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Fort Bend County Jail Cited for Failure to Check On Inmates-Then Inmate Commits Suicide
After Suicides Take Comm. On Jail Standards Cities Jail Twice for Failure to Do Rounds
The family of Eugene Ethridge Jr., 33, filed a federal civil rights lawsuit Tuesday against the Fort Bend County jail (lawsuit attached). The Fort Bend County jail has an atrocious record of failing to prevent suicide of inmates. September 29, 2015 Fort Bend County jail inmate Heriberto Correas committed suicide by hanging. The Texas Commission on Jail Standards (TCJS) investigated and wrote a letter directly to Fort Bend County Sheriff Troy Nehls.
Party on the Plaza Celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month 2023
The Plaza at Avenida Houston will come alive Saturday, September 16, 2023 from 6-9 p.m. with Latin and Mexican Regional Music in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month. Presented by Houston First Corporation (HFC), Party on the Plaza is free and open to the public as part of the organization’s recognition of the contributions of Hispanic Americans.
The number of available jobs shrank in June
The number of available jobs in the US shrank considerably in June, according to new data released Tuesday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Space Center Houston Opens with New Safety Measures and New Experiences
Today Space Center Houston, the Official Visitor Center of NASA Johnson Space Center, welcomes back guests to a new enhanced guest experience with new safety measures and new exhibits. Registration is also open for the center’s Explorer Camps and Space Center U® education programs.
MillerLite Conciertos Originales Returns with Calibre50, Yandel, Moderatto and Other Award-Winning Artists
Miller Lite Adds Chicago, Las Vegas to Free Latin Music Series with Concerts in Seven Cities
Miller Lite Conciertos Originales, the ongoing, free Latin music concert series, enters its fourth year bigger and better, spanning seven cities with even more chart-topping Latin artists. After an exciting Miami kickoff in April headlined by Billboard Latin Music Award-winning duo Zion & Lennox, Conciertos Originales is hitting the road again from June through December with various artists, starting with the best-selling Mexican group Calibre 50 in Dallas, Houston and San Antonio.
Wayback Burgers Celebrating First Day of Summer (June 21) with Free Shake Day
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Wayback Burgers, America’s favorite hometown burger joint and fastest growing burger franchise, will (milk)shake things up for the first day of summer by giving away one FREE Junior Black & White Milkshake per guest at all participating locations all day on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 while supplies last.
Texas Trust Employee Training Day Benefits Mission Arlington
Employees of Texas Trust Credit Union spent President’s Day volunteering at the Mission Arlington charity organization.
Nicki Minaj And Post Malone Headline 2018 "MADE IN AMERICA" Festival
MADE IN AMERICA, the JAY-Z curated two-day music festival and staple of Labor Day Weekend, returns to Philadelphia for a seventh year.
How to Find Your Inner Olympian
As athletes from around the world descend upon South Korea this week, it’s likely that fans everywhere will be inspired by their speed, strength, agility and endurance. An expert at Baylor College of Medicine says that this can be a great opportunity to consider going back to your favorite sport or even trying a new one.
Slim Thug With Boss Life Construction, IJustGothit.com, and Radio One Houston Presented A Family Affected By Hurricane Harvey With A New Home!
Slim Thug with his company Boss Life Construction, IJustGotHit.com, and Radio One Houston stations: 97.9 The Box, 92.1 Radio Now, and Majic 102.1 partnered together this summer to give a little extra hope to those affected by Hurricane Harvey with a special Home Giveaway Contest. The #HarveyDidNotWin started on July 9th with announcements taking place on Radio One Houston stations and having listeners affected by Hurricane Harvey call in explaining their experience of losing a home due to the storm.
Houston Wins $100,000 National Creative Placemaking Grant for Fifth Ward Initiative
Mayor Sylvester Turner celebrates the Fifth Ward Community Redevelopment Corporation’s (FWCRC) receipt of a National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Our Town grant.
