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MUSIC MONDAY: “I Can’t Stop Loving You” – Celebrating Black Country Artists (LISTEN)
Last year, Lil Nas X‘s “Old Town Road” renewed to debate over what is and isn’t country music. For all its beauty, honesty and diversity, American country music has the reputation and claim as “white people music.”
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Governor Appoints First Student Regent from Prairie View A&M University
Ervin Bryant of Spring has been appointed the next student regent for The Texas A&M University System by Governor Greg Abbott. He replaces the outgoing student regent, Stephen F. Shuchart of Houston.
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Texas Bikers Raise $28,000 to Fund Breast Cancer Healthcare for Women in Need
Motorcycle-lovers from all across Houston came out in droves to support The 10th Annual Bikers Against Breast Cancer (BABC) event held on Saturday, May 12 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the San Jacinto Harley Davidson store located at 3636 E. Sam Houston Parkway South, Pasadena, TX 77505. This empowering 60-mile ride over the Fred Hartman bridge raised funds for The Rose, the leading breast healthcare nonprofit in Southeast Texas, to honor those who have faced the disease and to make life-saving services possible for more women.
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I Was Lorena Bobbitt Debuts Memorial Day 2020
Lifetime kicks off Memorial Day with the Ripped from the Headlines feature premiere of I Was Lorena Bobbitt on Monday, May 25 at 8pm ET/PT. Starring Dani Montalvo (Dispatches from Elsewhere) and Luke Humphrey (Tiny Pretty Things) as the controversial couple Lorena and John Bobbitt, the film follows Lorena's account leading up to that fateful day as Lorena also serves as executive producer and on-screen narrator. Lifetime will run a PSA for the National Domestic Violence Hotline and the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence featuring the actors and Lorena Bobbitt, as part of Lifetime's public affairs campaign, Stop Violence Against Women.
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How Princess Charlotte, 2, just made royal history
Move over, #RoyalBaby. Princess Charlotte, not even 3, has just made history.
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Meghan and Harry to tour Australia and New Zealand
Royal newlyweds Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will tour Australia and several neighboring countries later this year, Kensington Palace announced.
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This could be the Rolls-Royce of flying taxis
Rolls-Royce is preparing a flying taxi for takeoff. Vertical takeoff, that is.
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HMAAC Opens Robert Hodge's It Takes A Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back
July 12 - September 7, 2019
HMAAC is delighted to originate It Takes A Nation of Millions To Hold Us Back, a solo exhibition of the works by Robert Hodge. The exhibit opens July 12 and runs through September 7, 2019.
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H-E-B to Donate $150,000 and Provides Community Support In Wake of Sutherland Springs Tragedy
All Donations Collected to Directly Benefit Affected Families of the First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs
Providing aid in times of need, H-E-B will donate $150,000 and has launched a statewide checkstand donation campaign to support the families affected by the tragedy in Sutherland Springs. When a disaster occurs, H-E-B is dedicated to stand by the communities it serves, which is the cornerstone of our “Helping Here” philosophy.
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Fort Bend County Announces Carlos Guzman as Director of Economic Opportunity & Development
Fort Bend County Judge KP George announced that Carlos Guzman has joined the County as the Director of Economic Opportunity & Development. His first day on the job was Tuesday, October 4.
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Mr. Versatilty: Texans OL Tytus Howard Ready To Play Wherever He Is Needed
"As far as position-wise, I'm really just going to playing wherever the team deems me the most valuable, whether it's guard or tackle," Howard said.
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JCSTS Drum Major for Justice MLK Cohort Holds Graduate Certificate Ceremony
Johnson C. Smith Theological Seminary (JCSTS) will host the 2022 Drum Major for Justice Certificate Ceremony for the MLK Cohort on June 12, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. Recognition will be presented to 8 Learning Partners who studied a 5-month curricula inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King’s justice philosophy.
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Trill Burgers welcomes friends and family for first look at new location
Burgers and fries flow as Houston athletes, musicians and media personalities flock to Houston’s newest smashburger destination
On Thursday, June 1, friends and family of Bun B and Trill Burgers flocked to the corner of Shepherd Drive and Richmond Avenue to get an exclusive first look inside Trill Burgers’ debut brick-and-mortar location at 3607 S Shepherd Dr.
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Hip-Hop Icon Luther "Uncle Luke" Campbell Enjoys Football Field Unveiling
The City of Miami Parks and Recreation dedicated The Luther Campbell Football Field in honor of Luther "Uncle Luke" Campbell for his significant contributions to the community of Liberty City, Miami, and its youth for the past thirty-one years through the Liberty City Optimist Club of which he is co-Founder.
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CREED III director and star Michael B. Jordan honored by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
The March 1 ceremony honored Michael B. Jordan with the 2,751st star in the Category of Motion Pictures, and included speeches from CREED III co-star Jonathan Majors and producer Ryan Coogler.
After dominating the boxing world, Adonis Creed (Michael B. Jordan) has been thriving in both his career and family life.
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Verdict reached in penalty phase of trial of NYC bike path terrorist
The jury in the penalty phase of the trial of a terrorist convicted of committing a 2017 attack for ISIS that killed eight on a New York City bike path has told the judge it was unable to reach a unanimous decision.
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Nikki Haley drops in on ‘Saturday Night Live’ cold open as surprise guest
“Saturday Night Live” welcomed an unexpected guest as part of the comedy show’s cold open sequence this weekend.
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The Ensemble Theatre Announces Its 2019-2020 Season
The Ensemble Theatre Artistic Director, Eileen J. Morris, announces the theatre's 2019-2020 season including a commissioned world premiere and five regional premieres packed with drama, comedy and musical performances; and a series of alternative programing, youth initiatives, and fundraising events.
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H-E-B Names Winners in 2017 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards
Company Recognized Outstanding Educators and School Districts with Cash Prizes and Grants Totaling $430,000
On Sunday, May 7, H-E-B announced statewide winners of the 16th annual H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards during an awards ceremony at the Hilton Hotel in Austin. During the ceremony, H-E-B Chairman and CEO Charles Butt personally handed out $430,000 in cash awards and grants, and congratulated eight educators, two school districts, one early childhood agency and a public school board for being among the best in Texas. The program has given away more than $8.5 million in cash and grants since 2002.
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Fans gather to view Aretha Franklin's body in Detroit
LaTonya McIntyre made sure she was first in line outside the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit to say goodbye to Aretha Franklin.
