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Fort Bend County Judge KP George Welcomes Texas General Land Commissioner
County Officials Discuss Current and Future Infrastructure and Mitigation Needs
Infrastructure topped the list of concerns as Fort Bend County Judge KP George welcomed, newly elected Texas General Land Commissioner Dr. Dawn Buckingham to Fort Bend County on Wednesday.
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Fort Bend Transit Breaks Ground on New Westpark Park and Ride
Fort Bend Transit (FBT) has embarked on a significant development as it officially broke ground on its latest park and ride facility, the Westpark Park and Ride, on January 29, 2024.
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White Linen Night - A Celebration of Art & Goodies Art Market!
Immerse yourself in a vibrant atmosphere filled with authentic art and Artistas Elisabet unique creations. From paintings and sculptures to handmade crafts and jewelry, there's something for everyone to admire and take home. Explore the diverse array of artwork and find the perfect piece to add a touch of creativity to your life.
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Texas Southern University Board of Regents Announces Presidential Search Committee
The Texas Southern University (TSU) Board of Regents Chairman Brandon L. Simmons has announced the appointment of search committee members who will advise the regents on selecting the University’s next president.
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Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia Introduces Bill to Require Congressional Access to ICE Detention Facilities
The Public Oversight of Detention Centers (POD) Act would provide members of Congress access to immigration detention centers within 48 hours of request
This week, Rep. Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) alongside Reps. Jason Crow (CO-06), Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), and Hank Johnson (GA-04) introduced legislation to prevent the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) from blocking members of Congress from access to detention centers that house immigrants and migrant children. The Public Oversight of Detention Centers (POD) Act would promote transparency and accountability by allowing members of Congress to gain access to detention facilities within 48 hours of request. The bill would provide entry to both juvenile and adult facilities. To date, there are over 200 immigration detention facilities with the detention bed number a record high of 49,000.
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Excitement Is Building for the New Kids Camps at Moody Gardens
Moody Gardens’ Education Department offers fun camps for children 2 to 13
Already looking forward to spring and summer? Biologists and educators at Moody Gardens have yet another slate of fun planned with Pyramid Kids Camps! The 2018 Spring/ Summer Pyramid Camps will kick off on March 17.
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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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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Denounces President’s Criticism of U.S. District Judge and Attack on Independence of Federal Judiciary
Jackson Lee: “It is unconscionable that the President has disparaged the integrity and fidelity of a sitting federal judge simply because he does not agree with one of the judge’s rulings. Attacking the legitimacy of the federal judiciary does not make us safer or freer, and it certainly is not consistent with the oath the President took to preserve, protect and defend the Constitution.”
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As a summer wave of Covid-19 hits the US, questions about vaccines, quarantine and testing are back
Covid-19 is on the rise again as the world approaches the fourth virus season since the coronavirus arrived on the scene.
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Washington Post: Trump spoke to GOP official who now wants to 'rescind' vote to certify Detroit's results
President Donald Trump called at least one of the two Republican members of the Wayne County Board of Canvassers on Tuesday evening, before the GOP board members said Wednesday they wanted to "rescind" their votes to certify the presidential results from the county in Michigan, even though the board has already certified the results, The Washington Post reported.
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H-E-B Hurricane Harvey Relief Update
On Sunday, Aug. 27, H-E-B will mobilize its Emergency Response Team and will dispatch its Disaster Response Units (DRUs) and the H-E-B Mobile Kitchens to the H-E-B at 1505 E. Rio Grande in Victoria. The Emergency Response Team will leave promptly at 10 a.m. from 5731 Rittiman Rd. in San Antonio.
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Joel Osteen Says Church Has Opened Doors to Flood Victims
The megachurch led by Joel Osteen is receiving people who need shelter and also helping evacuees with supplies such as baby food, formula and other shelter needs, the church announced via Twitter Tuesday morning.
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The First Texas Black Women's Expo Announces Keynote Speaker Torrei Hart
TBWE reveals EMI Award recipients,“Black Fashion Week” Show, Little Miss “Happy” Head Beauty Pageant, workshops and more!
Visionary and Trichologist, Leola Anifowoshe, proudly invites the general public to this year’s first Texas Black Women’s Expo (TBWE) on Saturday, August 12, 2017, from 10:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the NRG Center. With the goal to empower entrepreneurial women, TBWE bids to take business experiences to the next level, while providing a blueprint for profitable businesses.
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Have the Best Summer Yet
Coming are the days when the sun kisses our faces, our cares are tossed to the wind, and our calendar is filled with as much or as little activity as we want. That is the beauty of summer.
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Money & Marriage: The Real Cost Behind Getting Married
Wedding Season is upon us and we have watched so many couples that are young and old take the plunge to wedded bliss! Behind all those lavish weddings are hefty price tags. If you don’t know wedding are big business and can have couples taking out a loan to fund it if they fail to plan and don’t stick to a budget.
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Trump Aims For Return To Moon, Astronaut Weighs In
Nearly 50 years since man first went to the moon, President Trump may want to go back.
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Weekends Just Got ‘Egg-cellent’ at Maggiano’s Memorial City
More than likely you highly anticipate Fridays as much as we do. Why? For the weekend of course! And what does one do the best on weekends? Brunch! On behalf of Houston Style Magazine, I had the pleasure of sampling the new brunch menu at Maggiano’s Little Italy in Memorial City and from what was presented, there is no doubt that their brunch is a hit.
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US imposes new restrictions on Chinese diplomats
US-based senior Chinese diplomats will be required to seek US government permission to engage in a number of routine activities, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced Wednesday -- the latest escalation amid worsening tensions between Washington and Beijing.
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Beyoncé makes history with Coachella performance
Beyoncé performed for throngs of screaming fans Saturday night at Coachella after a year's wait.
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Donald Trump's Hurricanes Are Record-breaking And The Biggest
You may have noticed that President Donald Trump has a tendency toward hyperbole. Everything he touches or is associated with is the biggest or the best or a record-breaker of some sort. Up to and including, apparently, natural disasters
