnie Denise Jenkins, Channing Dungey, Tamika Catchings, and Phyllis Newhouse
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated® announced their newest Honorary Members during the sorority's 56th National Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana. Ladies now proud to represent crimson and cream are Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, Debra Lee, Rashida Jones, Ambassador Bonnie Denise Jenkins, Channing Dungey, Tamika Catchings, and Phyllis Newhouse.
Rev. Frederick Haynes III Is the Future of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition
Reverend Jesse Jackson named Dr. Frederick Douglass Haynes III as the new President and CEO of Rainbow PUSH Coalition. The transfer of leadership took place during the organization's national convention.
Second IRS whistleblower goes public at House Oversight hearing about Hunter Biden probe
The House Oversight Committee is hearing from two IRS whistleblowers whose testimony alleging that the Hunter Biden criminal probe was mishandled has ignited a firestorm among House Republicans.
Rockets Summer League Finish Gives New Life To A Rebuilding Franchise
The Houston Rockets fell short of accomplishing their goal on Monday of winning the NBA Summer League Championship, losing to the Cleveland Cavaliers by a score of 99-78 and finishing with a 5-1 record.
It Is Time to Act
If things don’t add up, it makes sense to see if something has been left out of the equation. That’s the case today. The experts tell us that the economy is as good as it has been in decades – unemployment at record lows, inflation under control, wages finally rising faster than prices.
Netflix adds nearly 6 million paid subscribers amid password sharing crackdown
Netflix’s crackdown on password sharing appears to be paying off.
Wreaths Across America Mobile Education Exhibit Tour Honors Our Nation’s Veterans in Local Communities
Look for the WAA Mobile Education Exhibit in your town or request a FREE visit in 2024!
In 2018, Wreaths Across America (WAA) rolled out its Mobile Education Exhibit (MEE). This museum on wheels was designed to share the mission to Remember, Honor and Teach in local communities across the country. Since that time the program and reach has travelled so much further than WAA could have anticipated – in 2023 alone, the MEE has visited nine states, joined 83 community events, had 8,495 visitors on board, welcomed home 1,575 Vietnam veterans, and officially thanked 113 military families for their sacrifices. The MEE has seen almost 100k visitors in total since it first hit the road in 2018!
The Book of HOV - A Monumental Ode to JAY-Z In The Heart Of Brooklyn
In the vibrant expanse of Brooklyn, New York, the Brooklyn Public Library is the nucleus of knowledge and community engagement, ever-en- thralling residents, and visitors alike. Now, it burgeons with a new vibrancy and an undeniable resonance of hip-hop culture as it proudly unveils The Book of HOV, a stirring homage to the indomitable spirit and legacy of the borough’s native son, Shawn “JAY-Z” Carter. This awe-inspiring installation is the brainchild of Roc Nation, the multimedia entertainment titan founded by JAY-Z himself.
Harris County Women’s Commission Presents First Report to Harris County Commissioners
The nine-member commission was created to improve outcomes for women in Harris County
During their July 18 meeting, Harris County commissioners discussed a report from the Harris County Women’s Commission outlining its future goals and issued new directives for the nine-member group.
Child Molester Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison Without Parole
A repeat-offender child molester has been sentenced to spend every day of a 40-year prison sentence behind bars for repeatedly raping a 6-year-old girl, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.
Federal Agency’s Equity Push Will Backfire on the Black Community
One of the most iconic photographs in recent sports history is one of basketball legend Michael Jordan celebrating his fourth NBA championship by holding up three fingers in celebration with a cigar in his mouth.
Million-Dollar-Plus Nails of America First Colony Sugar Land Location To Debut on Sunday, July 23 in Sweetwater Plaza
Opening Day to Feature Traditional Vietnamese Lion Dance at 10:00 AM and 30% Off All Services
Greater Houston’s newest Nails of America location is debuting on July 23 at 4777 Sweetwater Blvd. in Sugar Land, bringing the footprint of locally-based parent Nails of America | Milano Nail Spa to nearly 70 locations. The Sugar Land unveiling marks another milestone in an unprecedented year of growth for the company and follows openings this month that include Milano Nail Spa Galleria and Milano Nail Spa Flower Mound (DFW), the first expansion unit outside of Houston. An acclaimed staff with an unwavering commitment to excellence now exceeds 1,000 companywide – a figure that represents mostly first and second-generation Americans.
Singer-Songwriter H.E.R. Announces Show in Irving, TX, on Oct. 23
Over the course of five years – with 25 GRAMMY nominations and five wins to date, an Academy Award and an Emmy - singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist H.E.R. has had an incredible journey, punctuated with inspiring projects and accolades that have quickly ascended her to superstar status.
American Heartland announces $2 billion theme park and resort development in northeast Oklahoma
The 1,000-acre resort destination is expected to attract more than 4.9 million guests per year to Oklahoma
Today Oklahoma state and local officials joined American Heartland leadership to announce American Heartland Theme Park and Resort, a more than $2 billion entertainment destination development in northeast Oklahoma, just west of Grand Lake on Route 66. The development will be built in phases starting with a large-scale RV park with cabins scheduled to open phase one in spring 2025 and a world-class theme park and resort scheduled to open in 2026. The American Heartland Theme Park and Resort will offer a unique visitor experience rivaling the world’s top resort destinations.
August is National Dog, Wellness AND Golf Month!
Did you know that August is national dog, wellness AND golf month?! I wanted to reach out and introduce you to the residential community that has all three! The Highlands by Caldwell Communities is a National Park-inspired living community outside of Houston, Texas that is dedicated to helping residents of all ages live active, full lives.
Gold-Certified Mobile, AL, Rapper and Singer NoCap Announces Shows in Houston (Oct. 16) and Dallas (Oct. 18)
Tickets Available Starting on Thursday, July 20 with Presales
Today, NoCap announced The Birdnest Tour across North America this fall. The 17-date tour kicks off in Charlotte, NC, on Tuesday, September 26, and includes a stop at House of Blues in Houston, TX, on Monday, October 16, and House of Blues in Dallas, TX, on Wednesday, October 18, 2023.
Construction Advisory: Morningside Place Drainage Improvements Project
In an effort to keep you informed about the Harris County Flood Control District’s continuing improvements in the Clear Creek watershed, we want to notify you of an upcoming construction project in your area.
Houston native serves with U.S. Navy helicopter squadron supporting missions around the globe
Petty Officer 3rd Class Nijell Sanford, a native of Houston, Texas, serves with Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 40, based out of Mayport, Florida. The squadron’s primary mission is to conduct sea control operations in open-ocean and coastal environments. This includes hunting for submarines, searching for surface targets over the horizon and conducting search and rescue operations.
