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Texas Southern University Awarded Nearly $1 Million to Establish New Institute Supporting Increase of Electoral Participation

Texas Southern University is set to launch a new institute aimed at increasing participation in the electoral process with the support of a $990,000 grant from Houston Endowment Inc.

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Meta considering a standalone social network that sounds a lot like Twitter

Facebook-parent Meta is exploring building a new, standalone platform for sharing text updates, the company confirmed to CNN on Friday, in what could mark the most high-profile new contender to take on Twitter as it falters under Elon Musk.

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Renowned Chef Curtis Stone Teams Up with Steeped Coffee

Exclusive Line of Roasts Premieres Exclusively on HSN

Two innovative brands are teaming up to redefine the specialty coffee experience. Curtis Stone, world-renowned, Michelin-starred chef and television personality, is partnering with Steeped Coffee, the creator of the game-changing brewing method, to launch a line of craft-roasted specialty coffee. This exciting collaboration debuts exclusively on the HSN, a leader in livestream shopping and video storytelling, on Sunday, July 23, 2023 at 2:13PM EST.

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US Justice Department charges Iranian with trying to assassinate John Bolton

The US Justice Department announced criminal charges Wednesday against a member of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps for allegedly trying to orchestrate the assassination of John Bolton, who served in senior national security positions during the Trump and Bush administrations.

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US imposes new sanctions related to gold dealing to fund Wagner Group

The US Treasury Department on Tuesday imposed sanctions on four companies involved in “gold dealing” and one person they say made “weapons deals” tied to the Wagner Group.

Congressman Al Green Announces Free Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Site at Christ Temple of Deliverance, August 10-15

On Monday, August 10, 2020, Congressman Al Green – in conjunction with the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM), State Representative Ron Reynolds (HD-27), Bishop Destry C. Bell, Sr. of Christ Temple of Deliverance – will launch a free drive-thru COVID-19 testing site at Christ Temple of Deliverance. Members of the press are invited for Q&A and to capture b-roll footage on Monday at 11:00 AM.

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New Group Brings Texas Latinos And Jews Together

At first glance, Jews and Latinos may appear to have very little in common. That impression may begin to change somewhat on Tuesday with the launch of a new organization that brings the two groups together.

From Farm to Beach: New Organic Market to Open This Fall at Mar Del Cabo

Guests at Velas Resort's newest boutique hotel, Mar del Cabo, will soon be able to enjoy organic produce from local farms through their Farm to Beach market. Set to launch in November, guests can grab and go with the offerings to their accommodations, complete with insuite kitchens, to prepare the freshest guacamole, salads and more.

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Perry Ellis Partners with Cubavera for Hispanic Heritage Month

Global fashion house, Perry Ellis International, Inc (PEI), and the company's Latin-inspired Cubavera® brand are launching #CubaveraIcons, a multi-faceted campaign for National Hispanic Heritage Month.

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Greyhound Introduces New Houston Station Location with Service Commencing on November 30

Greyhound Lines Inc. is set to launch services from its new Houston location

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Netflix adds nearly 6 million paid subscribers amid password sharing crackdown

Netflix’s crackdown on password sharing appears to be paying off.

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Trial to Begin for Pharmacist Linked to Fungal Meningitis Outbreak

More than 700 people in 20 states were diagnosed with fungal meningitis and other infections after receiving contaminated medication in 2012. Sixty-four patients in nine states died, making it the deadliest meningitis outbreak in US history.

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Pence misleadingly claims nearly 4,000 terrorists caught trying to enter US

Vice President Mike Pence on Tuesday misleadingly claimed that nearly 4,000 "known or suspected terrorists" were caught trying to enter the US as he made the Trump administration's push for a southern border wall.

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Biden not in favor of ban on gas stoves, White House says

The White House on Wednesday asserted that President Joe Biden does not support a ban on gas stoves after a federal consumer safety official suggested that such a proposal was on the table.

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Local Author Invites Everyone to Celebrate National Cousins Day

Did you know that Saturday, July 24, 2021 is officially National Cousins Day? This day is dedicated to the wonderful people who helped us endure all our family get-togethers and holidays. They were there to keep us company at the “kids table,” and for some of us, they were the siblings we never had. Join author and illustrator, Lynn Page, along with her cousins, family, and friends, for 5-day LIVE reading to debut her children’s book, My First Best Cousin Friend.

Rice lab turns trash into valuable graphene in a flash

‘Green’ process promises pristine graphene in bulk using waste food, plastic and other materials

That banana peel, turned into graphene, can help facilitate a massive reduction of the environmental impact of concrete and other building materials. While you're at it, toss in those plastic empties.

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Skin Patch May Be the Future of Flu Vaccines, Study Suggests

The future of flu vaccines just might come in a tiny, prickly patch. A phase 1 clinical trial, the results of which were published in the medical journal Lancet on Tuesday, has deemed the dissolvable microneedle flu patch to be "well tolerated" and safe for possible use.

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5 Things to Know for Tuesday, January 17, 2017: Trump, Turkey Nightclub Suspect, MH 370

Greetings from Atlanta's 5th District, which, if the President-elect is to be believed, is "in horrible shape and falling apart." (It's not.) Doug's out sick today, so we'll do our best to get you Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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Why Flying Is So Bad and About to Get Worse

Canceled flights, packed planes, rising fares and violent outbursts are the new normal for air travel. Flying is getting worse for both passengers and crews.

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TikTok has a new CEO

TikTok has finally appointed a new permanent chief executive, eight months after its former leader called it quits as the United States was threatening to ban the app.