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EEOC Sues Houston Union for Race Discrimination
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission sued United Labor Unions Local 100, alleging the union engaged in race discrimination by firing two newly hired black union organizers, but retaining a white organizer who didn’t perform as well.
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Bud Light, Texas and Summer; A Winning Combination
No matter how long you live in a city you can never really know what all that city has to offer, even when things are in close proximately to you. I made a new discovery in my city this week that has been 35 years in the making.
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Smith & Wollensky Standing Tall in Highland Village
Smith & Wollensky located at 4007 Westheimer exemplifies what a writer from the New York Times wrote “The steakhouse to end all arguments.” Their service is impeccable, the restaurant is elegant, but not stuffy, the staff is friendly and attentive to the needs of all customers. Moreover, the food, especially the dry-aged steak, exceeded my expectations in every way.
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Ronald McDonald House Houston Announces New CEO
Brigadier General Rick Noriega to lead non-profit during time of expansion
Ronald McDonald House Houston today announced that its board of directors has appointed Brigadier General Rick Noriega as CEO, effective July 10, 2017. Noriega joins Ronald McDonald House Houston in the midst of an aggressive $22.5 million capital campaign to further serve families of critically ill children in the Texas Medical Center.
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In Paul Ryan's Backyard, Good Jobs Are Moving to Canada
Kenneth Olsen lives in House Speaker Paul Ryan's district in Wisconsin. He wishes Ryan had been there to see his wife of 42 years slump in her chair and cry when he told her the news: His GE factory job is being eliminated.
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WaPo: DNI Head Claims Trump Asked Him to Intervene in FBI's Russia Probe
The top US intelligence official told associates in March that President Donald Trump asked him if he could assist in getting former FBI Director James Comey to stop investigating former national security adviser Michael Flynn as part of its Russia probe, The Washington Post reported.
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Trump to Nominate Christopher Wray as FBI Director
President Donald Trump announced Wednesday he plans to nominate Christopher A. Wray, the former assistant attorney general in charge of the Justice Department's criminal division, to be the next FBI director.
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What Trump's Thoughts On Jared Kushner's Fame Tell Us
In a meeting with Republican congressional leaders at the White House Tuesday, the topic of President Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, came up.
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5 Things for Wednesday, June 7: Sessions & Trump, Iran Attacks, Qatar
Looking to make some extra cash? There's a $10 million reward for paintings stolen in the world's biggest art heist. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
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Lezley McSpadden, Michael Brown’s Mother, Earns High School Diploma Alongside College-Bound Daughter Daysa Brown
Lezley McSpadden, the mother of Michael Brown, recently walked across the stage in Missouri to receive her high school diploma.What’s also interesting is that McSpadden earned her diploma alongside her daughter, Daysa Brown, thanks to the local school district’s adult high school education program, which allowed her to attend classes on weekday afternoons.
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Super Soaker Inventor Lonnie Johnson Takes Aim at Funding High School Robotics Teams
He created one of the most popular toys on the planet — but the inventor of the “Super Soaker” isn’t done making a splash. Lonnie Johnson is now focusing on new battery technology, but his most rewarding pursuit may be sharing his knowledge with a new generation of engineers.
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What We Know Bout Reality Winner
Before she was accused of mailing classified information to a media outlet, Reality Winner was a Texas-raised linguist, yoga instructor and animal lover who regularly took to social media to blast President Donald Trump.
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The Comey Hearing Is Shaping Up to Be Washington's Super Bowl
Washington politics has often been described as sports for people who weren't all that good at sports. If that's true, then Thursday's congressional testimony by fired FBI Director James Comey is this town's Super Bowl.
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Ariana Grande Holds Benefit Concert in Wake of Terror Attacks
Ariana Grande returned Sunday to Manchester to honor the lives of those lost there. The singer and some of her famous friends held a benefit concert in the English city to benefit the victims of a terrorist attack that took place following her performance there nearly two weeks ago.
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The 10 Fashion Secrets in 2017
Here are 10 fashion secrets for the year 2017 that will surely amaze you:
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Classes at Washington College Canceled Again Amid Threats
A college in Washington state canceled classes for a third day Monday in response to threats aimed at the campus.
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Celebration for Jacqueline Bostic McElroy
Photography by Vicky Pink - Many gathered for a celebration of life for Jacqueline Bostic …
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FOIA’d Evanston Library Emails Confirm Contempt for Community Concerns as nearly 100 rally again for Evanston’s only Black Librarian
“The library’s attempt to silence Lesley suggests that the library director is afraid of words,” Lesley Williams's attorney states as Library seeks termination over critical Facebook post; community members call on Mayor Hagerty to intervene
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Being A Victor, Not A Victim Over HIV
Freshman year of college is a year most will never forget, mainly because it is the first time many are on their own without their parents and are able to stay out late and indulge in parties. The memories that make freshman year memorable may not be so pleasant. On April 21, 2014, and at the young age of 19, Deondre Moore was diagnosed with HIV. As a freshman Human Resources Management major at Sam Houston State University, Moore was not prepared for what the doctor told him but decided he will not let this virus define him.
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Texas Wants to Use Federal Money to Attack Planned Parenthood
Five Years ago, Texas voluntarily gave up $30 million a year in federal funding for women’s health programs, just so it could exclude Planned Parenthood from the roster of approved providers.
