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Legal watchdog wants Commerce IG to investigate Wilbur Ross

A government watchdog group is calling for the Commerce Department's inspector general to investigate whether Secretary Wilbur Ross violated criminal conflict of interest laws, in a detailed, more than 100-page report it filed with the IG Monday and was obtained by CNN.

Conservative activists driven from restaurant by antifa group

Conservative activists Candace Owens and Charlie Kirk were accosted at a Philadelphia restaurant on Monday by protesters from a local antifa group.

Official says security protocols worked correctly when airport worker stole a plane

Even though an airport employee stole a plane and flew it for an hour before crashing, a Port of Seattle official said "all security protocols were handled appropriately" at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.

YWCA of Houston Hosts "Shoes and Champagne Soiree"

Benefiting an emergency housing and assessment center for survivors of Human Trafficking

The YWCA of Houston presents “Shoes and Champagne Soirée”, an event benefiting the WYNDOWS Project, an emergency housing and assessment center for victims of Human Trafficking ages 18-24. This highly anticipated event will take place on Friday, September 28th, 2018 at the Deborah Colton Gallery in West University from 6 – 9pm. The goal is to raise $100,000.00 to assist these young women in their transition from victims to survivors.

Governor Abbott Names Compean Chair Of Texas Funeral Service Commission

Governor Greg Abbott has named Greg Compean chair of the Texas Funeral Service Commission for a term set to expire on August 13, 2021. The commission establishes standards to license funeral directors and embalmers, examines applicants and issues appropriate licenses, and regulates cemetery and crematory services.

Endoscopic technique allows removal of thyroid and parathyroid with no visible scar

A new procedure that allows surgeons to access and remove the thyroid and parathyroid glands through small incisions on the inside of the mouth provides successful results with no visible scarring on the neck. Dr. Raymon Grogan, associate professor in the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine, describes how the procedure works and outlines its benefits.

Astros RBI Softball Player Wins Jackie Robinson Essay Contest

Marks 2nd consecutive year that member of Astros RBI program has been a winner

On Sunday, Major League Baseball announced that Astros RBI Softball player Kayla Robinson had been named a winner of the Jackie Robinson “Breaking Barriers” Essay Contest.

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Hosts House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi at the Moms Summit to Address the ‘For the People Agenda’

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, a senior member of the House Committees on the Judiciary, Homeland Security, and Budget, and Ranking Member of House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations, will convene interested stakeholders for the Moms Summit: Addressing the Needs of America’s Families with House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi. Today in America, moms face a plethora of issues that directly impact on their ability to raise happy, healthy families.

Yellowstone College Prep Pioneers A New Model for School Success

On Wednesday, August 15, Yellowstone College Prep will open its doors for the first time in what is a new, Texas Education Agency- approved public/private model designed to expand quality educational opportunities in Houston’s Third Ward. In the midst of a national dialogue over struggling school finances and failing schools, Yellowstone College Prep, nearly seven years in the making, will have strong operational efficiencies and educational leadership from day one.

Texas Tech Graduate Named Inaugural Cargill Endowed Professor in Meat Science

Dale R. Woerner, who earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Texas Tech, will begin the new position in meat science sustainability this fall.

Texas Tech University’s continued partnership with Cargill, one of the nation’s leaders in developing and providing food and agricultural products for the public, has resulted in a new position in the College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources (CASNR).

Personal touch brings Houston-area family to recovery finish line

A survivor story: One year after Hurricane Harvey

Rose Pickens knew more about floods and federal disaster assistance than most people when Hurricane Harvey hit. She had received aid from FEMA after her house was damaged in the Memorial Day 2016 flood, and through her role as director of a local nonprofit, she had assisted many impoverished families whose homes had flooded. Rose Pickens knew more about floods and federal disaster assistance than most people when Hurricane Harvey hit. She had received aid from FEMA after her house was damaged in the Memorial Day 2016 flood, and through her role as director of a local nonprofit, she had assisted many impoverished families whose homes had flooded.

Travis Scott announces Astroworld Festival

Travis Scott is headling the Astroworld Festival. Titled after his recent album, the festival will take place on November 17th in Houston across from where Astroworld Theme Park used to be at NRG Park.

Leftists force Houston Mexican restaurant to shut down social media, apologize, after serving Jeff Sessions

A Houston-area Mexican restaurant was forced to shut down its social media accounts after sharing a photo that touted the visit of Attorney General Jeff Sessions.

Public Art of the University of Houston System Announces New Leadership

María C. Gaztambide to Serve as Director & Chief Curator

For the first time in its nearly 50-year history, Public Art of the University of Houston System is expanding its staff to ensure sustained leadership and curatorial vision for the collection. As part of a recently developed strategic plan, María C. Gaztambide has been named director and chief curator. Gaztambide comes to UHS from the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (MFAH) where she served as associate director of the International Center for Arts of the Americas.

Rice’s Glasscock School, Texas Tribune to host ‘The Federal Response to Harvey: One Year Later’ Aug. 30

Rice University’s Glasscock School of Continuing Studies will host a Texas Tribune conversation Aug. 30 about the federal response to Hurricane Harvey one year after the storm made landfall in Texas. Panelists from federal and local government will discuss the status of recovery and the long-term plans for getting neighborhoods and towns back on their feet.

Chris Hardwick's tearful return to 'Talking Dead'

Chris Hardwick returned to hosting "Talking Dead" following allegations from his ex-girlfriend, actress Chloe Dykstra, that he sexually and emotionally abused her.

Latino Victory Launches Aggressive Puerto Rican Engagement Program in Florida

Organization to incubate Power 4 Puerto Rico Coalition and make seven-figure investment to mobilize Puerto Rican voters

Latino Victory today announced it will guide the work of Power 4 Puerto Rico (P4PR), a coalition of organizations and advocates from around the country working to address the current humanitarian crisis in Puerto Rico, and make a seven-figure investment to mobilize Puerto Rican voters. In response to the mass influx of displaced Puerto Ricans to the mainland United States, Latino Victory has stepped up its efforts to train, elect, and mobilize Puerto Ricans to ensure that the island’s residents and diaspora will never again be subjected to the indignities and inhumane treatment witnessed after Hurricane Maria.

Teen on a mission to bring fresh produce to picky eaters and those in need

If you can’t get your kids to eat those peas or carrots, you may want to enlist the help of Chicago’s Very Own Namrita Narula.

Koala bear has its own seat on an airplane

Who you sit near on an airplane is luck of the draw, but how would you feel if you found out you were going to be neighboring a koala bear?

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