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Joe Biden Wins Texas, Demonstrating Strength in the South

Joe Biden won the Democratic primary in Texas, notching a surprising first-place finish in a contest that Bernie Sanders was expected to take and adding the delegate-rich state to the former vice president's streak of victories in the South on Super Tuesday.

Michael Bloomberg Ends His Presidential Bid

ABCNews.com is reporting that Michael Bloomberg is ending his bid for President of United States after poor showing in primaries. Former New York City mayor Mike Bloomberg, a centrist billionaire who launched a White House bid after years of flirting with a run, and pledged to use his vast resources to unite Democrats and moderate Republicans against President Donald Trump has suspended his campaign and is endorsing former Vice President Joe Biden.

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Texas Voter Says He Waited 'a little bit over six hours' to Vote On Super Tuesday

A Texas man said he waited for "a lit bit over six hours" at a polling center to participate in Super Tuesday, holding that although the long line deterred other voters, he felt it was his duty to cast a ballot in the Democratic nominating process.

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Hulk Swag

Rockets avenge bad losses during current five-game winning streak

If you are familiar with the old television show, “The Incredible Hulk” which was derived from the comic book by the same name. You know that the basis of the show is about a physicist named Dr. Robert Banner who is a mild-mannered, law-abiding citizen who lives a normal average everyday life.

Woman Charged With Murder And Feticide After Deadly Dui Crash

A 45-year-old woman has been arrested following a DUI road rage incident in New Orleans that left a 22-year-old and her unborn child dead in January.

Alabama Set To Execute 44-Year-Old Nathan Woods For Murder Of Three Cops He Didn’t Shoot

44-year-old Nathaniel Woods is set to be executed in Alabama next week for the shooting deaths of three police officers in 2004. The case is raising alarm for activists and citizens because Woods didn’t actually pull the trigger on the cops, and the case against him is reportedly full of inconsistencies.

WatchHerWork Hosts Inaugural Texas Female Founders Day and Ford Female Founders Lab at SXSW 2020

Texas female founders participate in transformative workshops designed specifically for them.

Denise Hamilton, founder and CEO of WatchHerWork.com, a digital learning platform for professional women, and Reda Hicks, founder and CEO of GotSpot Inc., announced the WatchHerWork Texas Female Founders Day to take place as a kickoff event during South by Southwest (SXSW) 2020, one of the world’s largest conferences focused on technology, music, film and culture. Female Founders Day is an interactive experience geared toward women business owners in the state of Texas who are looking for more resources, mentorship, and networking opportunities. The free event takes place on March 12, 2020, at Austin Community College Eastview Campus (3401 Webberville Rd., Austin, TX) from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Tom Steyer to Appear at Town Hall in Houston this Monday

Presidential Candidate Tom Steyer will host a Town Hall in Houston this Monday, March 2, 2020 at the Buffalo Soldiers National Museum featuring introductions from local leaders and activists and catered by locally owned business, The Breakfast Klub.

Dekalb County CEO Mike Thurmond Endorses Mike Bloomberg

Thurmond will formally announce Friday at a “Mike for Black America” Economic Empowerment and GOTV Rally

Tomorrow, DeKalb County CEO Mike Thurmond will formally endorse Democratic presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg for president. He will join supporters of Mike Bloomberg 2020’s Georgia campaign to make his announcement at a “Mike for Black America” Economic Empowerment rally in DeKalb County with special guest Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, Mike Bloomberg National Co-Chair and former Mayor of Baltimore, Maryland.

Texas State Representative Jessica González Endorses Joe Biden

Today, Texas State Representative Jessica González released the following statement endorsing Joe Biden for the President of the United States:

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Houston Mom Partners with Rapper to Create Teddy Bears that Help Special Needs Kids Communicate

Dr. Tameka Maiden, a single mom, pharmacist and former teacher from Houston, Texas, has formed a special partnership with Houston Rapper Trae Tha Truth to create a unique Teddy Bear that helps children on the autism nonverbal spectrum and kids with language barriers better communicate their needs and feelings.

Texas Congresswoman Veronica Escobar Endorses Joe Biden

Escobar 8th Congressional Hispanic Caucus Member to Back Biden

Today, Texas Congresswoman Veronica Escobar released the following statement endorsing Joe Biden for President of the United States:

Black History Month is a Celebration of Perseverance

Celebrating the history of Black Americans is a celebration of perseverance, persistence, resiliency and creativity…the same characteristics of successful entrepreneurs.

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It's the Substance, Not the Label That Counts

After Nevada, Bernie Sanders is now the front-runner in the Democratic presidential race. In South Carolina, the next primary, former Vice President Joe Biden is the favorite, buoyed by his support among African American voters. Sanders will come into the state with real momentum, having won the popular vote in each of the first three contests.

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Toni Braxton Uses CBD to Combat Lupus

Grammy-winning, legendary R&B singer Toni Braxton was diagnosed with lupus in 2008. The disease has caused complications in planning her busy musical career, including canceled tour dates. That is until she tried CBD.

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Three Is the Magic Number

Roughnecks stay undefeated by defeating the Vipers 34-27

You know every now and then I like to let you all in on just how old I am. Yes, I remember using a house phone, listening to a cassette tape, watching a VCR, and I even remember when Michael Jackson’s multi-platinum hit Thriller was first released. I wouldn’t say I was old, but it does take me a minute to get up and out of the bed nowadays.

County Attorney Ryan Wins Health Commissioner Approval To Move Forward on Creosote-Cancer Issue

Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan has secured the approval of the Texas Department of Health and Human Services to take the next step in determining if creosote contamination in northeast Houston has caused cancer among residents there.

After Nevada Win, Sen. Bernie Sanders Trying to Prove He Can Win Minority Voters

The polling also showed that former Vice President Joe Biden at 16% of the Latino and Hispanic vote, former South Bend, Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg at 9%, billionaire activist Tom Steyer with 8% and Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren with 7%.

Texans' Whitney Mercilus Announce foundation 2020 Disability

Texans' Whitney Mercilus opens the door for new partners

Houston Texans' Whitney Mercilus and the WithMerci Foundation announces its' 2020 disability spotlight, Invisible Disabilities, which includes Aphasia, Apraxia and Hearing Impairment. Local non-profit organizations and schools who specialize in one of these three invisible disabilities can partner with Whitney Mercilus and the WithMerci Foundation by applying for a WithMerci Foundation grant.

Red Bull Presents: Yung Chris & LeAndre Douglas Choreography Class

One-on-one all styles street dance competition, Red Bull Dance Your Style, returns with a full 2020 calendar and full-fledged tour before heading to the World Finals.