Radio One Launches Annual Career Development and Recruitment Initiative “Opportunity Expo” Brings Positive Impact to Houston Job Seekers and Employers
Radio One – Houston’s 97.9 The Box, Majic 102.1, and 92.1 Radio Now announce their inaugural “Opportunity Expo” (Opp Ex) career development and recruitment fair to meet the needs of Houston employers and job seekers Saturday, March 9, 2019 at the George R. Brown Convention Center – Main Ballroom 1001 Avenida De Las Americas, Houston, TX 77010.
Beyond the Rhetoric: Green New Deal – Wisdom of the New Democratic Party
This is not your grandparents’ Democratic Party. Nor is it your parents’ Democratic Party. This is a group of socialistic, inexperienced “hotshots” who believe they have it all figured out. One of the rising stars is a 30-year-old aggressive (beyond progressive) from The Bronx.
Def Jam Lights Up GrammyWeek with Star-Studded Affair at Catch LA
The Def Jam Recordings pre-Grammy celebration at CATCH LA in West Hollywood, was the place to be on Friday night, as lines stretched around the block outside the exclusive event. Sponsored by Courvoisier, PUMA, Klasse14, TikTok, Heineken and CORE Water – featuring music by DJ Cassidy and DJ MOS – the party was packed with Def Jam artists, celebrities, executives and tastemakers.
The Rink: Rolling at Discovery Green opens March 1
Houston’s first outdoor roller rink returns for a third season at Discovery Green, the 12-acre park in the heart of downtown Houston.
Galena Park Area Universities Earn High Marks in 2019 Best College Rankings
Students seeking a quality education should feel right at home in Galena Park, according to data analytics firm, College Factual.
Man test drives Buick off car dealership lot, never returns it
A man is accused of grand theft auto after test driving a Buick off a Florida car dealership lot and never returning it.
Mexican drug lord Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzmán is found guilty on all counts
Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzmán Loera, the Mexican drug lord who pocketed nearly $14 billion as the decadeslong head of the murderous Sinaloa cartel, was found guilty Tuesday of all 10 federal criminal counts against him, including the top charge of engaging in a continuing criminal enterprise.
Sears' brand has been badly damaged. Now it has to win back customers
The Sears brand, once the mightiest in retail, is only worth a fraction of what it once was.
About 86 million in the northern half of US are under some kind of winter warning, watch or advisory right now
Severe weather is expected to stretch from coast to coast Tuesday, with about 86 million people under some sort of winter alert, millions facing a flood threat and more snow on the way in Seattle.
Teen gets vaccinated despite parents' concerns: 'I was doing it for my safety and the safety of others'
Ethan Lindenberger grew up thinking that not being vaccinated was normal.
Trump 'not happy' with deal, weighing options for building wall
President Donald Trump voiced displeasure Tuesday at a border security deal struck by congressional negotiators, hinting it may not meet his requirements for constructing a wall.
Bill Cosby's spokesman says the comedian thinks prison is an 'amazing experience'
Despite the circumstances, Bill Cosby said his time in prison is an "amazing experience," his press spokesman Andrew Wyatt said in a TV interview.
Maria Butina in her first interview: I'm no spy
Maria Butina, the Russian who pleaded guilty to conspiring to act as an unregistered Russian agent, rejects the idea that she was spying for Russian intelligence in a series of interviews with The New Republic, the first known that she has given.
'Coming to America' sequel set for 2020 release
Get ready because Eddie Murphy is coming to America, again! Paramount confirmed Monday that the actor will star in a sequel to "Coming to America," set to hit theaters next year.
Massive insect decline could have 'catastrophic' environmental impact, study says
Insect populations are declining precipitously worldwide due to pesticide use and other factors, with a potentially "catastrophic" effect on the planet, a study has warned.
Turkey orders detention of more than 1,100 people linked to failed 2016 coup
Turkey has ordered the detention of 1,112 people over suspected links to a failed coup attempt, a Ministry of Interior source told CNN.
Cardi B deactivates Instagram account after Grammys, Nicki Minaj, BET drama
Cardi B should have been celebrating after becoming the first solo woman to win the Grammy for best rap album.
Facebook screens posts for suicide risk, and health experts have concerns
A pair of public health experts has called for Facebook to be more transparent in the way it screens posts for suicide risk and to follow certain ethical guidelines, including informed consent among users.
'A new era on guns:' Gun-safety groups look to 2020 a year after Parkland
Nearly a year after a gunman massacred 17 students and staffers at a Parkland, Florida, high school, the political landscape on guns has shifted.
Firefighters called as mom has baby at home. Then they shovel the driveway.
As extremely cold weather descends on much of the United States, one Iowa family had a heartwarming experience they will never forget.

