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After Repeated Republican Misrepresentations about the Form FD-1023, Ranking Member Raskin Requests FBI Reiterate Briefing Information in Writing for All Committee Members
Follows Committee Republicans’ Repeated Distortion of Facts Communicated by Senior FBI Officials During Briefing for the Chairman and Ranking Member
Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member for the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, sent a letter to Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Christopher Wray to request that the FBI reiterate in writing for all Members of the Committee the non-classified information provided to Chairman Comer and Ranking Member Raskin in the June 5, 2023, briefing regarding the subpoenaed Form FD-1023.
Federal Government To Fund Texas Border Security Operation
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Texas will receive funding from the federal government in support of Operation Secure Texas. With today’s announcement, Texas National Guardsmen and women currently serving in support of Operation Secure Texas will transition to federal orders beginning in late July.
Houston Ranks No.1 for Minority Entrepreneurs
Prominent local business leaders said Tuesday it's nice to see the rest of the country take note of something they've felt for quite a while: Houston is the best place in the nation to be a minority entrepreneur.
Prairie View A&M Awarded $1 Million for African-¬‐American Studies Initiative
The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation has awarded Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) a grant of $500,000 to support its effort to establish an African-¬‐American Studies Initiative, which will be housed in its Marvin D. and June Samuel Brailsford College of Arts and Sciences.
Meet The First Black Woman to Own a NASCAR Team
Diversity in sports racing is lacking, as only a few people of color are part of racing organizations such as the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR).
Airbag Recall Safety Campaign, Chequee Su Vehículo, Launches in Houston
A new safety campaign, Chequee Su Vehículo, is urging all drivers to check if their cars contain recalled airbags.
Comcast Formally Launches Afro and Cleo, Two New Black-Centric Networks
During a star-studded evening complete with a red-carpet entry at the Newseum in Washington, D.C., Comcast formally announced the addition of two television networks that highlights the company’s commitment to diversity.
Visa Launches She’s Next to Support Female Entrepreneurs
Black women are the fastest growing segment of entrepreneurs and it appears that Visa wants to help. The financial institution recently announced a new global initiative to support female entrepreneurs. She’s Next, empowered by Visa, is an initiative created to assist women in growing their small businesses.
Bud Light Launches New Texas Packaging
The Limited Edition Packaging Will Be On Shelves Across the State Starting Nov. 28th
In celebration of our Texan roots for over 35 years, Bud Light has created Texas themed special edition packaging. Proudly brewed in Houston, Texas, the special edition packaging will feature an iconic Texas lone star on Bud Light bottles and cans.
READY TO LOVE Season 4 (2C) Launch Date: Friday, October 15 on OWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network
OWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network debuts season 4 (2C) of its hit dating series "Ready to Love" Friday, October 15th @ 8 PM EST | 7 PM CST with two back-to-back one-hour episodes.
Texas Legislative Black Caucus George Floyd Act
On Thursday, August 13, the Texas Legislative Black Caucus announced details for the George Floyd Act, a piece of comprehensive legislation they will file when the Texas Legislature meets again in January 2021. The law will honor the life and memory of George Floyd, a native Houstonian who died in May of this year when a police officer knelt on his neck for eight minutes and forty-six seconds.
Houston Native Trains Information Warriors
Those serving at The Information Warrior Training Command (IWTC) in San Diego believe in the importance of continued education, and their sailors are trained in areas they’ll need to execute information warfare throughout their military service.
Houston Community College Hit With $100 Million Dollar Racial Discrimination Class Action Suit Filed On Behalf of Black Employees on Juneteenth
A $100 million racial discrimination lawsuit has been filed in a Houston, Texas state district court on behalf of hundreds of Black present and former employees of the Houston Community College (“HCC”). The suit was intentionally filed Friday, June 19, 2020– “Juneteenth—the anniversary date that Black slaves in Texas learned they had been freed from slavery two years earlier by President Abraham Lincoln.
Biden was 'expressing solidarity' when he said 'we're going to free Iran,' White House says
President Joe Biden was "expressing solidarity" with protesters when he said at a campaign event late Thursday that "we're going to free Iran," a White House spokesman clarified on Friday.
Celebrate S’mores Day Thursday, Aug. 10, with Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council and Enjoy New Recipes!
Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council troop members, leaders and volunteers are eagerly anticipating the gooey and chocolaty tradition of S’mores Day on Aug. 10, 2023. This sweet occasion provides an excellent opportunity for girls and their families to bond and enjoy the perfect combination of marshmallows, chocolate and graham crackers.
All Fourteen Tracks Off Kendrick Lamar's "DAMN." Hit Billboard's Hot 100
Kendrick Lamar has invaded the Hot 100.
Trump Rallies: Campaign-Funded, For A Reason
President Donald Trump on Wednesday will fly into Nashville to rally thousands of supporters for the second time in his two-month-old presidency.
Texas Democrats on the One Year Anniversary of the El Paso Shooting
Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa issued the following statement:
Mayor's statement on scheduling an election on a firefighters' professional organization petition
A special City Council meeting requested by some of its members was unable to proceed today because it lacked a quorum. Afterward, some members made public statements about Mayor Sylvester Turner's plan to schedule a Nov. 6 referendum election on a salary petition by the Houston Professional Fire Fighters Association. Below is a response from the mayor, who was in Argentina as part of a South America trade mission to further boost the Houston economy:
Official First Look: Peacock’s KILLING IT Starring Craig Robinson
Get a sneak peek at Craig Robinson's latest series "Killing It" with a set of sneak peek photos and a silly teaser.
