Mexican Leaders Seeking a Review of Treaty That Made Texas a Part of the US
There is a new effort emerging In Mexico to nullify a treaty that allowed the United States to annex most of Mexico’s historic territory
Bike Trek Across Texas Honoring Fallen Officers Stops In Austin To Honor Amir Abdul-Khaliq
A statewide bike tour stopping at cities and counties that lost a law enforcement officer over the last year came through Austin this week to honor Amir Abdul-Khaliq
Study: Texas Among Top 20 States With Most Distracted Drivers
According to a new study, distracted driving is probably worse than you think, with drivers looking at their smartphones on 88 out of 100 trips.The study conducted by Zendrive has Texas as the 17th worse state for phone-distracted drivers.
Magic Johnson On EJ’s Coming Out: ‘I Was So Happy For Him’
EJ Johnson has no bigger fans than his parents, and they were excited for him to come out.
George Clinton Kicks Off 4-Day Prince Celebration In Minneapolis
Surprise guest George Clinton kicked off the festivities at the first annual Celebration at Prince’s home and studio, Paisley Park. The Celebration promised to be a tribute to the iconic late musician at the studio where he lived, worked, and sadly, died, last year at the age of 57.
Cuba Gooding, Sr. Has Died Of A Possible Overdose
The music world is in mourning again. Main Ingredient singer Cuba Gooding, Sr., father of Omar and Cuba Gooding, Jr., 72, has died. He was found dead in his car in Woodland Hills, California on Thursday night.
Barack Obama to Hold 1st Public Event This Monday at University of Chicago
Former President Barack Obama will speak to young people at the University of Chicago on Monday, returning to the city for what will be his first public event since leaving the White House.
Harris County Department of Education Board Approves Plans for First Public Recovery School in Harris County
The Harris County Department of Education Board of Trustees voted 4-0 on April 18 to approve the budgeting and implementation of a recovery high school, the first public Harris County substance-use prevention high school.
Earnest Pugh Releases Lyric Video for Hit Single "Need You to Breathe"
One of the hardest working artists in Gospel music, Earnest Pugh is also settling well into his role of label owner and executive. As the date of his impending album release moves closer, Pugh and his EPM Music Group unveil a stunning lyric video for the single “Need You To Breathe”, while whetting fans’ appetites with the final track listing for the album. See the video here: I Need You To Breathe LV.
Seaworld Welcomes Last Killer Whale
Historic Birth at San Antonio Park Marks New Era for SeaWorld Parks
SeaWorld is excited to announce the birth of the newest member of the SeaWorld family of killer whales. Takara, the 25-year-old matriarch of the orca pod, gave birth to the calf at 2:33 p.m. Central Time, April 19, 2017, at SeaWorld San Antonio. A team of veterinarians and animal care specialists witnessed the historic birth and are continuing to monitor Takara and her new baby 24-hours-a-day to help ensure a successful start.
Governor Abbott Appoints Lilly To Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Kevin Lilly to the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a term set to expire November 15, 2021. The commission supervises and regulates all aspects of the alcoholic beverage industry in the state.
Kendrick Lamar's "Section.80" Certified Gold
Kendrick's 2011 debut full-length "Section.80" has finally gone gold.
Could Travis Scott's New Album "Astroworld" Be Finished?
Have Travis Scott and producer Mike Dean finished "Astroworld?"
Snoop & Xzibit Smoke Up In Hotel, Cause Mass Evacuation
Snoop, Xzibit, and the "Grow House" crew have a impromptu smoke sesh at the W, leading to a mass evacuation.
Charles Barkley Blasts “Nitwits” And “Scumbags” Who Criticized His Isaiah Thomas Comments
"For you punks to try to make a big deal out of it, it just pisses me off.”
Morris Chestnut, Obi Obadike Want To Help You Change Your Life Through Fitness
Morris Chestnut and celebrity fitness expert Obi Obadike talk about their new book The Cut which features a groundbreaking plan that can help people lose up to 40 pounds in 12 weeks!
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee to Host Congressional Delegation in Visit to Houston to Address Criminal Justice Reform
Congresswoman Jackson Lee: “It is our responsibility in Congress to listen to all sides and try and find solutions to restore trust in our criminal justice system.”
