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TLRPAC Endorses Cody Vasut for Election in HD 25

Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC (TLRPAC) today endorsed Cody Vasut for election in House District 25, which covers Matagorda County and part of Brazoria County.

Hico Health Launches COVID-19 Response Plan For African Americans

Hico Health, a Black-owned, woman-owned telehealth company focusing on type 2 diabetes in African-American communities, has launched a nationwide campaign to reduce diabetes related risk factors contributing to COVID-19 deaths.

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Dallas Police Turned Down Donation From Group Led By Dallas Mavs CEO Cynthia Marshall

The Dallas Mavericks CEO Cynthia Marshall had planned to bring breakfast to police as a gesture to recognizes the Dallas officers killed in the July 7th ambush as well as two black men killed by police across the nation earlier that same week in 2016.

One of the First Black Woman to Lead a Fortune 500 Company

Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. has announced that Mary Winston, a seasoned public company executive who recently joined the Bed Bath & Beyond Board of Directors, has been appointed Interim Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.

Governor Abbott Appoints Harper To Sulphur River Regional Mobility Authority

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Harper Holland as the presiding officer of the Sulphur River Regional Mobility Authority for a term set to expire on February 1, 2021. The regional mobility authority is a political subdivision that allows local transportation planning and project delivery leaders to partner with the state to deliver transportation infrastructure projects that will serve Lamar, Delta, and Hunt Counties.

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'Young & the Restless' Bidding Farewell to Kristoff St. John

"The Young & the Restless paid tribute to Kristoff St. John this week in the wake of his death in February.

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Hidden Figure: African-American Mathematician Inducted Into Air Force Hall of Fame

"Hidden Figure" and mathematician Dr. Gladys West has accepted the Air Force Space and Missile Pioneers award. West joined the elite list of professionals recognized by the Air Force Space Command just before 2018 came to an end.

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Trump Has Created a Census Conundrum for Latino Groups With Planned Citizenship Question

Each decade, the government enlists help from various civic and community groups to encourage people — particularly those difficult to reach, remote or less trusting — to fill out and return their census forms. But the Trump administration has created a conundrum for many groups that serve Latinos and immigrants because the Census Bureau plans to ask people on the 2020 census to state whether they are a citizen, U.S.-born or naturalized or not a citizen.

USCIRF Releases New Report about Protests in Cuba and Religious Freedom

The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) today released the following factsheet on the July 11, 2021 (“11J”) protests in Cuba and their impact on freedom of religion or belief in the country:

Community puts on birthday parade to celebrate Oklahoma woman's 112th birthday

The Guthrie community gathered this weekend to wish Ethel Bowens a very special happy birthday.

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Carroll G. Robinson - Peer To Peer Voter Turnout

Below is a link that can be used to register new voters.

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Fort Bend County Update On Weather Conditions

Severe storms, producing damaging wind gusts and heavy rainfall moved through portions of Fort Bend County this evening.

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Commissioner Ellis’ Statement in Support of Congress Members’ Call to the Justice Department for Help Regarding Mail Ballots in Texas

Voting is a sacred right and among the most important hallmarks of our democracy. In Harris County, the State of Texas, and the nation, we have seen these fundamental rights stripped away from people.

Shots fired at a car in Milwaukee kill 11-year-old girl and injure 5-year-old

An 11-year-old girl was killed and a 5-year-old girl injured after being shot while riding in a vehicle Saturday evening in Milwaukee, according to the police department.

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NHMC is feeling the heat with the director and cast of Flamin’ Hot

Have you seen Flamin’ Hot? If you have, be sure to check out this amazing panel. If you haven’t, where have you been?

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New Adult Education Learning Center Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Harris County Department of Education will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony this Wednesday to celebrate the opening of its new Adult Education Learning Center across the street from its main administrative headquarters on Irvington Boulevard.

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DACA State of Play: Time Is Running Short

There are currently two more weeks to finish everything that lawmakers want to do by the end of the year, and it's bringing a dose of reality to talks to resolve the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals stalemate in Congress. Here's where things stand at the end of another week.

Harry and Meghan's new baby: What we know so far

The countdown is over. Meghan and Harry have welcomed a baby boy.

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Two House committees vote to advance Hunter Biden contempt proceedings hours after surprise visit

A pair of Republican-led House committees voted Wednesday evening to approve a report recommending a contempt of Congress resolution against Hunter Biden for his failure to comply with a subpoena, hours after the president’s son made a surprise visit to Capitol Hill.

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Eat and Play Your Way Around the U.S. Virgin Islands

Welcome to St. Croix, St. Thomas and St. John!

Visit the United States Virgin Islands and your foodie experience will be as pleasurable as your playtime.