Sparkling Ice Launches Cheers to Heroes Campaign to Honor Those on America’s Front Lines
Leading Sparkling Water brand to Celebrate America’s Everyday Heroes across the Nation
Sparkling Ice®, made by Talking Rain Beverage Company®, is proud to announce its first-ever Cheers to Heroes campaign to celebrate America’s everyday hometown heroes, in conjunction with its fifth annual partnership with the Honor Flight Network. Throughout the campaign, Sparkling Ice has pledged to give back $400,000 to unsung heroes through various initiatives including their new Cheers to Heroes contest, a donation to the Honor Flight Network, and by creating moments to surprise and delight everyday consumers.
Steve Pamon, Julie Greenwald, James Lopez & More Share Career Advice for HBCU Students at Culture Creators' "C2 Summit"
Culture Creators, in partnership with Morgan Stanley, wrapped its second C2 Summit last Thursday. Nearly 300 HBCU students tuned in to the free, four-day online event which featured one-hour "culture chats" with top entertainment executives such as Steve Pamon (COO of Parkwood Entertainment), Julie Greenwald (Chairwoman/COO of Atlantic Records) and James Lopez (President of Will Packer Productions).
New Poll: Nearly a Third are Delaying or Avoiding Medical Care Due to COVID-19 Concerns
With some waiting rooms nearly empty, emergency physicians are seeing a worrisome trend play out across the country. Nearly a third of American adults (29 percent) say that they have delayed or avoided medical care because they are concerned about contracting COVID-19, according to a new poll from Morning Consult and the American College of Emergency Physicians.
National Urban League 2020 Conference Pivots To A ‘Virtual’ Event In August
National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial today announced that the League’s anticipated 2020 Conference, slated for August in Houston, will not take place due to the current international health crisis.
Pro Bowl Week Culminates with AFC-NFC Matchup at Camping World Stadium in Orlando on Sunday, January 28
The NFL announced the AFC and NFC All-Stars for the 2018 Pro Bowl, which kicks off at a new start time of 3:00 PM ET on Sunday, January 28, and will be televised live from Camping World Stadium on ESPN and ESPN Deportes and simulcast on ABC.
Hundreds of Harmony Public Schools teachers across Houston to receive up to an additional $22,000 in salary through TEA’s Teacher Incentive Allotment
Harmony Public Schools is proud to announce that 227 teachers in the Greater Houston area are recipients of the Teacher Incentive Allotment, a special fund created to reward the state’s highest-performing teachers.
Dollar General Now Open in Houston
Dollar General is excited to announce its store at 3225 W Fuqua St in Houston is now open! Normal hours of operation may be found through the Dollar General app.
Fogo de Chao Host VIP Dinner and Ribbon Cutting in Celebration of their New Friendswood Location!
Fogo de Chao's newest location is now open in Friendswood at the premier shopping destination, Baybrook Mall. To celebrate the new site, they invited some of Houston's elite to join in on the festivities, like Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and Friendswood Mayor Mike Foreman, along with Fogo de Chao CEO Barry McGowen.
United Negro College Fund Hosted Over 250 Minority College Seniors At Disney For Panda Cares Institute Featuring Pinky Cole, Dalen Spratt, and More!
Panda Cares Presented by Panda Express & UNCF returned post-pandemic with a 3-Day Leadership Conference that took place at Disneyworld in Orlando Florida! For over seven decades, UNCF has helped minority students reach their educational goals through scholarships, workshops, galas, and more. During 2023's spring break, Panda Cares brought over 250 college seniors to Disneyworld for an all-expense-paid experience consisting of workshops, on-site field training, and a career fair with top companies such as Wells Fargo, The Walt Disney Company, and AT&T. Scholars joined the conference from 115 institutions including Clark Atlanta University, Grambling State University, Spelman College, Dillard University, Morehouse College, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, Prairie View A&M University and many others.
