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Bahamasair Successfully Launches New Nonstop Houston/Nassau Flights
The Bahamas Flag Carrier brings Houstonians to Nassau on its new direct service
Minister of Tourism, Aviation and Bahamasair, the Honourable, Dionisio D'Aguilar, recently led a group of Sr. Bahamas Tourism Officials in welcoming the historic, inaugural non-stop, Bahamasair flight between Houston, George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and the Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA), Nassau.
Montgomery, AL: A City That Is On the Move Into the Future
Welcome to Montgomery, Alabama, the “Capital of Dreams.” Serving as the capital of Alabama, Montgomery was once the capital of the Confederacy States of America when Jefferson Davis was sworn in at the steps of the capitol building as the president of the CSA on February 4, 1861.
America Bids Farewell to Command Master Chief
The crew of the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) bid farewell to their Command Master Chief (CMC) Kenneth Robertson, while the ship was moored in Dubai Nov. 25.
Odyssey Media and the Coca-Cola Company Salute Multicultural Houston Small Business Owners
Odyssey Media, the leading brand in the empowerment of multicultural women, stopped in Houston, TX on Friday, Nov. 10, 2017 during the 3rd Annual IN THE BLACK tour. For the third consecutive year, the tour is a part of The Coca-Cola Company’s 5by20 program, an initiative developed to enable the economic empowerment of 5 million women entrepreneurs worldwide by the year 2020. On Friday night, over 150 women attended the IN THE BLACK Houston event free, thanks to the generosity of The Coca-Cola Company.
Wells Fargo Housing Foundation Announces $6 Million in Grants
Priority Markets Program awards 47 grants to nonprofits for neighborhood revitalization
Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) today announced $6 million toward neighborhood revitalization efforts with 47 grants to nonprofits through the Wells Fargo Housing Foundation’s 2017 Priority Markets Program.
Chrisette Michele, Who Sang For Donald Trump’s Inauguration, Just Released a Song Called ‘Black Lives Matter’
R&B singer Chrisette Michele was heavily criticized when she sang for Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration, and now the criticism continues with the release of her new single “Black Lives Matter”.
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Slams GOP Tax Scam’s Attack on Students, Graduates and Teachers
Jackson Lee: “The American people deserve real tax reform that puts the middle class first, not the insulting rip-off that Republicans are pushing in the GOP Tax Scam.”
North Korean Defector On Life Support After Being Shot Five Times
A North Korean soldier who staged a daring break across the demilitarized zone (DMZ) into South Korea is on life support after almost two days of surgery.
Run. Elect. Repeat. Really?
t's all the same. There's nothing (and no one) new. Politics. Sports. Entertainment. Once something works, it's expected to keep working in the same or a slightly different place. If people like something once, they'll like it again. The inertia of repetition.
'Gucci Grace' and the 'Crocodile': The Key Players in Zimbabwe Politics
Zimbabwe's 93-year-old leader, his 52-year-old wife and his veteran VP -- who was cast aside after years of loyal service -- are some of the key figures in an unfolding political crisis gripping what used to be one of Africa's richest countries.
Storms to Bring Rain and Dnow to Northern California, Washington State
The West Coast is bracing for yet another round of storms that will bring heavy winds, rain and snow to the region over the next week.
Lebanon PM 'held captive' in Saudi Arabia, Lebanese President Says
Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri is being "held captive" in Saudi Arabia in violation of diplomatic protocol, Lebanon's President said Wednesday.
16,000 Scientists Sign Dire Warning to Humanity Over Health of Planet
More than 16,000 scientists from 184 countries have published a second warning to humanity advising that we need to change our wicked ways to help the planet.
Zimbabwe Political Crisis: How a Week of Chaos Unfolded
It has all the markings of a coup: a solemn soldier addressing the nation on state television in a beret and fatigues, armored vehicles in the capital and jittery, puzzled citizens.
First Phase of MFAH Campus Transformation Opens in May 2018
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, today announced that in May 2018, the first phase of the Museum’s campus transformation will be inaugurated, with the completion of the new Glassell School of Art building, by Steven Holl Architects; the school’s BBVA Compass Roof Garden; and the adjacent Brown Foundation, Inc. Plaza, by Deborah Nevins & Associates.
Last Clinic Standing
Dona Wells vividly remembers when abortions were illegal. When women had little choice after their contraceptive failed. When some took their chances on dangerous abortions performed by amateurs or even themselves.
The Return of Ron Artest; Metta World Peace Signs with the Big3, Will Join Chauncey Billups and Stephen Jackson as a Co-Captain of Killer 3S
The Killers 3s have made the first major move of the BIG3 off season with the signing of their new co-captain: Ron Artest aka Metta World Peace. The announcement marks the first of eight anticipated co-captain signings, as the league previously announced expanded rosters in 2018 with each team adding an additional co-captain.
Trump Seeks to Downplay Past Skepticism of Russian Election Meddling
President Donald Trump downplayed on Sunday his past skepticism of Russia's involvement in US election meddling, saying he sides with American intelligence agencies over Vladimir Putin when it comes to assigning culpability for the hack.
$1.5 Million Awarded to Four Foster Youth Dropout Prevention Pilot Programs
Central Texas, Dallas and San Antonio regions awarded funding
The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) recently announced the award of $1.5 million in funding for the Foster Youth Dropout Recovery and High School Completion pilot program to help current and former foster youth ages 16 to 25 earn a high school diploma or its equivalent, and obtain high-demand workforce skills with the goal of ensuring that this vulnerable population has a pathway to postsecondary education or employment in high-demand occupations.
Costa Rica Hit By Magnitude 6.5 Earthquake
An 6.5 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Costa Rica on Sunday night, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said. The quake was centered 16 km west of Jacó, Costa Rica, at a depth of 10 km, according to the USGS. It gave the quake preliminary magnitude of 6.8, but later downgraded it.
