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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Announces the Department of Education’s Selection of Texas Southern University, Houston Community College, South Texas College of Law Houston, The University of St. Th

Jackson Lee: “Federal Work-Study programs provide valuable opportunities and address financial barriers for low-income students by reducing student borrowing, improving student completion rates, and promoting networking opportunities.”

Three Georgia Political Leaders Endorse Mike Bloomberg for President

Three prominent Georgia political leaders today announced their support of Democratic presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg. Endorsing Bloomberg today are Georgia State Representative Derrick Jackson, Georgia State Representative William Boddie, and former Camilla, Georgia Mayor Rufus Davis, who all cite Mike’s record of taking on tough fights and winning as a reason for their endorsement.

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Standing Room Only as Hundreds Gather to Begin Journey to Transformative Travel Improvements

Business and community leaders learned today how they can help move forward 500 miles of travel improvements in the $7.5 billion METRONext Moving Forward Plan. METRONext's Business Now event attracted a wide range of vendors. Board members and staff provided an overview of future projects and explained how to do business with the Authority.

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Meet The Candidate: Obes Nwabara For Harris County Board Of Education

A Nigerian-American has campaigned for Beto O’Rourke and canvased for voters across the state. Now he wants to lend a hand to help fix education in the country’s third-largest school district

Obes Nwabara, a Nigerian-American has campaigned for Beto O’Rourke and canvased for voters across the state. Now he wants to lend a hand to help fix education in the country’s third-largest school district.

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HISD to receive 250 bicycles from Houston Parks Board to create Art Bike Parade entries

The Houston Independent School District this weekend will receive 250 new bicycles donated by the Houston Parks Board, in collaboration with the Orange Show Center of Visionary Art, to enable students and teachers to create entries for the city’s inaugural Art Bike Parade on Saturday, May 9.

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Black PR Wire and Business Wire will host/present annual Black History Month Webinar on February 26th

Black History Month is upon us and now is the time to celebrate and share our stories of entrepreneurial success, as we encourage a pay it forward approach and share ideas and strategies for a win-win for all. To aid in this mission, Business Wire and Black PR Wire will host/present their annual Black History Month Webinar as a part of this year’s Minority Leadership Series. The Webinar, entitled “The Art of Marketing” will be held on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 from 2:00 – 3:30 p.m., EST.

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Houston Native Trains Information Warriors

Those serving at The Information Warrior Training Command (IWTC) in San Diego believe in the importance of continued education, and their sailors are trained in areas they’ll need to execute information warfare throughout their military service.

Houston Chamber Choir presents American premiere of Circlesong by British composer Bob Chilcott Feb. 22 and Feb. 23

The Grammy award winning Houston Chamber Choir welcomes renowned British composer Bob Chilcott for the American premiere of his newly revised Circlesong, a complete life cycle based on indigenous writings. Set for adult and youth choirs and percussion ensemble, each movement expresses a unique facet of the love and loss that was the Native American experience as our nation expanded westward.

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AboutThatCar.com 2020 Volvo S90 AWD R-Design

Test driving the 2020 Volvo S90 AWD R-Design was like motoring in two different cars and both were more than adequate.

CMT & Coleman Insights Conduct First of Its Kind Study Proving That Country Music Fans Want to Hear More Women on the Radio

84% of listeners want equal play for female artists

CMT and Coleman Insights today released first of its kind research unveiling unprecedented insights into country radio listeners habits and attitudes toward female artists. Debunking long-perpetuated myths claiming both female and male listeners don’t want to hear female voices, CMT's Equal Play Radio Research proves they want equal play for female artists on country radio, as well as more female artists in the genre they helped to build.

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Seaworld San Antonio Opens for 2020 Season Saturday, Feb.22

Texas Stingray, the tallest, fastest and longest wooden roller coaster in Texas and Tonga Twister, a first-of-its-kind water slide at Aquatica highlight 2020 calendar

SeaWorld San Antonio will launch its 2020 season Saturday, February 22 featuring a year full of thrilling rides, exciting events and dynamic attractions for the entire family.

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New Vegan BBQ Food Truck is Blazing a Trail Through Houston

February 17, 2020: The Houston Sauce Pit is introducing barbecue lovers to a whole new way to enjoy the smokey seductive taste of BBQ, without the meat, in the city’s first Vegan BBQ Food Truck!

Want Fries And A Senior Discount With That? As You Age, Opportunities To Save Abound

As people reach or near their retirement years, getting the most out of every dollar becomes more critical than ever. If they aren’t careful, the savings that took decades to accumulate can quickly evaporate.

Join Space Center Houston This Spring Break

There’s something for everyone

Space Center Houston’s spring break, presented by the city of Webster, will immerse visitors in what NASA is doing now from the Moon to Mars and inside Mission Control. The nonprofit’s spring break, March 7-22, provides visitors access to be a part of the NASA Mission.

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Fort Bend County Commissioners Court February 2020 Proclamation Ceremony

Fort Bend County Judge KP George and members of Commissioners Court presented three proclamations during the February 2020 Commissioners Court meeting.

Elementary and Secondary Principals of the Year named at Eliot ES and Washington HS

Washington principal also named finalist in HEB Excellence in Education Awards competition

Two Houston Independent School District principals received surprise news Monday from Interim Superintendent Grenita Lathan that they are the 2020 HISD Elementary and Secondary Principals of the Year.

New book illustrates healing energy by showing the energy fields

iregina announces publication of ‘On A Clear Day’

Intuitive healers can use illustrations found in the new book “On A Clear Day: An Artist’s Perspective on Energy Healing” (published by Balboa Press) by iregina, that the author says came to her from angelic visions to help their clients understand energy healing by showing the clearing of energetic fields.

Influencer Calculator: New Online Tool Reveals What Britons Could Earn By Instagramming their Home

A new online tool has launched that lets users determine how much money they could potentially earn if they became an interiors influencer.

With the rise in people taking to social media channels, such as Instagram, to share snapshots of their life whether it be dieting, cleaning or home interiors, a hobby can now become a full-time job, with companies willing to pay influencers hundreds, if not thousands, per post.

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Keels & Wheels 25th Annual Concours d'Elegance Announces Title Sponsor: The Jon & Jacqueline Hodges Charitable Organization

Presenting a 2020 Jeep Wrangler for the annual car raffle

The 25th Annual Keels & Wheels Concours d'Elegance is pleased to announce 2020 Title Sponsor, The Jon and Jacqueline Hodges Charitable Organization.

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Texas State Representative Barbara Gervin-Hawkins Endorses Joe Biden

Today, Texas State Representative Barbara Gervin-Hawkins released the following statement endorsing Joe Biden for President of the United States: