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Chris Hollins launches new website, shares vision for Houston in first campaign ad

With eleven months to Election Day, Chris Hollins released his first campaign ad today, titled Hometown.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas Offering Medicare Advantage Plans in 38 New Counties for 2023

Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) will now offer health care coverage options for Medicare-eligible individuals in 38 new counties, as well as add multiple lower-cost plans in 2023.

Democrats must respond to young voters

"Dance with the one that brung you," goes the old saw. Democrats would be wise to absorb its wisdom. In the last election, pundits expected a "red wave," with inflation high, Biden unpopular, and the history of midterm elections. Instead, …

The Time is Now for Increasing Diversity in American Media Ownership

Several months ago, I co-wrote an op-ed with my long-term friend and national media colleague, Jim Winston. Our commentary emphasized why "Diversifying American Media Ownership Must Become a National Priority."

Houston Is the 14th Worst City to Move to if You Want to Fall in Love

For people in the dating market, the years since the COVID-19 pandemic hit have been tough.

Twitter is less safe due to Elon Musk's management style, says former top official

Twitter owner Elon Musk's dictatorial management style risks driving the company headlong into unforced business blunders, content moderation disasters and the degradation of core platform features that help keep vulnerable users safe, according to a former top Twitter official who …

‘Tis the season to prevent holiday decoration fires

This holiday season, the Texas Gulf Coast Region encourages everyone to follow simple steps to prevent home fires from holiday decorations. Most home fires involving candles happen in December, when one in five home decoration fires also occur.

Courvoisier® Celebrates Black and Minority-Owned Flower Shops with Limited Edition Holidays in Blossom Program

Maison Courvoisier today announced Holidays in Blossom, a program spotlighting and supporting Black and other minority-owned flower shops for the holiday season. Courvoisier, the Most Awarded Cognac House*, worked with the National Urban League to identify florists in 13 markets …

House Democrats pick Hakeem Jeffries to succeed Nancy Pelosi, the first Black lawmaker to lead a party in Congress

House Democrats chose caucus chair Hakeem Jeffries of New York to succeed Nancy Pelosi as leader of the Democrats in the chamber next year, a historic move that will make him the first Black person to lead one of the …

Musician Jake Flint dies just hours after his wedding

Oklahoma musician Jake Flint died unexpectedly over the weekend, hours after getting married, his publicist Clif Doyal told CNN.

Georgia Senate candidate Herschel Walker described himself as living in Texas during 2022 campaign speech

Georgia Republican Senate candidate Herschel Walker, facing renewed and growing questions about his residency in the final week of the runoff campaign, described himself during a campaign speech in January as living in Texas and said he decided to run …

A supertall skyscraper is coming to Austin, Texas

There's a well-known saying that everything is bigger in Texas. But so far, that hasn't been the case for the state capital's skyline.

Interview: Dr. Cam Hill Talks 'Staying Focused' Ahead Of The Highly Anticipated Leaders Esteem 2nd Annual Event

Houston's own Dr. Cam Hill discusses what to expect at the 2nd Annual Leaders Esteem Honorary Doctorate Graduation & Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award Ceremony.

Interview: Dr. Abenaa Bailey Chimes In On The Event Of The Year With Leaders Esteem Christian Bible University

In an interview ahead of the Leaders Esteem event of the year, Dr. Abenna Bailey sheds light on what it takes to be a leader and provides spiritual motivation for those seeking inspiration.

CNN begins layoffs in what CEO says will be a 'gut punch' to the network

CNN on Wednesday informed employees that layoffs had commenced, a move that is expected to impact hundreds of staffers at the global news network and mark the deepest cuts to the organization in years.