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Governor Abbott Names Chair And Appoints Six To Texas Board Of Occupational Therapy Examiners
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Blanca Cardenas and Karen Gardner and reappointed DeLana Honaker, Ph.D. to the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners for terms set to expire on February 1, 2023. Additionally, the Governor reappointed Stephanie Johnston, O.T.D., Sally Harris King, and Pamela Nelon for terms set to expire February 1, 2021. The Governor named Johnston presiding officer of the board. The board licenses and regulates occupational therapy services in the state of Texas.
Uber hires Eric Holder to investigate sexism allegations
Uber is scrambling to repair its image after a former engineer published bombshell allegations of sexism within the company. Now, it has hired one of the nation's most well-known attorneys to investigate the claims.
South Texas College of Law Houston to Honor Three Exceptional Alumni at 2021 Alumni Association Annual Luncheon
South Texas College of Law Houston (STCL Houston) will honor three exceptional graduates Sept. 28 at its 2021 Alumni Association Annual Luncheon at Hotel ZaZa-Houston Museum District.
Jamal Edwards, pioneering music entrepreneur, dead at 31
Jamal Edwards, a music entrepreneur best known for founding media platform SBTV, has died at the age of 31. His mother confirmed Monday that her "beautiful" and "inspirational" son died on Sunday morning from a "sudden illness."
Guinness World Records Honors African American Civil War Memorial on February 1, the First Day of Black History Month 2024
The African American Civil War Memorial Freedom Foundation proudly announces a historic achievement: the African American Civil War Memorial Wall of Honor has been officially recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as the "Most Names on a War Memorial." This esteemed recognition, bestowed on February 1, coinciding with the commencement of Black History Month, commemorates the extraordinary contributions of 209,145 Black soldiers and their white officers.
From Houston’s East End to Leading One of the Nation’s Most Influential Hispanic Chambers
In the business and community world, few names resonate as powerfully as that of Dr. Laura Murillo. This esteemed leader has left an indelible mark on Houston and beyond with her myriad contributions. From revitalizing commerce to mentoring future leaders and establishing new benchmarks in the broadcasting world, her journey has been nothing short of inspirational.
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund Honors Awardees at Annual Gala During National Police Week
Memorial Fund President & CEO Craig W. Floyd presents a Lifetime Achievement and Excellence in Media Awards
The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund is pleased to announce that Ralph M. Purdy and Joe Akers are the recipients of its Lifetime Achievement Award and ‘Patriots Day,’ a movie about the Boston Marathon bombing, and the Manhattan institute’s Heather Mac Donald are the recipients of its Excellence in Media Award. The awards were presented during the Legacy of Honor Gala, held May 12, 2017, at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, DC.
She had to flee Iran. Now she's won best actress at Cannes
When Iranian actress Zar Amir Ebrahimi fled her country in 2006 due to a leaked tape, she thought her career was over. But on Saturday she became the first Iranian to win the best actress award at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival.
Joe Morgan, Hall of Fame second baseman for Cincinnati's Big Red Machine, dies at 77
Hall of Famer Joe Morgan, part of Cincinnati's Big Red Machine and one of the best second basemen to don a glove, has died, the Reds said in a statement. He celebrated his 77th birthday last month.
MUSC to Spend $52 Million With Small, Women and Minority-Owned Businesses in Construction of New Children’s Hospital
The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is on track to spend $52 million in contracts with small, women and minority-owned business enterprises (SWMBEs) during construction of the MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital and Pearl Tourville Women’s Pavilion. When construction on the estimated $385 million project is completed and the doors open in 2019, the structure will be among the most well-equipped and technologically advanced facilities in the nation.
The Year of the Minority Woman
In this era where women are more self-assured, self-aware, and self-loving has resulted in women claiming their place in history. The script of women not having their voice heard has been rewritten with women leading the conversation instead of taking notes from it. Being a part of the discussion has allowed women to change the dialogue, change the world’s view of gender and change the space in which women find themselves. 2019 was a great year for the advancement of women in various areas. Houston Style Magazine takes a look at some of the women that made 2019 the Year of the Minority Woman. What a year for women!
Willie Mays Has World Series MVP Award Named After him by Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball has named its World Series Most Valuable Player Award after Willie Mays. The decision was announced Friday, the 63rd anniversary of Mays’ over-the-shoulder catch in deep center field at the Polo Grounds for the New York Giants against Cleveland’s Vic Wertz in Game 1 of the World Series.
Starbucks Just Named Alpha Kappa Alpha Soror Rosalind Brewer as Its New Chief Operating Officer
Starbucks just named Alpha Kappa Alpha soror Rosalind Brewer, the former president and CEO of Sam’s Club and one of the most prominent Black women business leaders in America, its new chief operating officer and group president, giving her the second highest position at the company.
Houston's Dias Honored with 2017 Robert O. Fishel Award at Baseball's Winter Meetings
Gene Dias, Vice President of Communications for the Houston Astros, has been named the recipient of the 2017 Robert O. Fishel Award for Public Relations Excellence, presented this evening during the Baseball Winter Meetings.
CoCo Lee, iconic Hong Kong singer and ‘Mulan’ voice actress, dies at 48
Hong Kong-born singer and actress CoCo Lee, whose decades-long career included dozens of successful albums, movies and television shows, died Wednesday, her sisters announced on social media.
Sandy Pugh Named PVAMU Women's Basketball Coach
Sandy Pugh has been named the new head women's basketball coach at Prairie View A&M University.
The Four-Time Tony Award®-Winning New Musical, "MJ," is Set to Wow Houston
Get ready for a musical extravaganza as "MJ" makes its Texas premiere at the Hobby Center from November 14 to 19, 2023. Produced by Lia Vollack, John Branca, John McClain, and presented by Memorial Hermann Broadway at the Hobby Center, "MJ" is set to take Houston by storm.
Chadwick Boseman fought to reestablish a fine arts department. It's now named after him
Chadwick Boseman's alma mater has officially renamed a building after him. Howard University placed the late actor's name over its fine arts building, a year after he died of colon cancer at age 43.
World Bank president's resignation opens up possible challenge to Trump from developing countries
World Bank President Jim Yong Kim abruptly resigned nearly three years ahead of schedule on Monday, setting up an opening for President Donald Trump to fill -- and a potential clash with other countries over the long-standing practice of the US making the appointment.
North Texas Food Bank Hosts Grand Opening of Perot Family Campus
State-of-the-art Food Banking facility more than doubles the organization’s capacity to serve
The North Texas Food Bank officially unveiled its new Northern Distribution center, named the Perot Family Campus, at a special community event in Plano. This state-of-the-art facility is named in honor of the Perot family, recognizing their lead gift to the Food Bank’s Stop Hunger Build Hope capital campaign, showcasing the family’s multi-generational commitment to hunger relief.
