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Lopez Hopes To Shine During His Rookie Training Camp
One player who hopes to get his name called is sixth round draft pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, Roy Lopez. He was selected with the Texans final pick at 195th overall out of the University of Arizona.
Why Children Need the COVID-19 Vaccine
Valerie Borum Smith, MD, MPH, FAAP, is a pediatrician at St. Paul Children's Services in Tyler, Texas, and is a member of the Texas Medical Association COVID-19 taskforce.
Good news for parents—children who are 12 years and older can now get the COVID-19 vaccine, and it couldn’t come at a better time. While children are less likely to develop severe illness from COVID-19, they are still at risk. Families deserve the chance to get back to an active life without the constant worries. The vaccine is the best shot at a normal life, protected from Covid.
Paramount + Announces A Stacked Team of New and Legacy Players Joining "The Game"
Adriyan Rae, Vaughn Hebron and Analisa Velez to Star with Legacy Cast Members Brittany Daniel and Pooch Hall Making Special Appearances
Paramount+, the streaming service from ViacomCBS, today announced several new cast members joining the service’s revival of the groundbreaking series THE GAME, including Adriyan Rae (“Chicago Fire”) as Brittany Pitts, the daughter of Jason and Kelly Pitts; Vaughn Hebron (“Tyler Perry’s The Oval”) as Jamison Fields, an undrafted free agent; and Analisa Velez (“Sneaky Pete”) as Raquel Navarro, Brittany’s best friend. Legacy players Brittany Daniel (“Cheaper by the Dozen”) and Pooch Hall (“Ray Donovan”) will make special appearances, reprising their roles as Kelly Pitts and Derwin Davis, respectively. The 10-episode first season of the new series will stream exclusively on Paramount+.
Houston First, Mayor Turner Welcomes City Hospitality Members for Inaugural Meeting
Today Houston First Corporation (HFC), along with the Hotel Lodging Association of Greater Houston, brought the city’s hospitality industry together to host the first meeting in a series called “Destination Strategies & Insights.” These meetings will provide hoteliers and stakeholders a platform for open discussion to strengthen communication within the industry.
Commissioner Rodney Ellis Announces Changes to Leadership at Hester House
Daisy Stiner Retiring as Executive Director of Hester House; Dr. Marlon A. Smith Named Interim Director
Today, Harris County Precinct One Commissioner Rodney Ellis and the Board of Directors of Julia C. Hester House announced leadership changes at the historic Fifth Ward community center. For 78 years, Hester House has provided a variety of services to the Fifth Ward community, including youth development, senior services, social services and workforce development.
YMCA of Greater Houston Spotlights Staff as 'Unsung Y Heroes' for Their Greatness and Impact to the Houston Community
Inspirational TV and social media campaign will run through Aug. 8, 2021, coinciding with the excitement of our nation’s spirit for team red, white and blue
Over the next two weeks, Houstonians will see individuals achieve amazing things on TV; but the truth is, there is greatness all around us. The YMCA of Greater Houston was inspired by this spirit and created a powerful campaign that highlights its staff as the ‘Unsung Y Heroes’ of our great nation celebrating their selfless acts that have helped shape our community. Throughout the excitement of the coverage, the community will learn about all-star Y staff through TV commercials and YMCA of Greater Houston Facebook and Instagram pages at @YMCAHouston.
Week 2 Of Texans Training Camp Begins With Some Strong Questions That Need To Be Answered.
Let me preface my statement by saying, “Yes. I do know he is a rookie?” I understand the Texans selected quarterback Davis Mills with their first pick in round 3 of the 2021 NFL Draft. What did I expect from a rookie in his first training camp of his NFL career? More.
Astros West Coast Trip Provides Major Insight
When the 2021 MLB scheduled was released, no one imagined that a three-game series in late July between the Houston Astros and the San Francisco Giants could be a potential World Series preview. After watching the two teams perform this weekend, it seems as if they are on a collision course to meet again in late October.
In The Trenches
One question that has been looming large coming into training camp was what player would step up on the defensive line without future Hall of Fame player J.J. Watt who now plays for the Arizona Cardinals?
Jamaican Officials Set to Petition British Government for Slavery Reparations
Jamaican officials are set to petition the British government for slavery reparations, Essence reports.
Founder of Top Black-Owned Watch Brand Announces First Public Raise of $1M
Marcel Benson, founder of The Benson Watch Company and an alum of Workshop At Macy’s, expands his brand.
The Benson Watch Company has announced its first public raise of $1,070,000 on Republic’s private investment platform, which allows community investors to get involved at the ground level. Just a few short years ago, founder and CEO Marcel Benson was sitting in a consulting job that he did not love; he was beginning to lose sight of his purpose in life.
HBCU Grads Form Power Couple, FinTech Genius Angel Rich Gets Engaged
What’s better than one Black future billionaire? Two. Tech star Angel Rich is having the best year ever. On July 11th, the Black wealth visionary got engaged. “I was speechless for at least 3 minutes,” she said. The Hampton Alum, who has maintained a private personal life, says that she is very excited to announce her engagement to Karl Jones, 40, Howard Alum.
Kevin A. Polite Confirmed As DOJ Assistant Attorney General
Earlier this week, the U.S. Senate confirmed Kenneth A. Polite to become Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division. He was officially sworn in on Wednesday, making him the second African American to serve in this position.
Jalen Green Finally Becomes A Rocket
After months and months of speculations on whether or not the Houston Rockets would trade out of their number two lottery pick with the Detroit Pistons for the first overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, the Rockets stood firm in their conviction and landed the player they have had their eyes on for a very long time.
The Open House With Realtor Falyn Davis - Tips for Selling Your Home During COVID
Welcome back to The Open House. With the new Delta variant of COVID-19 spreading rapidly, many of you might be wondering is it safe to still try and buy or sell a house? The short answer is yes.
Texans Training Camp Day One Takeaways
Sometimes you can look at a person and tell they are built to handle every situation and that will be exactly what the Texan have in safety Justin Reid.
Watson Shows Up For The First Day Of Training Camp, But Takes No Reps
After a full offseason of uncertainty, and things becoming a little weird on Sunday when the Texans veterans showed up to camp, there was a Deshaun Watson sighting on the first day of training camp. The Texans first-round draft pick in the 2017 NFL Draft participated in quarterback drills but took no reps with the first or second team units during practice.
Joy Williams Wins Texture Style Awards- New Talent Stylist of the Year
Joy Williams Wins Texture Style Awards- New Talent Stylist of the Year
Joy Williams Wins Texture Style Awards- New Talent Stylist of the Year
LeVar Burton makes his 'Jeopardy!' guest host debut on Monday
LeVar Burton will have all the answers on Monday when he debuts as guest host on "Jeopardy!" The beloved former "Reading Rainbow" host and producer, who's known for his roles as Geordi La Forge in "Star Trek: The Next Generation" and Kunta Kinte in "Roots," will be behind the lectern through July 30, according to the show's website.
Jordan Chiles stepped in for Team USA after her friend and confidante Simone Biles withdrew
There's no replacing Simone Biles. But her teammate and confidante Jordan Chiles was tasked with trying.
