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Dr. Oz announces bid for US Senate seat in Pennsylvania
Dr. Mehmet Oz, a cardiothoracic surgeon and television personality, is running for the US Senate in Pennsylvania as a Republican, according to an op-ed published Tuesday in the conservative Washington Examiner.
Ruth J. Simmons Named Sole Finalist for President of PVAMU
The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents has named Ruth J. Simmons as the sole finalist for the position of President of Prairie View A&M University.
Race Was a Factor In Black Professor’s Failed Hiring, Texas A&M Department Head Says
A Texas A&M University department head involved in the failed efforts to recruit a Black journalism professor said Friday that then-President M. Katherine Banks interfered in the hiring process and that race was a factor in university officials’ decision to water down her job offer.
Mentoring Program - 100 Black Men of Houston
The 100 Black Men of Metropolitan Houston will kick-off its’ 2017-2018 mentoring program with a special parent and student orientation session. This session is intended for new and existing program participants. Parents and students who are already a part of our mentoring program should attend, and those parents and students interested in learning more and possibly joining the program should also attend.
3rd Annual Men’s Health Expo To Be Held at Finnigan Community Center - April 29
Harris County Precinct One, Houston Parks and Recreation Department, My Brother’s Keeper Houston and MD Anderson Cancer Center and Ellis Wyms, Former NFL Tampa Bay Buccaneers Super Bowl Champion are hosting health event on Saturday, April 29, 2017 for male adults and youth. The theme is Man Up – Living a Healthier Life!
Congressman Al Green Joined HISD Superintendent Dr. Grenita Lathan and Houston Food Bank at NRG Stadium for Mass Food Distribution
On Saturday, April 18, 2020, Congressman Al Green joined Houston Independent School District (HISD) Interim Superintendent Dr. Grenita Lathan in distributing free curbside meals to students and families. Congressman Green released the following statement:
Astros Cancel Summer Camp Workouts Due to Delay in COVID-19 Test Results
The Houston Astros cancelled Summer Camp workouts on today due to lack of results from COVID-19 tests that were taken by players and staff on last weekend. The Astros organization has taken very strong precautions to adhere by the rules set in place by Major League Baseball concerning COVID-19 and social distancing.
Houston Native Turns Over Command of Naval Support Activity Sarasota Springs
Cmdr. Christopher J. Tejada, a native of Houston, recently turned over command of Naval Support Activity (NSA) Saratoga Springs, New York, to Cmdr. Phillip Boice at a change of command ceremony held at the Saratoga Springs Knights of Columbus organization.
Houston Natives Visit Prospective Sailors at Prairie View A&M University
Lt. Antoinette Carter (left) of Houston, a medical officer programs recruiter, and Ens. Wesley Norton of Kingwood, Texas, an officer programs recruiter, both assigned to Navy Recruiting District (NRD) Houston, speak with students about careers in America’s Navy at the Willie A. Tempton, Sr. Memorial Student Center on the campus of Prairie View A&M University during Navy Visibility Day.
Kroger Launching Relief Drive to Support Communities Devastated by Hurricane Ida
HOUSTON Kroger today announced it will launch a Relief Drive in more than 100 Greater Houston and Louisiana stores, to support the communities and families affected by Hurricane Ida.
Harmony Public Schools Slam Dunks Distracted Driving
Harmony Science Academy - Houston is taking the wheel in preventing needless traffic accidents. The school will host DUNK Distracted Driving Basketball Stunt Show Assembly featuring basketball performers along with an educational message on the dangers of distracted driving. According to the Texas Department of Transportation, in 2022, distracted drivers caused nearly one in six crashes on Texas roads resulting in 487 deaths.
How to create a family heirloom engagement ring like Meghan Markle’s
Many modern-day couples are turning to the sentimental and personal value found in heirloom engagement rings to make for a proposal one will never forget. Most recently, Prince Harry ensured his late mother, Princess Diana, was part of his special day by incorporating two of her diamonds into Meghan Markle’s engagement ring.
Hurricane Season is Here for the Next Six Months
Make plans for each family member, especially for those with specific needs and don’t forget your pets!
Hurricane season begins June 1, and living in the Houston area, it’s important to take action now to make things easier for ourselves and our loved ones. In the event of a powerful rainstorm or hurricane, you could be without basic utilities, such as electricity, water, gas, phone, and internet for three days or more. Additionally, periods of flooding can restrict access to roadways making it difficult to get food or medicine. Planning ahead of time will help you cope with the loss of necessities, especially if you have loved ones with specific needs.
On 51st Anniversary of Roe v. Wade, physicians in GA, MI, TX, WI share how national abortion ban would impact medicine, harm women’s health
Today, to commemorate the 51st anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark decision in Roe v. Wade, physicians from across the country gathered virtually to share how a national abortion ban, possible now in the wake of the reversal of Roe, would impede the practice of medicine and harm women’s health.
Houston Votes to Join Other Texas Cities in Lawsuit Over New Immigration Law, Senate Bill 4
The largest city in Texas will join San Antonio, Dallas, Austin and other local governments in a lawsuit against the state’s new immigration enforcement law. The Houston City Council voted 10-6 to join the lawsuit, which was filed last month against Gov. Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Rice U. Students Intern for Super Bowl Host Committee
Six Rice University sport management students are getting the internship of a lifetime as they work with the Houston Super Bowl Host Committee in preparation for Super Bowl LI between the Atlanta Falcons and New England Patriots Feb. 5.
Super Bowl 'Party with a Purpose' raises money for food banks
One of the Super Bowl 51 parties happening this weekend is for a good cause.
Sunnyside South Park Neighborhood Fight Gentrification
Houston's real estate market may be booming, but one local group is encouraging homeowners not to sell. Activists with the "T.R.I.L.L. Collective" --- which they say stands for Truth, Relevance, Intelligence, Leadership and Love -- urge residents in Houston’s Sunnyside and South Park neighborhoods to hold on to their properties.
Rockets Surprise Teen Patient With Game Tickets
The Rockets teamed up with a Houston teen this week to surprise a friend going through some intense treatment in the Texas Medical Center.
Texas Woman Dies of Flesh-eating Bacteria Caused by Hurricane Harvey
A 77-year-old Houston woman died earlier this month from a flesh-eating bacteria, which she contracted after falling into Harvey floodwaters in her home, authorities said. Nancy Reed, of the Kingwood area of northeast Houston, died on Sept. 15 of flood-related necrotizing fasciitis, more commonly referred to as flesh-eating bacteria, after she fell into contaminated flood water in her home, the Harris County medical examiner's office ruled.
