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The Iowa Debacle: Voting security expert weighs in

The Iowa caucuses debacle raises more questions than answers, and a Rice University voting security expert is available to weigh in. The fiasco comes after the Iowa Democratic Party rolled out an app used to gather caucus results. A small company developed the app in just two months and didn’t test it on a large scale before it was deployed to help count the first votes cast in the 2020 presidential election, according to The New York Times.

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Chronic stress can cause heart trouble

Sometimes stress can be useful. But constant stress can affect overall well-being and may even impact heart health.

Lung cancer screening decision aid delivered through tobacco quitlines improves informed decision-making

Tobacco quitlines provide an effective avenue to reach people eligible for lung cancer screening

In the first comparative clinical trial of lung cancer screening decision aid versus standard educational information, researchers from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have shown that a decision aid delivered through tobacco quitlines effectively reaches a screening-eligible population and results in informed decisions about lung cancer screening.

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Houston Teen Lives Out Her Dreams With Lizzo at the Grammy’s

What were you doing at 17? Certainly not dancing on the stage at the Grammy’s for one of today’s hottest stars. That was the reality for a Sugar Land teen this past Sunday at the 62nd Grammy Awards held in Los Angeles, CA. Now she is trying to climb down from the cloud she has been floating on ever since her big moment. One day she is an average teen chasing her dreams and the next she is living them.

Over The Edge: Reliving Houston's Dance With The 2020 Royal Rumble

Minute Maid Park hosted the WWE Royal Rumble for the first time ever on January 26, 2020.

Experience the pain and emotions of losing one’s child and healing found through God in new book

Sandra Bearor discusses the loss of her newborn in ‘When Jesus Carried Me’

Needing an outlet to express her grief and heart-wrenching pain after the death of her infant daughter, Sandra Bearor began writing to process and cope with her mourning and find a way to tolerate her day-to-day responsibilities with her five children. Her new book, “When Jesus Carried Me: Victoria’s Footprints” (published by WestBow Press), shares her family’s story of grief and loss and love and grace as they learned and grew in their faith after the death of their baby girl.

The Latest Release of Ez1095 2019 Software Offers White Paper Printing For Ease Of Use

ez1095 software has been updated to print on plain white paper for Human Resources satisfaction. Test drive the 30 day no cost or obligation trial at halfpricesoft.com.

The Affordable Care Act is one of the most-talked-about HR and healthcare topics for several years running. Halfpricesoft.com has developed ez1095 to help meet these requirements, confidently and quickly. The software will allow for white paper printing for ease of use to all employers and Human Resource staffing. The 1095C, 1094C, 1095B and 1094B forms for the upcoming tax season have been implemented and approved by the SSA to print on plain white paper.

Author Travels His Father’s Life-Changing Road Trip 80 Years Later, Chronicled in Riveting Adventures

“Walt: A Story of Fathers, Sons and Road Trips,” by Charlie Seymour, intertwines both father's and son’s real-life travel diaries, ultimately revealing their enduring love for one another and remindi

After retiring in 2005, author Charlie Seymour went on a six-month, mind-expanding road trip, on motorcycle, to Mexico. One of the few personal items he brought with him was his father Walt Seymour’s pocket diary, which he had kept when he took his own life-changing road trip at the age of 17, back in 1926.

New trade agreement good for US digital products, says Baker Institute expert

The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) sends a clear and welcome message acknowledging the enormous importance of digital products produced in the U.S. for sale around the world, according to a report from the Center for the United States and Mexico at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy.

Houston Ballet Announces Its 2020-2021 Season

Houston Ballet Artistic Director, Stanton Welch AM, announces the company’s lively 2020-2021 season. Houston Ballet, continuing to paint the town gold this season, will embrace the next chapter and decade in vivid color this fall.

Rice lab turns trash into valuable graphene in a flash

‘Green’ process promises pristine graphene in bulk using waste food, plastic and other materials

That banana peel, turned into graphene, can help facilitate a massive reduction of the environmental impact of concrete and other building materials. While you're at it, toss in those plastic empties.

