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2019 Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl to be Called By ESPN's Kevin Brown, Andre Ware and Alyssa Lang
The matchup between No. 25 ranked Oklahoma State University and Texas A&M University will kick off Friday, Dec. 27 at 5:45 p.m. at NRG Stadium and broadcast nationally on ESPN.
Governor Abbott And Dr. Hellerstedt Call On Local Officials To Take Action Against Zika
Announce Roundtable In Brownsville, TX To Discuss Coordination And Response
Governor Greg Abbott and Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Commissioner Dr. John Hellerstedt today sent a letter to County Judges and Mayors across the state asking for their continued assistance in combatting locally-transmitted Zika viruses in Texas. In the letter, the Governor and Commissioner laid out specific actions that can be taken by Texans to help prevent the spread of the virus, and reinforced the commitment of the DSHS to help coordinate response efforts and provide technical expertise to localities in their response to Zika.
Black History Month is a Celebration of Perseverance
Celebrating the history of Black Americans is a celebration of perseverance, persistence, resiliency and creativity…the same characteristics of successful entrepreneurs.
Market Street Storage Now Offers U-Haul Truck Sharing℠
U-Haul Company of Texas is pleased to announce that Market Street Storage has signed on as a U-Haul neighborhood dealer to serve the Houston community.
Armed BBQ Joint Owner Chased Grill Bandits
Trent Brooks, owner of Brooks’ Place BBQ and a firm believer in second amendment rights, put his own life at risk in a daring attempt to nab two bold thieves.
Houston Astros and Texas Rangers Mascot Rivalry Bobblehead Unveiled
Limited Edition bobblehead commemorating the Lone Star Series between the Houston Astros and Texas Rangers is now available for purchase exclusively from the National Bobblehead HOF.
Toyota to Introduce Amazon Alexa in Its Vehicles
Toyota announced today it will introduce Amazon Alexa, Amazon's intelligent cloud based voice service, within select Toyota and Lexus vehicles with Toyota Entune 3.0 App Suite and Lexus Enform App Suite 2.0 in 2018. Additional models will be available in 2019. This feature will allow Toyota and Lexus customers in the United States to interact with Alexa in the car.
Ben Jealous Assumes Presidency of People For the American Way and People For the American Way Foundation
“Together, we will change the course of history.”
Today, Ben Jealous, former NAACP president and former Maryland gubernatorial candidate, officially starts his new role as president at People For the American Way and People For the American Way Foundation. He brings to this role a keen interest in advancing PFAW’s mission of advancing freedom, opportunity, justice and equality for all.
Gamma Sigma Philo Affiliate Turns 70
Many years ago, alumnae chapters of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated, realized the importance of the prestige, good will, and the cooperation of women who for various reasons were not members of any Greek-letter organization.
Mostyn Law Commissions Artwork Saluting Vice President Kamala Harris
Paintings by local artists to be awarded in a consumer giveaway with Majic 102
Amber Mostyn and Mostyn Law have commissioned original works from a number of local artists, inviting them to share their personal interpretations of the image of Vice President Kamala Harris. These works, created by Linda Simien Kelly, Rico Edwards and Kaima Marie, among others, will be awarded in an online consumer sweepstakes with Majic 102 (KMJQ-FM/Houston), in support of Mostyn Law’s 1-800-TRUCKWRECK initiatives.
Brightwood College in Friendswood to Launch New Medical Office Specialist Program Aug. 14
Brightwood College in Friendswood is pleased to announce the launch of its new Medical Office Specialist program beginning Monday, Aug. 14, 2017 at its campus located at 3208 Farm to Market Road 528. The Medical Office Specialist training is designed to prepare students for administrative support roles in healthcare settings. The program, through its unique curriculum, equips students with administrative training and business-related skills rather than clinical expertise, allowing students to develop the skills specific to the needs of local healthcare providers.
Keith Sweat partners with female CEO to Announce New Record Label Partnership!
Keith Sweat, legendary R&B singer, music producer and songwriter, host of the nationally syndicated radio program, The Sweat Hotel - will be the President of a new record label to launch next week. Young Millenium Records is the name and their passion is to uplift and promote young artists and mold them for the music industry.
Motown Records Launches the ABC Initiative
Label Gives Back To The Community By Supporting Food Programs, Black And Brown-Owned Businesses And Others
Today, Motown Records launched The ABC Initiative – a multi-faceted campaign focused on helping communities navigate the fundamentals of life in these unusual times.
Executive Trainer, Professor, and Global Speaker, Orobosa Owie hosts her first Power of Your Presence Brunch
A Girl from Brooklyn Passionately Leading New and Seasoned Professionals to be Their Best Selves and Live Their Best Lives
With the January 15th Orobosa Owie released of her first book and added published author to her list of titles. The book was entitled Be Bold, Be Confident, Be You: A Motivational Guidebook in Shattering the Fear Ceiling shares the seven steps of self-mastery, guiding readers to successfully move toward personal and professional fulfillment. In celebration of the book and in connection with International Women’s Month Orobosa launched the Power of Your Presence brunch series.
Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee Launches Civil Investigation into the Electricity Disaster, ERCOT, and Related Agencies, and Seeks Authority to Take Legal Action
Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee announced today his office is launching a civil investigation into the circumstances leading up to Texas’s recent electricity disaster—including decisions made by the Public Utility Commission (PUC), the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), and market participants—to identify all responsible parties.
Bayou City Art Festival Launches New Collegiate Art Collective for Houston Area College Art Students
Bayou City Art Festival, produced by the Art Colony Association Inc. (ACA), has launched the Collegiate Art Collective, a new and unique exhibition featuring one-of-a-kind artwork from Houston area college art students.
Border Officers Find Nearly 2 Tons Of Weed Camouflaged As Limes
At first glance, these limes look like a normal shipment of the green fruit. But they don't contain the citrus juice you would squeeze into your margarita on a hot summer day.
Local Landscaper to Mow the Lawns of 100 Houston Veterans, Active Military for Free Starting this Thursday
SmartScaping Landscaping & Design’s Mows for Military Veterans Day Giveback
SmartScaping Landscaping & Design, a premiere Black-owned Houston landscaping maintenance and design company, is giving back this Veterans Day with FREE lawn service for 100 Houston veterans, U.S. Military service members, and military families!
H-E-B Announces 2017 Excellence in Education School District and Early Childhood Finalists and Recognizes Outstanding Public School Boards
H-E-B announced today that eight school districts and five early childhood facilities have been selected as finalists for the retailer’s 16th annual 2017 Excellence in Education Awards program. For the third year in a row, H-E-B is recognizing five public school boards to highlight the importance of strong leadership at the board level.
Lena Horne, Legendary Performer and Civil Rights Activist, Honored with U.S. Forever Stamp
The U.S. Postal Service today celebrates the life and legacy of Lena Horne as the 41st honoree in the Black Heritage stamp series during a first-day-of-issue ceremony at Peter Norton Symphony Space.
