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Susan Rice: 'Absolutely False' That Obama Played Politics With Intel

Susan Rice said Tuesday it was wrong to say members of the Obama administration used classified intelligence for political purposes.

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Houston native performs aircraft maintenance aboard USS Carl Vinson

240112-N-TD381-2002 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Jan. 12, 2024) Aviation Structural Mechanic Airman Genelle Greene, a native of Houston, Texas,

Chairman Clyburn’s Opening Statement at Select Subcommittee Briefing on Racial Health Disparities in Coronavirus Crisis

Below is Chairman James E. Clyburn’s opening statement, as prepared for delivery, for today’s Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis briefing on “An Unequal Burden: Addressing Racial Health Disparities In The Coronavirus Pandemic.”

Additional Mission Modification for Mouth-Bar Requested

Council Member Dave Martin would like to make District E residents aware the Federal Emergency Management Administration's (FEMA) mission assignment modification to address partial removal of the mouth-bar has concluded. The mission assignment modification provided the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) authorization, acting at the direction of FEMA, to remove an additional 497,400 cubic yards of debris from the confluence of the San Jacinto River and Lake Houston, known locally as the "mouth-bar". Council Member Martin has never accepted the amount of debris included in the mission modification and continues to fight that number today.

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Trump can't get out of deposition in E. Jean Carroll defamation lawsuit, judge rules

A federal judge rejected former President Donald Trump's attempt to pause his deposition in a defamation lawsuit scheduled for later this month saying Trump's efforts to delay the case are "inexcusable."

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HPD Welcomes Area Students During Police Week

From 9:45 a.m. to Noon TOMORROW (Monday, May 15), members of the Houston Police Department's Training Division will open the doors to the Houston Police Academy L. D. Morrison, Sr. Memorial Center, 17000 Aldine Westfield, to hundreds of Houston-area students to provide an inside look at various aspects of HPD.

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Ajayan named National Academy of Inventors fellow

Rice University materials scientist Pulickel Ajayan has been named a fellow of the National Academy of Inventors. Ajayan will be one of 148 people inducted in a ceremony at the organization's annual meeting April 10-11 at Space Center Houston.

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Mayor Turner And Community Leaders Announce Citywide Juneteenth Celebrations

New Website Provides Details On Events In Historic Districts

From Freedmen's Town to the Fifth Ward to Acres Homes, Independence Heights, and historic neighborhoods throughout the city, Houstonians will have an array of events to attend during the upcoming Juneteenth holiday.

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“Every Body” opens September 10 at The Collective Shani Crowe elevates braiding to aesthetic art form

Shani Crowe, an interdisciplinary artist from Chicago’s South Side, celebrates the diversity of women’s bodies and interconnectedness in “Every Body,” the exhibition opening Saturday, September10, at the Community Artists’ Collective, 4101 San Jacinto St., Suite 116.

Urban Star Restaurant Under Renovation at Hyatt Regency Houston/Galleria in Houston

Luxury hotel in the heart of Uptown updates modern & locally-sourced restaurant

Hyatt Regency Houston/Galleria, located in the heart of uptown Houston, announces its restaurant, Urban Star, has begun renovation and will reopen this summer. Located next to the Galleria, the largest mall in Texas with all major luxury brands, Urban Star will be an upbeat, vibrant and contemporary urban atmosphere for anyone seeking an elevated, yet comfortable cocktail and dining experience. The restaurant will perfectly pair sophistication and southern hospitality.

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Texas Southern University and Truist Announce Partnership and Gift

Texas Southern University and Truist announced the beginning of a new partnership during a signing ceremony and check presentation. The Truist Charitable Fund approved a gift of $750,000 for the Future Bankers Leadership Program (FBLP).

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George & Barbara Bush Foundation Announces 41@100: A Celebration of George H.W. Bush on His 100th Birthday

The George & Barbara Bush Foundation is organizing a three-day celebration, 41@100: A Celebration of George H.W. Bush, from June 11-13, 2024, at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Center on the Texas A&M University campus in College Station, Texas.

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Advocate Endorsed Announcement: Black Maternal Health Care 2024 Exhibit, Thursday April 4th

"Saving the lives of Black women & Babies"

Since its start, BLACK Wellness & Prosperity Center has unapologetically outlined a vision and dedicated its mission to improving health outcomes in the community.

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Chris Ayer Shares Video For "Stay Another Night"

Out Now On [PIAS]

Today singer Chris Ayer is pleased to share the video for his track "Stay Another Night", his first release with [PIAS] that is out now.

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Trey Songz Laughs Off Existence Of A Sex Tape

Trey Songz address a rumored sex tape circulating online.

Fatal crash claims best friends who worked at Dairy Queen

The Dairy Queen on Nashville Pike in Gallatin is mourning the loss of two of their beloved employees, two best friends who were killed in a traffic accident on State Highway 109.

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Harmony Public Schools South & West Texas Districts Earn “A” Rating in New TEA Accountability Ratings

Harmony Public Schools Houston South and West Districts has earned an “A” in the Texas Education Agency’s first accountability ratings since the COVID pandemic began.

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. Previews 86th Grand Chapter Meeting

Join Visit Tampa Bay and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. to preview its 86th Grand Chapter Meeting that will be held in 2023. Hosted by ESPN commentator, Ryan Clark, Kappa Alpha Psi will announce programs and activities that will highlight Tampa Bay as well as honor local community members with a Distinguished Citizens Award. Local dignitaries such as Mayor Jane Castor and Hillsborough County Commissioner, Gwen Myers. Santiago C. Corrada, President and CEO of Visit Tampa Bay and Sherri Brown, Vice President of Multicultural Sales and Development will also be in attendance.

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MEGAN THEE STALLION TO HEADLINE AT&T BLOCK PARTY AT 2023 NCAA MARCH MADNESS MUSIC FESTIVAL.

Megan Thee Stallion to headline the three-day Music Festival (March 31 – April 2) held at Discovery Park in Houston.

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Walmart Teams Up with Google to Tackle Amazon

If you can't beat 'em, partner with Google. Walmart is getting ready to go toe-to-toe with Amazon on voice shopping, teaming up with Google to enable people to order its products through Google Assistant.