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Internal Job Candidates Have a Leg Up
Internal job candidates have an advantage over external candidates, because they tend to work harder shortly before a hiring decision, according to new research from The University of Texas at Austin. This is true even when an internal candidate’s skills are inferior.
Congressman Al Green’s Statement on House Passage of TrumpCare
Rep. Al Green (D-TX), a member of the House Financial Services Committee issued the following statement on the House passage of TrumpCare:
Philadelphia Eagles QB Nick Foles Wins Pete Rozelle Trophy as Super Bowl LII Most Valuable Player
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback NICK FOLES was voted the winner of the Pete Rozelle Trophy, awarded to the Super Bowl LII Most Valuable Player.
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Statement Regarding the Mass Shooting At Santa Fe High School in Santa Fe, Texas
Congresswoman Jackson Lee: “This is not normal. This has to stop. This must stop. We now have 10 more souls that have died because as a society we are unable to stem the tide of gun violence. My heart aches and I mourn those whom we lost this morning at Santa Fe High School.”
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Joins Community Leaders in Challenging the Remarks by the Texans Owner That you ‘Can’t Let Inmates Run the Prison’
Jackson Lee: “The NFL players across the league are fine young people, many of whom college graduates, who every day go to work and put forward their best effort. Never should they be called ‘inmates running the prison’.”
Governor Abbott Announces Intent To Appoint Jane Bland to Texas Supreme Court
Governor Greg Abbott today announced his intention to appoint Jane Bland to the Texas Supreme Court upon Justice Jeff Brown’s formal resignation. This is Governor Abbott’s third appointment to the Texas Supreme Court.
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Statement on the Confirmation of Mark Norris to be a Judge in the Western District of Tennessee
Jackson Lee—“The Senate’s authority to advise and consent must be exercised in conjunction with constitutional aspirations, the first of which is to create ‘a more perfect union.’ The confirmation of Mr. Norris to the federal bench is an insult to this tradition.”
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Offers Condolences and Prayers to Victims of Mass Shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Shooting in Parkland, Florida
Congresswoman Jackson Lee: “The horrific shooting at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in South Florida sickens and saddens me as it adds to the long list of school children scarred by the scourge of gun violence. To the many victims and their families, I offer my deepest prayers and condolences.”
Local Business Owner Is Seeking Support After Losing Her Business During This Past Weekend's Tornado!
Martha E. Berry has been a force in the community by helping small businesses build their brands and their boutique since reaching success within the boutique industry. Her selfless efforts have reached people all over the world. After being laid off in 2016, and experiencing many obstacles, the then single mother began styling her church members in her living room to make extra money.
The Big Homecoming Music and Culture Festival to Pay Homage to Rich Legacy of Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Leading brands like Allstate, Walmart, Spotify and Wells Fargo engage to deliver first-of-its-kind experience driven by creativity, connection and culture
Dallas Black Dance Theatre Performs Works from Internationally Acclaimed to DBDT Cultivated Choreographers
In-person + Live Streaming + On-Demand
Dallas Black Dance Theatre (DBDT) celebrates its 46th anniversary with works by internationally acclaimed choreographers and a DBDT-grown artist. The Director’s Choice series features the classic works of Elisa Monte, Darrell Grand Moultrie, Tommie-Waheed Evans, and a world premiere by Dallas native My’Kal Stromile.
Like mother like daughter: UTHealth graduates feeling on top of the medical world
Anesthesiologist Vivian Porche, M.D., could be considered the Texas Medical Center’s very own Mary Poppins and now her daughter Bobbi is following in her high-flying footsteps.
Undisputed 154-Pound Champion Jermell Charlo Faces No. 1 Contender Tim Tszyu Live on SHOWTIME® on Saturday, January 28 from Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas
Undisputed 154-Pound Champion Jermell Charlo Faces No. 1 Contender Tim Tszyu Live on SHOWTIME® on Saturday, January 28 from Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas
PRE-SALE BEGINS MONDAY, DECEMBER 12 AT 10 A.M. PT WITH CODE: BOXING Tickets Go on Sale Tuesday, December 13 at 10 a.m. PT!
Hampton History Museum to showcase Prohibition exhibit, Black History Month events
Join the Hampton History Museum this month for several programs, performances and a new exhibit. Beginning February 4, the museum’s newest exhibit offers visitors an incomparable and exciting view of Hampton’s prohibition story.
Facebook Founder Zuckerberg Volunteers in Dallas Neighborhood
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg will testify this week in Dallas in a $2 billion copyright infringement and intellectual property lawsuit over Facebook’s virtual reality headset system.
Malcolm X’s Daughter, Granddaughter Arrested
Malcolm X’s daughter and granddaughter have been arrested after allegedly stealing a U-Haul that carried a group of mistreated dogs, reports TMZ.
Study: Texas Among Top 20 States With Most Distracted Drivers
According to a new study, distracted driving is probably worse than you think, with drivers looking at their smartphones on 88 out of 100 trips.The study conducted by Zendrive has Texas as the 17th worse state for phone-distracted drivers.
Rock ‘n’ Roll Visionary Chuck Berry Dead At 90
Chuck Berry, the rock ‘n’ roll founder who defined its joy and rebellion in “Johnny B. Goode” and other classics, has died in St. Charles County, Missouri, west of St. Louis. He was 90.
Black College Student Finds Sweet Success Selling Dessert-Like Candles
Dominique Shawn Norwood from South Orange-Maplewood, New Jersey, is a college student at William Paterson University, but she is also the CEO and Founder of Dom's Dessert Candles.
