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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Welcomes FEMA’s New “Direct Housing Mission” Plan For Hurricane Harvey Victims in Texas
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, a senior member of the House Committees on Judiciary and Homeland Security and Ranking Member of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security and Investigations, released the following statement about FEMA’s “Direct Housing Mission” plan to assist Hurricane Harvey victims in Texas:
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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Commends the Decision to fire the deputy who Shot and Killed Danny Ray Thomas
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, senior Member of the House Committees on Judiciary, Homeland Security, and Budget, and Ranking Member of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security and Investigations, released the following statement following the decision to fire the deputy who killed Danny Ray Thomas:
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Alpha Kappa Alpha Encouraged to Take Action Ahead of Midterm Elections
The George R. Brown Convention Center turned into a sea of pink and green during the 68th Annual International Conference of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. During the weeklong convention, members of the sorority gathered to discuss their role in the upcoming midterm elections at the Take Action Now Forum: Establishing the Alpha Kappa Alpha Social Justice Agenda.
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Coast Guard Foundation Hires New Regional Director for the Gulf Coast
Kelly P. Hodges to Lead Organization’s Efforts in Texas, Louisiana
The Coast Guard Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to strengthening the Coast Guard community and service by supporting members and families, announced today that Kelly P. Hodges recently joined the Foundation’s fundraising team. In her new position as regional director for the Gulf Coast, she will work closely with Coast Guard units in Texas, Louisiana and throughout America’s heartland to identify and fulfill education, morale and wellness, and family support for Coast Guard members.
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The Bush School Advisory Board Welcomes New Members
The Bush School of Government & Public Service is pleased to welcome five new members to its Advisory Board:
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Ronnie Wilson, founding member of The Gap Band, dead at 73
Ronnie Wilson, founding member of R&B group The Gap Band, has died at the age of 73.
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Shannon Beador, ‘Real Housewives’ cast member, arrested for DUI and hit-and-run
“Real Housewives of Orange County” cast member Shannon Beador was arrested arrested for drunk driving and hit-and-run in Newport Beach, California over the weekend, according to police.
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Massachusetts - Man arrested - charged with threatening to bomb local synagogue, kill members
Federal law enforcement officials arrested a Massachusetts man on a charge of threatening to bomb a local synagogue and kill its members, the US Attorney’s Office in Massachusetts said Monday.
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Alleged Oath Keeper to plead guilty in first among major Capitol riot conspiracy cases
An alleged member of the Oath Keepers will plead guilty on Wednesday to charges related to the January 6 insurrection, the first plea deal among the Capitol riot cases against extremist groups, a notice filed in court says.
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Harris County Commissioner Ellis, Sheldon Community Members to Host Ceremony to Officially Open $1.6 Million Bridge that Improves Mobility and Pedestrian Safety
Residents Requested Bridge Construction to Alleviate Speeding Traffic that Cuts Through Neighborhood
Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis, Sheldon community members will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate completion of the Van Hut Lane bridge that nearby residents asked Precinct One to build to improve mobility and pedestrian safety.
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Every Time I Die band splits
The band Every Time I Die has split over an apparent disagreement with singer Keith Buckley. Some members of the the metalcore band that first formed in 1998, including Jordan Buckley, shared a statement on social media stating "Andy, Jordan, Steve and Goose's last show with Every Time I Die was on Dec 11, 2021."
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Suspect in Student's Kidnapping Linked to Abduction Fantasy Web Page, FBI Says
Before Brendt Christensen allegedly kidnapped Yingying Zhang, he may have visited an online forum called "Abduction 101," with threads called "Perfect abduction fantasy" and "planning a kidnapping," an FBI agent said.
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Interview: Entrepreneur, Leadership Coach & Breast Cancer Survivor Dr. Jacque Colbert Pledges to Provide Mammograms To Save Lives
Dr. Jacque Colbert shares her experience and insight with Houston Style Magazine about her initiative to change lives
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Five ways technology is changing how you get your online shopping and takeout deliveries
In recent years, we’ve grown accustomed to the sight of Amazon vans and courier cars bringing packages to our doors. But according to consultancy firm McKinsey, the growth of e-commerce since the Covid pandemic has “put huge pressure on the last-mile delivery system” – the final stage of the delivery process, where parcels are transported from warehouse to customers.
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Disney layoffs continue as pandemic closures carry on
Layoffs continue for thousands of Disney workers, many of whom are already struggling to make ends meet.
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NFL Partners with the Bob Woodruff Foundation to Support Military and Veteran Nonprofits
NFL Funding Creates Grant Referral Pipeline for Nonprofit Organizations and Funds Healthy Lifestyles Programs for Veterans and Military Families
Expanding Salute to Service, the NFL will partner with the Bob Woodruff Foundation (BWF) to create a grant referral pipeline for veteran nonprofit organizations and to support healthy lifestyles programs for veterans and their families. The NFL and BWF made the announcement today on NFL Network's "Good Morning Football."
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MCTX Call to Action: Residents Encouraged to Serve On Boards, Committees and Commissions; Apply Online @ www.missouricitytx.gov
City Council and staff value input and feedback from citizens and are seeking applicants for all boards, committees and commissions. When serving, residents will have a unique opportunity to participate in the governing process and to provide ideas and suggestions on public policy.
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Meet the World's Richest Black Woman
Back in 2014, both Forbes and Time magazines confirmed that Oprah Winfrey, the popular talk show host and television mogul, is no longer the richest Black woman in the world.
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'Mind-blowing carnage in US oil prices makes little sense,' says Baker Institute expert
Prices for U.S. crude oil for May delivery turned negative Monday — something that has never happened since oil futures began trading in 1983.
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Ntozake Shange, ‘For Colored Girls’ Playwright, Dies at 70
Playwright Ntozake Shange, who wrote the 1975 Tony-nominated play “For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When the Rainbow is Enuf,” died Saturday in Bowie, Maryland, according to her family.
