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Local Football Community Takes a Stand With DePelchin Against Child Abuse in Harris County
University of Houston football team players and Rice University football team players along with the Texas Bowl Executive Board will join DePelchin Children’s Center Tuesday morning in tying blue ribbons for the 5,812 victims of child abuse in Harris County in 2016.
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This Black-Owned Resort in Barbados Will Blow Your Mind
It took six years for African American husband and wife entrepreneurs Michelle and Guy Jenkins to open their luxury resort in the Caribbean. Located on the west coast of Barbados, Villa La Maison Michelle is the only Black American-owned private luxury resort in Barbados.
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New Law Will Especially Benefit Low Income Working Parents After Welcoming a New Baby
A new bill in Washington D.C. was just passed that will offer welcomed benefits to low-wage workers. Many low-wage workers cannot afford to take time off to welcome a new baby. The new law has extended weeks of leave to 8 weeks for birth, adoption or fostering and also includes up to 90 percent of wages to be paid during the leave.
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Georgia GOP Congressional Hopeful: I Want Trump's Help
Georgia's runoff Republican isn't running away from President Donald Trump.
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Dr. Phil's Newest TV Show: DailyMailTV
Dr. Phil is teaming up with a British newspaper to launch a new television show in the U.S.
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OPEC Rallying For Support To Extend Oil Output Cuts
Senior Gulf officials tell CNNMoney a proposal is in the works. It is said to have the support of a key OPEC committee that is responsible for monitoring countries, and ensuring they are complying with an agreement to reduce oil output.
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82-year-old preps for his 40th Cap 10K Run
The Capitol 10K Run, one of the largest races in the nation is one week from Sunday. It’s a race thousands train for every year, including one 82-year-old Central Texan, who hasn't missed a race since 1978.
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Is OPEC Headed For A Showdown With U.S. Shale?
A new report from OPEC shows the group slashed production further in February as its members largely fulfilled promises to reduce output. Meanwhile, higher prices are luring American shale producers back into the market.
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Airport Lawyer Service Helps Fliers Worried About The Travel Ban
Trump signed a revised executive order on Monday banning immigration from six Muslim-majority countries, and reinstating a temporary blanket ban on all refugees. But the second time around, many major U.S. airports have lawyers on the ready to support travelers who are worried they'll be impacted by the Trump administration's policy changes.
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Americans are resorting to frozen PB&J and instant coffee. That's good news for Smucker
As the Covid-19 pandemic has kept more people at home, they're turning to coffee and PB&J sandwiches -- and that hits right in the sweet (and sticky) spot for J.M. Smucker.
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'I love cars': Meet the 77-year-old man who's been to every Street Rod Nationals event
Thousands of vintage cars are on display at the Kentucky Expo Center for Street Rod Nationals.
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New Paper Details Five Keys to a Successful Community College CEO Transition Year
The Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) today released a white paper detailing Five Keys to a Successful Transition Year for newly hired community college chief executive officers.
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Celebrating Purity and Respect this Valentine’s Day
The 15th annual Day of Purity is a project led by Liberty Counsel on Valentine’s Day to promote purity and respect. It encourages and celebrates young people who choose to save sexual intimacy for marriage.
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Firing of Megyn Kelly is warranted, says NABJ
The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) is monitoring reports that Megyn Kelly's recent offensive comments about blackface Halloween costumes have led to some changes at NBC.
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Planning Grants Offered by New Tech Network Pave Way for Education Innovation In Texas Schools
Education Nonprofit Provides Resources for School Design with Second Round Application Window Open Now Through February 7th
New Tech Network (NTN), a leading design partner for comprehensive K – 12 school change, has officially opened the application for a second round of competitive Planning Grants offered to up to ten Texas schools or districts interested in implementing NTN’s innovative school model.
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Essential Service Keeps Rolling with METRO's Vigilant Response
METRO continues to support local public health officials' response to COVID-19 and assist in hopefully reducing its spread. The efforts include modifying service to connect essential workers to their jobs, instituting rear-boarding for most passengers and encouraging social distancing.
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Rockets Celebrate 25th Anniversary of Winning Second Title with Special Online Auction Item
Today marks the 25th anniversary of the Houston Rockets sweeping the Orlando Magic in the 1995 NBA Finals to win their second straight NBA Championship. As the sixth seed, the 1994-95 Rockets still hold the honor of being the lowest seeded team to have won the NBA title.
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Citywide celebration set to take place on HISD campuses to honor high school graduates
Houston Independent School District graduating seniors will gather outdoors on their high school campuses in their caps and gowns on Friday, June 5 at 6:30 p.m. to celebrate during a citywide event spearheaded by Mayor Sylvester Turner in collaboration with HISD Interim Superintendent Grenita Lathan. Houston Independent School District graduating seniors will gather outdoors on their high school campuses in their caps and gowns on Friday, June 5 at 6:30 p.m. to celebrate during a citywide event spearheaded by Mayor Sylvester Turner in collaboration with HISD Interim Superintendent Grenita Lathan.
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Relief Telemed Launches COVID Mitigation Platform for Businesses
Louisiana Technology Park member company Relief Telemed, a virtual care platform, announced today that it has launched it’s COVID Mitigation Platform.
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Another round of overdoses reported on New Haven Green
More than 70 people in New Haven overdosed on what police called a synthetic drug.
