Mom Claims Toilet Cleaner Spill Killed Her 5-Year-Old: Police
A Houston mother faced a judge Tuesday night after police say she confessed to hiding her 5-year-old's body inside an apartment closet. Detectives say 27-year-old Priscilla Nicole Torres wrapped her 5-year-old daughter, Sierra Patino, in a blanket and put her …
Families of Color Want to See Kamala Harris, Even If She's Not Locked Down Their Vote
Elijah Little laid his head on his father's shoulder, the warmth of the packed hall in West Des Moines, Iowa, wearing on him. But the 6-year-old boy's eyes continued to dart back and forth during the political rally, between the …
Black Man Sues American Airlines for Discrimination Over Dog Allergy
A black man reportedly is suing American Airlines for discrimination after he was removed from first class over his allergy to a fellow passenger’s support dog reports USA Today.
Commissioner Adrian Garcia Hosts first annual Small Business Summit
Commissioner Adrian Garcia is proud to host the first inaugural Small business Import and Export Summit. Since coming into office, Commissioner Garcia had a clear vision of changing the way Precinct 2 does business. The summit is an opportunity to …
Congresswoman Ilhan Omar to Join VoteRunLead and the Black Millennial Convention for the Washington, DC Premiere of “Time for Ilhan”
In honor of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference, VoteRunLead and Black Millennial Convention (BMC) will be joined by Congresswoman Ilhan Omar for the Washington, DC premiere of “Time for Ilhan”, the documentary film about Congresswoman Omar’s first …
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.
Urban Air Bay Area, TX Gives Back to Local First Responders In A Big Way Tomorrow Night!
Urban Air Adventure Park is bringing premier family entertainment to your area for their Grand Opening Festivities this weekend! They are hosting a VIP Soft Opening event for local First Responders and Active Duty and Veteran Military Personnel. They can …
Mayor Turner Welcomes Union Support
Mayor Sylvester Turner today welcomed the endorsement of his campaign for re-election by labor unions across the city of Houston.
Black Millennials Rank Student Loan Debt, Cybersecurity, and Criminal Justice Reform As Top 2020 Voting Issues in New Survey
Healthcare, immigration, and the state of the economy dominate mainstream conversations on top voter issues in 2020, but new survey data suggests a majority of black millennial voters will choose candidates based on their student loan debt, criminal justice reform, …
Mayor Turner Joined by Houston Leaders to Announce Free Screenings for Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
Today at a press conference, Mayor Sylvester Turner announced an upcoming free screening for prostate cancer and commemorated the launch of September as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month in Texas. The Good Hope Missionary Baptist Church in partnership with Baylor College …
U.S. Department of Commerce Invests to Establish a Business Center in East Montgomery County, Texas
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.5 million grant to the East Montgomery County Improvement District (EMCID) of New Caney, Texas, to construct an office building on its …
Cypress Mom Who Fundraised Over $60K To Save Daughter's Life Gets 501 (c)(3) To Help Other Families In A Medical Crisis
The power of a praying mom in Cypress, TX who helped save daughter's life is committed to helping other families in a medical crisis.
Congressman Al Green to Host Congressional Field Hearing in Houston on Barriers to Consumer Credit, Homeownership, and Financial Inclusion
On Wednesday, September 4, 2019, U.S. House Financial Services Subcommittee on Oversight & Investigations Chairman Al Green (TX-09) will preside over a congressional field hearing titled: Examining Discrimination and Other Barriers to Consumer Credit, Homeownership, and Financial Inclusion in Texas.
Rice reactor turns greenhouse gas into pure liquid fuel
A common greenhouse gas could be repurposed in an efficient and environmentally friendly way with an electrolyzer that uses renewable electricity to produce pure liquid fuels.
UNCF’s National College Empower Tour Kicks Off in New York; Awarding Thousands in Scholarship Dollars to Local Students
The UNCF (United Negro College Fund) Empower Me Tour (EMT) kicks off this academic year on Saturday, Sept. 21 at Hunter College. EMT is a free, traveling college-and-career-readiness roadshow that provides a platform for high school students to earn on-site …
