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Jennifer Lopez introduces one of her twins with gender neutral pronouns
Jennifer Lopez and her child Emme Maribel Muñiz, 14, are being praised for a recent duet, but not because of the music.
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Todd and Julie Chrisley break silence after fraud convictions
Todd and Julie Chrisley are speaking out about the "very sad, heartbreaking time" for their family after they were convicted of conspiracy to defraud banks of more than $30 million in loans.
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Kate Bush 'really moved' by 'Running Up That Hill' hitting No. 1
Kate Bush is "overwhelmed" by the renewed affection for her decades-old song, "Running Up That Hill."
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Ware Malcomb Promotes Josh Kiddle to Director, Recruiting in Houston Office
Ware Malcomb, an award-winning international design firm, today announced that Josh Kiddle has been promoted to Director, Recruiting in the firm’s Houston, Texas office. Kiddle is responsible for the growth, strategic planning and day-to-day operations for the Recruiting team.
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The Plan for Transforming Public Safety and Policing in the U.S.
Communities all across the country are facing public safety crises. Crime is rising in ways that leave many people feeling unsafe. At the same time, police violence and killings of unarmed civilians demonstrate that pouring more money into more-of-the-same policing is not the answer.
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Bolshevik Beto Wants To Bring Socialist Labor Policies To Texas
“With the latest economic news showing the Texas economy booming, Bolshevik Beto O’Rourke wants to introduce the sort of extreme policies that are more in line with the Soviet Union than Texas.” – Mark Miner, Communications Director
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Here's what you need to know about the 'boyfriend loophole' holding up gun safety negotiations
"It's now or never." That's how Sen. John Cornyn, the lead Republican negotiator on the bipartisan gun safety package, described last week's deliberations.
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6 people hospitalized after taxi jumps curb in New York City, NYPD says
A New York taxi cab jumped the curb and struck several people in central Manhattan on Monday, sending six people to local hospitals, including three with life-threatening injuries, authorities said.
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Colombia's new president aims to reset relations with US
Gustavo Petro's victory in Colombia's presidential elections on Sunday opens a new page in the history of the country's relations with the US.
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Fresh Insights on Public Policy
Forethought Advisors, a group of seasoned Washington insiders, issued a newsletter that discusses the appropriate balance needed to fight inflation, looks at the Mid-Term elections, identifies financial services issues poised to break out of the shadows and offers a “Big Idea” to reward corporations for creating new social contracts with their employers.
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The Texas Economy Is Booming, Yet Beto Wants To Destroy Jobs
“On Friday, it was announced Texas was one of only seven states to gain jobs in the month of May, but if extreme liberal Beto O’Rourke has his way, Texas would shed jobs through increased taxes and a pro-union agenda.” – Mark Miner, Communications Director
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Gospel Legend Kim Burrell Releases New Music Video
Stellar & Dove Award Winner Teams Up with Grammy Nominated Songwriter-Producer Travis Malloy on Inspirational New Single
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Urban One, Inc. Founder Cathy Hughes Inducted Into the Black Music and Entertainment Walk of Fame
Hughes Joins Fellow Crown Jewel of Excellence Black Music Month Class of 2022 Inductees Kenny Gamble & Leon Huff, Robert Smith, RUN DMC, T.D. Jakes, The Clark Sisters, NAS, Angela Bassett, Patti LaBelle and Prince.
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Increasing Wildfire Risk for Southeast Texas and Surrounding Area
Southeast Texas and the surrounding area is currently experiencing an extended period of hot and dry weather. A prolonged period of accelerated drying will expand the area of dry to extremely dry vegetation across the landscape and have the potential to support wildfire activity. Texas A&M Forest Service continues to monitor the situation closely and has positioned personnel and equipment across the areas of concern for a quick and effective response to any new wildfire ignitions.
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Legacy And Generational Wealth: A Black Father Special
This year is different- Juneteenth x Fathers day can only mean one thing! We get to talk about fatherhood, wealth, and legacy!
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BMe Community Announces $230,000 in Grants for 23 BMe Vanguard Awardees
Nonprofit recognizes unsung black leaders who help others to live, own, vote, and excel
As the Juneteenth holiday celebration of Black culture approaches, nonprofit BMe Community announces awards to 23 remarkable Black leaders whom they call BMe Vanguards. The award is given to Black people whose service and leadership have earned them the respect and trust of their communities. Each awardee is admitted into an advanced leadership program and receives a $10,000 grant to further the work they are doing in their communities.
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DOE Announces Breakthrough in Residential Cold Climate Heat Pump Technology
Lennox’s Cold Climate Heat Pump Unlocks Potential for Domestic Manufacturing of Clean Energy Heating Products that Slash Energy Bills for Americans
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Boys & Girls Clubs Greater Houston and Boys & Girls Clubs of America hold Juneteenth celebration form Reedy Chapel AME Church in Galveston
The nationally broadcast, livestreamed webinar in Galveston featured a virtual appearance by NASA Astronaut Stephanie Wilson
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Statement On President Biden’s Announcement of $1.2 Billion in Additional U.S. Assistance to Ukraine
President Biden’s June 15 announcement of providing an additional $1.2 billion in aid to Ukraine is irresponsible. The United States should not contribute more assistance to Ukraine until NATO members contribute more, and until there is accountability firmly in place and it is clear that the alliance is fully supporting Ukrainian goals and requirements to bring Russia to negotiations to end its aggression in Ukraine. Just one month ago Congress approved a $40 billion aid package for Ukraine with little oversight over how these funds will be spent.
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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!
