Beyond the Rhetoric: Minority Business Programs – How Much is Fake?
Since I was in high school my conscience was about bettering the lives of fellow African Americans. As a teenager I would work at housing construction sites. Spotting drywall and clean up were my niche. At the same time, I …
Mason Park Pedestrian/Bike Bridge Unveiling Set for September 22
Houston Parks Board and its partners are pleased to announce the Mason Park Bridge Grand Opening event slated for Saturday, Sept. 22. Community members along Brays Bayou and across the city are invited to celebrate the official unveiling of Mason …
7-month old boy youngest to undergo heart, lung transplant
A baby boy has just become the youngest person to undergo a heart and lung transplant in a decade and he lives right here in Kansas City.
Woman charged with killing husband outside Walmart in front of 3 children
Police said a Louisiana woman shot her estranged husband in the chest, killing him in front of their three children in a Walmart parking lot over the weekend.
Trump wants to be done with Stormy Daniels lawsuit. Her lawyer: Not so fast
President Donald Trump and his former lawyer, Michael Cohen, both made clear over the weekend that they are ready to be done with the legal drama involving adult film star Stormy Daniels.
Republicans hope strong blue-collar jobs numbers can stem November losses
Republicans face a host of headwinds heading into November's midterm elections: Democratic messaging in suburban and swing districts has put control of the House in play, there is a narrow path for the party to take control of the Senate …
Swedish election deadlock as far-right party makes gains
Sweden has been plunged into political uncertainty after both the main centrist coalitions failed to win a majority in general elections Sunday, and as the far-right anti-immigration party gained ground, further fracturing the vote.
North and South Carolina coasts have been hit by plenty of storms -- but few major hurricanes
Over the past century some famous and devastating hurricanes have battered North and South Carolina. We're talking about Hugo in 1989 and Hazel in 1954 -- storms that caused so much devastation their names were retired.
Kellyanne Conway: Trump's press attacks are 'not healthy' for the country, but...
President Trump has called the press almost every nasty name in the book. But his advisors say they don't always agree with him.
Dallas police officer could face stiffer charge for killing unarmed neighbor, DA says
A Dallas police officer stands charged with manslaughter in the fatal shooting of a man she mistakenly thought was in her apartment, but a prosecutor would not rule out a more serious charge Monday.
Florence isn't the only one. There are 3 more hurricanes brewing
All eyes are on Hurricane Florence and its path toward the Carolinas, but several other hurricanes are brewing as well.
US threatens sanctions against International Criminal Court, will close PLO office in Washington
US national security adviser John Bolton announced Monday that the US will use "any means necessary" to protect its citizens and allies from prosecution by the International Criminal Court.
Without Omarosa, there'd be no President Trump
Omarosa Manigault Newman, often known simply by her first name, needs no introduction.
CNN Poll: Trump approval down 6 points in a month, hits low among independents
President Donald Trump's approval rating has fallen 6 points in the last month and stands at a new low among political independents, according to a new CNN Poll conducted by SSRS.
City of Houston, U of H, Kathrine McGovern Foundation, and HEB Joined Together to Bring the First Ever All Black Classical Festival To Houston, Colour of Music, September 11 - 16th
The University of Houston’s College of Liberal and Social Sciences, the Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts, HEB Corporation and the City of Houston have joined forces to present the first ever all black classical music Festival in Houston. …
