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Industrial Bank Celebrates its 85th Anniversary

Industrial Bank was founded in 1934 by Jesse H. Mitchell with the help of nine initial investors, and has grown significantly since its humble though confident beginnings.

Trivedi Global CEO Vitamin D is Key Author Alice Branton Talks Thyroid Disease on NBC Daytime with Jerry Penacoli

International Best-selling author Alice Branton is on a mission to champion the breakthrough science of Life Force Energy, Trivedi Effect®, and its applications in pharmaceutical and nutraceuticals product research to usher in a new era of human health and wellness.

ACLU Files Court Brief to Address Prolonged Immigration Detention and Lack of Access to Counsel at the Border

The ACLU of Texas and the ACLU National Prison Project filed a legal brief requesting that a federal court order U.S. Customs and Border Protection to stop its practice of detaining migrants in deplorable conditions without access to an attorney. …

Governor Abbott Announces New Uber Hub in Dallas

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Uber Technologies, Inc. will establish a new U.S. General and Administrative Hub that will house various corporate functions in Dallas, Texas. Uber is a multinational company that offers ride hailing services, food delivery, and …

Planned Parenthood Chooses Abortion Over Women’s Health

Today, Jessica Anderson, Vice President of Heritage Action, issued the following statement in response to Planned Parenthood's decision to officially withdraw from the Title X Family Planning program instead of complying with the Trump administration's Protect Life rule:

Mahendra Kumar Trivedi's book hits No. 1 International Best Seller list on Amazon for 45-Minute Science and Math Short Reads

Author Mahendra Kumar Trivedi has authored hundreds of science-related books and papers. Recently "Thermal and Physical Properties of Biofield Treated Bile Salt and Protesose Peptone" became a No. 1 International Best Seller on Amazon for 45-Minute Science and Math Short …

Blue Star Contemporary Looks Back in Time with New Program: If Walls Could Talk

To complement her installation You Just Have to Hear It, which highlights the importance of artist communities, Fünf exhibiting artist Ethel Shipton and actor, writer, stand-up comic Sarah Fisch host an evening of conversations with artists and community members who …

Representative Garnet F. Coleman Announces Bid for Re-Election

Today, August 20th, Representative Garnet F. Coleman (D-147) released the following statement:

Commissioner Rodney Ellis, Urban Harvest and Clear Channel Outdoors Launch Public Service Campaign to Promote Farmers Markets that Bring Local Produce to Houston’s Food Deserts

Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis, Clear Channel Outdoor and Urban Harvest on Saturday, Aug. 17 launched a public service campaign, including 13 donated billboards, to promote the Double Up Houston program that allows families to use their SNAP benefits to …

Her “Why:” Local Woman Addressing the Issues of the Community With Non-profit K.Y.C.E.P.

Chasta Winslow is a woman on a mission and passion for helping others - founding Kudos Youth & Community Enrichment Program (K.Y.C.E.P) to bridge the deficit found within Title I schools that serve low-income communities in 2016.

Black Congressional Leadership Grills JUUL Executives

“We are as committed, as ever, to combating youth usage, but don’t take our word for it, look at our actions,” JUUL Labs said in a statement.

The 1619 Project

On Sunday, the New York Times unveiled "The 1619 Project," a journalistic series in the Sunday magazine that seeks to tell the "unvarnished truth" about slavery and its impact on America's history. In 1619, just 12 years after the founding …

Houston Native Turns Over Command of Naval Support Activity Sarasota Springs

Cmdr. Christopher J. Tejada, a native of Houston, recently turned over command of Naval Support Activity (NSA) Saratoga Springs, New York, to Cmdr. Phillip Boice at a change of command ceremony held at the Saratoga Springs Knights of Columbus organization.

Houston “To Showcase the City” During Convention

After two years of preparation, 50,000 will be in Houston to attend the Spanish-language “Love Never Fails”! International Convention of Jehovah’s Witnesses August 23-25, 2019, at NRG Stadium.

Book introduces readers to metals and manufacturing industries

Krishan Katyal spent nearly 40 years with manufacturers of machine tools and metal machining and welding companies. He felt there should be a book that covers major topics related to metals and manufacturing, which led him to come up with …