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More Mysteries Than Answers In Prince Death Investigation
A doctor who saw Prince in the days before he died had prescribed the opioid painkiller oxycodone under the name of Prince’s friend to protect the musician’s privacy, according to court documents unsealed Monday that revealed nothing about how the pop superstar got the fentanyl that actually killed him.
Galveston Historical Foundation Becomes Steward of 1920 City National Bank Building
Galveston Historical Foundation (GHF) recently accepted one of Galveston Island’s most significant downtown buildings. The 1920 City National Bank Building, owned by Ross Moody, a trustee of The Moody Foundation and Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of National Western Life Group, was donated to GHF in June. Located in the Central Business District at 2219 Market, the City National Bank building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places (1984) and recognized as one of the city’s most important early 20th century buildings.
Jesse Jackson: College Athletes Should Decide Whether to Take the Risk
The NCAA has just ruled that mandatory football practices can begin in July, anticipating a full season of college football. This is nuts. The pandemic isn't going away; it's surging in more than 29 states, with seven reporting new records for cases in a day. States that opened early without adequate safeguards - Texas, Florida, Arizona - now face a spread of the pandemic that may soon exhaust the supply of hospital beds.
Digital Pioneer Roland Martin and Grammy Award Winning Artist Jay King Support Small Black Businesses During Coronavirus Pandemic
As the newly elected CEO and president of the California Black Chamber of Commerce (CBCC), Grammy Award winning artist/entertainer and veteran music industry executive, Jay King, recently joined award winning journalist and talk show host Roland Martin, on his daily show, "Roland Martin Unfiltered" to raise financial support for struggling Black owned enterprises. King's interview with Martin boosted the CBCC's "Everybody Pitch In" GoFundMe campaign close to the $10,000 mark for funds raised to support California-based small Black businesses.
Revive Us Again: Billy Graham and that Old-Time Religion
“What I loved about Billy Graham was what I like about the military: focus and simplicity,” writes Dr. Earl Tilford in this tribute to Rev. Graham.
"Congress: Continue CHIP and save Texas children" says Houston Mayor
In an essay published by TribTalk a publication of the Texas Tribune, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner today recalls the death of a Houston teen in a plea for the continuation of the children's health program.
UniFirst Names 2021 Aldo Croatti and Ronald D. Croatti Scholarship Recipients
UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF), a North American leader in the supply and servicing of uniforms, workwear, and facility service products for businesses, recently unveiled the recipients of their 2021 Aldo Croatti and Ronald D. Croatti Scholarships.
As MLK asked in 1967, Where Do We Go from Here: Community or Chaos?
The nationwide protests against the heinous killing of George Floyd by a Minneapolis policeman, is reminiscent of the 1960s era of turmoil and voices that fervently called for social and economic justice. Today’s turbulent times seem that history is repeating itself.
Pluckers Wing Bar to Host NFL Draft Party
Pluckers Wing Bar will host an exciting NFL Draft Party on Thursday, April 27 at all locations.
Panama City Beach: the 18 Best Events to Experience in 2018
With more exciting events planned for 2018 than ever before, Panama City Beach lives up to its reputation as a Real. Fun. Beach. year-round. Offering much more than 27 miles of award-winning beaches, there’s always something for locals and visitors of all ages to see and do at this picturesque coastal community. 2018 will mark the debut of the SandJam Music Festival which will bring a whole new crowd to the beach to experience headline musical acts from the destination’s sugar white, sandy shores. Also, returning for its second year is the award-winning UNwineD festival, bringing some of the South’s best chefs, mixologists and tastemakers to Aaron Bessant Park.
Historic Piney Woods School to Host Commencement Activities May 27
Perennial Strategy Group CEO will keynote the graduation ceremony on Saturday
The Piney Woods School (PWS), once an abandoned sheep shed turned schoolhouse, and now a sprawling 2,000-acre campus, will host commencement activities on May 27. Festivities will take place in the school's Rock Garden Amphitheater beginning with a baccalaureate service at 8:30 a.m., followed by the commencement ceremony at 10 a.m. Leading public affairs expert and civil rights advocate, Lamell McMorris, will deliver the keynote address.
Buffalo Wings & Rings Launches Innovative New Drink Menu
Buffalo Wings & Rings, a growing elevated sports restaurant franchise with more than 80 units globally, is pleased to announce the launch of its newest drink menu featuring a number of creative new cocktails. The new drink menu is the result of a partnership with 30-year beverage industry expert Michael "Bumby" Bombard and his Straight Up Solutions company.
Mouth Bar Removal Starting This Week
Mayor Pro Tem Martin would like to make District E residents aware the City of Houston has issued a Notice To Proceed (NTP) for debris removal services, specifically large silt deposits at the confluence of the West Fork of the San Jacinto River and Lake Houston, commonly referred to as the "mouth bar".
Lockdown A-list Fitness: Celebs make a fortune on TikTok from their dance and workout videos
While self-isolating it is important to keep our spirits up and our bodies moving. Celebrities know this too and they have found a new way of entertaining their fans – via TikTok, generating the A-listers thousands of views.
Harris Health System—University of Houston Collaboration Fills Emergency Need for Face Shields in Hospitals Caring for Coronavirus Patients
With supply companies unable to fulfill emergency requests for medical face shields, and with a need to assure this critical resource for staff in its hospitals, Harris Health System reached out to an unlikely partner for help—the University of Houston.
Crisis Management: How Business Leaders Lead During COVID-19
COVID-19 has changed, at least temporarily, the world of work for many people as employees hunkered down at home instead of commuting to an office.
Bayou City Art Festival Downtown Announces 2018 Houston Nonprofit Beneficiaries
A portion of the proceeds from the weekend outdoor fine art festival will benefit six local charities
The 2018 Bayou City Art Festival Downtown, produced by the Art Colony Association, Inc. (ACA), has selected six local nonprofits that will benefit from a portion of the proceeds of the event. The weekend celebration will be held Saturday-Sunday, October 13-14, 2018, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and will spotlight 300 artists from around the country representing 19 different disciplines in Downtown Houston.
How To Throw Out Your Phone On A Summer Road Trip
When you go on your summer vacation, can you also take a vacation from your smartphone?
Consulate General of India announces celebrations across Texas for fifth International Day of Yoga
The Consulate General of India, Houston, in collaboration with Friends of Yoga, is organizing several events across Texas to celebrate the fifth International Day of Yoga (IDY). Houston will celebrate IDY on Friday, June 21 on the lush green lawns of Midtown Park (2811 Travis St., Houston, Texas 77006). The event will begin at 6 p.m. with a demonstration of some of the more difficult yoga postures (asanas) and a cultural program. After brief remarks from the Consul General of India Dr. Anupam Ray, the guided group yoga (Asanas or Postures), Relaxation, Pranayama and Meditation will be led by different yoga experts.
Sugar Land Native Serves Aboard U.S. Navy Guided-Missile Destroyer in Pearl Harbor
A 2010 Stephen F. Austin High School graduate, 2014 Texas A&M University graduate and Sugar Land, Texas, native is serving in the U.S. Navy aboard the guided-missile destroyer, USS Halsey.
