Burns Original Bar-B-Que Is Opening New Location In Pearland This Weekend!
4ht of July Weekend just got better! In celebration of the 1-year anniversary of their first Kroger Bistro location in Summerwood, Burns Original Bar-B-Que announces the grand opening of their new bistro location in Pearland, TX! This Saturday, July 2nd, Burns will open their 2nd Bistro restaurant inside Shadow Creek Kroger. Their partnership with Kroger started in 2019 with Burns debuting their signature Bar-B-Que sauce in selected locations which eventually led to Burns having products in over 21 stores. During the Pandemic, Burns hosted weekly pop-ups at various Kroger locations where they sold Bar-B-Que sandwiches, chips, and drinks. The success of their pop-ups led them to open a Bistro in Kroger Summer 2021. Not only did Burns make history as the first Black-Owned Restaurant in Kroger, but during the 2022 Rodeo season, they made history by being one of the only Black-Owned Bar-B-Que tents.
Ketanji Brown Jackson to join a Supreme Court in turmoil
Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson is set to join the Supreme Court on Thursday, making history as the first female African-American justice and beginning what could be a decades-long tenure.
A hot and dry start to summer in southwestern Alaska has fueled record wildfires
It's been a concerning hot and dry start to summer in southern Alaska. Anchorage is experiencing its second-warmest June, according to climate scientist Brian Brettschneider. And with only 0.07 inches of rain this month in Anchorage, southern Alaska's parched wilderness has become fuel for wildfires.
R. Kelly sentenced to 30 years in prison for federal racketeering and sex trafficking charges
Disgraced R&B singer R. Kelly was sentenced to 30 years in prison Wednesday, according to federal prosecutors, following his conviction last year on federal racketeering and sex trafficking charges stemming from his efforts over years to use his fame to ensnare victims he sexually abused.
Upcoming discussion hosted by PVAMU’s Texas Juvenile Crime Prevention Center to focus on raising healthy children in hostile environments
The Texas Juvenile Crime Prevention Center at Prairie View A&M University announced today it will host “Beyond Rage: Raising Healthy Kids in Hostile Climates” on July 12. The virtual discussion will feature sociologist Janice Johnson Dias.
George Clooney and Julia Roberts reunite for 'Ticket to Paradise'
It's been awhile since we've seen them on screen together, but George Clooney and Julia Roberts have still got it.
Stills Greece Premiere of the Disney+ Original Movie "Rise" Available Noe
True Story of the Antetokounmpo Family’s Amazing Journey is Streaming Exclusively on Disney+
Stills from the Greece Premiere of the Disney+ Original Movie “Rise,” which is streaming exclusively on Disney+, are now available. Among those who attended the outdoor event held last night at the Sepolia Basketball Court in Athens were the film’s subjects, executive producer Giannis Antetokounmpo and his mother, Veronica “Vera” Antetokounmpo, and his brothers Thanasis Antetokounmpo and Alex Antetokounmpo, along with “Rise” cast members Uche Agada (Giannis) and Ral Agada (Thanasis), and producer Bernie Goldmann. The event featured a pre-screening musical performance by Ofili Antentokounmpo, who co-wrote two songs for the film.
FCC commissioner calls on Apple and Google to remove TikTok from their app stores
A member of the Federal Communications Commission is renewing calls for Apple and Google to remove TikTok from their app stores, citing national security concerns surrounding TikTok's Chinese-based parent company, ByteDance.
"Crime Without Punishment": Miami police working to increase murder clearance rate
The 2015 shooting death of Regina Talabert's 17-year-old daughter Noricia is one of Miami-Dade's unsolved murders.
Former Giuliani associate Lev Parnas sentenced to 20 months in prison
Lev Parnas, a former associate of Rudy Giuliani, was sentenced Wednesday to 20 months in prison in connection with to convictions on campaign finance, wire fraud and false statements.
University of Arizona will waive college tuition for Native students in the state
The University of Arizona announced this week that it will soon waive tuition and fees for undergraduate students enrolled in one of the state's 22 federally recognized tribes.
Paris attacker Salah Abdeslam sentenced to life in prison without parole
Salah Abdeslam, who is believed to be only surviving member of the group that carried out a series of deadly gun-and-bomb attacks across Paris in November 2015, was found guilty on Wednesday and handed France's harshest sentence -- life without the possibility of parole.
NYC, State of NY announce lawsuits against ghost gun retailers
Authorities in New York filed lawsuits against 10 companies selling parts for so-called ghost guns, in an effort to hold distributors accountable for the proliferation of mail-order components used to make untraceable guns that lead to shootings.
An overlooked 'wow' moment from the 1/6 committee's latest hearing
Michael Flynn wasn't the star of the House January 6 committee's hearing on Tuesday. In fact, he appeared -- via taped video testimony -- for less than five minutes.
Ted Cruz just picked a fight with a Muppet. Again.
On Tuesday, Elmo -- yes, the perennially joyful red Muppet who loves, literally, everyone -- got vaccinated against Covid-19.
Sprinkler system credited with saving classic cars during Ipswich fire
Fire officials in Ipswich are crediting a business's sprinkler system for saving hundreds of thousands of dollars of classic cars.
KTSU turns 50!
Backyard Party celebrates half century of broadcasting excellence
More than 1,000 people came to support TSU’s KTSU 90.9FM as it celebrated 50 years of on-air excellence with an on-campus Backyard Party on Friday, June 24.
Airline reveals 'Skynest' bunk beds for economy class passengers
For the first time ever, economy class passengers are going to have the option of stretching out for some sleep on actual beds during their flights. Air New Zealand has announced its "Skynest" concept, which features six full-length sleeping pods, will be among the offerings included on its new Boeing 787 Dreamliners, due to enter into service in 2024.
Introducing the first Barriers x Converse collaboration
Launching July 21, 2022, Barriers Worldwide releases its first collaboration with Converse. The debut collection details a historical journey which guides the audience via messages and symbols that give voice to those that don’t have one.
Los Angeles County votes to return beach property taken from Black owners in Jim Crow era
A stretch of prime Southern California beachfront real estate was returned to the descendants of its Black owners Tuesday, nearly a century after the parcel was taken by the city of Manhattan Beach.
