Texas Trust Employee Training Day Benefits Mission Arlington
Employees of Texas Trust Credit Union spent President’s Day volunteering at the Mission Arlington charity organization.
Teague Has 25 To Lift Pacers Over Rockets, 117-108
Jeff Teague scored 25 points and the Indiana Pacers overcame a huge first-half deficit and withstood a late rally by Houston to beat the Rockets 117-108 on Monday night.
Trey Songz Laughs Off Existence Of A Sex Tape
Trey Songz address a rumored sex tape circulating online.
Pharrell's Latest Adidas "Human Race" Collab Unveiled
Pharrell turns to the Stan Smith for next Adidas collab.
Set Up Begins For RodeoHouston Bar-B-Que Contest
Crews continue to set up tents for the Bar-B-Que contest at RodeoHouston.
2 Chainz's Atlanta Restaurant Fails Health Inspection
2 Chainz's restaurant hired new managers after failing a health inspection.
Kodak Black Responds To Allegations He Has A Gay Lover
A man claiming to be Kodak Black's lover prompted the rapper to issue a response.
Lil Wayne, Migos, & Justin Bieber To Star In Top Secret DJ Khaled Video
DJ Khaled struck gold with the recent release of "Shining" by reuniting Beyonce and Jay Z on record. No doubt, he seeks to reiterate his good luck with another collab.
Cleanup Begins After Car Plunges Off Rooftop Parking Garage
A day after a car came flying off a parking garage and crashed into the shopping center seven stories below, impacted businesses are picking up the pieces.
Rey Ma's "ShETHER" Is Charting Higher Than Nicki Minaj's "Make Love"
It's at #9 on the iTunes rap charts.
2 Chainz & Gucci Mane Perform "Good Drank" On Jimmy Fallon
With help from Mike Dean & Fonzworth Bentley, watch 2 Chainz & Gucci Mane perform their collab "Good Drank" on Jimmy Fallon Monday night.
Port Arthur Fire Department Investigates Cause Of Conveyer Belt Fire
Port Arthur firefighters are still investigating what caused a conveyer belt fire near a cargo ship.
Chance The Rapper To Meet Illinois Governor To Discuss Education Fund
Chance The Rapper will meet with the Governor of Illinois to discuss issues affecting the state.
Abbott Offers $10k Reward In Case Of Fatal Shooting Of 8-Year-Old
The Office of the Governor's Criminal Justice Division Monday offered a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the identification and arrest of the person or persons involved in the shooting of 8-year-old De'Maree Adkins.
Nicki Minaj's Ex Safaree Samuels Addresses Remy Ma's "shETHER"
Safaree says he doesn't know what Nicki Minaj can say to Remy Ma in the aftermath of "shETHER."
"Gary From Chicago" Got Out Of 20-Year Prison Bid 3 Days Before Oscars
Welcome back, Gary from Chicago.
Missing Nurse's Body Found By Man Walking Dog
Police are investigating after a nurse was found dead near Spring.
Jay Z To Co-Produce Film Adaptation Of "In The Heights"
Jay Z will help bring Lin-Manuel Miranda's Broadway musical "In The Heights" to the silver screen.
Dr. Virginia LeBlanc Author of “Love the Skin YOU'RE In” Celebrates Participation in Trump Inauguration Women's Protest March
There's no doubt at all there are radical changes happening in America and that many people are not going to remain silent about them. The recent Women's Protest March in Washington DC at President Trump's Inauguration was a clear sign of this. Author Dr. Virginia LeBlanc was a proud participant – and very happy to see the themes of her new book at the heart of many of the discussions.
Houston Area Educators named Finalists for 2017 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards
Families of the Sunnyside community will come together for YOUTH BASEBALL and a FUN and EDUCATIONAL FAIR IN THE PARK as a result of partnership sponsors: Schlumberger, Houston Astros, A-Rocket Moving, WorleyParsons, Texas Southern University, Thurgood Marshall School of Law, City Council Member Dwight Boykins, Constable May Walker, Harris County Constable Office Precinct 7, South Central Sportz, Congressman Al Green, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, Irving Logan, Sr - Houston Industrial Solutions, Pinnacle Pediatric Dentistry, Design Dental Group, Garfield Johnson, III, MD, Texas ENT Specialists, Inc., Paradise Funeral Home and Cemeteries, Mary and Stephen Auzenne, Johnson Funeral Home, Legacy Community Health, Santa Clara Clinic, and Port City Chapter of The Links, Incorporated to date.
New Netflix Film ‘Burning Sands’ Confronts Hazing In Black Fraternities
The new film takes a look at the secret underground world of Black fraternity pledging.
Office Of The Governor And Houston Crime Stoppers Offer Reward In Case Involving Shooting Of Eight Year-Old Girl
The Office of the Governor’s Criminal Justice Division today offered a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the identification and arrest of the person or persons involved in the shooting of eight year-old De'Maree Adkins. The award offered by the Governor’s office, combined with the Houston Crime Stoppers award of $5,000 will bring the total amount to $15,000. Following a car crash around 2:00 A.M. on Saturday in Houston, an unknown gunman opened fire on the vehicle De’Maree was traveling in, resulting in her death.
Congresswoman Maxine Waters Keeps It Real About Trump On ‘The Real’
California Congresswoman Maxine Waters does not care one whit what Donald Trump thinks.
