Courvoisier® Celebrates Black and Minority-Owned Flower Shops with Limited Edition Holidays in Blossom Program
Maison Courvoisier today announced Holidays in Blossom, a program spotlighting and supporting Black and other minority-owned flower shops for the holiday season. Courvoisier, the Most Awarded Cognac House*, worked with the National Urban League to identify florists in 13 markets …
House Democrats pick Hakeem Jeffries to succeed Nancy Pelosi, the first Black lawmaker to lead a party in Congress
House Democrats chose caucus chair Hakeem Jeffries of New York to succeed Nancy Pelosi as leader of the Democrats in the chamber next year, a historic move that will make him the first Black person to lead one of the …
Musician Jake Flint dies just hours after his wedding
Oklahoma musician Jake Flint died unexpectedly over the weekend, hours after getting married, his publicist Clif Doyal told CNN.
Georgia Senate candidate Herschel Walker described himself as living in Texas during 2022 campaign speech
Georgia Republican Senate candidate Herschel Walker, facing renewed and growing questions about his residency in the final week of the runoff campaign, described himself during a campaign speech in January as living in Texas and said he decided to run …
A supertall skyscraper is coming to Austin, Texas
There's a well-known saying that everything is bigger in Texas. But so far, that hasn't been the case for the state capital's skyline.
Interview: Dr. Cam Hill Talks 'Staying Focused' Ahead Of The Highly Anticipated Leaders Esteem 2nd Annual Event
Houston's own Dr. Cam Hill discusses what to expect at the 2nd Annual Leaders Esteem Honorary Doctorate Graduation & Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award Ceremony.
Interview: Dr. Abenaa Bailey Chimes In On The Event Of The Year With Leaders Esteem Christian Bible University
In an interview ahead of the Leaders Esteem event of the year, Dr. Abenna Bailey sheds light on what it takes to be a leader and provides spiritual motivation for those seeking inspiration.
CNN begins layoffs in what CEO says will be a 'gut punch' to the network
CNN on Wednesday informed employees that layoffs had commenced, a move that is expected to impact hundreds of staffers at the global news network and mark the deepest cuts to the organization in years.
Houston native prepares Thanksgiving dinner aboard USS Paul Ignatius
U.S. Navy Counselor 1st Class Lavonne Rollins, from Houston, Texas, prepares Thanksgiving dinner aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117), Nov. 24, 2022.
State Sen. John Whitmire announces he will run for Houston mayor in 2023
State Sen. John Whitmire, the longest-serving member of the Texas Senate, announced Wednesday night he will run for Houston mayor in 2023.
Lone Star Flight Museum Jet Setter’s Ball
The Lone Star Flight Museum (LSFM)was electrified with glowing lights and great dance music while guests dressed in fabulous creative cocktail attire, celebrated the museum’s successes and big plans for 2023. The annual fundraising event was attended by generous Houston …
Five officers charged following New Haven man’s paralysis
Five officers involved in the paralysis of a New Haven man who was in the back of a police van have been charged, according to state police.
Fact check: Kevin McCarthy falsely claims Trump condemned White nationalist Nick Fuentes
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy was asked on Tuesday about how he hadn't yet condemned former President Donald Trump for having dinner a week ago with Nick Fuentes, a White nationalist and Holocaust denier.
Sheriff’s Office Receives Grant Award from U.S. Department of Justice COPS Office to Embed Crisis Counselors in Dispatch
The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office was recently awarded a $349,616 grant by the Community-Oriented Policing Services Office, U.S. Department of Justice, to implement Crisis Intervention Teams. The Sheriff’s Office will embed crisis counselors in its Emergency Communications center to …
Harris County DA Office Honored for Mental Health Program
Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg and her office is celebrating their recent recognition by the Texas Association of Counties for their Mental Health Diversion Program during a session of the Harris County Commissioners’ Court.