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The Stars At Night Are Big And Bright

Houston Athletes shine at the third annual Houston Sports Awards

On a cold and breezy night, some of Houston’s elite came out to heat up the red carpet as the third annual Houston Sports Awards were held in downtown Houston. Many great athletes such as Oilers legend Warren Moon, Olympic Gold medalist Simone Biles, University of Texas legend Vince Young and many others were in attendance. Also attending the event were Houston’s rap royalty Bun-B, Slim Thug, and Paul Wall.

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Clueless Joe

Black folk have a real dilemma building up over the 2020 elections like thunderclouds over the Midwestern plains.

Fried Chicken & Bubbles, Tacos & Tequila, and the Joy of Cooking

NOWFE Announces robust line-up of Labs and Experiences for 2020 event

The New Orleans Wine & Food Experience presents its lineup of Labs and Experiences as part of the 28th annual event which takes place March 18 - 22. Throughout the 5-day event, NOWFE will present more than a dozen wine and food labs and unique, hands-on experiences. In addition to the labs and experiences, NOWFE will also host its Wine Dinners, Royal Street Stroll, Vinola, Grand Tastings, After Party, Tournament of Rosés and Burlesque Brunch.

Eight Things Leaders Can Do to Cut Out "Noise" at Work (and Why We Must)

nformation overload and endless digital disruptions are crippling your employees and harming your business. Joe McCormack shares strategies to help employees manage the "noise" so they can stay focu

Remember when we thought "more" was better? In a more innocent time, leaders really believed the more information people had, the smarter they'd be, the better decisions they'd make, and the greater success they'd have. Now we know how wrong we were: Nonstop e-mails, endless meetings, and 24-7 connectedness are crippling employees' ability to think, focus, solve problems, and do the deep work a company needs to stay competitive. And here's the real question: What are we going to do about it?

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H-E-B and Black Professional Cowboys and Cowgirls Association Host 21st Annual "Heritage Day" Experience

Texas Tradition Raises Funds for BPCCA Scholarship, Features Houston’s Largest Black Rodeo

Black Professional Cowboys & Cowgirls Association (BPCCA) will host the 21st annual “Heritage Day” Experience on Saturday, March 14 from noon – 10 PM at the Humble Civic Center. This family-friendly event celebrates the rich culture and traditions of African American families with Houston’s largest black rodeo, LIVE entertainment and delicious Southern cuisine. Proceeds will benefit the BPCCA Scholarship Fund.

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Prince to Receive All-Star Grammy Tribute Starring Alicia Keys, Beck, Foo Fighters, Sheila E.

Prince will receive an all-star Grammy tribute featuring Alicia Keys, Beck and H.E.R. along with Sheila E., The Time and The Revolution.

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Tomar and the FCs announce 'Rise Above' album release show featuring a Stax Records tribute, Feb. 1

Austin-based soul band Tomar and the FCs are thrilled to announce the details of their “Rise Above” official album release show, taking place Saturday, Feb. 1 at Antone’s Nightclub, located at 305 E. Fifth St, Austin, Texas 78701. The release show, presented by KUTX, will open with a tribute to Stax Records featuring performances by Kevin Russell (Shinyribs), The Watters, Sheree Smith, Soul Man Sam and Courtney Santana. Doors are at 9 p.m. The Stax Records Tribute will take place 10 - 11:15 p.m. and Tomar and the FCs will play from 11:30 p.m. - 1 a.m. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased in advance here.

Governor Abbott Names Chair And Appoints Five To Red River Boundary Commission

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed William “Bill” Douglass and appointed Reginald B. “Reggie” Smith, Jr., David Bristol, Anthony Ricciardelli, and William “Willie” Steele to the Red River Boundary Commission for terms at the pleasure of the governor. Additionally, the Governor named Reginald B. “Reggie” Smith, Jr. chair of the commission. The Red River Boundary Commission is established to oversee the redrawing of the boundary between Texas and the State of Oklahoma in the Texoma area. The Commission shall confer and act jointly with representatives appointed on behalf of the State of Oklahoma.

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FOX Business Network Features B-CU President Dr. E. LaBrent Chrite on Making Money with Charles Payne

FOX News Contributor, Television Personality, and Author Charles Payne will host B-CU President Dr. E. LaBrent Chrite on Making Money with Charles Payne airing Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at 2 p.m. EST.