New York's Newest Film Festival, The Outdoor Film Festival, Launches
The acclaimed NYC urban arts incubator Hi-ARTS partners with George Washington Houses’ 1809 Resident Watch for the Outdoor Film Festival
Univar Solutions Publishes 2021 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report
Company achieves public sustainability goals launched in 2017
Details progress toward ESG goals to 2025 and beyond, including key emissions targets to drive the Company's journey to a net-zero carbon future
ABA offers insight, experts on trials and triumphs of Black litigators
The American Bar Association Litigation Section has released a new issue of its quarterly Litigation Journal, which features articles and resources exploring the experiences of Black lawyers, judges, clients, criminal defendants, citizens, witnesses and communities.
Commissioner Rodney Ellis Calls for Apartment Complex to Immediately Correct Horrible Living Conditions
Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis joined the call for Sterlingshire Apartments’ management to correct the deplorable living conditions that include no air conditioning, rodents and nonworking appliances.
Fort Bend County Judge KP George Considers Emergency Declaration Ban on Fireworks as Preventative Action
County Judge KP George along with the Fort Bend County Commissioners Court on Wednesday signed a Declaration and Order prohibiting outdoor burning. The Declaration is part of the preventative action being taken as severe drought conditions persist across the county and throughout the state.
Indian Americans commend Rep. Ilhan Omar for introducing House resolution to condemn persecution of Muslims in India
The Indian American Muslim Council (IAMC) today commended Representative Ilhan Omar (D-MN) for the introducing of House resolution 1196, which condemns India for egregious violations of human rights and religious freedom.inand
LULAC Aims to Sue the City of Houston for 16 Single Member Districts, and Hosts its second Townhall meeting in District “J”
On Wednesday, June 29, 2022, a News Conference will be held at 5:00 PM in front of the Justice of the Peace 5, Position 1 Office located at 6000 Chimney Rock, Houston, Texas 77081, where LULAC will announce its lawsuit against the City of Houston for all single member districts.
George R. Brown Convention Center Achieves First-Ever LEED Gold Certification!
Houston First Corp. continues to lead the charge in building sustainability as the George R. Brown Convention Center (GRB) recently achieved its first-ever LEED Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.
Biden’s Menthol Ban Follows the ‘Racist Law’ Playbook
This week, the Food and Drug Administration will be hosting listening sessions ahead of its proposed ban on menthol cigarettes. While the attending bureaucrats will certainly rehash the data we’ve known for decades about the dangers of smoking, they’ll also be hearing a new spin from progressives: Banning menthol is essential to achieve “racial equity.”
Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee Statement on SCOTUS Overturning Roe
Today, the United States Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in the case of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization.
Commissioner Rodney Ellis’ Statement on Supreme Court Overturning Roe V. Wade
Today’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade is a betrayal of justice and a violation of our fundamental freedoms. Together, we must push back against reactionary extremists’ attempts to erase progress and push forward toward our vision for a more just and equitable society.
Latino Victory Fund: SCOTUS Ruling to Overturn Roe is “Devastating, Horrifying and Unprecedented”
Latino Victory Fund President and CEO Nathalie Rayes issued the following statement following the SCOTUS decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
Houston Plastic Surgeon Dr. Basu Designated 2022 Castle Connolly Top Doctor Status
In a peer-nominated survey, Dr. Bob Basu was ranked in the top 7% of physicians nationwide.
Houston Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Bob Basu has been recognized with Castle Connolly Top Doctor status for the tenth consecutive year. Castle Connolly has spent over 25 years researching, reviewing, and selecting Top Doctor candidates. To be considered, physicians are nominated by their peers; Castle Connolly additionally evaluates the nominees in all aspects of patient care. This process is so rigorous that the Journal of Medical Research found Castle Connolly's directory to be more trustworthy than other resources when searching for a quality provider. Dr. Basu recognizes the significance of this selection and is honored to have received this prestigious recognition for a full decade.
ON THE MOVE: Roger Harris Joins HillDay Industries, Inc.
A Respected Member Of Supplier Diversity and Compliance Communities
HillDay taps small business development industry veteran Roger Harris as its HillDay Industries, Inc. vice president to lead its supplier diversity, contract compliance, workforce development, and business development services for its clients.
The cost of $4.99 rotisserie chickens: Costco gets sued for animal mistreatment
In 2019, Costco opened a $450 million poultry processing plant in Nebraska to produce millions of its staple $4.99 Kirkland Signature rotisserie chickens.
Supreme Court's decision on abortion could open the door to overturn same-sex marriage, contraception and other major rulings
The Supreme Court's opinion overturning Roe v. Wade on Friday could open the door for courts to overturn same-sex marriage, contraception and other rights.
Bear dies after getting trapped in a hot car while searching for food in Tennessee
A black bear in Sevierville, Tennessee, died after it got into an unlocked car in search of food, the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency said Thursday in a news release.
Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade
The Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade on Friday, holding that there is no longer a federal constitutional right to an abortion.
How music and writing helped Japanese Breakfast's Michelle Zauner overcome her mother's death
The past two years have been a whirlwind for Japanese Breakfast's lead vocalist Michelle Zauner. She's headlined music festivals, performed on Saturday Night Live, landed two Grammy nominations and her 2021 memoir, "Crying in H Mart," is a New York Times bestseller and is now being turned into a movie.
Eight medical professionals charged with homicide in Diego Maradona's death will go to trial
An Argentine judge ruled on Wednesday that eight medical professionals charged with "simple homicide" in the death of football legend Diego Maradona will go to oral trial, according to court documents seen by CNN.
