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Mayor Whitmire Nominates Jay Zeidman as Chairman of Houston First Corporation
In a strategic move aimed at further elevating Houston's profile as a premier destination for tourism and conventions, Mayor John Whitmire has proposed the appointment of venture capital executive Jay Zeidman as the new Chairman of Houston First Corporation (HFC). Pending City Council approval, Zeidman will step into the role, succeeding the outgoing Chairman David Mincberg.
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Illinois outlaws book bans in public libraries
Illinois became the first state in the nation to prohibit book bans Monday, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced, as states across the country continue to challenge and axe literature from public schools and libraries.
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Great Things Are Happening at the Ensemble Theatre
The Ensemble Theatre is celebrating their 46th Anniversary Season not only celebrates the genius of African American voices of the past and the present but also offers plays that explore controversial subjects facing our communities.
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Texas Multicultural Advocacy Coalition Organizes Critical Event Opposing Harmful State Actions Against Communities of Color
The Texas Multicultural Advocacy Coalition, with the support of Congressman Al Green, is organizing a Civil Rights Town Hall on May 13th, 2023, at 1 pm at FountainLife Center, located at 14083 S. Main St. Houston, TX 77035.
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Biden nominates first female FCC chair
President Joe Biden announced on Tuesday that he's nominating Jessica Rosenworcel to lead the Federal Communications Commission, which would make her the first woman to serve in the role if she's confirmed by the Senate.
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George Floyd's Legacy Is Bigger Than a Defaced Statue or a Posthumous Pardon
The recent defacement of a bronze bust of George Floyd in New York City offers important clues about our national journey toward racial justice and repair.
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Time Keeps On Ticking For Carlos Correa
“It is visualizing the moment,” said Correa “When I am on deck, I am visualizing where I want the pitch to start. I am visualizing a tunnel and what I want to do with it.”
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Astros Blaze Unique Trail By Hiring Dana Brown As GM
On November 6, 2022, Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker became the third African American manager to win a World Series title.
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Austin apologized to Biden for mishandled communication around cancer treatment
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Thursday admitted he mishandled communication around his treatment for prostate cancer and said he’d apologized to President Joe Biden, in his first news conference since returning to work.
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Connecticut - First state to cancel medical debt for many residents
Connecticut will cancel roughly $650 million in medical debt for an estimated 250,000 residents this year, Gov. Ned Lamont announced Friday, saying it is the first state to provide this type of relief.
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Netanyahu directs Israeli military to draw plan to evacuate more than one million people from Rafah as offensive looms
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has directed the country’s military to plan for the “evacuation of the population” from Rafah, his office said in a statement on Friday, ahead of an anticipated ground assault on the southern Gaza city.
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Duffy's Hope Inc. Unveils Star-Studded Lineup for the 19th Annual Celebrity Basketball Game Fundraiser
Location: The Chase Fieldhouse August 5, 2023 6:00 - 9:00 P.M. EDT
The highly anticipated 19th Annual Duffy's Hope Celebrity Basketball Game is set to return to The Chase Fieldhouse on Saturday, August 5, 2023. The event brings together a remarkable lineup of public figures and community leaders, united in their commitment to supporting the local youth. Promising an evening of family fun and entertainment, the game will feature a basketball competition, live music, an engaging emcee, and surprise giveaways for spectators.
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Congress races clock to avert shutdown before Friday deadline
Congress is on track to avert a partial government shutdown before the end of the week with both the Senate and House poised to pass a short-term funding extension on Thursday.
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Congress passes short-term funding extension
Congress passed a short-term funding extension Thursday, averting a partial government shutdown at the end of the week after lawmakers raced the clock ahead of a key Friday deadline.
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Could Congress Stop Trump From Bombing North Korea?
President Donald Trump threatened North Korea with "fire and fury" Tuesday if Pyongyang doesn't stop threatening the United States. But can the President launch a military strike on his own? The Constitution may give Congress the ability to declare war, but in reality it has little ability to stop the President if he's determined to strike North Korea.
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5 Things for September 6: Irma, DACA, Sen. Menendez, Iran, Health & Height
Looks like we might get flying cars (and electric ones at that!) after all. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
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5 Things for Tuesday, May 23: Manchester Attack, Russia, Trump
The aftermath of an unfathomable attack in Great Britain leads off the things you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
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Philando Castile's Family Reaches $3 Million Settlement with City of St. Anthony
The family of Philando Castile, who was shot and killed last year by a St. Anthony, Minnesota police officer, has reached a $3 million settlement with the city, according to a statement from the city and lawyers for the family.
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The Real Estate Mogul's Architect: Bannon's Influence Swells
To outsiders looking in, President Donald Trump's decision to give his chief strategist Steve Bannon a permanent seat with the National Security Council's most senior officials marked the startling elevation of a political adviser to a policy-making role.
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Deadly Kansas Shooting: A Senseless Crime and a Friend Lost
The body of an Indian tech worker shot dead in a Kansas bar last week was due to be repatriated to his family in Hyderabad Monday as investigators sought to determine if it was a hate crime.
