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Bingo de Mayo – Margarita Bingo
Lake Charles Symphony to host fundraiser May 5
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with the Lake Charles Symphony for their inaugural Bingo de Mayo fundraiser on Sunday, May 5, at the Cash and Carry Building, 801 Enterprise, from 3 – 5 p.m.
Attucks Middle School Student Dies After Fight
An Attucks Middle School student has died after being placed on life support over the weekend. T
Rapper Bun B Involved in Home Robbery Shooting
Yesterday afternoon twenty-year-old DaMonte Jackson barged his way into rapper Bun B's Houston home.
Fore! Young CASE for Kids Golfers Showcase Afterschool Accomplishments at Kids’ Day Event April 24
Golfing becomes an outlet for applying math-and-science concepts and character development as Harris County Department of Education’s Center for Afterschool, Summer and Enrichment for Kids (CASE for Kids) joins with Kids’ Day with Little Birdies Mobile Golf Academy. Join us as the students show off their golfing skills—from driving to putting—in a friendly competition.
Inaugural Shreveport Stuffed Shrimp Festival to be Held at Louisiana State Fairgrounds on Saturday, May 11
Sponsorships and VIP packages are now available for this new, family-friendly festival with live music, food vendors, cooking demos, and more in Shreveport, Louisiana.
The Eddie E. Hughes Foundation and Budweiser will present the Inaugural Shreveport Stuffed Shrimp Festival at the Louisiana State Fairgrounds, 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Saturday, May 11.
Reynolds Files the Paid Sick Leave Act
Paid sick time is essential to Texans' economic security. Nearly forty percent of private sector workers and nearly eighty percent of the lowest-income workers do not have any paid sick time. Some workers that have paid sick time are penalized for using it or cannot use this time to care for sick family members. Absences can result in job loss which can devastate a family.
Council Member Amanda Edwards Empowers Over 500 Houston Women Through Timely Community Event
Houston City Council Member Amanda Edwards empowers a crowd of over 500 Houston women through the community event, “An Evening of Women’s Empowerment” on Thursday, May 2 from 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at the Houston Chronicle, 4747 Southwest Freeway, Houston, TX 77027.
NAACP Blasts Woefully Deficient Release of Mueller Report
Derrick Johnson, President and CEO of the NAACP, issued the following statement regarding U.S. Attorney General William Barr’s release of the redacted version of Special counsel Robert Mueller’s report:
Essence Announced As Official Media Sponsor for the 2019 Trifecta Gala at the Kentucky Derby
The Trifecta Gala, an official event of the Kentucky Derby and the Kentucky Derby Festival has announced that ESSENCE will serve as the official media sponsor for this year’s event. The 2019 Trifecta Gala is the premier Derby Eve event of the Kentucky Derby, and will be held on Friday, May 3, 2019 at the KFC YUM! Center in downtown Louisville.
The Impact of Domestic Violence on Youth Explored at AVDA’s End Abuse 2019 Awareness Breakfast
Dr. Jeff Temple delivers keynote address
More than 300 guests attended AVDA’s (Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse) End Abuse 2019 Awareness Breakfast on April 17, at the Junior League. Now in its third year, the Awareness Breakfast has become so popular that it was at capacity well in advance of the event.
U.S. Department of Labor Announces Additional Disaster Relief Assistance to Texas for Hurricane Harvey Recovery
The U.S. Department of Labor has approved additional funding for the Disaster Recovery National Dislocated Worker Grant (DWG) awarded to the Texas Workforce Commission in response to Hurricane Harvey.
For the sake of American energy, it's time to end the trade war
Recently, Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Trump administration officials in Beijing in an attempt to defuse trade tensions between the world's two largest economies.
