Story
Texas Native Defies Odds in Technology as CEO of Black Tech in Nashville
Dr. Fallon Wilson defied the odds stacked against her and took a roundabout way to a career in the technology field. Now she’s making a splash in Music City as the CEO and co-founder of Black in Tech Nashville, which helps develop people of color as leaders in the tech world.
Photo
Zahara Jolie-Pitt and Angelina Jolie attend Variety's "Power Of Women" event on September 30, 2021 in Beverly Hills, California. Zahara is headed to Spelman College. …
Published on August 1, 2022
Story
Mayor's statement on death of former First Lady Barbara Bush
"Barbara Pierce Bush was best known to the world as the wife of a president and the mother of another, but in Houston we also knew her as a local leading light, an achiever in her own right who spoke and acted from the heart and the gut. She was a focused advocate for literacy and volunteerism; she was the brightest light among the “Thousand Points of Light” her husband charted; and frankly her kindness and counsel to me, away from the public gaze, will remain valuable as well as unforgettable.
Story
State Representative Ron Reynolds 88th Legislative Session Accomplishments, Highlights, Missed Opportunities and Bad Bills
The 88th Legislative Session started with an unprecedented $33 Billion surplus. The state Republican leadership has failed miserably with misplaced priorities and focused on “red meat” right wing issues that do nothing to improve the lives of everyday working Texas families. Our public schools did not get the funding they need to properly educate our children, teachers did not get the long overdue pay raises, our electric grid reliability was not addressed and property tax cuts never came to fruition.
Story
Meet the Sports Illustrated Models at VIBES by Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Festival in Houston
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit recently announced that Hannah Ferguson is returning for SI Swimsuit 2017! Everyone’s favorite Texan bombshell returns to the special edition issue for an exciting fourth year, and here’s a sneak peek from her exclusive new SI Swimsuit shoot.
Story
Warnings about a fragile democracy hit home for some Arizona voters as election deniers compete for key offices
The voters who poured into a Phoenix high school to hear from former President Barack Obama were looking to send a message of defiance Wednesday night.
Story
Suspect arrested in the ambush killing of a newly engaged Los Angeles deputy. This is what the sheriff wants the public to know
After an hourslong standoff, a 29-year-old man suspected of gunning down a Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy was arrested Monday. But the reason behind the killing remains a mystery.
Story
Diane Rwigara: trial of Rwandan imprisoned opposition leader postponed
The trial of the jailed Rwandan opposition leader Diane Rwigara and her mother was postponed at Kigali's High Court on Monday.
Story
The History of Juneteenth
Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. Dating back to 1865, it was on June 19ththat the Union soldiers, led by Major General Gordon Granger, landed at Galveston, Texas with news that the war had ended and that the enslaved were now free. Note that this was two and a half years after President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation - which had become official January 1, 1863.
Video
Hamilton | Official Trailer | Disney+
Experience the original Broadway Production of Hamilton, streaming exclusively on Disney+ on July 3. “Hamilton” is the story of America then, told by America now. Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B and Broadway, “Hamilton” has taken the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton and created a revolutionary moment in theatre—a musical that has had a profound impact on culture, politics, and education. Filmed at The Richard Rodgers Theatre on Broadway in June of 2016, the film transports its audience into the world of the Broadway show in a uniquely intimate way.
Story
Harris says US 'stands with Ukraine' while warning Russia of 'swift, severe and united' consequences
Vice President Kamala Harris on Saturday vowed there would be a "swift, severe and united" response if Russia invades Ukraine and assured Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky the US "stands with Ukraine."
Story
Trump hails D-Day veterans as 'among the very greatest Americans'
Weaving a harrowing narrative of the mission to storm the Normandy shore in an attempt to retake Europe from the Nazis, President Donald Trump on Thursday hailed D-Day veterans as "among the very greatest Americans who will ever live."
Story
Rep. Garnet F. Coleman Post-Session Wrap-Up
During the 85th legislative session, I worked on many issues impacting not only District 147, but all Texans. Below are highlights of my achievements this session and what I look forward to working on during the interim.
Story
The man who killed trailblazing Texas deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal is convicted of capital murder
The man who gunned down the Houston area's beloved first Sikh sheriff's deputy could face the death penalty after he was convicted Monday of capital murder.
Story
Artists Respond to Conditions in Harris County Jail and Mass Incarceration in the US
NOVEMBER 4TH - NOVEMBER 30TH
PANEL DISCUSSION WITH ARTISTS AND ACTIVISTS NOV. 4, 2023, 2:00 PM HOUSTON MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURE 4807 CAROLINE STREET, HOUSTON, TX
Story
Houston wealth management advisor awarded $20,000 grant from Northwestern Mutual to benefit The Periwinkle Foundation
Company recognizes its financial advisors’ unwavering dedication to volunteerism
Celebrating the philanthropic work of its financial advisors, Northwestern Mutual is recognizing the individuals who have shown outstanding volunteerism and leadership through its 2023 Community Service Awards. Now in its 28th year, the awards program is distributing $270,000 to nonprofits nationwide. Houston resident Michael Slabic, a wealth management advisor at Northwestern Mutual – Houston, has been named a 2023 Community Service Award winner, receiving a $15,000 grant for The Periwinkle Foundation.
Story
Comedian Chris D'Elia accused of exposing himself
For actress Megan Drust, what happened between her and comedian Chris D'Elia is something she hasn't talked about for nearly a decade.
Story
The Clarks Just Went From a family of 3 to a Family of 10
From the photographs, you can tell they are already a family. There's Jessaka and Justin Clark, and their biological son, Noah. Then there are seven other smiling faces: Maria, Elizabet, Guillermo, Jason, Kristina, Katerin and James; the newest additions to a clan brought together by a little bit of good timing and a lot of courage.
Story
Theatre returns lost wallet 65 years later
For more than 80 years, the Plaza Theatre has churned out reliable entertainment, complete with popcorn, soda, and, of course, movies.
Story
How well does Francesco Molinari know ... Francesco Molinari?
On Sunday, Francesco Molinari's life changed forever. After victory at the Open Championship, he was no longer just Molinari the golfer; but Molinari the major winner.
