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Wesley Hunt: No Better, No Less

Nineteen months ago Wesley Hunt decided that he could do a better job than freshman Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher after she had only been in office for three months. His biggest complaint of her was that she broke a promise to think independently and just sided with Nancy Pelosi all the time. Well Mr. Hunt isn’t that exactly what you wanted to do under Trump.

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Lifetime Celebrates Pride Month 2020 With a Special Reairing of Prayers For Bobby and Trapped: The Alex Cooper Story

Following the landmark decision by the United States Supreme Court earlier this month to expand civil rights by ruling that federal anti-bias law protects millions of gay, lesbian and transgender workers from workplace discrimination, Lifetime further celebrates the LGBTQ community by airing an encore presentation of the critically acclaimed 2009 original movie, Prayers for Bobby on Monday, June 29 at 8pm ET/PT.

West Texas A&M Develops Antiviral Protection for Doors

Copper-based foil adhesive will be tested for effectiveness against COVID-19

Biological warfare technology born at West Texas A&M University to protect soldiers from anthrax has been readapted and deployed across campus to protect door handles from viruses and bacteria.

Dove Season Opening Brings New Fire Danger to Texas Wildlands

With hunting season upon us, many Texans are headed to hunting leases and other open areas across the state.

Governor Abbott Names Chair And Appoints Four To Parks And Wildlife Commission

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed James Abell, Jeff Hildebrand, and Bobby Patton to the Parks and Wildlife Commission for terms set to expire on February 1, 2025. Additionally, the Governor reappointed Anna Benavides Galo for a term set to expire on February 1, 2021, and named Reed Morian chair of the commission.

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Team Rubicon Seeks Houston-Area Veterans to Lead Pilot Recovery Program in the Wake of Hurricane Harvey

Team Rubicon is encouraging Houston-area veterans to apply for its yearlong fellowship to help lead the disaster response organization’s pilot recovery program in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. In partnership with SBP, Team Rubicon is committed to rebuilding 100 homes over the next two years along the Texas Gulf Coast.

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Sam Hunt Announces SUMMER ON THE OUTSKIRTS TOUR with Special Guests Brett Young and Lily Rose

THE CYNTHIA WOODS MITCHELL PAVILION PRESENTED BY HUNTSMAN THE WOODLANDS, TX AUGUST 18, 2023 DOS EQUIS PAVILION DALLAS, TX AUGUST 19, 2023 Tickets Available Starting On Tuesday, March 7 with Verizon Presale General Onsale Begins On Friday, March 10 at 10 a.m. (Dallas) and Friday, March 24 at 10 a.m. (Houston) at SamHunt.com

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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Statement Following Today’s Guilty Plea by the President’s Former Personal Attorney

Jackson Lee – “Today’s plea by Mr. Cohen represents yet another milestone in the Special Counsel’s investigation, which the president has dismissed as a witch hunt. For a witch hunt, the Special Counsel’s investigation has found many witches. To date, the Special Counsel’s investigation has returned indictments and secured convictions or guilty pleas from over three dozen individuals, including the President’s first national security advisor, his campaign chairman, his deputy campaign chairman, his personal attorney, a former foreign policy advisor and dozens of associates of the Kremlin.”

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Houston Faith, Community Leaders Gather in ‘Hands Off Al Green’ Movement

Weeks following his format demand for the impeachment of the nation’s president, U.S. Rep Al Green continues to be the target of death threats. The “Hands Off Al Green” movement, which has united faith and community leaders, demands that law enforcement agencies use every resource available to hunt down those responsible.

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Killer Sentenced to 35 Years in Prison After DNA Found on Gearshift of a Car Pushed Into Bayou

A 21-year-old Galena Park man was sentenced to 35 years in prison Tuesday after pleading guilty to murder for shooting an acquaintance, putting his body in the backseat of a car and pushing the car into Hunting Bayou, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.

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METRO's Got the Bases Covered for Astros Fans

METRO is ready to welcome a sea of orange and blue as Houston Astros fans head downtown for the World Series champs' home opener on Monday, April 2. One of the most economical and hassle-free trips to Minute Maid Park is on METRO. Several local bus routes and rail stops are just a short walk from the ball park. Riding METRO means fans can avoid the frustration of traffic congestion and hunting for parking spaces.

Governor Abbott Appoints Harper To Sulphur River Regional Mobility Authority

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Harper Holland as the presiding officer of the Sulphur River Regional Mobility Authority for a term set to expire on February 1, 2021. The regional mobility authority is a political subdivision that allows local transportation planning and project delivery leaders to partner with the state to deliver transportation infrastructure projects that will serve Lamar, Delta, and Hunt Counties.

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NASA’s Headquarters to be Renamed in Honor of its 1st Black Woman Engineer, “Hidden Figure” Mary W. Jackson

NASA announced Wednesday the agency’s headquarters building in Washington, D.C., will be named after Mary W. Jackson, the first African American female engineer at NASA.

Katy Prairie Conservancy preserves nearly 965 acres of land for conservation projects

The Katy Prairie Conservancy (KPC) announces the preservation of nearly 965 acres of additional land for two important land conservation projects, increasing lands conserved by the land trust to 30,127 acres. The lands will be protected from any future commercial development.

Your Community Needs a Neighborhood Scavenger Hunt

We know that self-isolation is very important at this time to help fight the spread of COVID-19 but that doesn’t mean you can’t go for a walk with your kids to get a bit of exercise and some fresh air. For some kids, especially the younger ones can find it a little boring. That’s why your community needs a neighborhood scavenger hunt.

Governor Ron DeSantis Officially Requests Replacement of Florida Statue in National Statuary Hall on 144th Anniversary of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune’s Birthday

Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune’s statue will represent the first African American to have a state-commissioned statue in National Statuary Hall

“Florida is proud to commemorate the 144th anniversary of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune’s birthday by sending our state’s formal request to place her statue in National Statuary Hall, making her the first African American to have a state-commissioned statue,” said Governor DeSantis. “Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune was an influential educator, leader and civil rights activist who became one of Florida’s and our nation’s most influential leaders. Dr. McLeod Bethune’s statue will represent the best of who we are as Floridians to visitors from around the world in our nation’s capitol. Her legacy endures and will continue to inspire future generations.”

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A Look At Mary J. Blige In Her First Animated Film Role

Mary J. Blige is starring in her first animated role in association with Parmount Films’ animated sequel SHERLOCK GNOMES.

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College of William and Mary Creating Mural to Honor Lynn Briley, Karen Ely and Janet Brown, 1st Black Students Who Lived on Campus

The College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia, is commemorating the fiftieth anniversary of the first Black residential students on campus by creating a mural that will be permanently displayed at the university’s Swen Library.

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Mayor Turner Appoints – Mary Benton New Director of Communications

Mayor Sylvester Turner has appointed Mary Benton as the new Director of Communications effective immediately. Benton brings valuable years of experience in media relations, strategic communications, crisis communications, and social media strategy.

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