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Dow tumbles more than 600 points on first trading day of 2021

The Dow tumbled more than 600 points around midday Monday, the first trading day of the New Year, as investors grew worried about the the pandemic and the economic recovery in 2021.

Even Hollywood wouldn't have scripted the saga of Putin, Navalny and Trump

In the waning weeks of the convulsive Trump presidency, in the last days of the surreal year 2020, three stories are coming together to produce the kind of cinematic ending that -- like much of what we have experienced this year -- even Hollywood executives might have found too far-fetched to put on screen.

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Statement from United Airlines Regarding Resolution with Dr. David Dao

We are pleased to report that United and Dr. Dao have reached an amicable resolution of the unfortunate incident that occurred aboard flight 3411. We look forward to implementing the improvements we have announced, which will put our customers at the center of everything we do.

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THIS WEEKEND: "Un-Cross Talk" Brings an Immersive Musical Experience to the Midtown Arts and Theater Center of Houston

Jacqui Sutton is proud to present "Un-Cross Talk", an evening of original Frontier Jazz compositions, which is supported in part by the Houston Arts Alliance, and by the many supporters who participated in the crowd-funding efforts to mount this production.

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Halsey & Kelsea Ballerini Perform "Graveyard" on CMT Crossroads

Global superstars Halsey & Kelsea Ballerini team up for the newest installment of the critically-acclaimed series, “CMT Crossroads,” premiering Wednesday, March 25 at 10PM ET/PT on CMT. The 70th episode taping was filmed recently during a special public outdoor taping at the Ascend Amphitheatre in downtown Nashville.

Say Aloha to Dog Haus’ New Honolulu Hot Chicken Sandwich

Acclaimed gourmet hot dog, sausage and burger concept launches limited-time item in collaboration with ZEF BBQ, available June 1 through July 31

What do you get when you mix Texas BBQ with the flavors of the Hawaiian Islands and a dash of The Absolute Würst? Dog Haus' new Honolulu Hot Chicken sandwich!

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Ride & Vote: METRO Providing Free Rides to the Polls

METRO, in partnership with the League of Women Voters, is offering free rides to Houston-area polling locations for the 2022 midterm elections. Voters can ride at no charge on METRORail, local buses, METRORapid, curb2curb and METROLift paratransit services.

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Pampered Pooch Paradise: Mar del Cabo by Velas Resorts Unveils Exclusive Pet-Friendly Package and Amenities

Mar del Cabo by Velas Resorts redefines luxury pet travel with their 'Pampered Pooch Package'.

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Celebrating Teachers at Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa

Hilton Sandestin Resort offers a new ‘Relaxation 101’ package that allows teachers to experience the award-winning onsite Serenity by the sea Spa at a discounted rate.

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H-E-B Primo Picks Quest for Texas Best Returns for Fourth Year of Heated Competition

Grocer issues statewide call for entries February 22 – April 5

Celebrating local foods and all things Texas, H-E-B is searching for the most creative and mouthwatering, Texas-based food and beverage entrepreneurs or small businesses to participate in the 2017 H-E-B Primo Picks Quest for Texas Best competition.

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An Interview with Houston Public Library Quarterly (HPLQ) Author Attica Locke

Houston native, Hollywood writer Attica Locke will discuss her latest award-winning mystery novel, Bluebird,Bluebird on Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at 6:30 PM to 8 PM in the Houston Public Library’s Julia Ideson Building Auditorium, 550 McKinney St., 77002. After the discussion, Locke will be joined by a Houston Chronicle guest reporter for a conversation followed by a book sale hosted by Brazos Bookstore and signing.

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African American Heritage Commission of South Carolina Launches New ‘Green Book,’ Names State’s Top Black History Sites

Many — perhaps most — African Americans can trace family roots back to Charleston. About 40 percent of enslaved Africans brought to North America arrived on ships that docked in Charleston Harbor.

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H-E-B ISSUES Texas-Wide Call for Entries

Quest for Texas Best 2021 expands beyond food products

Now in its eighth year, H-E-B Quest for Texas Best has expanded its search for the finest foods and beverages in the Lone Star State to also include non-food items. In addition to food creators and innovators, Texas-based purveyors of beauty items, toys, home goods, household necessities, gardening supplies, coolers and everything in between are now invited to join!

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Higgins Hotel Named to LUXlife Magazine’s Resorts & Retreats Awards 2023 as Best Luxury Hotel & Conference Centre

Award Presented to Hotels Delivering the Finest Experiences and Services Across the Globe

The Higgins Hotel & Conference Center, The Official Hotel of The National WWII Museum and the epitome of luxury and elegance in the heart of New Orleans, is thrilled to announce its recent recognition as a winner in this year's Resorts & Retreats Awards 2023 by LUXlife Magazine. In its eighth year, the Resorts & Retreats Awards program by LUXlife has become a highly anticipated event in the hospitality industry, celebrating excellence, innovation, and creativity among luxury resorts and retreats worldwide.

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Texas-based Touchstone Communities Celebrates Award Winners for Administrator and Director of Nursing of the Year

Texas Health Care Association has awarded Sherrel Charlton from The Heights on Valley Ranch in Porter Administrator of the Year and Javier Perez Cortez from Las Alturas Nursing & Transitional Care in Laredo Director of Nursing (DON) of the Year.

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The newest influencer on Instagram is ... Goldman Sachs?

Food photographers and brand ambassadors, move aside: Goldman Sachs is joining Instagram. The investment bank's official account, launching Tuesday, will feature content designed to endear the Goldman brand to a new generation.

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This Chinese Tech Giant Could Soon Be Worth More Than Facebook

China's answer to Facebook could soon be worth more than the real thing. Shares in Tencent, a Chinese social media and video games giant, have more than doubled in price over the past year, propelling the company's market value ever closer to Facebook's $520 billion.

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Biden administration closely monitoring supply of medical grade oxygen to treat Covid-19 patients

As coronavirus cases rise across the South, state health officials, hospital consultants and oxygen suppliers continue to sound alarms over a potential shortage of medical grade oxygen to treat Covid-19 patients in the region.

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Honoring Legacy and Learning: FREE ADMISSION at Holocaust Museum Houston in May

Discover history and honor memories at the Holocaust Museum Houston (HMH), with complimentary access on select dates this May. Engage with the powerful narratives and preserve the legacies of Holocaust survivors Walter Kase and Stefi Altman with two dedicated FREE ADMISSION Days.

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Megan Thee Stallion Joins The #BlackGirlJoyChallenge for Mental Health

The #BlackGirlJoyChallenge launches on the “International Day of the Girl Child” and seeks to spread JOY to inspire the mental, social, emotional and overall well-being for Black girls and gender-expansive youth in the south. Application submissions open from October 11 - October 25, 2023.