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Congrats to Miss South Africa, But Here’s Why Miss Jamaica Should Have Won the Miss Universe Title!
Miss South Africa, 22-year old Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters, was the winner of this year’s Miss Universe pageant, but many people feel that Miss Jamaica, 23-year old Davina Bennett, was the one who really deserved the title.
Cindy Shaoul’s Paintings Are The Cool Celebrity Collectible
New York-based painter Cindy Shaoul is quickly becoming the cool celebrities’ collectable - with fans such as Emma Roberts, Catherine Deneuve, and John Malkovich. Ashley Park just gifted her bestie (and Emily in Paris co-star) Lily Collins Shaoul’s romantic custom painting “Lily and Charlie in Paris” as a wedding gift.
Texas Republicans’ Voters Discriminatory Bill – SB7
A newly proposed bill – SB7 introduced in the Texas Senate this week marked as a priority from the Texas Governor Greg Abbott would ban voting measures Harris County implemented or attempted to implement in 2020.
General Motors and Microvast to Develop Specialized EV Battery Separator
Collaboration includes construction of new U.S. separator facility
New separator technology will aim to improve safety, charging, battery life GM named to U.S. Department of Energy Battery500 Consortium
New Television Series, "Your Career, Your Choice," Helps Workers and Employers Navigate the Greater Houston Region Job Market
Powered by Workforce Solutions, the show’s premier will air Saturday, August 6th, at 3 p.m. on Quest Texas 55.
A new, local television show, “Your Career, Your Choice – powered by Workforce Solutions,” premiers on KHOU’s sister station Quest Texas 55, Saturday, August 6, 2022, at 3 p.m.
America Has Two Law Enforcement Standards
The recent shootings by law enforcement of individuals being pursued by police have reminded many people of color of what appears to be an unwritten universal double standard. One would think that after the George Floyd murder and the subsequent murder of a young Black man following a traffic stop in the state of Minnesota, that something might have been learned. We just witnessed a young Black man in Akron, Ohio being shot more than 60 times by police following a pursuit for what allegedly was a traffic violation. We can still remember another Black man who was shot because he had a cell phone in his hand when confronted by police. The list is almost endless, from California to Chicago to North Carolina, from Missouri, and from New York City where a Black man was choked to death over some cigarettes.
Texas Southern University and NASA Johnson Space Center announce Space Act Agreement for educational opportunities
Innovation, faculty engagement, and new banking program cited by external review team
Texas Southern University and NASA Johnson Space Center signed a Space Act Agreement that will expand opportunities for education, workforce development, and research.
Float to Freedom All Month Long at True REST Float Spa
Members and Guests Able to Receive Extra Floating Benefits Through July
In celebration of July and recognition of the United States’ independence, True REST Float Spa is offering a unique flotation therapy opportunity for its guests—new and current members can Float to Freedom with 30 days of unlimited float therapy. The unlimited float therapy is available for first time members or for current members who upgrade their floating membership plan to plus or premium. Members have the freedom to experience all the incredible benefits flotation therapy has to offer now until July 31.
Women's Activewear Brand Turns Customer Feedback Into A New, Breathtaking Product Line
After shipping more than 100,000 orders, Astoria Activewear announces the release of a new women's activewear product line driven by customer feedback.
Toxic Cosmetics: Ingredients and Contaminants to Avoid in 2021
Especially these days, you may be looking for new ways to keep yourself healthier. Throughout 2020 and 2021, we all heard about the importance of keeping our hands clean and not touching our faces.
LELO and Marco Marco Celebrate Pride with Limited Collection Underwear Collaboration
Global Sexual Wellness Brand Celebrates Body Positivity, Inclusivity & Pride By Partnering with Iconic LGBTQ+ Designer
LELO, the world's leading designer of intimate lifestyle products, celebrates Pride Month by collaborating with renowned fashion designer, Marco Marco, to create a limited-collection of bold and unconventional body inclusive underwear. The provocative collection has been uniquely crafted by LELO and Marco Marco to honor and celebrate the LGTBQ community, inviting everyone to look and feel their best inside and outside of the bedroom.
METRO Memorial Day Schedule
In observance of the Memorial Day holiday, METRO will operate the following schedule on Monday, May 29, 2023:
The Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs to Showcase the Works of Queer Latinx Creatives in City Hall
In celebration of Pride month, The Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs announces its fourth exhibition in the Expressions! series with “Aquí and Now,” a showcase of queer Latinx voices from across Texas.
Texas Southern University Invites White House Executive to be Spring 2023 Commencement Speaker
Texas Southern University will welcome the Dietra Trent, Ph.D., executive director of the White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence and Economic Opportunity through Historically Black Colleges and Universities (WHI-HBCUs) as the speaker for the Spring 2023 Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 13 at 9:30 a.m. in the Health and Physical Education Arena.
Harris Health Approves $2.5 Billion Bond Request
The Harris Health System Board of Trustees unanimously approved a request to the Harris County Commissioners Court to order a bond election for an estimated $2.5 billion. This request is to finance the rebuilding and upgrading of Harris Health’s facilities, which are quickly reaching their end of use and have been operating at near-full capacity for years. If passed in the November 2023 ballot, this bond referendum will provide much-needed investment for the public safety net.
Survey finds room for more than 500 new trees in Houston neighborhood’s battle against urban heat
A community that has been identified as the hottest neighborhood in Houston could support more than 500 additional trees in public spaces, according to a recent street-by-street analysis conducted by Texas A&M Forest Service and The Nature Conservancy in Texas.
Union Pacific Begins Additional Vapor Testing in Houston’s Fifth Ward
Vapor testing is an integral component of Union Pacific’s ongoing commitment to community safety
Union Pacific today began testing the groundwater near the former Houston Wood Preserving Works (HWPW) site for vapors to determine whether chemicals once used to treat wood railroad ties are evaporating and impacting the air in nearby homes and businesses.
USCIRF Reiterates Concerns on Religious Freedom in India, Calls for Release of Religious Prisoners of Conscience
The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) held a hearing on “Advancing Religious Freedom within the U.S. - India Bilateral Relationship,” which highlighted the Indian government’s legal framework and enforcement of discriminatory policies against religious minorities. Witnesses gave testimony exploring policy options for the United States to work with India to combat religious freedom violations and other related human rights in the country.
Fort Bend County Judge KP George Pens Letter to the Members of the Texas State House of Representatives Regarding Redistricting
leaders, seeking to ensure that a congressional district, in its entirety, is located within the already existing borders of Fort Bend County.
Lincolnville IS Black History!
LINCOLNVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA --- As the world focuses on February as Black History Month, in Lincolnville, SC, everyday is a celebration of Black excellence and history. The parcels of land that sit on the border of Charleston and Dorchester Counties as the nucleus of surrounding Summerville and Ladson subdivisions are an extraordinary gem of American history.
