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HISD names Houston law enforcement veteran as new police chief
The Houston Independent School District has named Pedro Lopez Jr., a Houston Police Department assistant chief with 32 years of experience, as the new chief of the HISD Police Department.
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Rod Rosenstein gets his day at the Supreme Court
Rod Rosenstein, the embattled deputy attorney general, will take a break from supervising the Russia investigation on Monday to make his debut before the Supreme Court and argue a technical sentencing guidelines case.
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Beto O’Rourke Raises A Record-Breaking $10.4 Million From 215,714 Individual Contributions
Following a nine day, more than 1,000 mile drive across Texas, Beto O’Rourke announced that his grassroots campaign for the U.S. Senate raised more than $10.4 million during the second quarter of 2018. Powered by 215,714 contributions and not a dime from special interests, O’Rourke continues to break statewide and national fundraising records while putting people over PACs.
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NABJ rejects Trump attacks on journalists
NABJ passes resolution condemning attacks by President Donald Trump and his administration on press freedom
The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) board of directors unanimously passed a resolution on Sunday condemning statements and actions by President Donald Trump and his administration that are detrimental to the freedom of the press. The continued attacks and hostile attitude towards the press must cease.
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Bethune-Cookman University to Remember Alfred Adams During Service of Consecration, Wednesday, May 8, 2019
The Bethune-Cookman University (B-CU) campus community is deeply saddened by the loss of Alfred Adams, who passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2019. Adams, a former student-athlete, completed his undergraduate education at B-CU. He was currently enrolled in graduate school at the University.
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New year, same old Kanye love for Trump
Kanye West kicked off 2019 by reaffirming his admiration for President Donald Trump and generally riling up Twitter.
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New Year, Same Old Kanye Love for Trump
Kanye West kicked off 2019 by reaffirming his admiration for President Donald Trump and generally riling up Twitter. So basically, bringing the old year into the new.
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Former Skid Row singer Johnny Solinger dies
Former Skid Row singer Johnny Solinger has died, according to a post on the Official Skid Row Instagram page. He was 55.
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Cousins and Rockets are set to part ways at some point this season according to reports
The Houston Rockets organization has been a standup franchise this NBA season. For a team that has been through a ton of adversity, they keep doing what’s best for the team and the players. On Saturday, it was reported that the Rockets and reserve center DeMarcus Cousins are set to part ways sometime this season and a transaction could happen before the NBA All-Star break which is set for the first weekend in March.
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COACH INTRODUCES DISNEY MICKEY MOUSE X KEITH HARING COLLECTION + CAMPAIGN**
Coach introduces the Disney Mickey Mouse x Keith Haring collection with a campaign starring Coach family and friends Kaia Gerber, Cole Sprouse, Kōki, Xiao Wen Ju and Myles O’Neal.
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Black History Lesson: Rockets Head Coach Discusses African American NBA Pioneers
The first of February begins Black History Month and on Monday Houston Rockets head coach Stephen Silas took it upon himself to talk to his team about some of the African Americans who paved the way for them to be able to play in the NBA.
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Elder campaign replaces campaign manager in California recall race
Under fire with 3 weeks to go and ballots in the mail, California Republican Larry Elder has installed Jeff Corless as his campaign manager in the recall race for governor, a spokeswoman for the campaign told CNN.
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Fort Bend County Announces Carlos Guzman as Director of Economic Opportunity & Development
Fort Bend County Judge KP George announced that Carlos Guzman has joined the County as the Director of Economic Opportunity & Development. His first day on the job was Tuesday, October 4.
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Disney begins laying off 7,000 employees, CEO Bob Iger announces
Disney CEO Bob Iger on Monday said his company will begin laying off staff starting this week, the first of three rounds of expected cuts following his announcement in February that the company would axe 7,000 jobs.
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Michael Avenatti sentenced to 2.5 years in prison for attempting to extort Nike
A federal judge on Thursday sentenced celebrity lawyer turned criminal defendant Michael Avenatti to 30 months in prison for attempting to extort millions of dollars from Nike.
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Kanye West drops out of Coachella
Kanye West has backed out of headlining Coachella, a source close to the artist confirmed to CNN Monday.
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Harris County DA Ogg agrees conviction in drug case was faulty
The Harris County District Attorney’s Office agreed today with Frederick Jeffery that his conviction for possession of a controlled substance should be reversed due to perjury and false evidence presented by former Houston Police Department Officer Gerald Goines.
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Kanye West's surprise BET Awards appearance was to honor Sean 'Diddy' Combs
His face couldn't be seen, but Kanye West showed up at the 2022 BET Awards to honor Sean "Diddy" Combs.
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Paul Wall Releases Second Single, "Covered In Ice," Featuring That Mexican OT Off Upcoming New Album Via Oiler Mobb in Partnership with ONErpm
Renowned Houston rapper Paul Wall is back with another single release ahead of his upcoming album via Oiler Mobb/ONErpm. "Covered In Ice" featuring fellow Texan artist, That Mexican OT is available today on all streaming platforms. This track serves as a teaser for Wall's highly anticipated upcoming album, giving fans a taste of the fiery energy and lyrical prowess to expect from the rap maestro.
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Channing Tatum weighs in on Dave Chappelle controversy
Channing Tatum has addressed Dave Chappelle's controversial remarks about the trans community.
