Spec’s Charitable Foundation Announces The 21st Annual Vintage Virtuoso Gala
On Dec. 6, 2017, Spec’s Charitable Foundation in partnership with the Houston Symphony is hosting the 21st Annual Vintage Virtuoso Gala; a fundraising wine, spirits, beer tasting and seated gourmet dinner at the Royal Sonesta in Houston.
After Months of Inaction, Senate Republicans Must Seize Chance to Pass Tax Reform
After nearly 11 months of careening from one disappointment to another, Congress is on the verge of a major breakthrough on tax reform.
Rice U.’s Jones Graduate School of Business Now Accepting Applications for New Online MBA Program
The top-ranked Jones Graduate School of Business at Rice University is now accepting applications for MBA@Rice, a new online Master of Business Administration degree for professionals across the country.
Governor Abbott Joins Kubota To Announce Hurricane Relief Donation
Governor Greg Abbott today joined officials from Kubota Tractor Corporation, Commissioner John Sharp and local elected leaders in Fulton, Texas to announce a $1 million dollar donation of funds and equipment from Kubota to the Hurricane Harvey relief effort.
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 …
TurfMutt Celebrates Fellow Mutts on National Mixed Breed Dog Day
Lucky the TurfMutt is shining a spotlight on mixed breed shelter dogs during National Mixed Breed Dog Day, which honors mutts like TurfMutt twice a year – on December 2 and July 31.
5 Things for November 28: Trump, Anti-bully Mom, Volcano, USS Fitzgerald, Royal Ring
We've survived Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Now, gear up for Giving Tuesday. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
Beyond the Rhetoric: It is Time to get Real about Black Business
It dawned upon me back in 1992, that there was no sincere movement or interest in developing Black owned businesses. Even though Booker T. Washington wrote books about it there was no sincere movement to push forward the thought and …
Why the Massacre of Muslims in Sinai Was Too Extreme for al Qaeda
It is unusual for militant Islamists to condemn terror attacks against "non-believers," but so grotesque was last Friday's onslaught in Egypt that several extremist groups have threatened revenge against its perpetrators.
Breitbart Editor Cites Ringo Starr Song in Defense of Roy Moore
CNN anchor Chris Cuomo clashed with a top editor at the far-right news website Breitbart on Monday after the writer defended Alabama Senate GOP candidate Roy Moore by citing Ringo Starr's hit cover of the the song "You're Sixteen."
Facebook Is Rolling Out AI-based Suicide Prevention Effort
Facebook is expanding its automated efforts to prevent suicide. The company said on Monday it is now using artificial intelligence to identify posts, videos, and Facebook Live streams containing suicidal thoughts. It will also use the technology to prioritize the …
Trump Makes 'Pocahontas' Crack at Event Honoring Navajo Code Talkers
President Donald Trump, during an event at the White House honoring Navajo code talkers Monday, referenced his nickname for Sen. Elizabeth Warren, "Pocahontas," a label he has long used about the Massachusetts Democrat.
Al Franken Wants You to Know He's Very Sorry. Even If It's Not Clear What He's Sorry For.
On Monday afternoon, Minnesota Sen. Al Franken apologized. "I know that I've let a lot of people down, people of Minnesota, my colleagues, my staff, my supporters, and everyone who has counted on me to be a champion for women," …
This Is How Long It Takes to Sell a House
Three weeks. That's how long it takes to sell a home these days, according to the National Association of Realtors. Five years ago, the median number of days on market was 11 weeks.
THIS WAY FORWARD: Community-Based Solutions for the African-American Childbirth Crisis
Kyira “Kira” Dixon Johnson and her husband Charles seemed to have it all: a healthy baby boy, flourishing entrepreneurial careers, and vibrant health. Which is why no one could have predicted that 24 hours after welcoming their second son into …

