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Laura is a Category 4 hurricane: What that actually means
Hurricane Laura will soon hit the southwest Louisiana and upper Texas coasts.
'Astronaut maker' George Abbey in spotlight at Rice event
As one of the most influential figures in NASA’s history, former Johnson Space Center director George Abbey served a key role in shaping the Apollo moon missions and the space shuttle program.
19/20 Season Updates: Performances and Events Postponed or Cancelled
Following recommendations from Harris County and the CDC to limit large gatherings and slow the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), SPA performances through May 15, 2020 are postponed or cancelled, affecting the programs listed below.
Governor Abbott Appoints Four To Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Becky Johnson and appointed Brandon Stowers and Mark Varhaug to the Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists for terms set to expire on February 1, 2023. Additionally, the Governor appointed Drusilla Knight-Villarreal for a term set to expire on February 1, 2019. The board may set reasonable and necessary fees to be charged applicants and license holders, including fees for application, examination, licensure, and renewal of a license. In addition, the board shall base a fee for examination in a discipline of geoscience on the costs associated with preparing, administering, and grading that examination.
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Visits Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands To Conduct Oversight over Ongoing Hurricane Recovery Efforts
Jackson Lee—“There must be major sustained efforts to help Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands recover from the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. I continue to fight to ensure American citizens in these regions receive the assistance they need.”
Drake calls out Grammys during acceptance speech
Drake had a message for musicians and the Grammys on Sunday. His hit "God's Plan" won for best rap song and the rapper offered words of encouragement to fellow artists during his acceptance speech.
JFK’s space legacy, future moonshots in spotlight at Sept. 12 Rice Space Institute event
NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine '98 will discuss NASA Artemis program
A bestselling historian will tell the riveting story of humanity’s first landing on the moon and NASA’s top administrator will preview the nation’s next lunar landing at a Sept. 12 event at Rice University.
New Poll: 70% Supporting METRO’s Bond Initiative
Moving to the Future, the campaign to pass the METRO Proposition, a $3.5 billion bond initiative on the November 2019 ballot, announced the results of a new poll today: 70% of likely voters currently supporting the proposition; 23% oppose the measure; and 7% are undecided.
Jim Crane Ownership Group Leads Opening of West Palm Beach Hilton Garden Inn
A group led by Astros Owner and Chairman Jim Crane and Hilton Garden Inn announced today the opening of Hilton Garden Inn West Palm Beach at the Outlets. This unique hotel is located at 1675 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., West Palm Beach, FL 33401 and is located just off the exit 71 on I95, only five miles from the Astros Spring Training home, FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches.
Texans Coach Answers Questions About General Manager Firing
Texans head coach Bill O' Brien walked to the podium and looked out into a packed media work room full of reporters waiting to ask him the million-dollar question every Texans fan wanted to know.
New Contract for Longtime METRO Leader
METRO President & CEO Tom Lambert will serve at least another two years as head of the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO). The METRO Board of Directors voted Oct. 26 to approve a new contract for Lambert and the agreement took effect Nov. 1.
The Galleria Host Tree Lighting & Ice Show on Saturday, November 11th
The Voice semi-finalist, TSoul, to Headline Free Event!
The 29th Annual Ice Spectacular at The Galleria will kick off the holiday season with the lighting of its 55-foot Christmas tree, featuring 450,000 twinkling lights and 5,000 ornaments in a variety of colors and shapes.
Marry Your Prince in a Fairy Tale British Castle Wedding
Luxury Scottish wedding venue, Dundas Castle, has launched its weddings for 2018. With the year set to be one when couples seek out the most romantic and beautiful British castles for their weddings, Dundas has some dates available for 2018, including the weekend of Saturday 19 May – the date set for Harry and Meghan’s own castle wedding.
WE RUN THE WORLD!: Virtual Fundraiser Showcasing Harris County’s Talent, Diversity, Elected Officials & Grassroot Organizations
Suffice it to say, it’s been a tough year. Finally, we can see faint lights at the end of the tunnel. Isn’t it time to take a break, a breather, a sabbatical from politics...at least for a moment? No. We simply cannot afford to do that.
Harris County DA Kim Ogg, law enforcement partners launch billboard campaign on safe storage of firearms
For a third year, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg will be joined by other law enforcement leaders, a pediatrician and researcher, and partner Clear Channel Outdoor on Friday to kick off a billboard campaign promoting the safe storage of firearms.
Houston Black Business Owner Awarded GoFundMe Grant
Amongst hundreds of applicants across the U.S., Symantha Onyechi, the owner of Triple O Polish, was recently announced as one of just fourteen recipients to be recognized with a $2,000 grant from GoFundMe’s Black Business Month grant program!
Taylor Swift Is Coming to Houston
The Eras Tour Presented by Capital One
The U.S. leg of Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour was announced this morning just days after the eleven-time GRAMMY winner broke streaming, physical and vinyl album sales around the world. Taylor’s critically acclaimed album, Midnights, is the fastest selling album of her career. Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour will be supported by (each artist’s dates are listed on the graphic below) Paramore, beabadoobee, Phoebe Bridgers, girl in red, MUNA, HAIM, GAYLE, Gracie Abrams, and OWENN.
Proposed TDP Rules Amendment: Makes Precinct Chairs Automatic State Convention Delegates Starting in 2024
Next week, when we meet in Dallas for this year’s Texas Democratic Party Convention, I will be circulating a petition to collect signatures to amend the State Party rules to make Precinct Chairs automatic delegates to State Party Conventions beginning in 2024.
Texas Southern University’s Barbara Jordan-Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs Offering Free Mini-Courses to Community
The Barbara Jordan-Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs (BJ-ML SOPA) at Texas Southern University will begin offering “mini-courses,” as part of its community engagement initiative. The first course begins on Saturday, January 7.
Jalen Green Trying To Follow In The Footsteps Of Steph Curry
That’s like a big bro. I was struggling a little bit in the G League, and he (Curry) sent me a voice message like, ‘Man, just keep shooting.’ I don’t know how many nights had been in that shooting slump, but I just kept shooting. He’s always giving me advice. I can hit him up whenever I need to.