H-E-B Celebrates Earth Day by Giving Away 180,000 Reusable Bags This Saturday, April 22
Retailer Giving Away 180,000 Bags Designed by Texas Artist Becca Borrelli
Long known for its commitment to sustainable business practices and environmental stewardship, H-E-B is making Texas a little brighter this Earth Day with its new eco-friendly Earth Day reusable bag. On Saturday, April 22, H-E-B will give away 180,000 colorful Earth Day reusable bags, designed by a Texas artist and made from at least 75 percent recycled plastic bottles and containers, to customers across the state.
Part of Bill O'Reilly's problem at Fox: Few people there actually like him
The embattled primetime host is widely disliked at Fox News and its parent company 21st Century Fox, both feared and loathed for his outsized ego and rude temperament, according to six current and former high-ranking sources at the company.
2x Grammy Winning Arrested Development Brings Balance to Hip-Hop with New Single & Video “In 1 Day”
Arrested Development (AD) are true trailblazers within music. They first blew people’s minds in 1991, championing hip-hop from the south while spreading a unique mixture of consciousness and musicality to the scene. Their southern style came before the releases Outkast and other southern rap movements. Lead vocalist, Speech’s melodic rap style was prior to Bone Thugs n Harmony, Nelly or Drake, they were also among the first to have both men and women in the same hip-hop group. Awarded as one of the greatest hip-hop artists of all time by VH-1, Arrested Development always brought an alternative to gangsta rap lyrics while maintaining respect for their peers.
Young Black Inventor’s Device Locates Lost Kids
Innovative New ‘Gotcha’ GPS Tracking Device Ensures Nothing Will Ever Be Lost Again, Not Even a Kid
Find My Everything Inc. is excited to announce today the release of its practical and exceptionally functional tracking apparatus that will enable users to locate misplaced or stolen personal items no matter where they are. Company founder and CEO, Taylor Baloney is the smart young inventor of ‘Gotcha’ GPS Tracking Device. Using a downloaded smartphone application, the device will help track and find anything, including purses, backpacks, luggage, and even kids.
Strayer University Leadership Under Fire for Racial Discrimination and Abuse of Power
In separate complaints filed in Virginia and Tennessee, employees at Strayer University, one of the largest for-profit college systems in the US, have alleged systematic racial discrimination and sexual harassment by the institution’s leadership. The suits further allege that Strayer President Bryan Jones attempted to use bribery and other coercive acts to cover up these activities.
Harvard Design School Graduate Dana McKinney Merges Architecture and Social Justice
When Dana McKinney was a girl, her family drove every week from their small town in Fairfield County, Conn., to Sunday dinner at her grandmother’s home in Newark, N.J. To a child who loved dance and art, the changing scenery on those trips revealed stark contrasts that stung of economic inequality.
LeBron James Plans “I Promise” Public School in Akron, Ohio for At-Risk Kids
Basketball superstar LeBron James plans to open a public school in his hometown of Akron, Ohio, for students at risk of falling behind in academics. The I Promise School will open for elementary students in the fall of 2018 with support from James’ family foundation, according to plans revealed on Tuesday.
Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture Acquires James Baldwin Papers
The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture at The New York Public Library recently acquired James Baldwin’s personal archive. The archive includes 30 linear feet of letters and manuscripts, as well as drafts of essays, novels, and other works. It also includes galleys and screenplays with notes handwritten on them as well as photographs and other media forms documenting Baldwin’s life and creative output.
New Rules Adopted by the Los Angeles Police Commission Make Fewer Shootings by LAPD the Goal
The Los Angeles Police Commission voted Tuesday to require officers to try, whenever possible, to defuse tense encounters before firing their guns — a policy shift that marks a significant milestone in the board’s attempts to curb shootings by police.
Houston, Texas Native Serves in Mediterranean Aboard USS Mesa Verde
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (April 12, 2017) Fire Controlman 2nd Class Dana Green and Fire Controlman 3rd Class Darion Callies, from Houston, assigned to amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) reload a M2HB .50 caliber machine gun during a crew served weapons shoot April 12, 2017. The ship is deployed with the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group to support maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Brent Pyfrom/Released)
Lawmakers Wrong to Funnel Money for Clean Air to Other Programs
Lawmakers should reject a proposed Texas House of Representatives measure to divert $40 million from the Texas Emissions Reduction Plan (TERP) and funnel the money into other unrelated programs, Public Citizen said today.
