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Judge Orders Texas to Suspend New Law Banning Most Abortions
A federal judge on Wednesday ordered Texas to suspend the most restrictive abortion law in the U.S., calling it an “offensive deprivation” of a constitutional right by banning most abortions in the nation’s second-most populous state since September.
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Biden's Trillion-dollar Plan
After much drama last week, President Biden made it clear that his core legislative package - the American Jobs Plan, which would begin rebuilding our decrepit infrastructure and the American Family Plan, which would address essential needs - will pass together or not at all. Now Democrats are moving to negotiate the scope of the Family Plan so they can unify behind it.
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Rockets Defeat The Wizards In First Preseason Win
Basketball is back in Houston! Ok. Wait. Before you get too excited, technically, it is not back just yet because the regular season has not started, but basketball was played on Tuesday night at the Toyota Center as the Houston Rockets defeated the Washington Wizards by a score of 125-119.
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It's time to become friends with your anxiety
I've never felt as anxious or cried as much as I have during the pandemic, and I know I am not the only one.
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Biden administration reveals number of nuclear weapons in US stockpile
In a reversal from the Trump administration, the State Department revealed the number of nuclear weapons in the US stockpile for the first time in four years on Tuesday.
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Nikki Haley doesn't want to 'go back to the days before Trump.' Why not?
In advance of South Carolina's Republican presidential primary in the 2016 race, Nikki Haley was blunt about her feeling on frontrunner Donald Trump.
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Debt ceiling: What to know as Congress nears an October 18 deadline
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has set the doomsday clock: The US government runs out of money October 18, when it will hit the borrowing ceiling set by Congress.
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Idaho's governor accuses lieutenant governor of attempting to deploy National Guard to border without authorization
An extraordinary public feud between Idaho's two top leaders escalated on Tuesday when the state's governor, Brad Little, accused fellow Republican Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin of overstepping her authority by ordering the state National Guard to the US-Mexico border while he was in Texas visiting the border.
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New book offers window into the Trump presidency from his chief congressional prosecutor
In the days before Rep. Adam Schiff became then-President Donald Trump's chief congressional nemesis, Trump praised the man who would go on to epitomize his toxic relationship with Democrats on Capitol Hill.
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Grammy Award-Winning Legend Anthony Hamilton Shares His Raw and Uncut Journey to Success in TV One’s UNCENSORED, This Sunday!
TV One’s original, autobiographical series UNCENSORED continues with singer, songwriter, actor, and producer Anthony Hamilton on Sunday, October 3rd at 10 PM ET/9C. This season, some of today's most notable personalities tell their story in their own words including acclaimed actress Lynn Whitfield, singer and actress Raven-Symoné and more!
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South Texas College of Law offers support for tenants at upcoming Keep Harris Housed event in Alief
Free event will help Houston-area renters access legal services, apply for rental relief programs
Eric Kwartler, Public Interest Attorney in South Texas College of Law Houston’s Randall O. Sorrells Legal Clinics, and several of his law students will be providing guidance to area residents to help them avoid being evicted during a Keep Harris Housed outreach event Thursday, Sept. 30, in Alief.
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Governor Abbott Announces Intention To Appeal FEMA Denial Of Federal Emergency Declaration In Response To Border Crisis
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the State of Texas will appeal the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) denial of Texas' Federal Emergency Declaration request as a result of the escalating crisis at the Texas-Mexico border.
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Introducing Muur: Artisan Made Products with a Journey, a Story and a Purpose
Artisanal Accessories Label, MUUR, Joins Port Privé Affiliate Network of Curated Brands
Announcing New York-based accessories label, MUUR, now available for affiliate partnerships via the Port Privé (www.portprive.com) affiliate network of curated premium brands. The brand joins the network starting this month with select by-application offers for approved publishers.
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Fishbone Seafood brings opportunities for Business franchise ownership to Urban areas
Alongside artists Mustard and YG, chain eyes continued expansion into 2022
While many restaurant chains struggled to survive during the pandemic, one franchise continually fought to find ways to serve up their Southern-style seafood.
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Voting Rights Activists Arrested at White House
Activists from the League of Women Voters, People For the American Way, and Declaration for American Democracy Demonstrate for White House Voting Rights Action
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Wells Fargo NeighborhoodLIFT Program Returns to Houston to Create 300 Homeowners
As Houston continues to battle COVID-19, $5 million effort will help residents with $15,000 home down payment assistance
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Congressman Al Green Introduces Sweeping Legislative Package to Protect and Reward Whistleblowers
On Tuesday, October 5, 2021, Congressman Al Green (TX-09) released the following statement announcing the introduction of his Whistleblower Protection Reform Act of 2021 and Financial Compensation for Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Whistleblowers Act:
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Tennessee Performing Arts Center and Nashville Public Television partner to broadcast 'Walk Together Children: The 150th Anniversary of the Fisk Jubilee Singers' on Oct. 3
Inspired by the 150th Anniversary of the Fisk Jubilee Singers® and the opportunity to share the ensemble's rich artistry and cultural significance beyond Nashville, the nonprofit Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC) and Nashville Public Television (WNPT), Nashville's independent nonprofit PBS station serving Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky, are partnering to present Walk Together Children: The 150th Anniversary of the Fisk Jubilee Singers to PBS member stations across the country.
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Hosea Helps organize a second drop off in Jackson, Mississippi to assist the Hurricane Ida Victims
Hosea Helps continues to reach back to those impacted by the Hurricane Ida disaster. Many families are still displaced, lack essential food, and supplies and are desperately trying to rebuild their lives. Hosea Helps’ is preparing for their second drop off on October 9, 2021, at Jackson State University (1400 John R. Lynch St. Jackson Mississippi, 39217). The distribution will be drive thru to pick up within the university parking lot to begin at 9am.
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Houston Ballet Returns to Live Performances at Its Home Theater with the Margaret Alkek Williams Jubilee of Dance
Houston Ballet prepares to take the stage at its home theater, Wortham Theater Center, for the first time in 18 months. The Margaret Alkek Williams Jubilee of Dance opens Houston Ballet’s 2021-2022 season and marks the return to in-person performances on September 30.
