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Ion District and Ion Share Update on Efforts to Expand Economic Opportunity in Houston

Ion District, Houston’s 16-acre innovation district, alongside its developer Rice University, recently released an update detailing the first year of implementing its Community Benefits Agreement (CBA).

Inaugural SMU+GSV Mission Summit to Focus On 'Capitalism Refresh'

Aiming to accelerate the growing wave of businesses that combine purpose and profits, leaders in the corporate “Mission Movement” will gather at the SMU+GSV Mission Summit May 22-24 on the campus of SMU in Dallas, Texas.

So She Shines – Tommy Bahama Mother’s Day 2023

Mother’s Day is May 14th and Tommy Bahama is celebrating mom like never before. With gifts for any woman in your life, Tommy Bahama is your one-stop-shop for all things Mother’s Day.

Black-Owned Student Athlete Preparatory Academy Launches LA-based Pilot Program For Summer 2023

“Dual Threat Prep’s inaugural program will equip student-athletes with the skills necessary to make an impact outside of the game,” said Dual Threat Prep Founder and Executive Director Kristina T. Wilson, Esq.

Sanders brushes aside concerns about Biden's age: 'Age is one thing. I think experience is another'

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders on Sunday brushed aside concerns about President Joe Biden's age following the president's reelection bid announcement, saying "Age is one thing. I think experience is another."

No. 3 House Republican defends party's debt ceiling bill

House Majority Whip Tom Emmer said Sunday that President Joe Biden "doesn't have to negotiate" over the debt ceiling, saying that "Republicans in the House, led by Kevin McCarthy, have passed the solution."

Top moments from the White House Correspondents' dinner

President Joe Biden joked about a range of topics at the White House Correspondents' dinner on Saturday but struck a serious tone as he called for the release of wrongfully detained Americans abroad.

Second US-led convoy evacuates private American citizens from Sudan conflict

A second convoy of US citizens organized by the US government arrived in Port Sudan on Sunday as part of an effort to evacuate Americans from the Sudan conflict.

Sen. Tim Scott teases 'major announcement' on May 22 as he explores White House bid

Republican Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina on Sunday teased a "major announcement" on May 22, signaling he will formally enter the 2024 GOP presidential primary after launching an exploratory committee earlier this month.

Biden looks to strengthen ties with Philippines as Marcos visits White House

President Joe Biden is expected to welcome Filipino President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to the White House this week as part of continued efforts to strengthen security and economic relations between the US and the Philippines amid regional concerns over an …

Sen. Ben Cardin will not seek reelection in 2024

Maryland Sen. Ben Cardin announced Monday that he will not seek reelection in 2024, likely setting up a competitive primary in the Democratic stronghold state.

Gun rights advocates ask Supreme Court to block Illinois assault weapons bans

Challengers of state and local bans on assault weapons in Illinois asked Justice Amy Coney Barrett and the Supreme Court on Monday to block the bans, saying that courts are ignoring last year's ruling that expanded Second Amendment rights.

Missouri judge pauses enforcement of limits on gender-affirming care for trans youth and adults for 15 days

Missouri's limits on gender-affirming care for minors and adults in the state will be paused for two weeks, a state judge ruled Monday.

Hunter Biden must answer more questions about his finances and art sales, judge rules

An Arkansas judge on Monday ordered President Joe Biden's son, Hunter Biden, to answer additional written questions about his investments, his art sales and other financial transactions as part of a paternity-related case.

Cigna Sunday in the Park Reveals 2023 Spring Locations

Mayor Sylvester Turner and Cigna Healthcare invite Houstonians to be physically active and explore neighborhood parks through Cigna Sunday in the Park. This free spring series (March, April, and May) will promote health and community and it features live music, …