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Chefs Heat Up at The Big Brunch!
The weather was hot, but the chefs were hotter. Ready to compete for the savoriest cuisine of the day, chefs from some of Houston’s top restaurants prepped and served their favorite fare at The Big Brunch. Hosted by statewide nonprofit CHILDREN AT RISK, guests dined on delicious small bites from Andiron/Candente/The Pit Room, Cadillac Bar, CIEL, Dumpling Haus, Marmo, King Ranch, Milo’s Meals, Momma’s Tamales, Ostia, The Ballroom at Bayou Place, Meat + Cheese Project, and Thunderbirds HTX. The crowd favorite: Momma’s Tamales!
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The best new TV shows of 2023 (so far), from ‘The Last of Us’ to ‘Beef’
The television of 2023 has thus far been defined primarily by returning series, and particularly saying goodbye to several signature shows, including the finales of “Succession,” “Barry,” “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” and “Ted Lasso” (at least, as we currently know it).
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CoCo Lee, iconic Hong Kong singer and ‘Mulan’ voice actress, dies at 48
Hong Kong-born singer and actress CoCo Lee, whose decades-long career included dozens of successful albums, movies and television shows, died Wednesday, her sisters announced on social media.
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Ricky Martin and Jwan Yosef announce they are divorcing
Ricky Martin and Jwan Yosef are divorcing after six years of marriage. “We have decided to end our marriage with love, respect and dignity for our children and honoring what we have experienced as a couple all these wonderful years,” the couple told People exclusively in a statement.
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Jwan Yosef and Ricky Martin, here in 2022, are divorcing. Mandatory Credit: Arturo Holmes/FilmMagic/Getty Images
Published on July 6, 2023
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City of Houston Files Suit Against the State of Texas' "Death Star" Super Preemption Law
Today, the City of Houston filed a lawsuit in Travis County against the State of Texas to have declared unconstitutional, void, and unenforceable House Bill 2127, the so-called "Death Star" or "Super" preemption bill. Governor Greg Abbott signed Texas House Bill 2127 on June 14, 2023, with an effective date of September 1, 2023.
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The Houston HBCU Alumni Association - HHBCUAA Will Hosts Its Annual “HBCU Awareness Counselors Summit” Friday, July 28, 2023 Buffalo Soldiers National Museum
Houston HBCU Alumni Association HHBCUAA will host its Annual “HBCU Awareness Counselors Summit” on Friday, July 28, 2023, from 10am – 1pm at the Historic Buffalo Soldiers National Museum, 3816 Caroline St., 77004. The event will have representation from the Greater Houston Area High School Districts!
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counselors at 3rd Annual Houston HBCU Alumni Association Counselors Summit
Published on July 6, 2023
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Prosecutors say they plan to bring felony charges against man arrested with weapons in Obama’s DC neighborhood
Federal prosecutors on Thursday said they plan to file felony charges against the man who was arrested last week with firearms in former President Barack Obama’s Washington, DC, neighborhood and accused of threatening several politicians.
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Fluctuating blood lipid levels linked with higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease, study finds
The fact that having high cholesterol can cause health problems is well known. But a total cholesterol level that fluctuates a lot — either up or down within a five-year period — might also be problematic by raising the risk of later dementia, a new study found.
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Having a fluctuating cholesterol level has been linked with higher risk of Alzheimer's disease, a new study has found. Mandatory Credit: coldsnowstorm/iStockphoto/Getty Images
Published on July 6, 2023
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Nearly half of the tap water in the US is contaminated with ‘forever chemicals,’ government study finds
Almost half of the tap water in the US is contaminated with chemicals known as “forever chemicals,” according to a new study from the US Geological Survey.
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White House takes steps to avoid damaging auto strike
The White House is closely monitoring the upcoming labor talks in the US auto industry, negotiations that could put it at odds with the traditional support of a major union. So President Joe Biden is tapping a trusted adviser, Gene Sperling, to serve as the administration’s point person in upcoming labor negotiations between the United Auto Workers union and the nation’s three unionized automakers.
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Houston Chef David Cordúa Joins the Stellar Lineup for the 2023 Galveston Island Wine Festival
Moody Gardens is thrilled to announce the participation of esteemed Chef David Cordúa the highly anticipated return of the Galveston Island Wine Festival. This year's festival is being held for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic and promises to be an exceptional culinary and wine experience, showcasing the talents of Chef Cordúa and a lineup of other esteemed Chef Masterminds alongside fine wines, delectable cuisine, and unforgettable experiences at the Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa, & Convention Center & Attractions.
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Houston Chef David Cordúa
Published on July 6, 2023
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Congressman Al Green Secures S292,000 in Much-Needed Federal Funding for the Odyssey House Adolescent Services Facility Improvements
On Thursday, July 6, 2023, Congressman Al Green will present a symbone check in the amount of 3297.000 to Cenixor Foundation for improvements to the Odyssey House. He released the following statement:
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Checkers Teams Up With Hometown Hero Slim Thug to Provide College Students With A Prize Pack For Fall 2023!
For over 3 years, rapper Slim Thug has partnered with America's #1 French Fry restaurant, Checkers, to bring the Houston community various events ranging from collecting gifts during the holidays for local organizations, providing lunch for HBCU students during the Final Four Weekend, feeding families at Cuney homes and more.
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Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee Announces Legal Challenge to New Texas Election Law
Today Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee announced that Harris County has filed a lawsuit against Texas officials to challenge the constitutionality of Senate Bill 1750, a recently-passed law that abolishes the nonpartisan elections administrator office in only Harris County and no other county in Texas.
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Friendswood native trains next generation of U.S. Navy submariners
A Friendswood, Texas, native is training sailors to continue a 123-year tradition of service under the sea.
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Biden Administration Offers New Plan After Supreme Court Halts Student Debt Cancellation Education Department says alternative SAVE Plan set to begin this July
On June 30, a long-awaited and consequential Supreme Court decision denied forgiveness that would have erased $430 billion of federal student loan balances for 20 million borrowers and lowered the median amount owed by another 23 million borrowers from $29,400 to $13,600.
