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It was a Jolly-filled Night at Joy to the World!
The Bayou City Performing Arts presented Joy to the World, a holiday concerto commemorating 40 fabulous seasons. It was a special night featuring the Gay Men’s Chorus of Houston and the Bayou City Women’s Chorus held on National Worlds Aids Day. It celebrated inclusivity, diversity, and the spirit of Christmas while reflecting on the worldwide AIDS crisis and how we still have much too accomplished with awareness and prevention.
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Senator Borris L. Miles Advances SB 182 Criminal Offenses to Protect the Most Vulnerable
Senator Borris L. Miles passed SB 182, to protect the most vulnerable who are receiving services from the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) and Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD), out of the Texas Senate Committee on Health and Human Services.
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Teens Use E-cigarettes for 'dripping,' Study Says
One in four teens who vape say they've used e-cigarettes for an alternative technique known as "dripping," new research finds.
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Texas seized part of the US-Mexico border/blocked federal Border Patrol agents - what happened next
Eagle Pass, Texas, has turned into the epicenter of a growing feud between Texas and federal authorities over how to tackle the migrant crisis and who has jurisdiction over that part of the US-Mexico border.
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Kenneth Chesebro, alleged architect of fake electors’ plot, followed Alex Jones around Capitol grounds on January 6th
When conspiracy theorist Alex Jones marched his way to the US Capitol on January 6, 2021, riling up his legion of supporters, an unassuming middle-aged man in a red “Trump 2020” hat conspicuously tagged along.
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The benefits of owning a dog -- and the surprising science behind it
If you have a dog and tell them it's National Dog Day, I suspect they will reply: "I thought everyday was dog day! Now where's my treat?"
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Dog ownership is associated with good health. Mandatory Credit: Getty Images
If you have a dog and tell them it's National Dog Day, I suspect they will reply: "I thought everyday was dog day! Now where's my treat?"
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Nearly half of US CFOs fear a 2019 recession
America's finance chiefs fear the economic expansion is nearly over. Almost half (48.6%) of US chief financial officers believe the United States will be in recession by the end of next year, according to the Duke University/CFO Global Business Outlook survey released on Wednesday.
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China Willing to 'pay a price' for Stronger North Korea Sanctions
China is willing to take the economic hit of greater sanctions on North Korea, a top official said Monday, as Washington continues to pressure Beijing on the issue.
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Oprah Signs New $70 Million Deal With Discovery Networks -- Will Continue as CEO of OWN Until 2025
Discovery Communications has completed an agreement with Oprah Winfrey’s Harpo, Inc. to increase its ownership stake in its successful OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network joint venture.
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Support the Best Lemon Bars in Houston
I love food gifts and a few months ago a family friend of ours gave us a pastry gift. The gift was a lemon bar. I was initially intrigued by lemon because lemon is one of those flavors that can be good or bad. I was also intrigued because it wasn't a cake. I took a bite into this lemon bar and I was transformed into bliss. From texture to taste to presentation, this lemon bar was pure perfection. I immediately needed to know who made this. That is the start of my relationship with Chef Heather Davis, owner of Chic Sweets Fine Desserts and curator of the Luscious Lemon Bar!
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Why Ice Cube's Political Logic Is So Dangerous
Ice Cube, the legendary Generation X rapper and hip hop icon, last week said he's open to working with the Trump administration on implementing his "Contract with Black America." That is a huge mistake which hurts the entire African American community.
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CPRIT grants bring computer scientist, bioengineer to Rice
A computational biologist and a bioengineer will join Rice's Brown School of Engineering faculty as the latest recruits through the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT).
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Teacher could lose job over politically charged assignment
KCRA 3 Investigates has obtained photos showing a Sacramento area high school student's assignments stamped with the face of Kim Jong-Un, and posters from inside the child's classroom meant to divide students by their political ideologies.
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Judge Rules Trump Administration Must Stop Giving Psychotropic Drugs to Migrant Children Without Permission
A federal judge reportedly ordered the Trump administration on Monday to stop administering psychotropic medication to migrant children without obtaining permission from their parents or guardians, finding that the practice violated child welfare law.
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Missouri lawmakers consider bill that would allow inmates who give birth to keep child for up to 18 months
In most prisons, when a woman gives birth, her baby is taken away within days and sent to either a relative or foster care. Some Missouri lawmakers are trying to change that.
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Assault Charge Filed After Tweet Sent to Journalist With Epilepsy
An additional charge has been filed against a Maryland man accused of tweeting an animated strobe image to a journalist with epilepsy, prosecutors in Texas said Monday.
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Hugs help women face stress, study says. Men, you are out of luck
You have a big test, a difficult conversation or a stressful day ahead -- how much of a difference could a hug from your partner make on your state of mind?
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Your Vote Affects the Quality of Everyday Living
During recent informal discussions with GenZs (ages 18-24), we have been distressed to learn that many of them and their friends, do not understand the purpose of voting and are not sure if they are going to vote in the 2022 Midterm elections.
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Tell the Supreme Court: We Still Need Affirmative Action
One of the great joys of my life is teaching. I’m fortunate to teach classes on social justice at the University of Pennsylvania, one of the most respected schools in the country. Penn has a longstanding commitment to affirmative action, and I have seen first-hand how diversity in the classroom benefits all my students. There’s just no question that diversity is a core piece of a vibrant academic community and a critical part of the learning experience – for all of us. Bringing together students with different lived experiences forces students to think critically about their assumptions, which is an essential goal of a university education.
