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Mayor Turner Launches 10th Annual Liftoff Houston Startup Business Plan Competition
Applications are now open for the Liftoff Houston Startup Business Plan Competition, where three winners will each receive $10,000 in seed money to fund their dreams of entrepreneurship. Applications must be received by 2 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 19.
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Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc.® Previews 86th Grand Chapter Meeting
Join Visit Tampa Bay and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. to preview its 86th Grand Chapter Meeting that will be held in 2023.
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The Alliance and PlazAmericas Host 15th Annual Back to School Drive to Support 3,000 Students and their Families
Event will feature School Supplies, Books, Giveaways from Corporate Sponsors, Food Boxes from Houston Food Bank, Children’s Immunizations and COVID-19 Vaccines, Games and Entertainment
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Congressman Al Green Joins Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo to Announce Launch of Brighter Future for Harris County Kids Initiative
“It gives me great pleasure to know that the quality of life for many babies in Houston will greatly improve thanks to the Brighter Future for Harris County Kids initiative. The Brighter Future for Harris County Kids initiative consists of multiple programs that will address early childhood education and development, as well as support infant and child health.”
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Harris County, CASE for Kids to present 2022 County Connections awardees with checks
Harris County Commissioners and the Center for Afterschool, Summer and Enrichment for Kids (CASE for Kids), a division of Harris County Department of Education, will present checks to the 2022 County Connections Youth Summer Initiative grant awardees in four symbolic ceremonies over the next two weeks.
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Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated® Elects Dr. Stacie N.C. Grant as International President
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated elected Dr. Stacie N.C. Grant as its 26th International President and Chief Executive Officer during the organization's biennial international convention in Philadelphia.
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First on CNN: Texas DPS trooper arrived on scene of Uvalde school shooting earlier than previously known, body cam shows
Body camera footage released by the city of Uvalde last month shows a Texas Department of Public Safety trooper was on the scene outside Robb Elementary School just 2 minutes and 28 seconds after the gunman entered, a timeline earlier than previously known.
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US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi lands in Taiwan amid threats of Chinese retaliation
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi landed in Taipei on Tuesday, marking a significant show of support for Taiwan despite China's threats of retaliation over the visit.
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Senate passes bill to expand death and disability benefits for public safety officers who suffer from PTSD and those who die by suicide
The Senate approved a House-passed bill on Monday night that would expand disability benefits to public safety officers suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder following traumatic events, and would provide death benefits to survivors of officers who die by suicide in the wake of those events.
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Sandy Hook parents testify about the 'hell' Alex Jones inflicted on them through lies about the shooting
The parents of a child who was murdered during the 2012 Sandy Hook shooting delivered emotional testimony in a Texas court on Tuesday, telling a jury that the lies pushed by right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones have stained the legacy of their son and tormented them for years.
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Americans are piling up credit card debt as they struggle to keep up with the high cost of living
Americans are piling up credit card debt as they struggle to keep up with the high cost of living.
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TSU announces historic new College of Transdisciplinary Studies
Texas Southern University is launching a new college that creates a pathway for people who started college, but did not complete their degree program. The College of Transdisciplinary Studies will assist students to continue their education and complete and earn a baccalaureate degree or master’s degree. This new college is the first ever college of transdisciplinary studies approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and offers a range of degree programs to satisfy the needs of students who have previously stopped out of higher education.
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An American dentist and big-game hunter is found guilty of killing his wife on their African safari
An American dentist and big-game hunter was found guilty of murder in the shooting death of his wife on an African safari.
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Biden Administration Launches USDA-EPA Partnership to Provide Wastewater Sanitation to Underserved Communities
Historic Funding from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Will Help Address Lack of Basic Wastewater Infrastructure in Rural America
Today, at an event in Lowndes County, Alabama, where a significant number of residents lack access to wastewater infrastructure, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the Closing America’s Wastewater Access Gap Community Initiative. The new initiative will be piloted in 11 communities across the country where residents lack basic wastewater management that is essential to protecting their health and the environment. EPA and USDA will jointly leverage technical assistance resources to help historically underserved communities identify and pursue federal funding opportunities – including from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law – to address their wastewater needs and eliminate harmful exposure to backyard sewage.
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For 75 Years, NAREB Has Advocated for Black Homeownership
Annual Convention Returns to Tampa Where Organization was Founded
The National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) kicks off its national convention in Tampa this week, as the organization celebrates its 75th anniversary. Founded in 1947 with the goal of securing equal housing opportunities for all Americans, NAREB advocates for policies and practices that increase homeownership for African Americans.
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Police Reform Action Brief: Restructuring Civilian Payouts for Police Misconduct Rashawn Ray, PhD
The Center for Justice Research’s recent policy brief highlights the process of civil payouts for police misconduct, highlighting inefficacies and an overall lack of accountability. Importantly, we outline the shortcomings of other responses to police misconduct, such as implicit bias training and body cameras, and offer a path toward police accountability through financial liability. Rather than spending huge sums of taxpayer dollars on civil payouts, officers and departments that engage in excessive force and misconduct should feel this liability directly through higher police insurance premiums and community-led funding decisions.
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The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests
220729-N-DN159-1027 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (July 29, 2022) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman, Keandre Smith, from Houston, operates a forklift
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How to follow Tuesday's primary elections
It's primary election day in Arizona, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri and Washington.
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Houston Museum of African American Culture Launches Confederate Monument NFT, Taking Back Power from Symbol of Hatred
A special edition The Spirit of the Confederacy NFT by the visionary and entrepreneurial Houston Museum of African American Culture (HMAAC) becomes live July 25, 2022 via auction on Rarible and with an evening event at the museum.
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City of Houston Awards $90,900 to Artists and Organizations Promoting Tourism and Resilience
The City of Houston Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs (MOCA) is awarding $90,900 in grants to nine individuals and nonprofit organizations focused on promoting cultural tourism and resilience in the city.
