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Houston Texans And Amegy Bank Presents First Small Business Boost Winner Award Of 2021

The Houston Texans organization was back out in the community with partner Amegy Bank on Tuesday awarding their first of eight 2021 Small Business Boost program packages. DeMarco Howard, owner of The Artz Studio located in The Heights received a $2,500 donation, marketing and promotional support from the Texans and Amegy Bank and an award plaque.

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Texas Southern Remains Optimistic After Tough Season Open Loss

After a heartbreaking 20-19 loss to open the season against Prairie View A&M, Texas Southern will enter the bye week looking to address some in-game mistakes that helped aid the Panthers in the Labor Day Classic at Prairie View this past Saturday. The Tigers (0-1) had a total of four turnovers (2 fumbles, 2 interceptions) with one fumble coming on the potential game winning drive that was recovered by the Panthers.

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Prairie View’s Next Opponent Is Seeking Revenge

The Panthers will need a repeat performance of that defensive effort as they prepare to take on another long-time rival, Grambling State University in the State Fair Classic this Saturday.

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How Democrats miscalculated Manchin and later won him back

It was Friday afternoon, and President Joe Biden was on the phone with Sen. Joe Manchin, the conservative West Virginia Democrat who felt blindsided by his party leaders and now was at risk of defecting and effectively torpedoing a central pillar of the White House's domestic agenda.

Biden signs executive order expanding voting access

President Joe Biden signed an executive order Sunday expanding voting access in what the White House calls "an initial step" in its efforts to "protect the right to vote and ensure all eligible citizens can freely participate in the electoral process."

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Georgia Senate approves sweeping election bill that would repeal no-excuse absentee voting

Georgia's state Senate on Monday passed an election bill that would repeal no-excuse absentee voting, among other sweeping changes in the critical swing state.

Bowling Green State University sophomore dies after drinking at fraternity event, family attorney says

A sophomore at Bowling Green State University (BGSU) in Ohio died after drinking at a fraternity event, an attorney for his family said.

Grammys 2021 performers will include Taylor Swift, BTS and Billie Eilish

It's official -- Taylor Swift, BTS and Billie Eilish are among those who will be performing at the 2021 Grammys.

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Eddie Murphy wants to go back to stand-up when the pandemic is over

After three decades and multiple blockbuster movies, Eddie Murphy is planning a return to the medium that helped launch his acting career.

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'WandaVision' caps off Marvel's version of a love story in an emotional finale

If "The Mandalorian" is the "Star Wars" version of a western, "WandaVision" was, finally, Marvel's take on a love story. Yet in keeping with the company's interconnected universe, the finale of the Disney+ show also planted seeds that will bear fruit in future movies, cementing the streaming service's ability to effectively add to those building blocks.

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Michelle Obama has a moving conversation with Dwyane Wade's daughter, Zaya

Michelle Obama on Thursday held a virtual meeting with the teenage daughter of Dwayne Wade, Zaya Wade.

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Bruno Mars is begging the Grammys to let him perform

Despite selling millions of records and winning countless awards, Bruno Mars is not too proud to beg.

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Malala Yousafzai lands Apple TV+ deal and discusses her hope for International Women's Day

Nobel laureate and activist Malala Yousafzai is teaming up with Apple TV+ to bring empowering content to the streaming platform.

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Jury selection set to begin in Derek Chauvin's trial in the death of George Floyd. Here's what to expect

The death that sparked a worldwide movement will take center stage in a heavily fortified Minneapolis courtroom as jury selection is set to begin in Derek Chauvin's trial in the death of George Floyd.

College investigates large maskless weekend party that was shut down by state police

A large party over the weekend near the University of Connecticut campus was shut down by the state police.

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Teachers are making surprise visits to students who are struggling with online learning

Three Texas teachers heard giggles as they insistently knocked on the front door of their student's home.

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For the first time, girls were eligible to be Eagle Scouts -- and nearly 1,000 earned the elite rank

Valerie Johnston knew she wanted to be a Boy Scout since she was 6. That's when she started attending meetings with her brother. When she turned 8, she got special permission to get an official uniform, and she joined the co-ed group Venturing at 14.

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Task force on Capitol security released final report Monday

The task force established to review security at the US Capitol released its final report Monday, which calls for sweeping changes to improve US Capitol Police's emergency response and multiple security enhancements around the Capitol complex.

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A proposed Kentucky bill would make it a crime to insult or taunt a police officer

Kentucky state lawmakers have advanced a bill that would make it a crime to insult or taunt a law enforcement officer in a way that could provoke a violent response.

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House likely to vote Wednesday on Biden's Covid relief bill

The House of Representatives now appears to be on track for a final vote Wednesday on President Biden's $1.9 trillion Covid relief plan.