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Issa Rae and Columbia Pictures Sign Multi-Picture Production Deal Promoting Diverse Screenwriters

According to deadline.com, creator/writer/actor Issa Rae, via her production company ColorCreative, has signed a multi-picture production deal with Columbia Pictures. ColorCreative will work primarily with and support projects from emerging, diverse screenwriters.

Netflix making series about Tejano singer Selena

The story of late Tejano singer Selena is coming to Netflix.

Ex-Baylor frat president indicted on 4 counts of sex assault won't go to prison

Even though Jacob Walter Anderson was indicted on four counts of sexual assault, the ex-fraternity president won't spend a single day in prison.

Ocasio-Cortez understands the promise of a 'Green New Deal'

Right-wing media outlets seem to be waging a coordinated campaign to portray US Rep.-elect Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez as a dimwit radical. Their efforts will backfire. She is in fact championing the smartest, most practical idea in US politics to address two urgent problems: climate change and poverty.

The reality TV president just got beat at his own game

The best way to understand Donald Trump's approach to the presidency is to think of him as what he was before politics: The star and producer of a reality TV show. Trump is forever programming the show -- aka his White House and the country -- in ways he thinks will entertain, provoke and amaze the audience.

Five young people creating a better world

It's easy to ignore the homeless encampment near your neighborhood, the pollution clogging the local beach or the faraway children who don't have resources to play a sport they love.

Scott Walker downplays effects of legislation that would curb power of his successor

Wisconsin Republican Gov. Scott Walker on Tuesday attempted to downplay the impact a series of controversial bills would have on his Democratic successor, telling reporters that the measures are not "a fundamental shift in powers" for incoming Gov. Tony Evers.

Google CEO Sundar Pichai grilled by Congress on privacy, bias and China plans

Google chief executive Sundar Pichai appeared on Capitol Hill Wednesday where he faced questions from lawmakers on a number of issues, including data privacy, misinformation, a search product being developed for China, and allegations from Republicans that the search engine giant is biased against conservative users.

1 dead, several injured as gunshots fired in French city of Strasbourg

At least one person has been killed and 10 others injured after gunshots were fired in the center of the northeastern French city of Strasbourg on

EPA announces new definition of waters protected under Clean Water Act

The EPA announced plans to change the definition of which waters in the United States are protected under the Clean Water Act on Tuesday -- a change President Donald Trump has been working toward since the beginning of his administration.

Driven and Determined: Never Too Old or Too Young to Lead

4,706 Degrees Will Be Awarded During UH Fall Commencement Ceremonies

You are moving too fast. You will never be ahead. You are going to fail. Hearing those words from doubters only motivated Florence Scott to prove them wrong. And she did. At 18 years old, Scott is the youngest member of the University of Houston fall 2018 graduating class.

20-Year-Old Houston Tech Geru Creates Voting Text Bot for Texans to Help Increase Early Voting Turnout

Regardless of whether you like the results of the midterm elections or not, there is one positive story coming out of Texas that everyone should like, as it warrants some much-needed attention because it involves one of our young Houstonians.

Senegalese-American singer/songwriter Moha Releases New Single "Lady"'

Evolving from roots spread across three continents, Senegalese-American artist Moha, draws inspiration from his time spent in Senegal, the US, and France to construct a sonic identity that defies genre constraints and cultural barriers. Within the past year, Moha has revealed pieces of his upcoming original artist project FIT, a full-length EP formulated in Moha's multi-instrumentation background combining organic instruments, production, and the singer's distinctive vocal chops. To date, project cuts including the critically acclaimed "A-Side" and "Cold Feet" have awarded Moha over 175K streams on Spotify alone.

Stafford MSD Board Votes to Name "Michael Mesa Field" in Honor of Late Teacher/Coach

The Stafford Municipal School District made history on Monday night when the SMSD Board of Trustees voted 6-0 to name the District’s baseball field, “Michael Mesa Field.”

Dale Earnhardt Jr. to Pace 2019 Daytona 500 in All-New Chevrolet Silverado

It’s the first time a pickup truck will pace The Great American Race

Dale Earnhardt Jr. will find himself in a very familiar place at the 2019 Daytona 500: at the front of the pack. Earnhardt Jr., a two-time Daytona 500 winner, will drive the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado pace truck to lead the field to green for the 61st running of The Great American Race. This is the first time the Daytona 500 will be paced by a pickup truck.

Democrats Hold Advantage Among Latino Voters in Lead Up to Election 2020

More than two-thirds (67 percent) of Latino voters said they would be more likely to vote Democratic in 2020 if a Latino candidate such as Julian Castro was on the ballot

Results from the 2018 Midterm NALEO Educational Fund/Latino Decisions Weekly Political Tracking Poll offer exclusive insights into the Latino electorate’s views on the 2020 presidential election. The poll was conducted by Latino Decisions from September 1 – November 4, 2018, in total 2,767 Latino registered voters were surveyed, which carries a margin of error of 4.4 percent. Over the course of the ten-week tracking poll, voters were asked about several political candidates, and how they plan to vote in the next presidential election.

Latino Victory Project Calls on Democrats to Reject Trump's Demand for Border Wall Funding in Appropriations Bill

Latino Victory Fund called on Democrats in Congress to reject President Trump’s demand for $5 billion in funds for the border wall. Cristóbal J. Alex, Latino Victory Fund president, issued the following statement:

Ajayan named National Academy of Inventors fellow

Rice University materials scientist Pulickel Ajayan has been named a fellow of the National Academy of Inventors. Ajayan will be one of 148 people inducted in a ceremony at the organization's annual meeting April 10-11 at Space Center Houston.

With Interest Rates Rising, Where Should You Invest?

Everybody has an opinion about where the economy is headed, but at least one variable has been pinned down – the Federal Reserve will continue to raise interest rates into the foreseeable future. The Fed recently announced that it is lifting its federal funds' target rate, a benchmark for many consumer and business loans, by a quarter-point to a range of 2 percent to 2.25 percennceGraham t. It also stuck with its previous forecast for three more rate increases in 2019.

Man Fatally Shot By Uncle Claims Self-Defense

A man that killed his 17-year-old nephew is claiming self-defense. The shooting took place in the Southwest Crossing neighborhood early this morning.

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