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Some Birth Defects 20 Times More Likely for Moms with Zika, CDC Says
The proportion of Zika-related birth defects during 2016 was nearly 20 times higher than the number seen during the pre-Zika years, according to a new report from the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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A 194-year-old apple tree, the matriarch of the Northwest apple industry, has died
An apple tree thought to be the oldest in the Pacific Northwest has died this summer at 194 years of age.
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Georgetown University Renames Building after Isaac Hawkins, an Enslaved Person Sold in 1838 to Pay Off School Debts
The effects of slavery are still being felt in 2017 and, in an effort to make amends for profiting from the sale of 272 Maryland enslaved people in 1838 to pay off school debts, Georgetown University has renamed two buildings on their campus to honor those who were sold.
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Leslie Jordan, beloved actor and social media star, dead at 67
Leslie Jordan, beloved comedian and actor known for his work on "Will and Grace," has died, his agent announced.
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The spookiest cities in the US -- and why they still scare us
Several locales across the US claim to be king when it comes to Halloween. But three in particular -- Savannah, Georgia; New Orleans and Salem, Massachusetts -- have the haunting histories to truly earn the title.
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Mueller was allowed to review years of Cohen emails from time he worked under Trump
Special counsel Robert Mueller's investigators were allowed by a federal judge to review years of Michael Cohen's emails and other online data from the time he worked under Donald Trump, according to newly unsealed warrants used in his case in Manhattan federal court.
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Children's Songs Dance, Lifted, and Sinfonietta
On stage at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center October 27-29
Encapsulating the "spirit of play" and the transition from childhood to adulthood, Jessica Lang's work for seven dancers is sure to be a thrilling experience. Set to music by the late American jazz composer Chick Corea, this contemporary work is all fun and games, aiming to carry the joy of youth into adulthood.
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Houston Museum of African American Culture Reveals Guest Jurors for the 2024 Bert Long, Jr. Prize
The Houston Museum of African American Culture (HMAAC) is thrilled to introduce the esteemed guest jurors for the 2024 Bert Long, Jr. Prize: Daisha Board and Phillip A. Townsend. Together with Christopher Blay, Chief Curator at HMAAC, Board and Townsend will have the honor of selecting the recipient of the 2024 Bert Long, Jr. Prize. This prestigious award, established in memory of the late Bert Long Jr., celebrates his enduring artistic legacy and contributions to the Houston art scene. The winner of the prize will receive a $3,000 cash award and a solo exhibition in the Bert Long Jr. Gallery at HMAAC, with the grand announcement scheduled for April 12, 2024, at HMAAC.
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PVAMU Chief of Police named inaugural Associate Vice Chancellor of Law Enforcement, Security for The Texas A&M University System
Effective Sept. 1, Keith Jemison, Ed.D., Associate Vice President for Public Safety & Chief of Police for Prairie View A&M University, will assume a new role at The Texas A&M University System in College Station as the first-ever Associate Vice Chancellor, Law Enforcement & Security. In this role, Dr. Jemison will serve as the principal advisor to the Chancellor’s office on law enforcement matters and the liaison between the TAMUS member universities’ Police Chief’s Council and the Chancellor’s office.
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As Democrats Denounce Weinstein, Clintons and Obama Stay Mum
Many Democratic office holders were quick to repudiate disgraced Hollywood executive Harvey Weinstein following a bombshell report detailing decades of alleged sexual harassment.
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Houston Symphony Adds All-Beethoven Program to Summer Series
One-night only concert. Tickets are now on sale at houstonsymphony.org July 20, 2018
The Houston Symphony has announced the addition of a blockbuster all-Beethoven program to the Bank of American Summer Series at Jones Hall lineup. Tickets are now on sale to the general public at houstonsymphony.org.
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Cypress native serves aboard Navy warship in Norfolk
Petty Officer 3rd Class Ethan Hendrix, a native of Cypress, Texas, serves aboard a U.S. Navy warship operating out of Norfolk, Virginia.
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Verlander Named American League Player of the Week
Astros Ace wins his eighth career weekly award and his second in 2018
Major League Baseball announced this afternoon that Houston Astros right-handed pitcher Justin Verlander has been named the American League Player of the Week for the week of Sept. 10-16. This marks the eighth career American League Player of the Week award for Verlander and his second this season. The other came the week of April 9-15.
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Texas Diocesan Financial Officers are speakers for the Men’s Prayer Breakfast at St. Francis of Assisi
Texas Diocesan Financial Officers David Fisher and Linda Riley-Mitchell, along with Mark Browning of Extraco Banks in College Station are the featured speaker for the Men’s Prayer Breakfast on January 20, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church on 2000 Phillip Street in Prairie View.
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Hunter Biden is writing a book about his struggle with addiction
President Joe Biden's son Hunter is publishing a memoir about his struggle with addiction that will be released in April.
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Ray DeMonia died after he was unable to get a cardiac ICU bed in dozens of hospitals, his family said. Mandatory Credit: From Dignity Memorial
Published on September 13, 2021
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Who should pay for what when you’re dating or married?
In her latest book, wealth advisor Nicole Middendorf shares creative advice to help women navigate love and money
Who should pay for a date? When is the right time to discuss money with a potential partner? “I want women to feel comfortable and confident talking about financial matters with anyone,” says Nicole Middendorf, CDFA, whose previous book – “Lipstick on the Piggy Bank” – divulged the secrets every woman should know about happiness, money and independence. Now in her fifth and latest book, “Who Pays? Navigating Love and Money”, Middendorf is shattering money taboos and revealing when you should use that dreaded word: budget.
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Kyle R. Edmiston Hired as Chief Operating Officer/Deputy Director for the Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana Convention & Visitors Bureau
Kyle R. Edmiston has recently been named as the Chief Operating Officer/Deputy Director for the Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana Convention & Visitors Bureau (LC/SWLA CVB), working under the direction of Shelley Johnson, executive director/CEO of the bureau. Edmiston will begin working at the bureau in January.
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Simone Biles Wins Record 4th All-Around Title at World Championships
Simone Biles has won the all-around title at the world championships for the fourth time, the most ever in women’s artistic gymnastics.
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HBCU Grad Crowned Mrs. Universe 2022
Attorney, author, actress, and award-winning TV producer Juanita Ingram, Esq. was recently crowned Mrs. Universe (R) 2022 on August 24 in Miami, Florida by the Ms. World Corporation ("MWI"). Over 75 contestants represented countries around the world, Ingram is the first Black Woman to be crowned the title. A Tennessee native , Ingram lives in Singapore with her husband and two children. Ingram is the creator, star, and Executive Producer of the family-friendly docuseries The Expats International Ingrams currently streaming on Amazon Prime and Roku.
