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ABC & Will Trent Want You to Adopt Your Very Own Betty
Adoption Fees Waived at Best Friends Animal Society Locations for National Adopt-A-Shelter-Pet-Day (April 28 – April 30)
This Adopt A Shelter Pet Day, the cast of ABC’S Will Trent are urging fans to get out and adopt their very own sidekick and Best Friend.
Congressman Al Green Thanks FBI for Responding to His Appeal for Uvalde Investigation
“Last week I sent a letter to the FBI urging them to conduct a federal independent investigation into the mass shooting that occurred on May 24, 2022 in Uvalde, Texas. It is of utmost importance that investigative efforts into this horrific massacre are conducted swiftly, fairly, and with transparency. Without answers or a full and accurate account of what transpired at Robb Elementary School on that tragic day, we cannot fully move forward as a country to protect our children and prevent more senseless deaths. The entire Uvalde community as well as the American people deserve answers.”
Texas Women’s Empowerment Foundation, Slim Thug's BossLife Foundation & Tres Generaciones Will Celebrate Everyday Dads This Thursday at 7:00 PM!
TWEF is a non-profit organization geared towards helping families, from all walks of life; reach their fullest potential in the areas of business, education, finances, and socio-economic status. The focus of programming is therefore on the whole family; men, women, and youth. The Foundation works to achieve these goals by sponsoring successful programs aimed at helping families achieve and maintain a sense of empowerment that manifests itself through life performance.
Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee Statement on Texas Abortion Ban Ruling
Late Friday night, the Texas Supreme Court temporarily set aside part of a Harris County court order that blocked the enforcement of Texas abortion bans that predate Roe v. Wade. The Supreme Court’s order now allows Attorney General Ken Paxton to enforce those pre-Roe laws while the court hears the case.
Campus Chronicles: Spotlighting Alief ISD, Fort Bend ISD, and Spring ISD
The Fort Bend ISD Board of Trustees selected Dr. Marc Smith from Duncanville ISD as the lone finalist for superintendent.
Exotic bird stolen by balding thief in Lake Forest
Orange County deputies are searching for the balding thief who stole an exotic gray bird from a Lake Forest shop.
Introducing Nick Anderson, Pulitzer Prize Winning Cartoonist, to Lead the Reform Austin Newsroom
Editorial Cartoonist Nick Anderson has joined the Reform Austin newsroom, where he will employ the artistic skill and political insights that earned a Pulitzer Prize to drive coverage of Texas government.
OWN's All Rise Returns for It's Final Season!
All Rise’s court is back in session on the OWN Network, but not everyone is at work following the violence that broke out in the last show of the previous season.
Baytown Man Sentenced to 28 Years in Prison for Rape After Kidnapping Woman
A 35-year-old Baytown man was sentenced by a judge to 28 years in prison for kidnapping a woman, holding her at gunpoint and raping her in 2021, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.
Fort Bend County Goes Red for Heart Health
Fort Bend County çtoday along with Health and Human Services and Risk Management, hosted County employees at the Historic Fort Bend County Courthouse in support of American Heart Health Month.
JSU Recognized by US News for Affordable Out-of-State Tuition
Jackson State University is listed among “15 Colleges with Affordable Out-of-State Tuition” in a recent article published by US News & World Report. JSU remains one of the most popular options for students looking for a high-quality education at an affordable price.
Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated - Houston Chapter Presents Their 2016 Debutantes
An Evening of Elegance
The Houston Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated presented 31 outstanding debutantes and seven stags to society at its 29th Biennial Debutante Ball at the Hilton Americas — Houston on Sunday, January 1, 2017. The president of the Houston Chapter is Mrs. Lisa Harris. Ms. Connie L. Cochran served as chairman and Mrs. Annette Bracey, Mrs. Erica Craven Fazande, Dr. Jocelyn Greely, and Ms. Colette Loeb served as co-chairmen. Melinda Spaulding, news anchor for KRIV Fox 26, and Dr. Austin Lane, president of Texas Southern University served as masters of ceremony. As each debutante was introduced to society, she was promenaded around the dance floor where she thanked her mother with a long stemmed red rose before performing sophisticated waltzes with her escort and father. Each stag was escorted by his mother as he was presented.
7 Tips for Fathers Raising Daughters In Today’s World
As Father's Day (June 17) rolls around, we are mindful that it wasn’t that long ago when a father’s job was to attend his daughter’s pretend tea parties and make her a pretty dollhouse. But today’s fathers must navigate a new world and avoid gender specific roles.
Beyond the Rhetoric: Year 2020 – The Beginning of a Great Decade
The state of Black Business is challenging. The political environment, international challenges and malcontent is making “Peace in the Valley” an escaping concept. Black entrepreneurship began to evolve at a noticeable pace during the 1960’s. From a few seats on the local city councils to the Oval Office in the White House and practically all board rooms in between.
Historically Black Colleges and Universities are an American Asset
Vice President Mike Pence's recent visit to Hampton University's Proton Therapy Institute drew virtually no national media attention, but it should have.
First Affordable Housing Community to Break Ground Since COVID-19
New Hope Housing Building Community for Working Poor Families
Jason lost his job during the COVID-19 pandemic. As the country began to shut down to curb the spread of the virus, businesses closed, some permanently. Many people lost their jobs. They then lost their ability to afford their rent, among other basic essentials. Jason – like many others – now faces eviction and the possibility of becoming homeless. He does not know where to turn for help.
The Upside Down of Diversity at the State University of New York
Recently, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo asked the State University of New York (SUNY) to reexamine its existing diversity plans to ensure these plans are furthering New York’s goals of diversity and inclusion. He requested SUNY to prepare a report due by August 15, 2018 outlining how it will expand and increase diversity representation on its campuses.
Houston Educator Named Finalist for 2019 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards
Educators to Compete on a Statewide Level for $430,000 in cash prizes
On Monday, a Houston teacher was named the first Houston-area finalist for the 2019 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards, spotlighting him among the best educators in Texas.
9 Black Women Share Their Painful Divorce Experiences in New Book, “How Divorce Became My Deliverance”
Because researchers estimate that marriages have a 50% chance of survival, these women have come together to share how they moved past the pain of divorce. While some chose to leave and others were left, they all walked the path to self-discovery and empowerment. This collection of stories is not a tale of woe; they are stories of encouragement for any woman coping with the stigma, heartbreak and hardship of divorce.
Distance Learning, COVID-19 Pose Challenges to Educators, Administrators and Parents
In Southeast Los Angeles’s most under-resourced and predominately diverse neighborhoods of Compton, Lynwood, and Bellflower, David Anderson has served as an educator in the expanding learning and youth development space for more than 15 years.
