The Tremont House, Galveston, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Completes Renovation
The Tremont House, Galveston, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, in downtown Galveston, Texas, has completed its renovation, transforming all areas of the historic property. The updates include redesigns to all 135 guest rooms and suites, lobby and public spaces, meeting and event spaces, and food and beverage outlets. The property will officially reopen to guests on Tuesday, November 1, as part of Marriott Bonvoy’s Tribute Portfolio.
McDonald’s Honors Greater Houston Area Veterans with Free Meals on Nov. 11
This Veterans Day, Friday, November 11, McDonald’s restaurants across Greater Houston will honor military servicemen and servicewomen with a free combo meal. Veterans and current members of the military are invited to enjoy their free meal by visiting participating restaurants and showing their Military ID.
Body of missing Princeton University student has been found
The body of missing Princeton University student Misrach Ewunetie was found Thursday, the Mercer County Prosecutor's Office announced in a news release.
David Banner, Slim Thug, Young Martez, & More Show Up For Houston’s Rap GOAT Killa Kyleon's Mic Jordan Release Party!
On Tuesday, October 18th, it was game on for Houston Legend & Veteran Emcee, Killa Kyleon as he hosted a "Jerseys & Jordans" album release party presented by Jim Beam at Faces Houston, for the drop of his new project "Mic Jordan".
The Latino voter shift comes into focus in South Texas
What first appeared as statistical noise is now becoming clearer: Historically left-leaning Latino voters are shifting toward the GOP, with the potential to swing major races come November's midterm elections.
Opinion: The real Herschel Walker problem
Why are so many Republicans still supporting Herschel Walker? The answer isn't just hypocrisy or expediency -- it's something much darker and it reveals quite a bit about the true views of too many conservative voters.
Texas secretary of state's office announces inspection of general election count in most populous county less than week before early voting
With less than a week to go before the beginning of early voting, officials in Harris County, Texas, were notified in a letter Tuesday that the secretary of state's office will send "inspectors" to observe vote counting for the general election.
Ballot measures in at least eight states will set ground rules for future elections
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Early Voting Begins October 24-November 4, 2022 in Fort Bend County
October 11, 2022 is the last day voters may register to vote, or update their address, prior to the November 8, 2022 Election in Texas. Persons already registered in Fort Bend County may update their address online at www.votetexas.gov. New registrants must submit their signed application in person at:
Voter Registration Deadline Approaching for November 8 Election
Harris County voters participating in the November 8 General Election have until next week to register to vote. To register, voters have a number of options, including:
Congressman Al Green Celebrates 20th Anniversary of NRG Park
On Wednesday, October 19, 2022, Congressman Al Green released the following statement:
Black Middle School Kids Complete 1st Year of College
Meet Miracle Butler, 14, Keniah Washington, 13, Keyanna Grant, 13, Tyreek Nash, 14, and Kaitlyn Archie-McDonald, 14 (absent from photo). This bright young cohort started as the 1st group of students taking college dual enrollment classes at Icon Preparatory School in Tampa and Jacksonville, Florida. They just finished their first year of college as well as three years of high school at the ages of 13 and 14. The youngest of the group Keniah and Keyanna began taking college courses at 12 years old.
Amazon Spotlights Black-Owned Doll Brand
Founded by mother-daughter duo, Melissa and Esi Orijin, Orijin Bees' Baby Bee Doll collection is now being featured in Amazon’s newly-released Holiday Kids Gift Book and recognized in their "Toys We Love" List for 2022. The collection is available in an array of skin tones and curl patterns representing features of Black and Brown children.
Walker as recently as August indicated he opposed exceptions to abortion, contrary to debate claim
Georgia Republican Senate nominee Herschel Walker said as recently as August that he opposes any exceptions to a ban on abortion, despite stating the opposite during his first and only debate against Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock last week.
Liz Truss plunged into deeper turmoil after Suella Braverman leaves as Britain's Home Secretary
Liz Truss's ill-fated tenure as British Prime Minister was engulfed in yet more chaos on Wednesday when her Home Secretary resigned seven weeks into her role, and as claims emerged of pandemonium and "bullying" during a vote the same day.
Wisconsin group asks Supreme Court to block Biden's student loan forgiveness plan
A Wisconsin taxpayers group has asked the Supreme Court to step in on an emergency basis and temporarily block the Biden administration's student loan forgiveness program from taking effect. The application for student loan forgiveness officially opened Monday.
Tesla earnings rebound but 50% growth target at risk
Tesla posted improved third quarter earnings that were generally in line with Wall Street forecasts, but profits were still just short of where they were at the start of the year before supply chain problems ate into its production and sales.
'Serious concerns': These senators are pushing back on the $25 billion Kroger-Albertsons merger
The proposed $25 billion Kroger-Albertsons grocery giant merger is already running into significant opposition from progressive lawmakers and others.
Medicare Recipients Eligible for Free Benefits Counseling From Houston Health Department's Area Agency On Aging
The Harris County Area Agency on Aging (AAA), a division of the Houston Health Department, will offer free help for beneficiaries signing up for Medicare options during open enrollment beginning October 15. Beneficiaries can compare all their Medicare options and make changes to their health or prescription drug coverage for 2023.
A Houston Day of the Dead Tradition: Calavera Con Calavera
Grupo de Teatro Indigo (Indigo Theater Group) will present the 9th season of their Day of the Dead play, “Calavera con calavera” (Skulls) on October 28th at 7:30pm at Miller Outdoor Theater. They will make history once again being the first local theater group with Latino immigrant members to present for third consecutive year an all-Spanish play (With English subtitles) at one of Houston’s iconic and historic stage. Last year they had an audience of 4,000 attendees to this spectacle. This will happen thanks to a grant awarded by the Miller Advisory Board.
