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COVID-19 a Double Disaster for Attorneys Hit with a $250,000 Judgment for Challenging Fort Bend ISD’s Illegal Truancy Court

Can the public trust Fort Bend ISD after it criminalized poor and black students for absences in an illegal truancy court and then ruthlessly pursued a $250,000 judgment against attorneys who exposed them?

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Actor Kedrick Brown Brings His Own Seat to the Table

Two years ago actor Kedrick Brown was steadily carving out a name for himself, delivering a string of impressive performances in Greenleaf, American Crime, Survivor’s Remorse, Underground and more. Since then the Straight Outta Compton actor has kept that same hunger, landing supporting roles in everything from Black Lightning to the Spike Lee produced Tales From the Hood 2, now available on Netflix. Sitting down with Houston Style again it’s clear that Brown’s passion for his craft has only grown, as he revealed how he’s working to inspire a new generation of actors.

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Controlled Aggression

Russell Westbrook energy on the court makes the Rockets a contender in the West.

Most fans in Houston were expecting some bumps in the road to start the 2019-20 season when the Rockets acquired former NBA MVP and energizer bunny, Russell Westbrook, this past offseason via trade with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Houston had endured that form of misery when they acquired future NBA Hall of Famer, Chris Paul two seasons ago from the Los Angeles Clippers. Last season they were counted out by the national media when at one point they dwelled at the bottom of the Western Conference before James Harden turned their season around with a plethora of 50-point scoring performances.

Texas Democrats on the Passing of Civil Rights Icon John Lewis

Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa, Vice Chair Carla Brailey, Finance Chair Chris Hollins, Treasurer Mike Floyd, and Secretary Lee Forbes issued the following statement:

Harris County Clerk Launches New Public Service Announcement “Vote Early and Stay Safe”

The Texas Supreme Court ruled that a lack of immunity to COVID may be considered as a factor in determining whether in-person voting creates a “likelihood of injury” to the voter’s health, but it cannot be the sole factor. It is the responsibility of voters to make their own health determinations, and the County Clerk’s Office does not have the authority or ability to question the voter’s judgment. If a voter applies for a mail ballot and checks one of the four categories of eligibility, the County Clerk’s Office will send you a ballot.

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POWER BOOK II: GHOST To Return To Starz On Sunday, December 6, 2020

STARZ Original series “Power Book II: Ghost will return on Sunday, December 6 at 8PM ET/ PT on STARZ in the U.S. and Canada, also air- ing day and date on the Starzplay international stream- ing service across Europe, Latin America and Japan.

Academy 'condemns' actions of Will Smith at Oscars, starts 'formal review' of slapping incident

The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences in a statement issued on Monday condemned the actions of best actor winner Will Smith after the "King Richard" star stormed the stage and slapped presenter Chris Rock in the face during Sunday's Oscars ceremony.

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Mayor Sylvester Turner Joins Houston Arts Foundation to announce a New Adopt-A-Monument Program

The Houston Arts Foundation and Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner will host a press conference unveiling a new branding initiative for the 56-year-old non-profit organization. The event will be held on Wednesday, October 6, at 11:30 am at City Hall in the Legacy Room.

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‘The Boogeyman’ turns deep-seated fears into a small-scale Stephen King movie

Nothing could be more visceral than the fear monsters that kids imagine under the bed or in the closet are actually real, which provides the backbone of “The Boogeyman,” a movie (very) loosely based on Stephen King’s early short story. Originally earmarked for Hulu, the film is now receiving a theatrical release, where its modestly scaled chills should scare up some business.

Kentucky State Police searching for jail escapee

Kentucky State Police are searching for a Calloway County inmate who is on the run after leaving a work release program on Monday.

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Why Bruce Springsteen thinks Donald Trump is going to win again in 2020

Bruce Springsteen isn't a big fan of President Donald Trump. "He's deeply damaged at his core," the New Jersey-born rocker recently told Esquire magazine. "Anyone in that position who doesn't deeply feel those ties that bind is a dangerous man, and it's very pitiful."

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Ruth Simmons Officially Named the 8th President of Prairie View A&M University

The Board of Regents of the Texas A&M University System unanimously voted Monday to name Dr. Ruth J. Simmons, a nationally recognized leader in higher education, as the 8th president of Prairie View A&M University. Simmons will assume the presidency of Texas’ second oldest public institution becoming the first woman to lead the university in its 140-year history.

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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Atlanta Hawks to 'transform' Philips Arena With Help of Celebrities, Topgolf

Get ready, NBA fans: Hip hop, country and golf all are part of the Atlanta Hawks' plan to massively upgrade their home court.

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4 Critically Hurt as Car Strikes Marching Band at Mardi Gras Parade

Twelve Alabama students were injured Tuesday when a car plowed into a marching band during a Mardi Gras parade

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Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson suspended for six games for sexual misconduct allegations

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has been suspended for six games without pay for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy for his "predatory conduct" in private meetings with massage therapists, according to a ruling by a judge jointly appointed by the NFL and the NFL Players Association.

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First Look at Disney's A Wrinkle in Time Trailer

Take a look at the teaser trailer and teaser poster for Disney’s “A Wrinkle in Time” which just debuted moments ago at the D23 EXPO in Anaheim, thrilling the thousands of Disney fans in attendance. The film, which is an epic adventure based on Madeleine L’Engle’s timeless classic which takes audiences across dimensions of time and space, examining the nature of darkness versus light and ultimately, the triumph of love.

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Eddie Murphy And Family: ‘Our Hearts Are Heavy’

"Our hearts are heavy with the loss today of our son, brother, father, uncle and friend Charlie."

As reported yesterday, comedian Charlie Murphy died after a tough battle with leukemia. Eddie Murphy and his family members are finally speaking out with words of mourning and remembrance. Check out their full statement below via Entertainment Weekly:

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Chance The Rapper Donates $1 Million to Improve Chicago’s Mental Health Services

According to the Associated Press, hip hop artist and philanthropist Chance the Rapper has announced he’s donating $1 million to help improve mental health services in Chicago.