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Flight attendants share their air travel secrets

It feels like the summer of travel chaos only just subsided, but the holiday travel season is now upon us, with millions taking to the skies in one of the busiest stretches of the year for travel.

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Statement from Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee on Alleged Recording

Today, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee released the following statement in response to inquiries regarding an alleged recording of her and a staffer.

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Where Trump Support and Obamacare Use Soar Together

Deep in the Sandhills of rural Nebraska, where a two-lane highway curves between prairies and grass-covered dunes, there is a county full of surprises.

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David Letterman Wants to Put Trump In a Home

David Letterman is tired of all the talk about President Trump's incompetence. The former late night host wants to see some action.

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Brothers Reunite With Father At Dulles After Suing Over Trump Travel Order

Two brothers from Yemen who were detained at Dulles Airport because of the president’s immigration order have reunited with their father.

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New Virtual Programs Created for Black Men to Share Openly about Trauma, Healing and Confronting Bias

On May 28th at 6:00 p.m. cst, The Black Man Project will host an Instagram Live event announcing their first virtual dinner and global research project to capture the the black male experience in contemporary society.

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Georgia's Republican lieutenant governor, a Trump critic, says he will not seek reelection in 2022

Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan -- a Republican who has been critical of former President Donald Trump's false claims of fraud in the state's election -- announced Monday he will not seek reelection in 2022.

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Fidelis Announces New Residential Division

Fidelis Realty Partners recently hired Kenady Davis, Ford Allen, and Trey Waggener to launch Fidelis Residential, a multi-family division within Fidelis Realty. The new division will concentrate on new multi-family development and acquisitions in strategic locations in Houston and other major Texas markets.

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The Ensemble Theatre lights up this holiday season with “A Motown Christmas”

The Ensemble Theatre stands out this Christmas Season with one of the most soulful and entertaining plays to hit the stage! A Motown Christmas is a festive holiday revue that blends the traditional Christmas carols with the soulful sounds of Motown in a way that entertains and brings holiday cheer to the entire family!

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World Premiere of Jaja’s African Hair Braiding

See production photos of the world premiere of Jaja’s African Hair Braiding, written by Jocelyn Bioh (School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play) and directed by Whitney White (Our Dear Dead Drug Lord), now in previews and opening Tuesday, October 3 opening night at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street) on Broadway.

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The New Age Of Airline Rage: Why Everyone On Board Is On Edge

A doctor dragged down the aisle of a plane. A brawl in the cabin. A fight in the jetway. A sobbing mother. An irate flight attendant. A dead rabbit.

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Graphene On Toast, Anyone?

Rice University scientists create patterned graphene onto food, paper, cloth, cardboard

Rice University scientists who introduced laser-induced graphene (LIG) have enhanced their technique to produce what may become a new class of edible electronics.

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October is Archives Month

October is Archives Month! Learn more about the Houston Public Library's special collections library, Houston Metropolitan Research Center (HMRC), and the amazing treasures it preserves in its archive collection. HMRC is hosting the multiple programs throughout the month providing insights on the importance of archiving, insider tips on how to archive your own personal memorabilia and fun, interactive projects that the entire family can enjoy. All events are free and open to the public.

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The Legendary Cicely Tyson

"We have to honor this blessed gift that we have. That's what keeps you going. Keeps your mind fluid -- your heart, your whole being," said the Hollywood legend Cicely Tyson five year ago in a Time magazine story. "You can't just stop, because that will be the end of you."

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Made You Look: Art in the Right of Way

On average, a Baltimore resident dies every week from injuries sustained in a traffic-related accident (2017 data). Additionally, someone is injured in a traffic-related accident every hour. Neighborhood Design Center has partnered with MICA’s Center for Social Design and the Maryland Department of Transportation’s Highway Safety Office to support design interventions to help save lives and prevent traffic-related injuries in Baltimore.

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Pretty Woman: The Musical at the Hobby Center

Public On Sale Friday, October 7 at 10am

PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL makes its Houston debut as part of the Memorial Hermann Broadway at the Hobby Center 2022-23 Season. PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL will play the Hobby Center January 3–8, 2023. Tickets will go on sale to the general public Friday, October 7 at 10am.

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A former Planned Parenthood executive is suing the nonprofit, saying she faced racism and hostility

A former Planned Parenthood executive is suing the nonprofit under claims that the organization wrongfully fired her and retaliated against her when she made complaints about alleged unfair treatment of Black women.

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The Plant Project Houston Launches PLANTChella -a Fun, FREE Three-Day Green Event for First Anniversary

The Plant Project Houston, the first Black woman-owned plant shop in Houston, is inviting the community to their first-ever “PLANTChella”; a fun, FREE, three-day Green event, July 29-31, 2022, in celebration of their 1-Year Anniversary in Houston!

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Priyanka Chopra blasts 'shameful' Indian body spray ad promoting rape culture

A television commercial for a male body spray has been taken off the air in India, after critics said it made light of gang rape.

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HBCU College Day and Career Fair Expo at Texas Southern University

EMMY & NAACP IMAGE AWARD WINNER Rushion McDonald in partnership with the U.S. Army ROTC and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF), the largest organization exclusively representing the Black College Community - will host the HBCU College Day and Career Fair Expo at Texas Southern University. Taking place on Saturday, April 2, 2022, in Houston, TX, 10 AM – 4 PM at University Plaza, the HBCU College Day and Career Expo is FREE.