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Texas’ ‘Sandra Bland’ Bill Would Revamp Profiling Laws

The first sweeping police overhaul proposed in Texas following a black woman's 2015 death in jail after a confrontational traffic stop would revamp racial profiling laws and officer training

New Bill Preventing Firing Employees for Political Expression

A bill proposed in the Texas Legislature on Friday would prevent employers from firing off-the-clock employees who express their political views.

Yellow Cab Houston Rolls with ZTrip App

The Greater Houston Transportation Company (Yellow Cab Houston) announced it now uses the zTrip platform, a nationwide on-demand transportation application. zTrip offers the safety of a taxi or black car service with all the ease and convenience of a ride …

SWAC Tournament 2017: The Forgotten Talent

As I sit in the Health and Physical Education Arena (home of the Southwestern Athletic Conference leader Texan Southern University basketball team), I am saddened by two things: One the crowd size and two, the lack of media coverage here.

How to Spend Spring Break 2017

How to Spend Spring Break 2017

Bill Bellamy is “Married But Single”

Entertainer Bill Bellamy is a man that is constantly evolving. We grew to know him first as a funnyman with the boyish good looks on HBO’s Russell Simmons’ Def Comedy Jam coining the “booty call.” He became a regular on …

Tony Award-Winning Actress Phylicia Rashad Joins Houston Symphony for New Semi-Staged Version of Beethoven's Fidelio

The Houston Symphony announced today that Tony Award winner and three-time Emmy Award nominee Phylicia Rashad will join the cast of its new semi-staged, concert version of Beethoven’s Fidelio, the composer’s only opera, March 31 and April 2.

Houston Fire Department Statement Regarding the Line of Duty Death of Captain William ‘Iron Bill’ Dowling

The men and women of the Houston Fire Department mourn the loss Captain William ‘Iron Bill’ Dowling. Captain William Dowling has died on Today, March 7, 2017. Captain Dowling entered the Houston Fire Department 17 years ago, on March 21, …

Mayor Turner Issues Statement on Passing of Captain Dowling

I join the Houston Fire Department in mourning the loss of Captain William “Iron Bill” Dowling, who died today from complications suffered in the 2013 fire at the Southwest Inn that claimed the lives of four other Houston fire fighters. …

Houston Health Day Event to Feature Health Demos, Services Offered by Houston Health Department

The Houston Health Department will showcase its health services and programs during the second annual Houston Health Day, a free event full of activities, games and prizes that encourage exercise.

Mayor Turner asks Houston Companies to Hire Houston Youth

With the March 27 deadline to sign up just around the corner, Mayor Sylvester Turner called on Houston corporations and nonprofits to join his Hire Houston Youth (HHY) summer jobs program. The mayor has set a goal of providing 5,000 …

Houston's GLBT Political Caucus To Testify Against 'Bathroom Bill'

On Tuesday Texas lawmakers will debate one of the most controversial bills currently on the table, the so called “Bathroom Bill”. However, first they’re hearing testimony from those on both sides of the issue, many of whom made the trip …

All 13 Trail Rides In Town For RodeoHouston

Traditions continued Friday night in Memorial Park, 65 years after the very first trail ride.

Houston Metro To Make Safety Upgrades After Recent Crashes

After two deadly wrecks between MetroRail trains and bikes within a month, the head of Houston Metro says the agency is putting in place measures to keep it from happening again.

New Bill Preventing Firing Employees For Political Expression

A bill proposed in the Texas Legislature on Friday would prevent employers from firing off-the-clock employees who express their political views.