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We're still disinfecting like mad. That's good for Clorox
It's been seven months since the pandemic hit American shores, but as coronavirus cases rise again, many people are still wiping down surfaces -- and that's continuing to boost sales for Clorox.
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Lil Nas X says he's written the 'best kids book of all time'
Lil Nas X is on the road to becoming a published author. The Atlanta-based rapper, whose song "Old Town Road" is the longest-running No. 1 song in history, has written a children's book called "C is for Country." It's due out early next year, he announced on Twitter last week.
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A New Documentary From Meteor 17 And Freedom Theatricals “DEFYING GRAVITY: FROM GODSPELL TO WICKED, A MUSICAL JOURNEY” To Celebrate STEPHEN SCHWARTZ
Chronicling The Award-Winning Composer’s Work, Journey, and Influence On Musical Theater Over The Past 45+ Years
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Lionel Messi fails to attend Barcelona pre-season training
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi did not attend pre-season training on Monday, a club source has confirmed to CNN Sport.
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Channing Tatum wrote a children's book and dedicated it to his daughter
Channing Tatum is releasing his first children's book, "The One and Only Sparkella," dedicated to his 6-year-old daughter, Everly. Tatum announced the book in an Instagram post on Monday.
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Houston Galveston Institute to Provide Free Counseling Services at 37 Schools in the Lamar Consolidated Independent School District
The Houston Galveston Institute (HGI Counseling) will provide free counseling services to students and families at 37 Lamar Consolidated Independent School District (LCISD)
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Disney buys 21st Century Fox: Who Gets What
Disney is buying a huge chunk of 21st Century Fox. The $52.4 billion deal will combine two of the biggest players in Hollywood.
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Rock Hall of Fame replacing live induction ceremony with HBO special
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation announced Wednesday that it will replace its annual live induction ceremony with an exclusive HBO special honoring this year's inductees.
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Applications Being Accepted for This Year’s Bird City Texas Program
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and Audubon Texas are now accepting applications for the Bird City Texas Program’s (BCT) community certification. Communities selected each year must meet certain criteria showing how their city is working to protect birds and their habitat.
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Groundbreaking for African American Civil War Museum/ Grimke Re-development Project Set for October 17
After several years of planning and work, the African American Civil War Museum is pleased to announce that construction is underway on the historic Grimke building.
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Mom faces judge in connection with daughter's death
A mother in Plymouth accused of killing one of her children and hurting another faced a judge for the first time on Monday.
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June Deadrick Elected to Board of Trustees of the Texas Bar Foundation
June Deadrick, Director of State & Federal Relations (Government Affairs) for CenterPoint Energy has been elected to the Board of Trustees of the Texas Bar Foundation.
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Governor Lamont addresses spike in gun violence
The governor addressed a rise in gun violence during a news conference on Monday morning.
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Juneteenth with Epic and Lucille's 1913
Emancipation Park Conservancy (EPC) and Lucille’s 1913 are collaborating to feed Houstonians in need, as EPC celebrates 149 years of hosting Houston’s annual Juneteenth celebration. The organizations will supply meals for 2,000 Houstonians and the event is made possible by Lucille’s 1913, H-E-B, Coca-Cola, Reliant, Council Member Carolyn Evans-Shabazz and the Houston Food Bank.
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UNCF Houston 2021 Virtual Walk for Education – Houston
UNCF has reimagined the Walk, and they are going virtual! Show your support by making a donation, participate individually, form or join a team. Make a difference while practicing social distancing—walk, run, cycle, dance—all in honor of UNCF, our students and schools. Then, join the virtual walk online on Sept. 18 (1 p.m. CDT) and celebrate with UNCF during a nationwide virtual event featuring celebrities, member presidents, students, alumni and others!
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Texas Cyberattack Victims Lost No. 11 Most Money in Nation
A new study finds Texas cyberattack victims lost the No. 11 most money in the nation with an average of $8,115 per victim. A record $4.2 billion was lost to cybercriminals in 2020, up from $3.5 billion the year prior.
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Breakdancing to make its Olympic debut at Paris 2024
Breaking -- elite breakdancing -- will make its Olympics debut at Paris 2024, officials announced Monday.
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CT becomes first state to require high schools to provide courses on Black, Latino studies
Connecticut became the first state in the nation to require all high schools in the state to offer courses in Black and Latino studies.
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United Nations confirms hackers breached its systems earlier this year
Unidentified hackers breached computer systems at the United Nations in April and the multinational body has had to fend off related hacks in the months since, a UN spokesperson said Thursday.
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Travis Scott will return to the stage for first major public performance since Astroworld tragedy
Travis Scott is scheduled to perform at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, marking his first major public performance since a crowd surge killed ten people and injured thousands at his Astroworld Festival in Houston last November.
