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Donuts help police arrest man in allegedly stolen SUV
An alleged criminal’s freedom went up in smoke Monday morning just an hour after an alert was sent out looking for help finding him and police were able to crack the case thanks to donuts.
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Jeffrey Epstein had diamonds, piles of cash and a passport in a locked safe, prosecutors say
Investigators who searched a locked safe in Jeffrey Epstein's home after his arrest found diamonds, piles of cash and an expired foreign passport that showed what appeared to be Epstein's photo under a different name, federal prosecutors told a judge Monday at his bail hearing.
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R. Kelly is indicted on federal charges of child pornography and transporting women and girls for sex
R. Kelly faces federal charges Friday after two indictments allege that he made videos of himself having sex with minors, paid minors and their families to lie to investigators about allegations against him, and exposed one woman to a sexually transmitted disease without her knowledge.
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Story at Macy’s Houston Galleria and Memorial City Introduces The Next Chapter Outdoor Story
Outdoor STORY brings the outdoors indoors in partnership with DICK’S Sporting Goods and Miracle-Gro®
STORY at Macy’s, the always changing “store to explore” within 36 Macy’s locations nationwide, including Macy’s Houston Galleria and Macy’s Memorial City in Houston, unveils its second experiential concept: Outdoor STORY.
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Jim Crane Ownership Group Leads Opening of West Palm Beach Hilton Garden Inn
A group led by Astros Owner and Chairman Jim Crane and Hilton Garden Inn announced today the opening of Hilton Garden Inn West Palm Beach at the Outlets. This unique hotel is located at 1675 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., West Palm Beach, FL 33401 and is located just off the exit 71 on I95, only five miles from the Astros Spring Training home, FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches.
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Why you should be skeptical of Tom Steyer 2020
Businessman and activist Tom Steyer has entered 2020 presidential race, after originally saying he wouldn't run.
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High school students offer a silent ovation while a classmate with autism receives his diploma
At his high school graduation, Jack Higgins approached the stage to receive his diploma with his fingers in his ears to block what he thought would be applause and cheers.
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Alex Acosta defends handling of 2008 Epstein plea deal
Labor Secretary Alex Acosta, who as US Attorney in Miami oversaw a 2008 plea deal with Jeffrey Epstein, defended on Tuesday his handling of the case when Acosta was US attorney and tweeted he is pleased "prosecutors are moving forward."
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Top Democrats in Congress call on labor secretary to resign over handling of Epstein deal
Top congressional Democrats are calling for Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta to resign over his handling more than a decade ago of a plea deal for multi-millionaire Jeffrey Epstein amid a debate on Capitol Hill over whether Congress should investigate the agreement.
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Story at Macy's Launches the Next Chapter in Two Houston-Area Stores
Outdoor STORY brings the outdoors indoors in partnership with DICK’S Sporting Goods and Miracle-Gro®
STORY at Macy’s, the always changing “store to explore” within 36 Macy’s locations nationwide, including Macy’s Houston Galleria and Macy’s Memorial City in Houston, unveils its second experiential concept: Outdoor STORY.
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FEMA grants $10.7 million to Harris County for Criminal Justice Center
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded more than $10.7 million to Harris County for repairs, mitigation and remediation to the Harris County Criminal Justice Center following Hurricane Harvey.
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HCDE Summer Enrichment Programs Prevent 'Summer Slide'
National Summer Learning Week is celebrated July 8-13 to advocate the important of keeping kids learning, safe and healthy every summer and ensuring they return to school in the fall, ready to succeed. CASE for Kids provides resources and activities to promote the weeklong awareness campaign at www.afterschoolzone.org .
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Congressman Al Green Brings Deported Constituent Jose Escobar Home
On July 1, 2019, Congressman Al Green returned to Houston with his repatriated constituent Jose Escobar and his family. Congressman Green fought tirelessly for two years to reunite Jose with his family by advocating for him in Congress as well as through his visits to El Salvador.
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'25 Black Women in Beauty' Launches to Celebrate Black Women Professionals, Entrepreneurs and Influencers in the Beauty Industry
The collective, the first of its kind, hosted its first annual dinner sponsored by Rémy Martin XO
25 Black Women in Beauty celebrated their official launch with a private dinner at the Whitby Hotel, featuring some of the most powerful black female executives, entrepreneurs and influencers in the Beauty Industry today. The inaugural dinner, sponsored by Rémy Martin XO, featured moving introductions by each guest, innovative ideas for collaborations, and a commitment to continued growth and excellence in the field. Guests included Sarah Curtis-Henry, SVP & General Manager of Fresh; Sharon Chuter, founder of Uoma Beauty; Kahlana Barfield Brown, former fashion and beauty editor turned mega influencer; Karla Evans-Davis, Sr. Director of Integrated Marketing & Media at Ulta Beauty and former supermodel Veronica Webb, who was the first African-American model to land a major cosmetics contract.
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HOV/HOT Ramps Temporarily Closed at Northwest Transit Center
The State of Qatar, through its $30 million Qatar Harvey Fund, is providing a grant to Harris County for the creation of soccer fields in Precincts 1 and 4. The fields will serve a dual purpose of recreation for area residents and as water retention basins for flood mitigation. The announcement of the new fields will be made by Ambassador Al-Thani, who chairs the Fund.
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Op-Ed: Quanell X: Help or Hinderance?
HSM op-ed writer, Nicole Gray, takes deep dive into Quanell X's role in the disappearance of Maleah Davis.
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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® – Xi Alpha Omega Chapter Celebrates 47 New Members
The Xi Alpha Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® (AKA) hosted a New Member Celebration on Sunday, June 2, 2019 at the Hilton Americas-Houston, where forty-seven (47) professional women were introduced to nearly 800 Houston community members, family, and friends. Very special guests in attendance included Dr. Mattelia B. Grays, AKA 18th International President, Ms. Faye B. Bryant, AKA 21st International President, Dr. Polly Sparks-Turner, 20th AKA South Central Regional Director, and Mrs. Gwendolyn Brinkley, 23rd AKA South Central Regional Director. Several AKA Houston Metropolitan Area Chapter Presidents and Leadership also attended the celebration, along with several elected officials, including the Honorable Angela Graves-Harrington, Judge, Harris County 246th Family District Court and the Honorable Toria J. Finch, Judge, Harris County Criminal Court-at-Law No. 9, who are both members of Xi Alpha Omega. Former Xi Alpha Omega Chapter President, Ms. Pamela McGee, served as Chairman of the New Member Celebration Luncheon Committee.
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Statement by Senator Borris L. Miles Regarding Governor Abbott Vetoing SB 390, HB 1120 and HB 1174
"I am very disappointed and shocked with the Governor's veto of SB 390, which would create the Northeast Houston Redevelopment District. The governor's office did not indicate any problem with this bill until late in the session but worked with my staff on changes to eliminate concerns and even helped clear procedural hurdles to get the bill passed. This part of Senate District 13 has been in desperate need of economic development for years and was one of the areas hit the hardest by Hurricane Harvey.
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Bayou Ball ‘N’ National Basketball Tournament
RAP Events is sponsoring its annual Bayou Ball ‘N’ National Basketball Tournament in Lake Charles Friday - Sunday, June 28 - 30, to be held at a variety of locations throughout Southwest Louisiana. Bayou Ball ‘N’ National Basketball Tournament is presented in memory of Bolter Perkins, son of Ronnie Perkins with RAP Events.
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The beating of drums echoed through the Sullivan County Fairgrounds marking the 29th Annual Forksville Pow Wow.
Published on June 17, 2019
