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Dedication Ceremony to Celebrate the Late Congressman John R. Lewis
On Saturday, August 27 at 9 a.m. on Gardner-Bassett Road, Troy, Alabama, the John R. Lewis Legacy Institute will host a dedication ceremony for a marker that will be placed at the birthplace of "The Boy from Troy," the late Congressman John R. Lewis.
Texas Southern Tigers football opens fall camp
The Texas Southern football team hit the field for its first official day of fall practice on August 5 inside Durley Stadium.
Environmental Justice Concerns Loom Over Rail Merger
A few months back, I wrote a column focused on my misgivings about the proposed merger of two huge railroads – Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern. As I wrote at the time, I feared that the merger would add to the environmental and health burdens already facing Black communities and other communities of color by introducing more rail traffic and more carbon emissions while also negatively impacting things like emergency response and commute times.
The Heritage Society Celebrates Houston’s 186th Birthday with Free Tours & Cake
On Saturday, August 27, grab your party hats and venture out to downtown, because Houston is celebrating its 186th birthday with Mayor Sylvester Turner! Mister McKinney, the chairperson of the annual City’s Happy Birthday Houston, invites Houstonians and tourists for a late afternoon of free and fun quality time.
CDC streamlines COVID-19 guidance to help the public better protect themselves and understand their risk
Today, CDC is streamlining its COVID-19 guidance to help people better understand their risk, how to protect themselves and others, what actions to take if exposed to COVID-19, and what actions to take if they are sick or test positive for the virus. COVID-19 continues to circulate globally, however, with so many tools available to us for reducing COVID-19 severity, there is significantly less risk of severe illness, hospitalization and death compared to earlier in the pandemic.
Houston Breakout Artist Xandi Releases New EP ‘Girl Talk’
With over 500,000 collective streams on digital sales platforms, Houston’s Newest R&B Artist Xandi, hosted an exclusive listening party for newly released album “Girl Talk” August 3rd at The Spot Eado.
When Renters Become Voters
Where California renters are almost absent at the polls, landlords are high in number--and that's a problem. In this week's editorial, our publisher, Dr. John E. Warren, implores renters to vote in the upcoming midterm elections for a chance to overcome the increasing rent-control and homelessness crisis.
Top House Democrats accuse DHS watchdog of obstructing investigation into missing Secret Service text messages
Two top House Democrats are accusing the Department of Homeland Security Inspector General of obstructing their investigation into missing Secret Service text messages related to the January 6 Capitol attack, escalating tensions between Congress and the watchdog agency.
Democracy not a partisan issue
While the United States champions democracy across the world, our own democracy is under siege. Nothing is more fundamental to democracy than the right to vote – yet there is no explicit guarantee of the right to vote in the U.S. Constitution. The U.S. ranks near the bottom of industrial democracies in voter turnout. This isn’t accidental – many states purposefully create barriers that make it difficult to register to vote or to cast a ballot. The sensible answer to this is to create — and enforce — the right to vote for every citizen.
Houston Break-Out Artist – Xandi Release EP "Girl Talk"
500,000 Collective Streams On All Digital Platforms
With over 500,000 collective streams on digital sales platforms, Houston’s Newest R&B Artist Xandi, hosted an exclusive listening party for newly released album “Girl Talk” August 3rd at The Spot Eado.
LeBron James addresses Brittney Griner's detainment in new trailer for 'The Shop'
LeBron James has addressed Brittney Griner's detainment in a new video, just one week after comparisons between the two stars went viral.
Desus and Mero: Why they split and why it's hard to see their show go
The recent announcement that both the series "Desus & Mero" and the partnership between the two co-hosts is no more was met on the internet with the type of grieving usually reserved for a celebrity death.
Breonna Taylor killing: A timeline of the police raid and its aftermath
Four current and former Louisville police officers involved in the deadly raid on Breonna Taylor's home -- including detectives who worked on the search warrant and the ex-officer accused of firing blindly into her home -- have been charged with civil rights violations and other counts, Attorney General Merrick Garland said Thursday.
LeBron James becomes highest paid NBA player ever after signing two-year extension with LA Lakers, according to reports
NBA superstar LeBron James has agreed to a two-year extension to his contract with the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday, in a deal worth $97.1 million, according to various reports, including ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
Need Date Ideas? Rooftop Cinema Launches Fall Film Lineup
Special tribute to Olivia Newton-John Aug. 23 with all proceeds from “Grease” that evening going to her cancer research and wellness center. All-ages screenings return starting Sept. 10 with films like Encanto, Lightyear, and more. Tickets available today at noon online for all new listings Sept. 7 through Halloween.
Fashion’s Best-Kept Secret Finds Another Home in Houston
“Best Place to Buy Prada for Next to Nada”
United Apparel Liquidators (UAL) has quietly taken the fashion world by storm, curating treasure troves of designer apparel, shoes, and accessories for both men and women at steeply discounted prices. UAL was started by Bill & Melody Cohen over 40 years ago. Currently, Melody remains as active chairman in the woman led company.
The Houston Fire Department Places Three New Decontamination Task Force Vehicles In Service
Stations 17, 24, and 66 received brand-new 2022 Ford F-250 Crew Cab Decontamination (decon) units, replacing aging units.
Former JPD officer sentenced after being convicted in man's 2019 death
A former Jackson police officer has been sentenced to prison.
Most electric cars are quiet. But Dodge says its future electric muscle car will be super loud
Dodge, famous for offering cars with big and powerful V8 engines, is phasing out some of its iconic, gas-powered muscle cars in favor of electric power. To ease fans into this new era, the company has opted to mimic some muscle car sensations — including shifting gears and a loud exhaust — in an electric concept car it unveiled on Wednesday.
Expect interest rate hikes to continue into 2023, Fed official says
San Francisco Federal Reserve president Mary Daly said Thursday morning that raising interest rates by either half or three quarters of a percentage point in September would be a "reasonable" way to bring inflation down.
