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Astros Foundation Makes $100,000 Donation to Alex Bregman's FeedHou Campaign
Houston Astros All-Star third baseman Alex Bregman received a $100,000 donation from the Astros Foundation to go towards his FEEDHOU fundraising campaign which benefits the Houston Food Bank.
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Trump granted another 45-day extension to file annual financial disclosure
President Donald Trump has been granted a second 45-day extension to submit his annual financial disclosure form, a White House official told CNN on Wednesday.
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Russell Westbrook reveals he has tested positive for COVID-19
The Houston Rockets were dealt a huge blow today when All-Star guard Russell Westbrook announced that he was diagnosed with the coronavirus before the team departed for Orlando for practice.
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Senator Kamala Harris Statement on the Passing of Civil Rights Hero John Lewis
U.S. Senator Kamala D. Harris (D-CA) on Saturday released the following statement on the passing of Congressman John Lewis. Congressman Lewis passed away on Friday, July 17, 2020.
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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Statement On the Passing of Civil Rights Icon and Legend - Congressman John R.Lewis
“He was strong, fierce and powerful. And of course, he was a man of strength and resolve that believed America’s divisiveness cannot end without a commitment to the Beloved Community. We will miss John Lewis forever. But what we must do is continue the journey that John Lewis started, and that is a journey toward freedom.” - Sheila Jackson Lee
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OK AG: Cigarette butts the smoking gun in cold case
Attorney General Mike Hunter has filed first-degree murder charges in a 33-year-old cold case involving a brutal murder in Lincoln County.
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Governor Appoints Student Regent from Tarleton State University
Gov. Greg Abbott has appointed Cahlen Cheatham the next student regent for The Texas A&M University System.
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Boxing Champion Floyd Mayweather to Pay George Floyd’s Funeral Expenses
As reported by The Grio, boxing champion Floyd Mayweather offered last week to cover all funeral expenses for George Floyd. His generous offer has been accepted.
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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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Kanye West Scores Historic 8th Consecutive #1 Album as 'Ye' Debuts Atop Billboard 200 Album Chart
Kanye West returns to the top of the album charts today in historic fashion, as ye –released on June 1 via G.O.O.D. Music/Def Jam Recordings – becomes his eighth #1 album, and West ties the record for most consecutive #1 album debuts in chart history.
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Kim Kardashian West denies she's 'KiKi' in Drake's 'In My Feelings'
KiKi do you love Drake? Twitter has been going in hard on speculation that Kim Kardashian West is the "KiKi" Drake raps about in his hit song "In My Feelings."
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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Announces Henry Childs, II as National Director of the Minority Business Development Agency
Policy Advisor to the White House becomes the 17th National Director of the Minority Business Development Agency
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that Henry Childs, II will be the new National Director of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA). Mr. Childs will be the 17th National Director of the agency.
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Pennsylvania priest now faces criminal charges, district attorney's office says
A Catholic priest in Pennsylvania is facing criminal charges, the Lehigh County district attorney's office said.
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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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Tony Buzbee has gone to a new low in this city
KPRC-TV Channel 2 has sunk to the bottom right along with him.
Mayor Sylvester Turner issued the following statement on Tony Buzbee’s new TV ad:
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Alex Acosta defends handling of 2008 Epstein plea deal
Labor Secretary Alex Acosta, who as US Attorney in Miami oversaw a 2008 plea deal with Jeffrey Epstein, defended on Tuesday his handling of the case when Acosta was US attorney and tweeted he is pleased "prosecutors are moving forward."
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Ryan Seacrest makes 'American Idol' history by missing hosting duties
Ryan Seacrest is passing his "American Idol" mic to radio host and author Bobby Bones.
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Kavanaugh won't make traditional walk down court steps due to security concerns
Justice Brett Kavanaugh will not participate in the tradition of walking down the marble steps in front of the Supreme Court following his formal investiture ceremony next Thursday, the Supreme Court announced, citing security reasons.
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Brandon Truaxe, founder of skincare brand Deciem, has died at 40
Brandon Truaxe, the founder of Canadian skincare company Deciem, has died at the age of 40, the firm announced in an Instagram post.
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Percy Miller aka Master P — From The Projects to Forbes
Percy Miller also known as Master P is a money, power and business tycoon. Regarding his success, he comments, “I couldn’t just be a street guy. And a lot of people want to be in business, but they don’t know how to make those transformations. They still want to be in the streets. I gave it all up. I had to cut out the negative people in my life because I wanted better for my family.”
