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Deep dive for dark matter may aid all of data science
National Science Foundation backs Rice-led effort to create science-aware artificial intelligence
A Rice University scientist and his colleagues are booting their search for dark matter into a study they hope will enhance all of data science.
Harris County Commissioners Ellis, Garcia Ask Federal Officials to Monitor County’s Elections Letter to U.S. Justice Department Says State Law and Tactics have ‘Disproportionate Impact on Voters of C
Harris County Commissioners Rodney Ellis and Adrian Garcia have asked federal officials to monitor the County’s midterm elections because Texas leaders plan to send a “task force” to monitor polling places as well as other concerns of voter intimidation.
Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing 120th Anniversary Edition Debuts and Minutes Later is Auctioned Off for $250,000
All proceeds will be donated to benefit STEM education
This year marks the 120th Anniversary of the Cadillac brand. To celebrate, Cadillac is proud to expand the Collector’s Series with the introduction of the 2023 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing 120th Anniversary Edition.
Discovery Green® Commissions Houston Artists for New Art Installation
Input Output debuts Bioluminaire – a site-specific piece under the park’s live oak trees
Discovery Green Conservancy is proud to announce the site-specific commission of Houston-based artist collective Input Output to create Bioluminaire for the 2023-24 winter season.
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.
Talented Houston ISD Student Orators Vie for Coveted Finalist Positions at 21st Annual Gardere MLK Jr. Oratory Semifinal Competition
Fourth- and Fifth-Grade Students Portray Dr. King and Honor Muhammed Ali at Event
On Friday, Jan. 6, fourth- and fifth-grade students representing 24 Houston ISD elementary schools will compete at Thompson Elementary to earn one of 12 finalist positions during the semifinal round of the 21st Annual Gardere MLK Jr. Oratory Competition. Students will present original speeches, not to exceed five minutes, addressing the topic: “If Dr. King were alive today, what would he say about Muhammad Ali’s contribution to society?”
Mayor Sylvester Turner Named As Board Of Directors Chair Of Resilient Cities Network
The Network Focuses Its City-Led Entity On Strengthening Cities Capacity To Recover From COVID-19
Mayor Sylvester Turner has been tapped as chair of the board of directors for the Resilient Cities Network.
Urban Tech Connect // Forward 2020 Conference Goes Virtual Next Week
Plug In hosts conference for African American & LatinX communities Sept. 15-17
Plug In South LA will host its 3rd annual tech conference, Urban Tech Connect, in a virtual setting next week from September 15 to 17. Urban Tech Connect // Forward 2020 will equip tech company founders from African American and LatinX communities in Los Angeles and beyond with the knowledge and expertise to build competitive and successful tech enterprises and platforms. The virtual conference also is helping founders push forward in scaling and growing their businesses amidst the challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Registration is at https://utc.pluginsouthla.com; ticket packages range in price up to $225, and scholarships are available via this form. Virtual sponsorships are available starting at $1,000.
Mathew Knowles And Harvey Mason Jr. Are Joining Acclaimed Online Recording Studio Tunedly As Advisors
Tunedly connects songwriters with world-class session musicians at their online recording studio with amazing results. To deliver even more value to clients, Tunedly recently announced two legendary industry figures Mathew Knowles and Harvey Mason Jr. are now members of their special Advisory Board.
Sloane Stephens Defeats Madison Keys to Win U.S. Open and her 1st Grand Slam Title
Unseeded Sloane Stephens, who was ranked No. 957 in the world less than two months ago, soared to the top of the tennis world on Saturday with a powerful 6-3, 6-0 victory over 15th-ranked fellow American Madison Keys in the U.S. Open women’s finals.
Governor Abbott, Lt. Governor Patrick, Speaker Bonnen Direct State Agencies To Reduce Budgets By Five Percent
Governor Greg Abbott, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, and House Speaker Dennis Bonnen today sent a letter directing state agencies and institutions of higher education to each submit a plan identifying savings that will reduce respective general and general revenue related appropriations by five percent for the 2020-2021 biennium.
Toyota Launches Car Share Service in Honolulu
Toyota launched an innovative car-share service, called Hui, in Honolulu offering a fleet of Toyota and Lexus vehicles for rent by the day or hour at 25 locations throughout Honolulu.
Haskell sentenced to death for family massacre
A Harris County jury sentenced a killer to death Friday for the execution of six members of the Stay family, including a husband and wife and their young children.
Black Woman Takes on Male-Dominated Women’s Online Fashion Industry
Shop Style Shark, a fast-growing, Black woman-owned online retailer is taking on the largely male-dominated online fashion industry.
Dionne Middlebrooks, founder of online fashion retailer Shop Style Shark, is changing the game as a female owner. The fashion industry – and particularly online fashion – continues to be male-dominated even though women spend over 200% more money on fashion than men. What’s more, even though 85% of people who graduate from fashion school are female, only 14% of the top 50 fashion houses are run by women. And, only 40% of women’s fashion brands are designed by women.
Apply to Participate in EY Entrepreneurs Access Network, A Business Accelerator Program for Black and Latino Entrepreneurs
Imagine what the world would look like if the number of Black- and Latino-owned businesses and their employee bases nationwide was proportionate to the US population. There would be far-ranging economic and societal impacts, with an estimated more than 19 million new jobs created and an increased economic output of $4.9 trillion, according to a December 2020 report from the Brookings Institution.
Empty Shelves and Supply Chain Woes - 7thonline Answers Calls from Retail Giants with SaaS Solution, 'Inventory Control Desk™'
7thonline, Inc. is the global leader in integrated demand planning and inventory management solutions for multi-channel retail, supply chain, and wholesale businesses.
Chris Hollins launches new website, shares vision for Houston in first campaign ad
Hollins mayoral bid enters new phase with website, campaign ad, policy priorities
With eleven months to Election Day, Chris Hollins released his first campaign ad today, titled Hometown.
TSU's Jesse H. Jones School of Business Future Bankers Leadership Program boasts 100 percent pass rate for second time
For the second consecutive semester, students in Texas Southern University’s newly-established Future Bankers Leadership Program (FBLP) achieved an impressive 100 percent pass rate for a key professional certification exam – giving them a distinct advantage as they pursue careers in the finance and banking industry.
Small Businesses Applaud Governor Abbott’s Signature of Texas Regulatory Consistency Act Into Law
Law will ensure greater certainty across the regulatory landscape
Small business owners in Texas are grateful Governor Greg Abbott has signed the Texas Regulatory Consistency Act (HB 2127) into law. Championed by Rep. Dustin Burrows (R-Lubbock) and Sen. Brandon Creighton (R-Conroe), the law clarifies that business and labor standards are maintained under state and federal law, while more narrowly focused law on health, safety, and permitting of businesses will still fall under local authority. This clarification will help small business owners better comply with regulations, rather than being burdened by the complexity of multiple jurisdictions of law over their business practices.
Kevin Liles and London On Da Track Partner with Verizon to Bring Back the Art of Freestyle with National Emcee Competition
#Freestyle50 challenge to Award Record Deal, $10,000 and More
Freestyle represents hip-hop in its purest form – authentic self-expression that achieves a universal truth. Although rap has taken on many different forms over the years, nothing can compare to the raw power of spontaneous rhymes being spit by an emcee artist who’s seen it, lived it and feels it. That’s why music mogul Kevin Liles and mega producer London On Da Track are partnering with Verizon to inspire the next generation of rappers with the #freestyle50 challenge, a national talent competition in search of the next voice of hip-hop.
