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Condor week about to kick off
Pinnacles National Park is celebrating the start of their very own "Condor Week" on social media with recommendations of where to spot the endangered raptor.
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Discovery+ OWN Order New Documentary Series 'Justice, USA' From Award-Winning Executive Producers Common, Marshall Goldberg and Mike Tollin/MSM
Discovery+ Original Series is an In-depth and Unflinching Look at the U.S. Criminal Justice System
discovery+ and OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today a straight-to-series order for the new documentary series “Justice, USA” from Academy®, GRAMMY® and Emmy® Award winning artist and activist Common, Humanitas Prize finalist Marshall Goldberg (“Life Goes On”), and Emmy® award-winning executive producer Mike Tollin (“The Last Dance”), with Think Common Entertainment’s Tamara Brown also executive producing. OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network will oversee production for discovery+. “Justice, USA” is produced by MSM. Executive producers are Common, Tamara Brown, Marshall Goldberg, and Mike Tollin. Randy Ferrell serves as showrunner on the series. Slated to premiere in 2022 on discovery+, “Justice, USA” is a comprehensive insider 360-degree view of the criminal justice system.
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Texans Head Coach Passion Stands Out During Scrimmage
I am here to say that after observing what I have seen in Texans training camp so far, we all have been wrong up to this point. Coach Culley brings a passion to the field that is unlike his demeanor when he is in front of a microphone.
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Kathy Griffin announces she has lung cancer
Years after Kathy Griffin shaved her head in solidarity with her sister who was undergoing chemotherapy, the comedian and actress has announced she has lung cancer.
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Martin Luther King III and March On For Voting Rights Respond to the House Oversight Hearing on The Assault on Voting Rights in Texas
The House Committee on Oversight and Reform held a hearing with Texas state representatives who have come to D.C. to raise awareness about the latest restrictive voting legislation under consideration in Texas. The hearing included members of the Texas Legislative Black Caucus, the Mexican American Legislative Conference and the Texas House Select Committee on Constitutional Rights and Remedies.
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Commissioner Rodney Ellis Announces Changes to Leadership at Hester House
Daisy Stiner Retiring as Executive Director of Hester House; Dr. Marlon A. Smith Named Interim Director
Today, Harris County Precinct One Commissioner Rodney Ellis and the Board of Directors of Julia C. Hester House announced leadership changes at the historic Fifth Ward community center. For 78 years, Hester House has provided a variety of services to the Fifth Ward community, including youth development, senior services, social services and workforce development.
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YMCA of Greater Houston Spotlights Staff as 'Unsung Y Heroes' for Their Greatness and Impact to the Houston Community
Inspirational TV and social media campaign will run through Aug. 8, 2021, coinciding with the excitement of our nation’s spirit for team red, white and blue
Over the next two weeks, Houstonians will see individuals achieve amazing things on TV; but the truth is, there is greatness all around us. The YMCA of Greater Houston was inspired by this spirit and created a powerful campaign that highlights its staff as the ‘Unsung Y Heroes’ of our great nation celebrating their selfless acts that have helped shape our community. Throughout the excitement of the coverage, the community will learn about all-star Y staff through TV commercials and YMCA of Greater Houston Facebook and Instagram pages at @YMCAHouston.
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James Beard Foundation Announces 2021 Celebration to Shine a Spotlight on the Independent Restaurant Community
The 2021 Celebration Will Feature a Virtual Live Stream Broadcast and Intimate Gatherings Honoring Some of the Organizations and Leaders Who Have Made a Significant Impact on the Industry During the C
Today the James Beard Foundation announced that their 2021 celebration, James Beard Awards: Stories of Resilience and Leadership, will be a salute to the independent restaurant community, showcasing some of the organizations, leaders, and businesses that have made a significant impact in the industry and their communities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The 'Dexter' revival trailer is here
"Dexter" is back. Showtime released the first trailer for the revival of the show, which will premiere in November. It will be a 10-episode limited series.
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Trump snubs Bush by endorsing Paxton in Texas AG race
Former President Donald Trump has endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in his bid for re-election, snubbing George P. Bush despite his firm support after Trump has belittled some members of the Bush family.
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CNN to air 'WE LOVE NYC: The Homecoming Concert' celebrating city's comeback from Covid-19
A star-studded concert featuring a variety of artists spanning the musical and entertainment worlds will take place in New York's Central Park next month, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Tuesday, promising the event will be a "historic, monumental moment for all New Yorkers and all Americans."
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CDC will recommend everyone in K-12 schools wear a mask -- regardless of vaccination status -- in new guidance
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is expected to recommend everyone in K-12 schools wear a mask, regardless of their vaccination status, as it update its masking guidelines on Tuesday, according to an administration health official.
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The 'Dexter' revival trailer is here
"Dexter" is back. Showtime released the first trailer for the revival of the show, which will premiere in November. It will be a 10-episode limited series.
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Deputies searching for missing, endangered teen
The Yamhill County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's help locating a teenage boy who is considered missing and endangered.
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GM again recalls its US electric vehicles over fire threat
GM is once again recalling nearly 70,000 Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles because of a risk that the battery will catch fire when the car is parked.
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The Kavanaugh news proves it's impossible to have an apolitical Supreme Court
New revelations about the paper-thin look the FBI took into Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh during his 2018 confirmation fight is a potent reminder that even the nation's highest court is now infected with partisan politics.
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Surprise! Donald Trump isn't putting his money where his mouth is on election 'fraud'
These two paragraphs from The Washington Post are both unsurprising and deeply troubling:
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Mayor Sylvester Turner Was the Coolest Mayor 3 Times This Week
Mayor Sylvester Turner never shies away from a moment to remind the world that Houston is in his blood.