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County Attorney Ryan Sues ExxonMobile Over Pollution Caused by Baytown Plant Fire
Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan today filed suit against ExxonMobile Chemical Company over pollution caused by a fire Wednesday at its Baytown Olefins plant.
OPINION: Commissioner Adrian Garcia on Bail Reform
A person is guilty until proven innocent or wealthy. This is how our old outdated justice system has been working in Harris County for far too long. There have been incidents that an individual may stay in jail for months. Most are jailed not because they are violent criminals or guilty, but because they cannot afford to pay a bond. This system is far from just and fair because it penalizes the poor. OPINION: Commissioner Adrian Garcia on Bail Reform
Beto Leads in Texas Primary and Would Beat Trump by Double Digits, says UT Poll
Beto leads in the Democratic presidential field in the Texas primary and would beat President Trump by double digits in the general election, according to a new poll from the University of Texas at Tyler.
Backstreet Boys Join The Lineup For The 2019 iHeartRadio Music Festival
Hosted By Ryan Seacrest on September 20 and 21 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas
Event Will Also Feature Performances by Alicia Keys, Cage The Elephant, Camila Cabello, Chance The Rapper, Def Leppard, French Montana, Halsey, Heart, HER, Hootie & The Blowfish, Marshmello, Miley Cyrus, Mumford & Sons, Steve Aoki with special guests Darren Criss and Monsta X, Tim McGraw, Zac Brown Band and more.
It Couldn't Be Clearer
History will flay the skin off Nancy Pelosi’s legacy. This prediction may seem harsh, but the current Speaker of the House, as the leader of the House Democrats, is creating a problem that we will not be able to easily correct.
EPA Honors Houston Teacher and Students from Kingsville and Dallas, Texas, at Presidential Environmental Youth Awards Ceremony
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler and White House Council of Environmental Quality (CEQ) Chairman Mary Neumayr recently announced the 2019 awardees of the Presidential Innovation Award for Environmental Educators (PIAEE) and the President’s Environmental Youth Award (PEYA) during an awards ceremony at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, D.C.
“Show Me City” Pet Safety Tips: Remember to Protect Your Furry Friends from the Sun This Summer
Summer is in full swing and staff encourages families and visitors to enjoy spending the warmer months exploring MCTX’s outdoors with their furry companions. And, with temperatures rising, the City’s Animal Services Manager, TaBorah Goffney, wanted to remind residents of some key pet safety tips:
HISD offering free EKGs to student-athletes during inaugural outreach program
The Houston Independent School District, through a partnership with St. Joseph Medical Center, Steward Medical Group and Robert Horry Sports Medicine, is offering free electrocardiograms (EKGs) to thousands of middle and high school students.
What's Really Going On with LAMIK Founder Kim Roxie
I have to tell you, ladies, what's really been going on. Some of you who have been with me from the early days know me as a small business owner and makeup artist. Who consistently talked about how important it is for us to use clean and green beauty products.
Statement of Congresswoman Sheila Jackson on the Mass Shooting in Southaven, Mississippi
On this day Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, a senior member of the House Committees on the Judiciary, Homeland Security, and Budget, released this statement regarding the mass shooting that occurred at a Walmart in Southaven, Mississippi.
Free Trips on I-45 HOV Lane Keep Rolling
METRO's popular I-45 North HOV pilot program will be extended
Like Trump, Buzbee Doubles Down with a Racist Tweet
Now he’s gone too far. Take a look at this vile, racist cartoon being circulated by mayoral candidate Tony Buzbee. What do you see?
Harris County Democratic Commissioners Set to Approve Landmark Bail Reform Agreement
The Democratic-led Harris County Commissioners Court is poised to enact a comprehensive bail reform plan that will likely become a model for cities and counties across the nation. New County Judge Lina Hidalgo and new Precinct 2 Commissioner Adrian Garcia will join long-time criminal justice reform advocate, Precinct 1 Commissioner Rodney Ellis in adopting the new bail plan.
Macy's Surpasses Its 200th Backstage Store Opening At Macy's Baybrook Mall
Macy’s Backstage opens in 23 new locations on August 10, including Macy’s Baybrook Mall in Friendswood
Macy’s will open Macy’s Backstage within its location at Macy’s Baybrook Mall on August 10. This location is the fourth Backstage to open in the Houston area, joining Macy’s Backstage at Macy’s Willowbrook Mall, Macy’s Pearland Town Center as well as Macy’s Post Oak Mall in College Station, TX. Macy’s off-price business commitment has successfully expanded Backstage to more than 200 Macy’s stores, allowing customers to shop both merchandise offerings in one shopping trip.