Black Worker Advocates Launch the #WorkingWhileBlack Campaign to Address the “New Deal for Black America,” Discriminatory Job Policies, and Corporate-Sponsored Exploitation
National Black Worker Center Project to Trump and Members of Congress: “Bring a permanent end to the economic abuses of Black workers with a vision that goes beyond the desire for political power.”
The National Black Worker Center Project, a national network dedicated to addressing the multi-dimensional Black work experience, announced its launch today of the #WorkingWhileBlack campaign to expose the impacts of racial and economic injustice in the workplace.
Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis, Babyface Inducted Into Songwriters Hall Of Fame
History was made this morning with the announcement of Jay Z as a 2017 inductee into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
Lisa Gagnon Named Executive Director of Marketing, Public Relations and Presentations at Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
Former vice president of marketing for the Houston Super Bowl Host Committee, Lisa Gagnon, was named an executive director at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
Oprah Winfrey To Speak At Upstate NY College Commencement
Oprah Winfrey will be a speaker at the graduation ceremony for an upstate New York college that some graduates of her South African school attended.
Oh, Baby! Nick Cannon Welcomes Son; A ‘New Edition’ Is On The Way
2016 was a challenging year, as celebrity deaths were frequent and sometimes shocking. This year, though, there is much joy in celebrity world, as pregnancies and babies have been bountiful. Nick Cannon, already father to Moroccan and Monroe with ex-wife Mariah Carey, now has three reasons to be thankful – the arrival of his son, Golden “Sagon” Cannon, with ex-girlfriend, Brittany Bell.
Houston Native Supports Naval Aviation Modernization
Petty Officer 2nd Class Jason Flores works as a personnel specialist and operates out of Naval Air Station (NAS) Lemoore, California.
Beyonce Drops Out Of Coachella; Now Slated For 2018
Beyonce, who is pregnant with twins, will not perform at Coachella this year, but will headline the festival in 2018.
Simone Biles And Mr. T Suit Up For ‘Dancing With The Stars’
Olympic gymnast Simone Biles and actor Mr. T will be among the celebs competing for the Mirrorball trophy on the upcoming 24th season of Dancing With the Stars, ABC confirmed to ET.
Judge: 1 Additional Accuser Can Testify At Bill Cosby Trial
A judge will let only one other accuser testify at Bill Cosby‘s sexual assault trial to bolster charges that the actor drugged and molested a woman at his estate near Philadelphia.
DIY Network Wants TO Overhaul Aretha Franklin’s Childhood Home
The Memphis home where music icon Aretha Franklin was born may become the next overhaul project at the DIY Network, officials in charge of repairing the crumbling structure said Thursday.
Court Closes Robin Thicke Restraining Order Trial To Public
No public proceedings will be held in singer Robin Thicke‘s trial focusing on a restraining order his ex-wife wants amid allegations he abused her and their son, a judge ruled on Friday.
This 13-Year-Old Raised Money For Over 800 People To See ‘Hidden Figures’
Taylor Richardson believes the Oscar-nominated film reminds Black women that they can do anything!
Jordan Peele’s ‘Get Out’ Tops Box Office
Great reviews and buzz propelled comedian Jordan Peele‘s directorial debut, the micro-budget thriller “Get Out,” to a chart-topping opening weekend with $30.5 million according to studio estimates Sunday.
Finalists Named For 2017 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards
Three Houston area educators were tapped as finalists for the 2017 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards, highlighting the trio as some of the best educators in the state.
Amazon’s Voice-Activated Assistant Will Begin Delivering CPR Instructions
The American Heart Association’s International Stroke Conference has provided numerous research and consumer items for the general public. From items regarding African-American women at risk of heart disease facing far more loneliness than their white counterparts to Amazon’s Echo device being able to give users instructions for CPR, heart attack & stroke warning signs, researchers have covered plenty of bases.
ACLU Comment On Harris County’s Termination Of 287(g) Agreement
On Tuesday, Sheriff Ed Gonzalez fulfilled a campaign promise and announced Harris County’s termination of its 287(g) Immigration and Nationality Act agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The 287(g) program essentially deputizes selected local law enforcement officers to perform the functions of federal immigration agents within local jails.
False Alarm Of Shots Fired At Ben Taub Hospital
Houston police and SWAT unit members responded to a report of shots fired at Ben Taub Hospital in the Texas Medical Center on Tuesday.
Three Museums To Visit During Black History Month
There are still few days in February to celebrate Black History Month. Three museums in Houston don’t stop their celebration on February 28th but continue all year making them the perfect place to soak up some history and culture.
What You Need To Know About Harris County’s New Pot Policy
Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced a new marijuana policy that she said would save the county millions of dollars and free up resources to focus on prosecuting violent crimes.
Beyonce’s Drummer Cora Coleman Tapping Into Houston’s Real Estate
Best known for her percussion skills backing up iconic performers Beyonce and Prince, drummer Cora Coleman has been tapping in the real estate industry as owner of a construction company. According to KPRC, Coleman opened her company Building Simple this month.
Houston Promoter Sues Young Jezzy for Backing Out Concert
Attorney Troy Wilson found himself at a loss and confused over why rapper Young Jeezy did not perform in Houston in December last year. Wilson's client promoted the concert, Wilson says, and Jeezy blew it off.
