Man took his shootings skills to the front lines in Europe in World War II
Lavone Chandler says he was a good shot, taking aim at squirrels around the melon farm where he grew up near Ruston.
Christian diet guru and 'Tarzan' actor are among 7 presumed dead in plane crash near Nashville
Seven people are presumed to have died in Saturday's crash of a small jet into a Tennessee lake, including Remnant Fellowship Church founder and Christian diet guru Gwen Shamblin Lara, officials said.
France and Germany 'seeking full clarity' from US and Denmark on spying report
France and Germany are "seeking full clarity" on a report claiming that one of Denmark's intelligence agencies helped the United States spy on several senior European officials, including German Chancellor Angela Merkel, French President Emmanuel Macron said Monday.
Naomi Osaka withdraws from French Open after choosing to avoid media
Tennis star Naomi Osaka said Monday she is withdrawing from the French Open after refusing to speak to the media at the grand slam.
Fort Bend County Judge KP George Honors Mental Health Leaders
Fort Bend County Judge KP George, honored the work of Fort Bend County Director of the Behavioral Health Services Department, Dr. Connie Almeida, and Executive Vice-Chair and Professor of Psychiatry and Family and Community Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine, Dr. Asim Shaw.
Olivia Rodrigo's 'Sour' debuts at the top of the chart
The 18-year-old only recently stepped onto the music scene, and not only did her recent single, "Good 4 U," skyrocket to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, but now her album is No. 1 on the Billboard 200.
Kroger Health to Launch #CommunityImmunity $5 Million Giveaway to Encourage Vaccinations
Giveaway starting next week will give people who have received their vaccine from Kroger Health a shot at winning one of five $1 million payouts totaling $5 million in cash prizes and chance to win fr
Kroger Health, the healthcare division of The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), is launching a new effort to incentivize more Americans to get the COVID-19 vaccine. The #CommunityImmunity giveaway campaign will start next week and provide individuals, including customers and associates, the opportunity to win life-changing prizes like one of five $1 million payouts and 50 chances to win free groceries for a year.
Black Women's Health Imperative Launches Covid-19 Vaccine Campaign to Reach Black Women and Communities of Color with a $400,000 Grant from The Rockefeller Foundation
The Black Women's Health Imperative (BWHI) announced that it has received a $400,000 grant from The Rockefeller Foundation to improve vaccination rates among Black women and communities of color. The grant is part of The Rockefeller Foundation's $20 million Equity-First Vaccination Initiative, which supports hyper-local, community-led programs to improve vaccine access and support educational outreach in five cities.
Kahawa 1893: The First Black Woman-Owned Coffee Brand in Trader Joe’s
Brand takes consumer connection to farmer to next level with QR code on packaging that allows buyer to send a tip to the farmer's e-wallet
Kahawa 1893 coffee has made history as the first Black woman-owned coffee brand to be sold at Trader Joe’s. Earlier this month, Kahawa 1893 debuted on shelves in all 200 Trader Joe's stores in California. The brand’s momentous rollout will be followed by expansion into other regions across the nation.
Popular Streaming Show Conscious Living® Airs Fourth Season on PBS Stations Starting in June
Husband and Wife Team Bianca and Michael Alexander Travel the Globe to Inspire Viewers to Live More Mindfully While Eating, Shopping, Traveling, and more!
The past year in quarantine has forced many of us to think more consciously about the impact everyday choices have on our health, humanity and the sustainability of the planet. As we emerge cautiously from isolation and venture beyond our insulated pods and cocoons, Conscious Living invites viewers to explore the world more mindfully.
Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation Announces Leadership Transition Names Two Interim Senior Executives to Support Organization
Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation (BLMGNF) announced that BLM Co-Founder and current Executive Director, Patrisse Cullors, would be transitioning from her role, and named two Senior Executives to support the organization.
Third Ward Consortium Receives Grant to install new synthetic sports turf surfaces at Jack Yates High School Athletic Field
A consortium of organizations, has received a field valued at $1,250,000 donated by the Houston Texans, Harris County Sports & Convention Corporation-NRG Park, and Hellas Construction, Inc., $250,000 from the NFL Grassroots Foundation Grant, and a $200,000 NFL Foundation Matching Grant through the Houston Texans to install a new synthetic sports turf surface at Jack Yates High School Athletic Field. Rodney Ellis, Harris County Commissioner Precinct One, was instrumental in the designation of Yates as the recipient of the field.
Congressman Al Green, Area Congressional Representatives Urge GLO to Ensure Houston, Harris County Receive Adequate Allocation of Harvey Funds Appropriated by Congress
Congressmembers Al Green – Chairman of the Texas Democratic Congressional Delegation (TX-09), Sheila Jackson Lee (TX-18), Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07), and Sylvia R. Garcia (TX-29) held a press conference calling upon the Texas General Land Office (GLO) to ensure the areas worst hit by Hurricane Harvey receive the funds allocated by Congress. Congressman Green released the following statement:
City of Ali Review
Can we ever get enough of Muhammad Ali? No! And so, another documentary about him is automatically good news on some level. Particularly during these troubled times when stirring up memories of “The Greatest” can connect us back to the best in humanity.
Harris Health Surpasses Half-Million Virtual Visit since Pandemic Start
The COVID-19 pandemic caught healthcare providers worldwide off guard. Almost immediately, doors shuttered to most in-person non-COVID care. Harris Health System, like many providers, quickly ramped up its virtual and telemedicine program—most recently completing nearly 565,000 virtual care visits since the start of the pandemic.
Emerging R&B Singer-Songwriter MESHAE Releases Visuals To New Single, "KICK IT"
"KICK IT" was written by Meshae Boateng and produced by Kwajo Cinqo and Rob Kelly. "The inspiration behind the song Kick It, is more or so having that constant feeling of wanting to vibe and chill with someone who you are beginning to show interest in and getting to know," mentions Meshae. "You just want to be with them all day," she shares with a laugh.
Circus Buffet Reopens at Circus Circus Las Vegas
Circus Circus Las Vegas today announced Circus Buffet will reopen to serve guests delectable American comfort food daily for breakfast, brunch and dinner. Starting Saturday, May 29, Circus Buffet will offer a variety of American food including cooked-to-order omelets.
University of Houston’s Humana Institute to Address Health Harming Legal Needs
Medical Legal Partnership Launches at Lone Star Circle of Care Clinic at UH
The University of Houston (UH) College of Medicine and the Humana Integrated Health System Sciences Institute at the University of Houston (Humana Institute) have teamed up with Lone Star Circle of Care, a federally qualified health center, and Lone Star Legal Aid, a free legal aid provider, to launch a medical legal partnership (MLP) at Lone Star Circle of Care’s clinic at UH.
Three varieties to worry about, control and repel
That familiar buzz and bite are signs that mosquito season in Texas is here, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife entomologist.
EstrellaTV Breaks with Tradition on Season 24 of Its Hit Show “Tengo Talento, Mucho Talento” with First-Ever All-Female Edition and First-Ever Split of Grand Prize
In Star-Studded Season Finale, Spanish-Language Television Network EstrellaTV, Has Network First, with Ashley Acosta of Houston, Texas and Viririana Sandoval of Tallahasee, Florida Splitting the Crow
EstrellaTV, a leading Spanish-language broadcasting network in the U.S., announced today that its #1 hit show Tengo Talento, Mucho Talento concluded its first-ever all-female special edition with an unprecedented moment in the show’s history, a split of the first-place grand prize between Ashley Acosta of Houston, Texas and Viririana Sandoval of Tallahasee, Florida, who both will share the $100,000 prize.