New Avenida Houston Welcome Center, a Gateway to the City
The most recent addition to Avenida Houston convention and entertainment campus is the long-awaited Welcome Center which features three distinct experiences: the city’s official Welcome Center; Launch, a retail outlet; and Avenida Eats, a grab-and-go eatery. Located inside the George R. Brown Convention Center, the new Welcome Center is accessible from the building or the outside plaza. The Welcome Center celebrates its grand opening Friday, July 26, 2019.
Allstate Agency Owner Celebrates 50 Years of Serving the Houston Community
Allstate agency owner Lilla Wright, is reaching a major milestone this year. Wright is celebrating 50 years of helping Houston residents protect what matters most to them, including their family, their homes, their automobiles and their lives.
Black Wealth 2020 Adds HBCUs to Its Economic Empowerment Agenda
The catalyst for Black wealth also applauds Robert Smith's gift to Morehouse Graduates
The short-term economic impact of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) is $15 billion - rivaling corporations such as Bank of America in its more than 177,000 employees.
NAACP and CRL: Student Debt Weighs Heaviest on Black America
From its founding in 1909 to today, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) has endured as a vital advocacy organization dedicated to freedom and justice for all. From July 20-24, the nation’s oldest and largest civil rights organization’s annual convention met for the 110th time in Detroit’s Cobo Hall.
Space Center Houston Empowers the Houston Area as a Significant Economic Leader
A new economic impact study details the many ways the nonprofit Space Center Houston, the Official Visitor Center of NASA Johnson Space Center, helps drive the greater Houston economy and tourism, provides employment and supports Houston’s brand as “Space City.”
FOX News Political Analyst and Respected Attorney Nyanza Davis Moore Announces Upcoming Events Surrounding Congressional Candidacy
Respected attorney and FOX News political analyst, Nyanza Davis Moore, officially announced upcoming events surrounding her candidacy for US Congress in 2020 for Texas’ 22 Congressional District. To aide in her fight against a corrupt system in Washington D.C. Moore will host her next event on Friday, August 2, 2019. The event will be held at the Art Station Theater located at 5384 Manor Drive. Stone Mountain, GA, 30083.
JaeRene Shoots for the Stars with Budding Music Career
Go ahead, ask any of the younger kids in this generation what they want to be when they grow up, and you’re likely going to get a high response of those stating they strive to be a “star.” However, what most of them do not realize, is the hard work, mental strength, and dedication it takes to be just that - a star! One particular musician on the rise, JaeRene, sat down with me and shared some insight on her journey to stardom, along with what it takes to pursue a career in the music industry. But I have to tell you now, if it were easy, we would all be stars.
TSU Selected as Venue for Democratic Primary Debate
Texas Southern University will serve as the venue for the third Democratic primary debate, to be held Thursday and Friday, September 12-13, 2019, in the Health & Physical Education (H&PE) Arena.
MD Anderson Day Educates on Cancer Risk Reduction
Free event featuring giant inflatable lung put a spotlight on cancer awareness and more at The Health Museum
On Thursday, July 25, 2019 The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center hosted its annual “MD Anderson Day” at The John P. McGovern Museum of Health Medical Science. Staff and physicians from MD Anderson will provide attendees of The Health Museum with healthy living and wellness resources at no cost, as well as education materials on ways to reduce their cancer risks. This free event will take place from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and coincides with The Health Museum’s Free Family Thursday, which is open to the public every Thursday.
CEO Leadership and Training Academy Partners Launches with “Head Start” to New Business Owners by Registering 100 Businesses in 1 Day
CEO Leadership & Training Academy announces the launch of its cutting-edge program and training model, which provides access to business fundamentals, master classes, one-on-one coaching and consultation for business start-ups and entrepreneurs in search of professional guidance. The Academy celebrates its opening with an unprecedented event, CEO Head Start: 1 Day, 100 Businesses, to be held on Saturday, August 31st, 2019, from 10am-4pm, at NuWorld Epicenter (16800 Imperial Valley Dr.).
