Governor Abbott Reappoints Bunin And Hase To Governing Board Of The Indigent Defense Commission
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Alex Bunin and Don Hase to the Governing Board of the Texas Indigent Defense Commission for terms set to expire February 1, 2019. The commission provides financial and technical support to counties to develop and …
District D NEXT GENeration Advisory Council BETA CLASS Application Open
District D NEXT GENeration Advisory Council is a leadership development program comprised of 15 committed young leaders who either live, work, or have close ties to Houston City Council District D. These young leaders are selected to have input in …
Statement from Senator Borris Miles Regarding Injured HPD Officers
"Our hearts go out to the two officers, Officer Ronny Cortez and Jose Muñoz, that were injured today in Southwest Houston. As a former police officer, I know too well the sacrifices they make to safeguard our community. Today, these …
Jon Stewart's Message for the Media: Stop Whining About Trump
Jon Stewart has a message for one of his favorite old targets, the media: Stop whining.
Jeff Sessions Pledges Crackdown on Violent Crime
In his first major public speech since taking office, Attorney General Jeff Sessions pledged Tuesday that a Justice Department crackdown on violent crime will reverse what he views as a dangerous new trend.
Google Officially Reveals Its Latest Robot
If there were an Olympics for robots, Boston Dynamics appears ready to enter.
How Lin-Manuel Miranda Could Change Twitter
Count Twitter among the "Hamilton" fans. At the very least the site digs its creator Lin-Manuel Miranda.
130-year-old Harvard Law Review Elects Its First Black Woman President
In 130 years of existence, the Harvard Law Review had never elected a black woman as president. ImeIme Umana has changed that.
Donald Trump Grades Himself C Grade for Messaging, A In Achievement
Approval ratings for Donald Trump's job performance have been at historic lows, but the President's own report card of his performance has high marks.
4 Critically Hurt as Car Strikes Marching Band at Mardi Gras Parade
Twelve Alabama students were injured Tuesday when a car plowed into a marching band during a Mardi Gras parade
Shaw University’s President in Historic Summit Between HBCU Leaders and Congressional Members
Dr. Tashni-Ann Dubroy of Shaw University, one of the nation’s youngest college presidents, was recently part of an important summit organized by Senator Tim Scott, the first African-American senator from South Carolina, and Representative Mark Walker, a North Carolina Republican.
TSU President Joins Collegiate Leadership at White House
Texas Southern University President Dr. Austin A. Lane was among 64 presidents and chancellors of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) who attended the White House Domestic Policy Council listening session in Washington, DC. The gathering – dubbed the ‘HBCU …
President Trump is Rebuilding America's National Security
President Donald J. Trump has taken action to ensure the safety and security of the United States homeland, its borders, and its people. · President Trump has proposed increasing the military’s budget by $54 billion so that it can begin …
RNC Statement On President Trump’s Joint Address To Congress
Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel released the following statement at the conclusion of President Donald Trump’s first joint address to Congress:
Cummings Statement on President Trump’s Address to Joint Session of Congress
Today, Congressman Elijah E. Cummings (D-MD) issued the following statement on President Donald Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress:
