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Feinstein meets with Biden, believes he will run for president
Former Vice President Joe Biden privately met with Sen. Dianne Feinstein Thursday morning as he weighs a run for the 2020 Democratic nomination -- and the California senator believes Biden plans to mount a bid for the presidency.
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Mayor Turner Welcomes Union Support
Mayor Sylvester Turner today welcomed the endorsement of his campaign for re-election by labor unions across the city of Houston.
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House Passes Harris Legislation Promoting Diversity and Inclusion at Federal Reserve
U.S. Senator Kamala D. Harris (D-CA) on Tuesday praised the House of Representatives’ passage of the Ensuring Diverse Leadership Act, which Harris first introduced in the Senate in May 2018. The legislation, which is led in the House by Rep. Joyce Beatty (D-OH-03), would ensure that at least one minority and one female candidate are interviewed for each vacancy for the presidency of a reserve bank at each of the twelve reserve banks in the Federal Reserve System.
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Full Frame The Literacy Through Photography Fundraising Luncheon
Honoring renowned photographer Earlie Hudnall, Jr.
FotoFest invites you to join a lively event benefiting Houston-area students at Full Frame, the annual fundraising luncheon for the Literacy Through Photography Learning Program.
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“Carla Coleman - 2019 Sickle Cell Houston Walk Chair ”
Carla has served the Sickle Cell Disease “SCD” Community for many years as a Community Outreach Specialist (CCHW) with the UT Health System, where she promoted public awareness to health education services, wellness issues and resources for the SCD and Gerontology communities.
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KHOU Documentary Honored With Regional Emmy Nomination
KHOU, the TEGNA owned CBS affiliate and a leader in original and innovative storytelling received a 2019 Lone Star Emmy Awards nomination for their documentary “A Common Thread.” KHOU is the only Houston media outlet to receive a nomination in the Documentary – Cultural/Historical category. The documentary “A Common Thread” celebrates the 20th anniversary of the non-profit organization Dress for Success Houston.
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Historic marijuana legalization vote today in Washington
The House Judiciary Committee today will hold a historic vote on legislation to federally legalize marijuana. The sweeping cannabis reform bill would also expunge convictions and set aside money to help communities impacted by the war on drugs.
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New Netflix game show 'Flinch' divides viewers
Torture or competitive fun? That appears to be the debate surrounding the new Netflix series, "Flinch."
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Franciscans Applaud the Bipartisan Passage of the American Dream and Promise Act of 2019
The Franciscan Action Network applauds the House of Representatives for passing legislation to protect our vulnerable immigrant communities, this is good progress. The Senate must now act to bring this bill to a vote and finally give assurance to DREAMers and TPS holders.
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Spike Lee’s ‘Do The Right Thing’ Returns to Theaters to Celebrate 30th Anniversary on June 28
According to deadline.com, Universal Pictures plans to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Spike Lee’s groundbreaking and still-topical film Do the Right Thing with a re-mastered 4K restoration that will hit theaters June 28.
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2019 New York Comedy Festival headliners include Stephen Colbert, Trevor Noah and Nicole Byer
The New York Comedy Festival has announced the comics set to headline and perform at the week-long festival in November.
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Bindi Irwin writes a touching note to her dad about her upcoming wedding
Bindi Irwin hasn't been able to celebrate some recent major life milestones with her father, the late "Crocodile Hunter" Steve Irwin, but he is never far from her thoughts.
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First on CNN: Justice Department won't comply with House subpoena over citizenship question on census
The Justice Department has informed the House Oversight Committee that it will not comply with a subpoena demanding the appearance of an official as part of the Democrats' probe into the addition of a citizenship question on the census, according to a letter obtained by CNN.
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One Texas County Just Swore In 17 Black Female Judges
A new year brought the swearing-in of newly elected officials in Harris County, Texas, and among them were 17 black female judges.
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Texas Southern University investor rating elevated to ‘positive’
Second rating upgrade since 2017 affirmed by Moody’s Investors Services
Texas Southern University received its second consecutive financial rating upgrade since 2017 when Moody’s Investors Service revised its outlook from “stable” to “positive” and affirmed the university’s revenue financing system bonds within the Baa3 rating category.
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Obama Urges Reconciliation, Praises Democrats for Midterm Victories
Former President Barack Obama on Wednesday expressed his desire for the nation to reconcile following the midterm elections while praising Democrats for "competing in places we haven't been competitive in a long time."
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Jair Bolsonaro says Brazil is open for business
Jair Bolsonaro had a simple message for the bankers, investors and chief executives gathered in Davos: Brazil is open for business.
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Spouses of Houston Barristers Ball
Law Student Scholarship Fundraiser Event
Spouses of Houston Barristers’ Ball will be held on Friday, November 10, 2017 at 7 PM, Royal Sonesta Hotel – Houston Galleria. We are proud to honor two of Houston’s most distinguished legal minds: U.S. District Judge Alfred H. Bennett, and Shauna Johnson Clark, partner at Norton Rose Fulbright.
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Motown Museum Receives $500,000 Donation From Hudson-Webber Foundation for Expansion
The vision of an expanded space for the world famous Motown Museum is closer to fruition with the donation of $500,000 from the Hudson-Webber Foundation, Business Insider reported.
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Engineering Executive Who Oversaw Flood Reduction Overhaul in Medical Center Area Endorses Mayor's Construction Ordinance Reform
In a letter to Mayor Sylvester Turner, James F. Thompson, chief executive of the Texas & Gulf Coast Infrastructure division of the international engineering/development/construction firm AECOM, endorses the mayor's proposal to require that future dwellings and other buildings in flood plains be constructed higher to prevent flooding.