Neo-Soul Artist MYOA Drops Dreamy New Single "StarPower"
MYOA Shows Off African Influences With Inspirational New Single
Rising artist Myoa releases eclectic new single, "StarPower." The song is the fourth single from her forthcoming record, Beautiful Journey. With an instrumentation inspired by the singer's trip to Nigeria in 2017, Myoa fully embodies her soul-pop-jazz sound as she sings about her musical career.
Official Release of Chris Brown and Drake's No Guidance Video, Behind The Scene Photos, and More!
R&B and Hip-Hop legend Chris Brown continues to shatter records and rewrite the history books. Summer 2019 has already seen the 30-year-old star drop a new album in Indigo and team up with one of the hottest stars in the world, Drake, on “No Guidance”, a track off Indigo that skyrocketed up the Billboard charts.
Black Mayors to Trump Admin: Do Not Circumvent the Supreme Court on the Census Citizenship Question
AAMA cautions against the Trump Administration's attempts to obtain citizenship data
The African American Mayors Association celebrates that the Supreme Court's decision requiring the Department of Commerce to remove the citizenship question from the 2020 Census will not be challenged by the Trump Administration.
Houston Mayoral Candidate Derrick Broze to Release #HempHouston Policy Plan
Houston Mayoral Candidate Derrick Broze will unveil a new policy plan on Thursday July 18 at Midtown Bar and Grill for the Cannabis Reform of Houston meeting.
On Thursday night, Houston Mayoral candidate Derrick Broze is unveiling a new policy plan that he says will reduce crime, reduce flooding, save money, end the Drug War, and begin the process of turning Houston into a hub for Cannabis-related industries. The 8 point plan known as #HempHouston is broken down into three main categories dealing with ending the Drug War in Houston, cleaning out Buffalo Bayou, and encouraging medical, recreational, and industrial Cannabis-related businesses. Read the full outline of Hemp Houston below.
Houston Health, Harris County Sheriff to Provide Update On Mumps Outbreak at Jail
ecently, several inmates in the Harris County jail began exhibiting symptoms which are similar to the mumps virus. The mumps diagnosis comes from a doctor's clinical observation; we are awaiting test results to confirm that doctor's belief.
Houston Mayoral Candidate Derrick Broze to Make Campaign "Official" July 22, 2019
On Monday July 22, 2019, Houston Mayoral candidate Derrick Broze will file his campaign paperwork with the Mayor's office and officially launch his campaign for Mayor of Houston. Derrick and supporters will arrive at City Hall at 8:30 am on Monday morning and head to the Mayor's office on the 3rd floor to file his paperwork. We invite the Houston media to attend this historic campaign filing and find out more about the goals of the Broze for Mayor campaign.
Mayor Sylvester Turner Makes It Official: He’s on the Ballot!
Mayor Sylvester Turner filed his paperwork today to appear on the ballot for a second term in the November 5 city election. Today is the first day that candidates can file.
McDonald’s Adds DoorDash as U.S. McDelivery Partner Beginning with Houston-Area Pilot
McDonald’s USA and DoorDash announced a new partnership to expand the availability and accessibility of McDelivery beyond its current offering, launching first in the Houston, Texas area across more than 200 restaurants beginning July 29.
Big Freedia Teams With Ben & Jerry’s For “Big Freedia’s Bouncing Beignets” Flavored Ice Cream
Ben & Jerry’s recently joined forces with Queen of Bounce Big Freedia for a one-time-only epic batch of a custom flavor dubbed, “Big Freedia’s Bouncing Beignets.”
Hispanics Set to Replace Whites as Largest Group in Texas By 2022: Census
Hispanics are poised to become the largest segment of the Texas population in the next three years, according to the latest numbers from the U.S. Census Bur.
Migrant Children Moved From Border Patrol Facility After Reports of Unsafe Conditions
Hundreds of children have been moved from a Border Patrol facility near El Paso after reports surfaced that they spent nearly a month living with substandard food, water and sanitation.
Huggies Uses Black Father and Daughter in Packaging for First Time
Nappy bran brand Huggies has released a new line of diapers that features a black family in its packaging. The move is said to be the ‘first in history’ as the company has exclusively shown white babies and parents in its advertising in the past. The dad and daughter displayed on the box come as part of the new line of eco-friendly nappies.