Ford Driving Skills for Life Brings Free Advanced Driver Training Program to Houston as Part of 2017 Tour
Across the United States, motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death among teenagers. Driver inexperience is the major factor followed by distracted and impaired driving.
Xi Alpha Omega's Party with a Purpose to Support Students with Backpacks and School Supplies
The One Million Backpacks Committee, chaired by Ava Logans Clark, of the Xi Alpha Omega (XAO) Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha (AKA) Sorority, Incorporated has been hard at work collecting backpacks and filling them with school supplies to help children in our communities to be successful in school.
Migos Visits Mike Tyson's Home In Vegas
Mike Tyson gives Migos a tour of his pet pigeons and tells them why he sold his white tiger.
Kevin Durant Launches “Still KD” Video Series Documenting His Playoff Journey
KD gives a glimpse behind the scenes.
DJ Khaled & Rick Ross Collaborate On "Grateful"
Ricky Rozay and Khaled were spotted in the studio working on tracks for "Grateful."
Troy Ave Planned To Sign To TDE While In Jail
Troy Ave claims he contemplated signing to Top Dawg Entertainment after Kendrick Lamar reached out to him.
Chance The Rapper Raises Over $100K For Charity At His Birthday Bash
Lil Chano comes through for the kids again.
Adidas Apologizes For Tone Deaf Email: “You Survived The Boston Marathon”
Adidas issues statement regarding poorly-worded email.
Freddie Gibbs Opens Up About Writing "You Only Live 2wice" In Jail
Gibbs reveals that he wrote all of "YOL2" and all of his upcoming Madlib collab album "Bandana" while locked up in Austria.
MLB Suspends Pirates Outfielder 80 Games After Testing Positive For PEDs
"Neglect and lack of knowledge have led me to this mistake."
‘Coming To America’ Sequel Confirmed
Paramount is making rumors of a Coming to America sequel a reality, but is Eddie Murphy on board?
Queen Latifah & Jill Scott Sign On For Upcoming Movie About Flint
Queen Latifah and Jill Scott are heading back to Lifetime to share the story of a movement.
More Mysteries Than Answers In Prince Death Investigation
A doctor who saw Prince in the days before he died had prescribed the opioid painkiller oxycodone under the name of Prince’s friend to protect the musician’s privacy, according to court documents unsealed Monday that revealed nothing about how the pop superstar got the fentanyl that actually killed him.
Chris Brown Investigated In Club Fight
Tampa police spokesman Stephen Hegarty says 28-year-old Bennie Vines Jr. was hired by Aja Channelside to take photos during an event hosted by Brown.
Carmelo Anthony And La La Are Separated
After 7 years of marriage, it looks like NBAer Carmelo Anthony and actress La La Anthony are calling a time out.
Governor Abbott Announces Star Of Texas Nominations
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that nominations are currently being accepted for the 2017 Star of Texas Award. The Star of Texas awards honor peace officers, firefighters, and emergency medical first responders who were seriously injured or killed in the line of duty. Nominations for this year's awards must be submitted to the Governor's Office by June 15, 2017.
WR Andre Johnson to Retire a Houston Texan
The Houston Texans will sign WR Andre Johnson to a one-day contract that will allow him to retire as a member of the organization, the team announced today. Johnson will be honored at a press conference on Wednesday, April 19 at NRG Stadium that will include Vice Chairman and Chief Operating Officer Cal McNair and Executive Vice President of Football Operations and General Manager Rick Smith.
Outlook uncertain for bill to raise age of criminal responsibility
State Sen. John Whitmire, D-Houston, is not sold on raising the age of criminal responsibility in Texas from 17 to 18.
Preventing Listeriosis in Pregnant Hispanic Women in the U.S.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is alerting pregnant women about the risks of listeriosis, a foodborne disease that can severely affect a pregnant women and her unborn child.
