Trailblazer at the Helm: TSU Welcomes Dr. Gilbert L. Rochon as Interim Dean of the Barbara Jordan-Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs
s Southern University (TSU) continues its legacy of academic excellence with the appointment of Dr. Gilbert L. Rochon as the Interim Dean of the Barbara Jordan-Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs (SOPA). A nationally recognized scholar, former university president, and research-driven leader, Dr. Rochon’s appointment signals a new era of innovation and student-centered growth for one of the country’s premier institutions for public affairs education.
Comcast and Dolby Take the Super Bowl to the Next Level with Unmatched 4K and Audio Experience
For football fans, the Super Bowl isn’t just a game—it’s an event, an experience, a spectacle that demands the best seat in the house. And thanks to Comcast and Dolby, that seat just got an upgrade. For the first time ever, Super Bowl LIX on FOX will be delivered in both Dolby Vision® and Dolby Atmos®, setting a groundbreaking standard for live sports broadcasting.
Former UPenn swimmers sue schools and NCAA for allowing trans athlete to compete
Three former athletes at the University of Pennsylvania women’s swimming program sued the school, the Ivy League Council of Presidents and athletics organizations Tuesday, claiming they violated federal law to allow transgender athlete Lia Thomas to compete against them.
Trump to sign executive orders targeting ICC and ‘anti-Christian bias’
President Donald Trump is expected to sign a pair of executive orders Thursday afternoon, one targeting the International Criminal Court and a second on “anti-Christian bias,” a White House official told CNN.
Federal judge pauses deadline for federal workers to accept Trump’s resignation offer
A federal judge paused Thursday’s deadline for federal employees to accept the Trump administration’s deferred resignation offer while more proceedings on the program’s legality play out.
Senator Borris L. Miles SOUNDS THE ALARM: SB-2 is a Direct Attack on Texas Public Schools
Senator Borris L. Miles warns, "Senate Bill 2 (SB 2) seeks to destroy our public education system. Our public schools are already severely underfunded and overburdened with outdated resources and insufficient support for students with special needs."
A Love Affair with Science: The Health Museum’s Heartstrings Events Offer a Unique Valentine’s Experience
If you’re looking for a Valentine’s Day experience that breaks away from the predictable dinner dates and cliché chocolates, The Health Museum in Houston is offering a heart-pounding alternative—literally. Whether you’re celebrating with your ride-or-die besties or sharing a romantic evening with your significant other, The Health Museum’s Galentine’s Heartstrings and Heartstrings Unraveled events promise a mix of science, sophistication, and a touch of the unexpected.
New York governor calls for criminal charges in beating death of Robert Brooks after autopsy rules it a homicide
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has called for criminal charges to be filed and arrests to be made after an autopsy report determined Black inmate Robert Brooks’ fatal beating at the hands of correctional officers in December to be a homicide.
Salon owner works to educate the community on race-based hair discrimination
If you’re lucky, you’ll find a job that you love, one that doesn’t feel like a job at all.
Starbucks baristas are already complaining about doodling on your cups
Kermit the Frog. Coffee puns like “thanks a latte” and “a matcha made in heaven.” Drawings of dogs, cats, birds and bees.
What to expect in Friday’s jobs report
If the pundits proved right, the US labor market was supposed to have broken down by now. It wasn’t supposed to survive the Federal Reserve’s historic and aggressive rate-hiking campaign to reel in high inflation.
Attention federal employees: It may be hard to get a private sector job right now
Federal workers have a big decision to make on Thursday. That’s the deadline for accepting the Trump administration’s deferred resignation offer, which will allow them to quit their federal job while still being paid through September. The administration is prodding federal workers to shift to the private sector for the next stage of their careers.
Allstate expects $1.1 billion loss from California fires
Allstate Insurance says it will pay out $1.1 billion in claims caused by the wildfires that swept through Southern California in January. While the expected payout is significant, Allstate said Wednesday it was able to limit its losses partly by pulling back from the California market. Many insurers, including Allstate, have been canceling homeowners’ policies in many areas of California due to growing threat of wildfires — leaving many homeowners with more expensive and often limited alternatives, or with no insurance coverage at all.
A Legacy of Care: Nixon Home Care Marks 25 Years of Excellence Celebration
Celebrating 25 Years of Compassionate Care and Community Impact, Nixon Home Care Looks to the Future with New Housing Initiatives. Nixon Home Care, a trusted leader in accessible care for our vulnerable population, is celebrating 25 years of service with a special Anniversary Brunch on February 15, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Junior League of Houston. This event will bring together community leaders, partners, and supporters to reflect on Nixon’s impact, share powerful stories, and unveil future initiatives aimed at expanding care services.
Sipping PositiviTEA Presents The Annual Walk With Jacque: Promoting Heart Health & Breast Cancer Awareness
Join Us for the Annual Walk with Jacque! Sipping PositiviTEA proudly presents the Annual Walk with Jacque, a meaningful event dedicated to promoting heart health and breast cancer awareness. Lace up your sneakers, walk with purpose, and support a cause that uplifts and empowers our community.
Campus Chronicles - February 6-12. 2025
Fort Bend ISD is celebrating the achievements of three exceptional students who have demonstrated their spelling prowess and earned the opportunity to compete at the next level.
Francis Page Jr. Reviews Keystone’s Must-Try Dining Spot: Bighorn Bar & Bistro – A Culinary Gem for NBS Summit Attendees
When it comes to NBS Summit travel, every detail counts—the slopes, the culture, the après-ski, and of course, the dining. That’s why, on a pre-NBS Summit press trip in December 2024, Francis Page, Jr., Editor of Houston Style Magazine, took the opportunity to personally review and experience Keystone Resort’s standout culinary hotspot—Bighorn Bar & Bistro.
Migrant flight heads to Guantanamo Bay as legal questions swirl around Trump plans
As tents went up in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to hold migrants, attorneys at the Department of Homeland Security and Pentagon were still trying to determine whether it was legal to take the unprecedented step of flying migrants from the US southern border to the facility, according to two US officials and a person familiar with the planning.
Investigators seek clues in deadly aircraft collision as divers return to frigid river to recover wreckage and remains
Crews working at the site of the deadliest aviation disaster in a generation are balancing two important missions: extracting parts of two aircraft that collided and fell into the Potomac River in Washington, DC, and searching for remains of victims within the wreckage, which is the searchers’ priority.
Kim Kardashian’s ‘Nobody Wants This’ mixup caused Adrien Brody’s Instagram to go ‘crazy’
Adrien Brody’s Instagram recently got a major surge in activity, all thanks to Kim Kardashian. “The Brutalist” actor recounted to late night host Jimmy Fallon on Monday’s episode of “The Tonight Show” how Kardashian mixed him up with Adam Brody in a message on her Instagram story last month raving about the Netflix series “Nobody Wants This.”
