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TSA implements changes amid pandemic following whistleblower complaint

The Transportation Security Administration has implemented a number of procedure changes to better protect employees and passengers against the coronavirus following a recent whistleblower complaint that raised concerns about how the agency was responding to the pandemic.

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County Attorney Vince Ryan Obtains Order Shutting Down Unlicensed After-Hours Bar in Southwest Houston

HPD Finds 600 Patrons in Club When Serving Court Order

Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan obtained a court order on Friday shutting down Avani Lounge, an unlicensed bar in Southwest Houston. When Houston Police officers served the court order early Sunday morning, they found 600 patrons inside the bar with alcoholic drinks.

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Houston native honored as Junior Sailor of the Quarter aboard USS George Washington

Petty Officer 3rd Class William Mobley, a native of Houston, was recognized as Junior Sailor of the Quarter aboard USS George Washington, May 23.

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Labor Day Week Trash Pickup Schedules

Solid Waste Management Department

The following holiday schedule is provided for your information and convenience. Please keep this schedule handy so you will be informed of changes in your solid waste and recycling pickup services.

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Lil Nas X says he's written the 'best kids book of all time'

Lil Nas X is on the road to becoming a published author. The Atlanta-based rapper, whose song "Old Town Road" is the longest-running No. 1 song in history, has written a children's book called "C is for Country." It's due out early next year, he announced on Twitter last week.

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Art, Beats, and Lyrics Brings Entertainment and Dollars to Aid Ongoing Relief Efforts

It's a vibe! Art, Beats & Lyrics presented by Jack Daniel's Tennessee Honey brought its talents to Houston! The traveling lifestyle experience was hosted by Minute Maid Park, home of our World Series champions; The Houston Astros. The event featured visual masterpieces as well as interactive talents, technology and more from renowned artist across the country. Couple that with some live DJ's including Houston's own DJ Big Reeks of The Waxaholics, a headlining set from the legendary, hip-hop producer and DJ: Mannie Fresh; and a donation to benefit devastated Hurricane Harvey areas and you have captured the essence of AB+L.

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What we know about the public servants involved in Tyre Nichols' death

As investigations continue into the deadly police beating of a 29-year-old Black man in Memphis, public servants involved in Tyre Nichols' traffic stop and brutal confrontation are facing repercussions -- some as severe as murder charges -- and more fallout is possible.

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Alicia Keys Takes Rodeo Houston

Alicia Keys made this year’s Black Heritage Night at Rodeo Houston a success by bringing in over 73,000 people. Even with such a huge crowd, it was very clear she wanted to pull everyone into her performance and feel a connection with everyone there. Keys has not performed at Rodeo Houston since 2005 and it was definitely worth the wait.

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Facebook plans to augment your reality at F8

That's when the giant social network hosts its annual F8 conference for software developers, a decidedly geeky affair that nevertheless has real-world implications for everyday Facebook users.

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Indique Hair and Myavana Team Up to Offer New Personalized Hair Analysis Technology to Reengineer the Professional Haircare Industry

Custom Hair Analysis Technology Indique ID powered by Myavana to debut at the Bronner Brother International Hair Show on Feb. 10-12, 2018

Kicking off during the Bronner Brothers International Beauty Show, taking place February 10-12, 2018, award-winning hair extension company Indique Hair and revolutionary hair-tech innovator, Myavana, will join forces for the launch and introduction of Indique ID.

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Cool Sites and Apps to Help Connect with New College Classmates

Heading off to college can be an exciting, yet stressful time. You’ll be moving away from the friends and family you’ve known your whole life and will be living with roommates and making completely new groups of friends.

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The Paris Climate Decision Is Trumpism In Its Purest Form

President Donald Trump's decision to pull the United States out of a global climate accord represents the clearest evidence yet that his worldview represents a radical break from that of the Republican and Democratic presidents who have preceded him in office over the last seven decades.

Frost to Donate $2 Million to Charities Across Texas & Yes to Youth Is One of Them

Funds will be spread across regions where Frost operates, helping pandemic relief efforts

Funds will be spread across regions where Frost operates, helping pandemic relief efforts

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TV One Partners with Ford Motor Company, AT&T, American Family Insurance, Black Radiance, Disney Pictures, McDonald's, Toyota and Walmart to Sponsor the 49th NAACP Image Awards Telecast and Red Carpet

Terrence J Returns to Host and Serve as One of The Producers for the Red Carpet Live! Pre-Show, Joined by Special Correspondent Tanika Ray at 8 p.m. ET

TV One is joining forces with a distinguished team of sponsors supporting the 49th NAACP Image Awards: Red Carpet Live! pre-show on Monday, Jan. 15 at 8.00 p.m. ET/7:00 p.m. CT. and the subsequent live telecast of the 49th NAACP Image Awards on TV One at 9 p.m. ET/ 8 p.m. CT. Sponsors include Ford Motor Company, AT&T, American Family Insurance, Black Radiance, Curls, Disney Pictures, McDonald’s, Walmart and Toyota.

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NABJ17 Convention Heads to New Orleans

The Big Easy welcomed thousands of journalists, students, public relations profession-als, celebrities and other media professionals from across the nation to the annual Na-tional Association of Black Journalists Convention and Career Fair in New Orleans, LA on August 9-13. This year’s theme was “Power Up and Break Through.” Attendees en-joyed a jam-packed week full of panel discussions, workshops, and networking mixers at the host hotel, Hilton New Orleans Riverside.

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3 Chicago Officers Indicted in Laquan McDonald's Shooting Death

Three current or former Chicago police officers were indicted Tuesday on state felony charges of conspiracy in the investigation of the 2014 shooting death of Laquan McDonald.

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US government response to racism and Covid-19 is 'tragic embarrassment,' says NFL team owner

Philadelphia Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie has criticized the US government's handling of the issues of systemic racism in the country and the coronavirus pandemic, labeling them a "tragic embarrassment."

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Biden: 2016 Election Tapped Into "Our Darkest Emotions"

Former vice president spoke at Cornell University

Biden did not refer to President Trump by name

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The Finer Things

Astros hot start has fans reminiscing about the 2017 World Series run.

One thing I heard growing up from my other relatives, family, and friends was that I was spoiled. Being the first-born child actually comes with some perks, but I digress. Houstonians over the last three years must feel like spoiled kids when it comes to the Astros because they have become accustomed to the team being in first place come this time of the year.

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Sarah Sanders Apologizes for False Claim About African-American Jobs

White House press secretary Sarah Sanders issued a rare correction Tuesday night after falsely declaring that President Donald Trump has created three times as many jobs for African-American workers as former President Barack Obama did during his two terms in office.