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H-E-B's Scott McClelland to Retire December 31st
Houstonians have fallen in love with H-E-B’s top guy, Scott McClelland. He is such an all around good guy whose personality matched his actions and made Houstonians fall in love with H-E-B even more. Now McClelland has announced that it is time for him to move on and inch towards retirement.
Howard University and At Least 7 Other HBCUs Receive Bomb Threats
At least eight historically Black colleges and universities received bomb threats Tuesday, school officials said, triggering abrupt evacuations of students and employees. Spelman College, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, Florida Memorial University, Howard University, Norfolk State University, North Carolina Central University, Prairie View A&M University in Texas, and Xavier University of Louisiana reported bomb threats. No explosions occurred.
Dr. Bernice King: ‘Voting Is the Heart and Soul of Our Democracy’
Since 1986, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day has been observed by Americans, taking place on the third Monday in January. It is a day to celebrate the civil rights icon as he was an advocate for nonviolent protests during the civil rights movement in the 1950s and 1960s.
Houston Native Promoted in U.S. Navy Reserve
Houston native was advanced to third class petty officer during her drill weekend with U.S. Naval Forces South-ern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet Reserve Component (NR COMUSNAVSO/C4F) in Mayport, Florida on January 8.
Dr. King's Work Is Not Yet Done
Yesterday, we celebrated the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King. It is an extraordinary national tribute to a leader who did not amass a fortune, nor command an army, nor hold elective office, and yet transformed America. In the U.S., we too often love martyrs and not marches. We honor those who sacrifice - after they are dead. Yet, Dr. King's example when he was alive holds lessons for us today.
Preserving the Black Church Is a Job for All Americans
Black churches have a long history of being the central focus of the community. More than a religious institution, Black churches are safe spaces where people can come to seek shelter from a storm, fill their empty belly, educate their children, find employment opportunities, and have their mind, body, and soul blessed. The church is a place where one can come broken and be made whole. These institutions represent so much good it is puzzling why so much bad happens to their structure and people.
Angelique Bartholomew Joins Houston-Based Women-Owned Consulting Management Firm As Partner
Managing Partners Laurie Robin- son, MBA, and Tara DeAndrea, RHIA of PVMA, LLC released a joint statement on their admission to the partnership. "This is an unprecedented climate for the Disaster Recovery, Infrastructure, and Healthcare industries, it will require exceptional teams and experience for the future of Recovery efforts. Angelique Bartholomew has the experience and commitment we need to move forward in 2022. Angelique has 20+ years of public and private sector experience in project and program management. She has a consistent award-winning track record in Business Development. Angelique has teamed with global firms, led prime opportunities, and built exceptional revenue growth through strategic partnerships across the country in disaster recovery. We are pleased to have her on board."
Garrison Mathews Confidence Helps Him Out Of Shooting Slump
“When you have a good shooting game, your confidence starts to build back up,” said Mathews about having back-to-back good games. “I had a tough few games, but that is just going to happen. The main thing for me is to not get so high or too low. When you are a shooter, you are going to have games like that or little stretches like that, but it is very important as a shooter to just keep your confidence all the time.
Coke is giving its cans a makeover
Coca-Cola is fighting for your attention. The company is unveiling a new look for flavored Coke products this month, and it has a new Coke variety coming in a few weeks. It's part of the company's renewed focus on its Coke brand, as it dumps niche products and tries to drum up excitement for its core beverages.
City of Houston Awarded $150,000 Grant from the National League of Cities to Promote Equitable Career Opportunities for Youth
The City of Houston has been awarded a $150,000 grant from the National League of Cities (NLC), as part of a new initiative to make true economic opportunity a reality for youth and young adults who are marginalized from quality education and career opportunities. In addition to the monetary award, Houston joins the five other cities from across the nation who will also receive specialized assistance from NLC’s staff and other national experts to advance the city’s efforts to expand STEM career pathways for marginalized young people.
Mayor Turner's Statement on Voter Registration Card Shortage in Texas
Mayor Sylvester today issued the following statement in response to reports that the Texas Secretary of State's office will distribute fewer voter registration forms to groups ahead of elections this year.
Fashion icon André Leon Talley is dead at age 73
André Leon Talley, the former longtime creative director for Vogue and a fashion icon in his own right, has died at age 73, according to a statement on his official Instagram account.
Biden needs to answer these 5 questions about the economy
From startlingly high inflation and empty grocery store shelves to elevated prices at the pump, Americans are frustrated with the state of the economy.
Takeaways and new details from the New York AG's investigation into Trump's business empire
New York Attorney General Letitia James laid out new, specific details about what her office believes to be "misleading or fraudulent" financial statements from former President Donald Trump's business empire in a late-night court filing on Tuesday.
Teen convicted of killing Tessa Majors in a New York City park will be sentenced today
More than two years after the killing of Barnard College freshman Tessa Majors, the third and final teen who pleaded guilty in her case will learn his fate Wednesday.
Palestinian family home demolished in sensitive East Jerusalem neighborhood
A Palestinian family has been removed from their home in the Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood in East Jerusalem in an overnight operation carried out by Israeli police.
‘Humble, generous, hardworking’ owner of iconic bakery unexpectedly dies
A longtime baker and beloved member of the community passed away unexpectedly Monday.
Tide is raising prices on laundry detergent
It's going to cost you more to wash your clothes. Procter & Gamble said Wednesday that it was raising prices by an average of about 8% on retail customers next month for its Tide and Gain laundry detergents, Downy fabric softener and Bounce dryer sheets.
Europe rolled out 5G without hurting aviation. Here's how
Major international airlines are canceling flights to the United States over aviation industry fears that 5G technology could interfere with crucial onboard instruments.
Boston Police Subdue Knife-Wielding Man With Bean Bag Round On Mass Ave.
Police officers subdued a knife-wielding man with a bean bag round during an incident Tuesday afternoon on Mass Ave. in Boston. Cell phone video captured the suspect backing down Huntington Ave., yelling at the swarm of officers tracking him as they demanded he drop the knife.
