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First Black Woman Nominated to Facebook’s Board Of Directors
Although tech companies have been stagnant with moving the needle on racial and gender diversity, there are many individuals who are rising up the ranks and breaking barriers in the industry. According to USA Today, Facebook has nominated PayPal executive Peggy Alford to its board of directors
Free Workout Classes for Veterans On November 11th
Veterans Day is Saturday, November 11, and to show appreciation for our country’s brave service members, the Orangetheory Fitness studios in Houston will offer veterans a FREE workout any time from Saturday, November 11 until Sunday, November 12.
Mayor Turner’s Statement On The Texas Department Of Public Safety
Please attribute the following statement to Mayor Sylvester Turner.
Sports Fans Score Big with Free METRORail Rides
Free rides were brought to you by Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages, a proud partner of the 2023 NCAA® Men's Final Four®.
Commissioner Ellis’ Statement on U.S. Supreme Court’s Decision to Bar Race-Based Admissions to Colleges
Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis issued the following statement on the Supreme Court striking down affirmative action in college admissions:
Solid Waste Management Department Collection And Facility Schedule For Veterans Day 2023
The Solid Waste Management Department (SWMD) provides the city with integrated municipal waste management services designed to support environmental health, sustainability, and economic development in all communities throughout Houston.
Join Us & Tabitha Brown on Sunday!
You are invited to TUNE IN this Sunday morning, February 26 for a conversation about our children’s mental health with America’s Mom Tabitha Brown, founder of The Sonrise Project Kelli Richardson Lawson and clinical psychologist Dr. Linda McGhee, where they’ll share valuable resources from Sound It Out Together. This is an important conversation that you do not want to miss! Tune into the virtual event on Tabitha Brown’s IG Live @iamtabithabrown at 8:30am PST / 11:30am ET. We hope to see you there!
Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra Deliver GM’s 2nd Consecutive Year of Full-Size Pickup Sales Leadership in 2021
General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) and its dealers delivered 2.2 million vehicles in 2021, with Chevrolet and GMC cementing the company’s eighth consecutive year of combined full-size and midsize pickup sales leadership, second consecutive year as the full-size pickup sales leader and its 21st consecutive year as the market leader in full-size SUVs.
April is National Donate Life Month: New Heart Means a New Life for a Pacific Northwest Little Girl
April is celebrated nationwide as Donate Life Month. National Donate Life Month was instituted by Donate Life America and its partnering organizations in 2003 and features an entire month of local, regional and national activities to help encourage Americans to register as organ, eye and tissue donors and to celebrate those who have saved lives through the gift of organ and tissue donation.
Beyonce' Returns to the Global Stage for Renaissance World Tour
Welcome to Renaissance
Verified Fan Registration Open For North American Dates Now at beyonce.livenation.com Citi Cardmembers, Verizon Up and BeyHive Members Will Have Additional Access To Presales
Cadillac Escalade-V-2023
Industry's Most Powerful Full-Size SUV, Delivering 682hp and Features Premium Technologies
Today, Cadillac revealed full details surrounding the 2023 Escalade-V — the industry’s most powerful full-size SUV. It is the first-ever Cadillac V-Series SUV — an elevation of design, performance and technology and the purest expression of the passion that exists at the core of Cadillac.
Dan Rather Keynote Speaker at Red Cross “Wrapped in Red” Luncheon
Legendary journalist plans to share Red Cross experience at March 23 event
The American Red Cross of the Texas Gulf Coast announced today that broadcast journalism icon Dan Rather will offer the keynote address at its Wrapped in Red Luncheon, to be held on Thursday, March 23, at 12 p.m. at Hilton Americas-Houston, 1600 Lamar, Houston, Texas
Confederate Statues On University of Texas' Campus Being Removed
Letter from the University of Texas President, Gregory L. Fenves.
Allstate and the Tom Joyner Foundation Support Black Colleges with Quotes for Education Program
Annual Quotes for Education Program Raises Scholarship Funds for Current and Future HBCU Students
Allstate Insurance Company and the Tom Joyner Foundation are kicking off its ninth year of supporting Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and their students through the annual Quotes for Education (QFE) program. Allstate will donate up to $100,000 in scholarship funds to the Tom Joyner Foundation to assist students attending HBCUs.
Houston Native Serves in Japan Aboard Forward-Deployed Ship
A 2013 Summer Creek High School graduate and Houston native is serving in Japan in the U.S. Navy aboard USS Germantown.
Cornyn, Hurd Veterans’ Recruitment Bill Signed Into Law
American Law Enforcement Heroes Act Incentivizes State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies to Hire Military Veterans
U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) and U.S. Representative Will Hurd (TX-23) released the following statements after their bipartisan legislation, the American Law Enforcement Heroes Act, was signed into law by President Trump today. The legislation prioritizes U.S. Department of Justice Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) grant applications of state and local law enforcement agencies who use that funding to hire military veterans.
More Than $82 Million Awarded for Arts Projects Nationwide
Includes $15,000 awarded to Gemini Ink
National Endowment for the Arts Chairman Jane Chu has approved more than $82 million to fund local arts projects across the country in the NEA’s second major funding announcement for fiscal year 2017. Included in this announcement is an Art Works award of $15,000 to support Gemini Ink’s Creative Writing Classes programming and the annual summer Writers Conference. The NEA received 1,728 Art Works applications and will make 1,029 grants ranging from $10,000 to $100,000.
40% Of Travelers Contract Infectious Disease On Vacation Tips To Help You Return Unscathed
Dr. Brent W. Laartz thought he was in for the ride of his lifetime when he set out on a horseback riding excursion in Costa Rica.
DOJ Guidance on Mandatory Sentencing is a Throw Back to a Cruel and Harsh Era
Jackson Lee: “Jeff Sessions lacks appreciation for the severe inequities caused by mandatory minimum sentences and has complete disregard for the significant impact that criminal charges alone have on a suspect and their respective communities.”
Caution Urged as METRO Adapts Service to Cope with High Water & Severe Weather
Prepare for a difficult morning as METRO adapts routes to cope with heavy rain and throughout its service area. Please check METRO alerts and our website for regular updates. Be aware of high water and stay safe.
