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Walmart Unveiling Hispanic Heritage Month Mural by Houston-Based
As part of the company’s Together Somos Más campaign, Walmart is working with local Hispanic artists to celebrate the community and culture.
Maryland health care payment model reduces costs and complications, study shows
Maryland’s innovative health care reimbursement model that sets annual caps for hospital services has been shown to reduce costs as well as the incidence of avoidable complications patients experience while they’re hospitalized, according to a new study published in the journal JAMA Network Open.
Congressman Al Green’s Statement on the Passing of Senior Officer William “Bill” Jeffrey
On Monday, September 27, 2021, Congressman Al Green (TX-09) released the following statement:
Remembering the Life of Andrew Moran
In Derry, Louisiana, on a small tenant farm tended by his parents, Tony and Zarada, Andrew Moran was born in a modest house situated in a cotton field. Andrew spent his early years assisting his parents with the tasks associated with rural life: caring for livestock, hogs and chickens; and picking cotton, digging potatoes and pulling corn. He later drove a light truck on the Magnolia plantation where his father worked as a cowboy. When he wasn’t working on the farm, he attended primary school in Cloutierville, a few miles from his home.
Comcast RISE to Award an Additional $1 Million in Grants to People of Color-Owned Businesses in Houston
Small businesses owned by people of color have been particularly hard hit by the pandemic. So often, these small businesses are the lifeblood of our community, and we know their needs are great.
Five key takeaways from Germany's historic election
Germany's left-leaning Social Democratic Party (SPD) won the largest share of the vote in Sunday's federal election, putting them in pole position to form the country's next coalition government -- but they could be in for some tricky negotiations.
Panthers Use Strong Defensive Effort To Extend State Fair Classic Winning Streak
DALLAS -- Prairie View A&M University (3-1) football team extended their State Fair Classic winning streak to four as they beat Grambling State 24-10 (1-3) at the Cotton Bowl Stadium. “It was a feeling of we have been here before,” said defensive lineman Jason Dumas who remained undefeated against Grambling in his time at PV. “We know it was a major accomplishment.”
Macy’s, Inc. to Hire 76,000 Colleagues for the Holiday Season and Beyond
Macy’s, Inc. national hiring event will be held on Thursday, September 23
Full- and part-time job opportunities with competitive benefits and bonus programs available to spread holiday cheer through Macy’s, Inc. omnichannel shopping experience for candidates with a variety of skills and interests Macy’s, Inc. national hiring event will be held on Thursday, September 23
Digital records from 19th Century give Black families a glimpse of their ancestry
Millions of Freedmen’s Bureau records have become newly available, helping to break down a barrier to history that many Black families couldn't access.
After more than 20 years researching her family’s origin in America, Nicka Sewell-Smith found the name of an uncle who had filed a complaint about having his horse stolen. Another notation said he had shopped for bacon, a broom and tobacco in “Short’s Place” in Louisiana about seven months before the 13th Amendment was passed in 1865.
The Woodlands native serves at Naval Air Station Jacksonville
The Woodlands, Texas, native serves at Naval Air Station (NAS) Jacksonville located in Jacksonville, Florida. Airman John James joined the Navy one year ago. Today, James serves as an aviation electrician's mate.
Explore Abilities Day at Children's Museum - Halloween
Children's Museum Houston to host exclusive Halloween-themed event featuring Houston Ballet, therapy dogs and more! Monday, Oct. 11, beginning at 10 a.m.
Mayor Sylvester Turner Joins Houston Arts Foundation to announce a New Adopt-A-Monument Program
The Houston Arts Foundation and Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner will host a press conference unveiling a new branding initiative for the 56-year-old non-profit organization. The event will be held on Wednesday, October 6, at 11:30 am at City Hall in the Legacy Room.
House passes bill preserving the right to abortion
The House on Friday passed the Women's Health Protection Act, a bill aimed at preserving access to an abortion nationwide, as abortion rights are being threatened across the country by Republican-led state legislatures.
Rep. Karen Bass plans to run for Los Angeles mayor next year
California Democratic Rep. Karen Bass is preparing to launch a 2022 campaign for mayor of Los Angeles, and could make her announcement as soon as next week, according to a person familiar with her plans.
Justice Department appoints David Neal as director of the nation's immigration courts
Attorney General Merrick Garland has announced the appointment of David Neal to lead the Executive Office for Immigration Review, which oversees the nation's immigration courts.
Halloween "Grosstopia"
Children’s Museum of Houston transforms into the goopiest and slimiest Halloween hub for safe trick-or-treating daily! Oct. 12 to 30
Something icky comes to the Children’s Museum of Houston! A myriad of ooey, gooey and slimy has maneuvered its way into the Museum for three weeks of Halloween! Come partake in spine-tingling experiments, spirit-lifting activities and slime-filled fun during “Halloween Grosstopia.” Meander your way through the Museum in search of goblins, goodies and goo!
Black Iowa police chief faces backlash after bringing change
Last year, Joel Fitzgerald took over a department that has long experienced tension with the city’s Black community.
The first Black police chief in Waterloo, Iowa, is facing intense opposition from some current and former officers as he works with city leaders to reform the department, including the removal of its longtime insignia that resembles a Ku Klux Klan dragon.
Black Iowa police chief faces backlash after bringing change
Last year, Joel Fitzgerald took over a department that has long experienced tension with the city’s Black community.
The first Black police chief in Waterloo, Iowa, is facing intense opposition from some current and former officers as he works with city leaders to reform the department, including the removal of its longtime insignia that resembles a Ku Klux Klan dragon.
Debbie Allen Makes History As the First Black Woman to Receive the Governors Award
Debbie Allen made history at the 73rd Emmys by becoming the first Black woman to receive the Governors Award. She was honored on Sunday night for her contributions to television as a writer, actress, director, producer, dancer, and choreographer.
Houston Restaurant Combats Hunger and Food Insecurity with Healthy 'Soul Bowls'
In an effort to raise awareness about hunger, food insecurity and health issues plaguing the American diet, Alfreda’s Soul Food announces the addition of the 4 Soul Bowls to its traditional menu. Troy Williams, co-owner of Alfreda’s, has created four “soul food bowls” that offer a healthier spin on traditional soul food dinners. Some ingredients for the bowls will come from produce supplied by the Lettuce Live Urban Farm Project, and a portion of the proceeds from the purchase of these bowls will benefit the farm.
