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PVAMU to award nearly 1,000 degrees at its 140th Spring Commencement Convocation
Prairie View A&M University will award nearly 1,000 degrees to its spring graduates this Saturday, May 14, 2022, at Panther Stadium.
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Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee Urges EPA Action on Ozone Measures
Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee advocated for residents and voiced concerns about Texas's noncompliance with ozone standards at a virtual public hearing with the Environmental Protection Agency regarding Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS).
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The national baby formula shortage is getting worse and parents are desperate for it to end
Bryan Lambillotte knows the anxiety-induced hunt for baby formula all too well amid the ongoing national shortage. He and his husband Chris are new parents to 2-month-old twins Brecon and London, who have been formula-fed since birth. The couple chose not to have their surrogate breastfeed them because they wanted the babies' diets to stay consistent.
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Mother describes being reunited with 4-year-old son after park abduction
A four-year-old Salem, New Jersey boy, who was the subject of an Amber Alert Monday, is safe at home back with his mom.
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‘Foreclosures are profitable’: Controversial HOA has more than $1 million in the bank
The Master Homeowners Association For Green Valley Ranch, which initiated more HOA foreclosures in 2021 than any other Denver HOA, has taken in more than $600,000 in one year from fines levied against its homeowners and the HOA has more than $1 million dollars on hand in checking accounts, CDs, saving accounts and cash, and the HOA lists its total assets at more than $2.2 million dollars, according to a CBS4 review of its financial reports covering the last four years.
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NBA on TNT Analyst and Houston Rockets legend Kenny "The Jet" Smith to serve as TSU's Spring 2022 Commencement speaker
Published on May 11, 2022
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Mayor Turner Announces FY 2023 Budget Proposal
Priorities Include Public Safety, Employee Pay Raises And New Library And Park Improvements
Today, Mayor Sylvester Turner announced priorities for the Fiscal Year 2023 city of Houston operating budget.
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Mother denied access through TSA because of items she needed to pump breast milk
A mother in LAX was denied access through TSA for items she needed to pump breast milk for her 10-week-old infant boy.
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Missing 13-year-old girl found dead under ‘suspicious’ circumstances
A missing 13-year-old girl in the Beaverton area was found dead under ‘suspicious’ circumstances, the Beaverton Police said late Tuesday.
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Castle Biosciences Collaborates with The Sun Bus to Provide Free Skin Cancer Screenings
The Sun Bus will make a stop at Castle’s headquarters in the Houston area on Monday, May 16
Castle Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: CSTL), a company improving health through innovative tests that guide patient care, today announced that for the second year, it is a national sponsor of The Sun Bus, a mobile clinic that provides free skin checks and sun safety education across numerous U.S. states.
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NIFA Invests Nearly $4M in Two New Centers of Excellence at 1890 Land-grant Institutions
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced today an investment of $3.84 million for two new 1890 Centers of Excellence grants.
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Kohl's holds off barbarians at the gate... for now
Wall Street has attacked Kohl's from all directions over the past year. Activist investors have criticized the department store's strategy, blasted its CEO and tried to replace its board of directors.
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The Women's Fund for Health Education and Resiliency's 7th Annual Wine Dinner Presented By The Durdin Family
As a nonprofit dedicated to providing Houston-area women and girls with the tools and resources needed to be their own health advocates, all proceeds from the Wine Dinner will support the mission to help more adolescent girls and women lead happier, healthier, and more resilient lives.
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Unvaccinated Service Members Describe Culture of Bullying and Coercion
U.S. Air Force Officers Say Military’s COVID Vaccine Mandate Threatens National Security, Erodes Morale
U.S. Air Force officers revealed what it’s like for service members who refuse the COVID-19 vaccine—and how their treatment is leading to a “manpower crisis” in the military—on the May 6 episode of CHD.TV’s “Friday Roundtable.”
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Celebrated Violin Virtuoso/Conductor Pinchas Zukerman Steps in As Soloist/Conductor in This Weekend's Houston Symphony Concerts
The Houston Symphony has announced that Israeli-American violin star Pinchas Zukerman is stepping in as soloist and conductor for the concert series this weekend. He performs and conducts two works by Mozart, and leads the orchestra in Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4, May 12, 14, and 15, 2022 in Jones Hall, with the May 15 performance livestreamed.
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Goodwill® Rising Together™ Initiative Announces New Partnerships with Accenture, Bank of America, Comcast Internet Essentials, Lowe's and USAA to Increase Access to Careers for More than One Million P
New partners join initiative catalyzing economic mobility for individuals across North America to access stable, well-paying careers
Goodwill, the leading nonprofit provider of job training and placement services in North America, today announced five new partners — Accenture, Bank of America, Comcast Internet Essentials, Lowe's and USAA — are joining its Rising Together™ initiative, expanding its reach and impact. While the U.S. economy continues to improve, the recovery has not been equitable. Rising Together™ is connecting people, particularly those who traditionally faced barriers to sustainable, well-paying jobs, to ensure they have access to a wide range of resources. These resources include skills training, job placement, transportation and internet access.
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New Owners of The Power Center Set Vision of Prosperity for Local Community
Under New Management: The Community Collective for Houston Non-Profit Purchases The Power Center
The Community Collective for Houston, a newly formed non-profit organization, announces its purchase of The Power Center, a landmark building in Southwest Houston that serves as a multi-purpose event and business office venue. For 27 years, The Power Center has been a staple in the city and has provided a vehicle for business and entertainment.
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Santa Clara County may deploy 'water cops' to catch water wasters
As residents across the state are being asked to conserve water, numbers just released Tuesday show people in California are using even more water than previous years – approximately 19% more water in March of this year, compared to March 2020.
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Delaware State University, a historically Black college, says women's lacrosse team was racially profiled during Georgia traffic stop
Delaware State University, a historically Black institution, said its women's lacrosse team was racially profiled by sheriff's deputies last month during a traffic stop in Georgia.
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January 6 committee finalizing witness list and topics ahead of high-stakes hearings in June
A month before it kicks off a series of high-profile public hearings, the House select committee investigating January 6 is still finalizing its witness list and preparing to reach out to people it wants to testify publicly.
