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HMAAC Announces Poet Laureate Emeritus – Deborah Mouton Artist Residency At The Power Center

The Houston Museum of African American Culture (HMAAC) is pleased to announce the May/June HMAAC artist residency of Deborah Mouton, the internationally known writ- er, educator, activist, performer, and the first Black Poet Laureate of Houston, Texas. The residency will take place at The Power Center in Houston, Texas and will involve engagement of students from The Imani School.

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Cadillac CELESTIQ Show Car: A Magnetic First Impression

The Purest Expression Of Cadillac Design, Technnology and Performance

Today, Cadillac shared a glimpse of the CELESTIQ show car, which represents the purest expression of Cadillac design, technology and performance. From first approach, the striking silhouette of the CELESTIQ show car leaves a lasting impression, challenging the ultra-luxury space with the spirit of futurism and the avant-garde.

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SHAPE Receives New Kitchen and Computers Commissioner Rodney Ellis

Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis joined SHAPE Community Center officials in celebrating the completion of kitchen upgrades made possible by a $94,368 county grant Ellis secured for the Third Ward facility.

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Land Your Dream Career With Murphy-Goode Winery

One-On-One with Lindsey Perry

The path to breaking into the wine industry career can be a bit challenging - not only requiring an immense passion for wine, but also a wealth of knowledge along with an extensive experience in the field. And let’s face it, gaining experience in the field can be difficult to navigate. However, one Sonoma County winery’s innovative recruitment practices have simplified the process for the curious and qualified. When Murphy-Goode Winery announced their now viral «Really Goode Job» contest back in February 2021 it seemed almost too good to be true. A $10,000 monthly salary, free housing and a year›s supply of wine from the brand›s portfolio??? - Unheard of and almost unbelievable for an entry level position, with little to no experience. After receiving over 7,200 applicants, the search was then narrowed down to 17 finalists where Lindsay Perry and Veronica Hebbard were ultimately selected for the opportunity of a lifetime to move to Healdsburg and pursue their passion of working in the wine industry.

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Texans Wrap Up OTA’s And Make A Very Good Impression On Their New Head Coach

As the Houston Texans are wrapping up their final week of voluntary OTA’s, a couple of former players were out in the early morning Texas heat to observe the different drills the team was going through. One player who stood out from the moment he hit the sidelines was 2022 NFL Hall of Fame finalist Andre Johnson who played for the Texans for 12 out of the 14 years he was in the league.

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Trump's Big Lie Is a Threat to American Democracy

On Thursday evening, the House Select Committee investigating the sacking of the Capitol on January 6 will hold the first of its primetime, public hearings. The committee has done an exhaustive investigation, interviewing a thousand witnesses, looking at tens of thousands of documents. The hearings will reveal new information about what was in fact a multi-layered effort to overturn the results of a presidential election, driven by the White House and involving Republican legislators, operatives, state officials, and donors. The hearings will ask every American to understand how vulnerable our democracy is, and how close we came to losing it.

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Stepfather found guilty of child abuse after a Florida restaurant employee saved a boy with a note asking if he needed help

A stepfather in Florida has been convicted of child abuse after a restaurant employee last year noticed concerning signs and used a surreptitious note to ask a boy if he needed help, the Orange County State Attorney's Office announced Monday.

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'Napalm Girl' at 50: The story of the Vietnam War's defining photo

The horrifying photograph of children fleeing a deadly napalm attack has become a defining image not only of the Vietnam War but the 20th century. Dark smoke billowing behind them, the young subjects' faces are painted with a mixture of terror, pain and confusion. Soldiers from the South Vietnamese army's 25th Division follow helplessly behind.

Biden says he's looking at executive orders on abortion rights if Supreme Court strikes down Roe

President Joe Biden on Wednesday said he was weighing executive actions he could take if the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade's holding of a federal constitutional right to an abortion.

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Murphy says he thinks there will be more than 10 GOP votes on gun safety legislation, but top negotiator says no deal this week

Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut, the lead Democrat in the bipartisan negotiations on gun safety reform, told CNN he believes there will be more than 10 Republicans supporting gun safety reform in the Senate but a top Republican negotiator says no deal will come this week.

Mortgage rates are on the rise again

After taking a breather for several weeks, mortgage rates climbed again. The 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.23% in the week ending June 9, up from 5.09% the week before, according to Freddie Mac. The rate remains well above the 2.96% average from this time last year.

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Black Female-Owned Brand, Afro Unicorn, Brings Assortment of Party Supplies to Walmart

April Showers' brand launch highlights the importance of representation and Black beauty

Afro Unicorn™, a conscious brand with a mission to celebrate women and children of color, today launched a curated assortment of its party supplies and favors product line at Walmart. The new line of more than 20 exclusive products joins the retailer's roster of celebrations brands in over 1,500 stores across the country and on Walmart.com. With this launch, April Showers, the Founder and CEO of Afro Unicorn shatters the glass ceiling and becomes one of the first Black female-owned businesses to enter Walmart's celebrations party category.

San Angelo drought landscaping, water conservation event is June 16

Free event for Concho Valley residents

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and Texas Master Gardeners will present a drought landscaping and water conservation workshop on June 16 in San Angelo.

Energywell Announces The Launch Of Its Community Solar Business

Hires Industry Veteran to Lead Community Solar Customer Origination & Revenue Management Business

Energywell, LLC ("Energywell"), an energy technology company powering the sustainable energy transition, announces the launch of its community solar business offering customer origination and revenue management services to community solar developers and asset owners in the United States.

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Suspect in Atlanta rapper Trouble's murder surrenders

A 33-year-old Georgia man suspected of murdering Atlanta rapper Trouble surrendered to deputies early Tuesday, according to Rockdale County Sheriff's Office (RCSO) spokesperson Jedidia Canty.

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Mariah Carey sued over hit track 'All I Want for Christmas Is You'

Mariah Carey was sued on Friday over her 1994 Christmas classic "All I Want for Christmas Is You" by a songwriter who said he co-wrote a song with the same title five years earlier.

Suspected 'Pillowcase Rapist' is charged in a series of sexual assaults in Florida in the 1980s

Aided by advances in DNA technology, authorities in Florida say they have identified and charged the so-called Pillowcase Rapist accused of sexually assaulting multiple women in the 1980s.

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Harry Potter fans can experience the films in a whole new light with Houston Symphony this weekend

The Harry Potter Film Concert Series comes to Sarofim Hall with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 in Concert, the second to last film in the Harry Potter series. On June 10 – 11, John Beal will conduct the Houston Symphony in performing Alexandre Desplat’s incredible score live from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 while the entire film plays in high-definition on a 40-foot screen.

Bass has chance to make history in Los Angeles mayoral race

US Rep. Karen Bass, a longtime Democratic lawmaker who was on President Joe Biden's short list for a running mate during the 2020 campaign, could make history in California.

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California voters send a stark message to Democrats on crime and homelessness

Voters in two of the most liberal cities in America sent a clear message to the Democratic Party on Tuesday: they want their leaders to refocus on the most basic functions of government by ensuring their safety, protecting their quality of life and restoring order.