Tampa Police Arrest And Will Charge Suspect in 4 Killings
Tampa Police say they've arrested a 24-year-old man in connection with four fatal shootings, that for nearly two months had eluded authorities and terrified residents in the city's Seminole Heights neighborhood.
5 Things for November 29: North Korea, Tax Overhaul, Tampa, Conyers, Automation
Should rich and poor shoppers be charged different prices at the grocery store? Some experts say that would actually help the economy. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
Solve Life’s Little Problems With Gadgit Girlz™
The modern, everyday woman is always on the go. With almost no time to get caught up with life’s little annoyances, get the busy gal innovative products from Gadgit Girlz™ and save your time for the fun stuff. Put a …
Boys and Girls Club of Brazoria County Presents Annual ‘Great Futures’ Gala
The Boys and Girls Club of Brazoria County will present it ‘Great Futures Gala’ Saturday December 2, 2017 at the Dow Academic Center at Brazosport College. The event starts at 6:30 p.m. with dinner catered by On The River and …
Jack Hanna at The Woodlands Pavilion
President & CEO of The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Jerry MacDonald and Vice President of Operations Jeff Young pose with Jack Hanna during the 22nd Annual Children’s Festival in November. The Pavilion was honored to welcome the infamous zookeeper to the …
GivingTuesday ALERT! · 1000 Book Holiday Challenge (on Facebook) 1000 Books for 1000 S.F. Bay Area Children
In the San Francisco Bay Area, African American and Latino students are the poorest academic performing subgroup. Research indicates trauma, caregiver literacy levels, socioeconomic status, non-access to high-quality reading materials and non-existent cultural and ancestral connections are many of the …
Hispanic Leaders Launch Judiciary Focused Series
Hispanics for a Fair Judiciary convened leaders from the Arizona Latino community to discuss the importance of federal judicial appointments, the impact of state and federal courts on public policy and Arizona communities, and the broader implications of specific federal …
Spec’s Charitable Foundation Announces The 21st Annual Vintage Virtuoso Gala
On Dec. 6, 2017, Spec’s Charitable Foundation in partnership with the Houston Symphony is hosting the 21st Annual Vintage Virtuoso Gala; a fundraising wine, spirits, beer tasting and seated gourmet dinner at the Royal Sonesta in Houston.
After Months of Inaction, Senate Republicans Must Seize Chance to Pass Tax Reform
After nearly 11 months of careening from one disappointment to another, Congress is on the verge of a major breakthrough on tax reform.
Rice U.’s Jones Graduate School of Business Now Accepting Applications for New Online MBA Program
The top-ranked Jones Graduate School of Business at Rice University is now accepting applications for MBA@Rice, a new online Master of Business Administration degree for professionals across the country.
Governor Abbott Joins Kubota To Announce Hurricane Relief Donation
Governor Greg Abbott today joined officials from Kubota Tractor Corporation, Commissioner John Sharp and local elected leaders in Fulton, Texas to announce a $1 million dollar donation of funds and equipment from Kubota to the Hurricane Harvey relief effort.
Team Rubicon Seeks Houston-Area Veterans to Lead Pilot Recovery Program in the Wake of Hurricane Harvey
Team Rubicon is encouraging Houston-area veterans to apply for its yearlong fellowship to help lead the disaster response organization’s pilot recovery program in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. In partnership with SBP, Team Rubicon is committed to rebuilding 100 homes …
TurfMutt Celebrates Fellow Mutts on National Mixed Breed Dog Day
Lucky the TurfMutt is shining a spotlight on mixed breed shelter dogs during National Mixed Breed Dog Day, which honors mutts like TurfMutt twice a year – on December 2 and July 31.
5 Things for November 28: Trump, Anti-bully Mom, Volcano, USS Fitzgerald, Royal Ring
We've survived Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Now, gear up for Giving Tuesday. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
Beyond the Rhetoric: It is Time to get Real about Black Business
It dawned upon me back in 1992, that there was no sincere movement or interest in developing Black owned businesses. Even though Booker T. Washington wrote books about it there was no sincere movement to push forward the thought and …

