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Astros Statement Regarding Today's Ruling by MLB
The Houston Astros released the following statement regarding Major League Baseball’s ruling on the illegal breach of the Astros’ baseball operations database:
Texas Judge Dies After Historic Midterm Election Of Black Women
Cassandra Hollemon, 57, succumbed to an unspecified illness on Monday, the Houston Chronicle reported. She was one of 17 Black women in the Black Girl Magic grou
To Fight Pandemic, AARP Texas Asks Governor To Expand Medicaid
*Nonprofit, Nonpartisan Advocacy Calls for Emergency Temporary Expansion**
To help Texas combat the COVID-19 healthcare crisis and to improve health outcomes for older persons, AARP Texas has called on Governor Greg Abbott to bolster health coverage statewide by seeking a temporary expansion of Medicaid.
UH School of Theatre & Dance Announces its 2023-24 Season
The School of Theatre & Dance at the University of Houston’s Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts is delighted to unveil its highly anticipated 2023-24 season. With an impressive lineup of 11 captivating productions, this season is poised to be the epitome of ambition and creativity.
The Women’s Fund for Health Education and Resiliency Hosts Spring Membership Luncheon
The Women’s Fund for Health Education and Resiliency, a nonprofit providing Houston-area women and girls with the tools needed to be advocates for their health, is hosting a Spring Membership Luncheon at Tony’s on Friday, May 13, 2022, at 11:30 a.m.
Trump, Putin To Speak Amid Ongoing Tensions
The phone call will be the third between the two leaders since Trump took office
Russia has condemned the US attack on a Syrian air base last month
Ken Burns Planning Muhammad Ali Doc
The PBS documentarian announced Tuesday that he and two partners will make a two-part, four-hour film about the former heavyweight champ, who died last June. Burns, his daughter Sarah and David McMahon collaborated for a PBS documentary on Jackie Robinson that debuted last year.
Glam Masters from EP Kim Kardashian to be Hosted by Laverne Cox
Get your brushes and contour kits in hand for Lifetime’s new beauty competition series, Glam Masters, hosted by Emmy® Award nominee Laverne Cox (Orange is the New Black, TRANSform Me), premiering Wednesday, February 28 at 10pm ET/PT.
Ray J's 'Emerald City' EP w/ Brandy, K. Michelle, Truth & Knotch Available Now
New EP Features Collaborations with Brandy, K. Michelle, Truth & Knotch
Triple-threat entertainer, tech-entrepreneur Ray J Norwood’s new EP titled, Emerald City is available now on all major digital retail and steaming services. The EP features collaborations with Brandy, K. Michelle, Knotch and Truth!
Halle Berry And Samuel L. Jackson Join Oscar Presenters
Halle Berry and Samuel L. Jackson have been added to the list of presenters for the 89th annual Academy Awards later this month.Berry won the best actress Oscar for her role in Monster’s Ball while Jackson earned a best supporting actor nod for his role in Pulp Fiction.
‘Black Panther’ Tops Box Office for 3rd Week, Now 10th Highest Domestic Grosser of All-Time with $501.1 Million
Disney-Marvel’s “Black Panther” is continuing its super-heroic run, grossing a stunning $501.1 million in North America in only 17 days and becoming the 10th highest grosser of all time.
Remembering Martin Luther King, Jr.
Fifty years ago, on April 4, 1968, Martin Luther King, Jr. was killed when he stepped from his second-floor hotel room at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee, to speak to Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) colleagues standing in the parking lot below. An assassin’s bullet ended the life of the 39-year-old activist who had helped advance the cause of African-American rights more in 14 years than it had progressed in the previous 350 years.
Houston Grand Opera Announces 2023 Concert of Arias Finalists
Following an international search, the organization selects eight artists to compete in the annual event with cash prizes on the line and the opportunity to audition for the coveted young artist progr
The competition will be livestreamed for at-home audiences, in addition to the live event and dinner
The network America relies on celebrates Hispanic Heritage today and every day
Verizon honors the Hispanic community with free calling to Latin America, exclusive events and on-going access to device financing for new to the country customers
Hispanic Heritage month is officially observed starting today, September 15th, through October 15th, but Verizon recognizes and celebrates the contributions of the community every day, all year long. There are 62 million people of Hispanic descent living in the United States, including Verizon’s Hispanic employees, customers and the communities we serve and we make it a priority to provide the best value, offers and experiences to them all year round.
Cracker Barrel Sista Strut 3K Breast Cancer Walk by iHEARTMedia, Inc. Supports Women’s Health in Houston
In May of this year, the Cracker Barrel Sista Strut 3K Breast Cancer Walk by iHEARTMedia was announced to community leaders from local businesses, churches, professional groups and Houston City officials during a luncheon held at the iHeartMedia offices.
Houston Native Serves with U.S. Navy Half a World Away in Japan
A 2014 Bellaire High School graduate and Houston native is serving in the U.S. Navy aboard USS Blue Ridge. Petty Officer 3rd Class Tiara Malbroue is a culinary specialist aboard the forward-deployed amphibious command ship operating out of Yokosuka, Japan.
Investigation into Fatal Crash at 7900 North Loop East
Houston police are investigating a fatal crash at 7900 North Loop East (North Interstate Highway 610 East) about 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday (November 21).
Houston City Council Approves $10 Million Boost to Small Business Economic Relief Program (SBERP)
Mayor Sylvester Turner and City Council approved $10 million in additional funding for the City’s Small Business Economic Relief Program (SBERP), bringing the total allocation of CARES Act 2020 dollars used to fund the program to $35 million.
Local Girl Scouts Take Action for Earth Day
Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council leaders and girl members are available for interviews, guest commentaries, and questions regarding Earth Day on Saturday, April 22, 2023, and throughout April, which is Earth Month. In fact, many Girl Scouts from around the Greater Houston Area are taking action to protect our planet through their Gold Award projects. Many of these projects aim to address pressing issues such as climate change, pollution, and conservation.
Despite years of payments, Black student loan balances go up – not down
Over half of federal loan debt held by borrowers with a net worth less than $6,370
With every passing day, urgency grows to cancel the nation’s $1.7 trillion student loan debt. The current federal pause on payments and interest rates will expire on August 31. If no federal action is taken before that date, 15 million borrowers already struggling with the unfortunate combination of unsustainable debt and little or no wealth will face a daunting challenge with no financial relief in sight.
