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Borris L. Miles Statement on TEA Takeover of HISD

“I have been voicing my unwavering opposition to the potential state takeover of Houston Independent School District (HISD) for years. The situation at HISD that initiated the takeover has changed drastically. From the voters overturning the board of trustees to improving academic performance district-wide, HISD is on a new track of success.

City of Houston and Harris County Statements on EPA Order for Union Pacific Contamination Cleanup

The City of Houston and Harris County are pleased to report that the U.S Environmental Protection Agency has issued an order to Union Pacific Railroad providing that EPA will oversee the offsite investigative and cleanup process related to the creosote contamination in the Fifth Ward and Kashmere Gardens. This order is the result of efforts that have been and continue to be pushed forward by the City of Houston, Harris County, and the Bayou City Initiative in their negotiations with Union Pacific.

Women in Jazz Association, Inc. Showcases Austin’s Female Musicianship

Friday, March 24, 2023 @ 7:00 pm, door open at 6:30 Monks Jazz Club, 501 Pedernales St Suite 2E, Austin, TX 78702

Area Law Enforcement Officials Warn Against ‘Street Takeovers’

Four top law-enforcement officials in the Harris County region warned Thursday of severe consequences for those plotting illegal “street takeovers” to promote street racing or reckless driving like recent events in Austin and Houston.

KP George Closes Black History Month with A Host of Celebrations

Fort Bend County Judge KP George celebrated the legacy, achievements, and contributions of African Americans in Fort Bend County with a host of celebrations throughout February.

Faith Leaders Urge President Biden to Establish Reparations Commission by Executive Order

Faith for Black Lives, The National Council of Churches USA (NCC), and more than 200 faith leaders from across the country issued a letter today to President Joseph Biden to establish a commission to study reparations by executive order on or before Juneteenth, June 19, 2023.

Harris Health System Selected to Elite Network of High-Performing Healthcare Systems to Accelerate Uptake of Practice-Changing Evidence in Healthcare

Harris Health System joins 41 other health systems nationwide in an elite network named by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) to pioneer initiatives aimed at achieving better patient health outcomes.

CREED III director and star Michael B. Jordan honored by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

The March 1 ceremony honored Michael B. Jordan with the 2,751st star in the Category of Motion Pictures, and included speeches from CREED III co-star Jonathan Majors and producer Ryan Coogler.

After dominating the boxing world, Adonis Creed (Michael B. Jordan) has been thriving in both his career and family life.

Justin Bieber cancels remaining Justice World Tour dates

Justin Bieber fans waiting eagerly for new dates for his postponed international tour have been told the shows won't be going ahead.

Elizabeth Holmes gave birth to her second child and wants to delay her prison sentence

Elizabeth Holmes, the former CEO of Theranos convicted of defrauding investors, is seeking to delay the start of her 11-year prison sentence because she has "two very young children" to be with.

Blinken met with Russian foreign minister for first time since Ukraine war began

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Thursday for the first time since the war in Ukraine began more than a year ago.

Will Smith makes first awards show appearance since the 2022 Oscars

Will Smith returned to the award show stage in person for the first time since slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars last year. Smith accepted the Beacon Award at the African American Film Critics Association Awards on Wednesday alongside his "Emancipation" director Antoine Fuqua.

Mayor Turner Alarm By State to Takeover HISD

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner ran late on Wednesday morning, March 1, 2022, for the Houston City Council. Over the weekend, he met with several people, including legislators and Commissioner of Education Mike Morath, to discuss the future of the Houston Independent School District (HISD). The commissioner did not give him a definitive answer. However, the legislators did inform him of the state's intention to takeover HISD. According to Turner, Texas Education Agency (TEA) has intentions of replacing the Board of Education, Superintendent Millard House, and taking over the entire school district.

Comcast Partners with the Hidden Genius Project to Help Black Male Youth Acquire Digital Skills and Enter the Tech Sector

$2 million grant deepens Comcast’s extensive work to advance digital equity and provide communities with the resources needed for jobs of today and tomorrow

Comcast NBCUniversal today announced a new $2 million grant to The Hidden Genius Project, furthering the company’s longstanding efforts to advance economic mobility through critical digital skills building.

Lexus UPTOWN Honors Hollywood Celebrates Legacy of Black Comedians

Actors/Comics Cedric the Entertainer and Deon Cole Among Those Being Recognized for Breaking Barriers in Hollywood

On March 8 at the Sunset Room Hollywood, Lexus and UPTOWN Magazine will collaborate once again -- this time to proudly honor the contributions of Black comedians to American culture, arts, and entertainment. The event coincides with the 50th anniversary of hip hop (2023), as Guy Torry's iconic documentary "Phat Tuesdays: The Era of Hip Hop Comedy," explores the intersection of the music genre and Black comedy during a significant time in the 1990s.

Top awards and honors bestowed by Society for Range Management

Texas A&M faculty, alumna and students among recipients

Texas A&M AgriLife and Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences faculty, students and alumna were recognized for their positive impact in the field of rangeland science, as well as academic skill at the international Society for Range Management conference held Feb. 12-16 in Boise, Idaho.

The “Texas Bond King” Reaches Over $20 Billion in Assets

Houston, TX (March 1, 2023) Garcia Hamilton and Associates, L.P, the leading bond manager in Texas surpasses $20 billion in assets under management. The company has grown from $200 million and continues to prove that they are one of the fastest growing and most successful businesses in the US.

Jackson State University needs community votes to win Retool Your School grant

Jackson State University is aiming to secure up to $150,000 in a campus-improvement grant sponsored by Home Depot’s annual Retool Your School program.

US intelligence community cannot link 'Havana Syndrome' cases to a foreign adversary

The US intelligence community cannot link any cases of the mysterious ailment known as "Havana Syndrome" to a foreign adversary, ruling it unlikely that the unexplained illness was the result of a targeted campaign by an enemy of the US, according to a US intelligence assessment published on Wednesday.

2023 NCAA March Madness Music Festival With Lil Nas X, Tim McGraw, and More!

Free Ticketed Festival Sponsored by Coca-Cola, Capital One and AT&T, Held at Discovery Green Park Will Tip-Off Full Weekend of Men’s Final Four Festivities

The NCAA March Madness Music Festival will provide fans access to hype-worthy entertainment and more via registration for each day’s events

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