Sixteen Year Old Houstonian takes Sock Out Poverty Campaign to New York, NY
Sixteen-year old Houstonian, Princess Jackson is the founder of nonprofit organization Sock Out Poverty, Inc. Jackson is hosting her out of state sock campaign in New York, NY on July 19, 2019, at The Bowery Mission located at 227 Bowery, New York, NY 10002 from 6pm-7pm.
H-E-B to Test Self-Driving Vehicle for Delivery Services in San Antonio
H-E-B announced plans to launch an Autonomous Delivery Vehicle (ADV) pilot program in San Antonio later this year. The company is working with Udelv – a California-based company that specializes in building ADVs – to test driverless technology, and potentially expand their tech-based delivery services, which include Favor, H-E-B Curbside and H-E-B Home Delivery.
Dark Skin Isn’t Protection From Deadly Skin Cancer
Contrary to what many believe, dark skin doesn’t offer protection against deadly melanomas, an expert warns. This type of skin cancer can be affected by genetics and is far more likely to develop on sun-protected areas of the body in blacks, Hispanics and even Asians, according to researcher Dr. Arthur Rhodes. He’s director of the Melanoma Surveillance Clinic at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago.
Renowned Architect of Historic Projects Leaves Profound Legacy Which Had Houston Connection
The renowned architect, Phillip (Phil) Freelon, who was the lead designer of the Smithsonian National African American Museum of History & Culture in Washington D.C., died last week. Freelon had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or better known as ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease.
Legendary Medical Doctor and Civil Rights Leader Edith Irby Jones Dies at 91
Dr. Edith Irby Jones led a life of first. She was the first black intern at the Baylor College of Medicine and the first woman to be president of the National Medical Association. She was also the first African American student in her entire medical school at the University of Arkansas. The legendary figured passed away on Monday at the age of 91.
Legendary Ballerina celebrates a Decade of Sobriety
Legendary Ballerina Lauren Anderson takes a moment to celebrate a decade of being sober from alcohol and drugs. The disease hit Lauren in the 90's, during the peak of her career as the first African-American Principal Ballerina of the Houston Ballet. Under the pressure of being the best, Anderson attempted to cope through alcohol and drugs. The pressure would only increase after retirement in 2006 while trying to figure out the next chapter in her life.
Southwest Louisiana Hot Air Balloon Festival
The first annual Southwest Louisiana (SWLA) Hot Air Balloon Festival presented Billy Navarre Auto Group is set to launch Friday and Saturday, July 19-20, held at Chennault International Airport, 3650 Sen. J. Bennett Johnston Ave.
Sober Summer: The Risks of Binge Drinking
The summer season provides numerous opportunities to consume alcohol at a rate that can quickly lead to binge drinking.
Texas A&M University Has Free Tuition Too
Several have questioned if Texas A&M University had plans for a tuition-free program for students from low-income families similar to what the University of Texas recently announced. And the answer is yes. The university has had a program of this nature for 10 years. See the letter from John Sharp, Chancellor, The Texas A&M University System.
CNN Takes Another Step in the Right Direction
NABJ’s Call for Civil Rights Audit of Hiring and Promotion Practices Continues
CNN’s announcement of the promotion of Cathy Straight to executive editor of National News for CNN Digital, coupled with the recent promotions of Johnita Due as the new SVP and Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer and Marcus Mabry to Vice President of Global Programming for CNN Digital Worldwide, is applauded by the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ).
Negris Lebrum Cosmetics Launch Party
Negris Lebrum Cosmetics is elated to launch the Negris Lebrum Cosmetics on Thursday, July 18, 2019 at the Sage Gate Winery located at 2600 Travis Street in Houston, Texas from 5 – 8 PM.
HMAAC Opens Robert Hodge's It Takes A Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back
July 12 - September 7, 2019
HMAAC is delighted to originate It Takes A Nation of Millions To Hold Us Back, a solo exhibition of the works by Robert Hodge. The exhibit opens July 12 and runs through September 7, 2019.
50K Witness Live Baptism at NOON on Field at NRG
Baptism Highlights Second Day of Global Convention
Saturday will mark the most important day in the lives of hundreds of delegates attending the “Love Never Fails!” International Convention of Jehovah’s Witnesses, as they symbolize their life-long dedication through water baptism at NRG Stadium.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Charters New Chapter to Serve Lake Houston Community
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® made history today when it chartered its seventh four letter graduate chapter, Alpha Alpha Kappa Omega, in Houston, Texas.