The O'Jays Take On the Trump Administration and Social Injustice on New Studio Album the Last WOrd Via S-Curve Records/BMG
Today, multi-platinum selling Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees, The O’Jays (Eddie Levert Sr., Walter Williams Sr. and Eric Nolan Grant), take on the Trump administration and social injustice with a message of love on their new album, The Last Word, available across all streaming platforms via S-CURVE RECORDS/BMG. The Last Word is the group’s final studio album and their first in almost 20 years. It is currently available here.
Debut Book From Local Writer Tells the Story of How Houston Eats
Reedy Press is pleased to announce the release of an exciting new book, Unique Eats and Eateries of Houston, by Sam Brown, which takes readers on a tasty tour of some of the city’s most distinctive, unusual, and downright delicious places to chow down. You’ll explore endless volumes of Houston’s culinary genre and uncover the untold stories of the people behind the city’s ascension to culinary greatness.
Harris County Early Voting Site at Scarsdale Annex Remains Open
With the advisement of the Harris County Facilities & Property Management, it has been determined that the Harris County Early Voting site at Scarsdale Annex is fully operational and relocation will not need to take place.
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Statement on the Subpoena of Former White House Counsel Don McGahn
Jackson Lee: “The subpoena of former White House Counsel Don McGahn is key to getting a better understanding of the President’s actions and determining whether the alleged instances of obstruction of justice and other misconduct are impeachable offenses”
What parents should know if their autistic child suffers from constipation and irritability
Ten years ago, university researchers might have been laughed out of the room for suggesting that soluble fiber intake may improve these common issues
About 1 in 59 children in the U.S. has been identified1 with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Most of these children also have chronic digestive issues2 – including constipation and leaky gut – because their good gut bacteria (probiotics) are out of balance. Frustratingly, these gut disorders often contribute to a child’s irritability.
Governor Abbott Appoints Harper To Sulphur River Regional Mobility Authority
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Harper Holland as the presiding officer of the Sulphur River Regional Mobility Authority for a term set to expire on February 1, 2021. The regional mobility authority is a political subdivision that allows local transportation planning and project delivery leaders to partner with the state to deliver transportation infrastructure projects that will serve Lamar, Delta, and Hunt Counties.
We Didn't Need Mueller to Tell Us Trump Is a Skunk
No person in his or her right mind will deny that America is a thicket of racism, misogyny, entitlement for the wealthy, dishonesty, and a fictitious veneer of meritocracy.
Misty Blue Media CEO Joins Houston West Chamber Board of Directors
Misty Starks, president and CEO of Misty Blue Media and 3B Resources Group Public Relations, has been elected to the Houston West Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.
'The CROWN Act' To End Hair Discrimination In The Workplace And Schools Passes Senate Vote In California
SB 188 Introduced by Senator Holly J. Mitchell Sponsored by National Urban League, Dove, Color of Change and Western Center on Law & Poverty
The CROWN Coalition, a national alliance comprised of the National Urban League, Western Center on Law & Poverty, Color Of Change, and Dove, is proud to announce the bill they are sponsoring, Senate Bill 188 (The CROWN Act), passed the Senate floor today in California.
U.S. Supreme Court to Consider Citizenship Question on Census
County Attorney Ryan Brief Part of Record
A court brief filed by Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan will be part of the record considered by the U.S. Supreme Court today in a lawsuit seeking to prevent the U.S. Census Bureau from including a question about citizenship on the 2020 Census.
Michigan’s Historic Grand Hotel Unveils New Cupola Suites, Opens for 133rd Season on May 3
Grand Hotel will open its doors for the 133rd season on Friday, May 3. The 2019 season opening is highlighted by the completion of the multi-year Cupola Suites project which will add four new suites with spectacular views and beautiful design. Grand Hotel also kicks off the summer vacation season with a variety of special packages, themed weekends and unique experiences.
Testosterone For Women, Estrogen For Men? Wrong Levels Bring Problems
You don’t normally think of women needing testosterone and men needing estrogen. But when those levels drop for women and men, respectively, or are way out of balance, a wide range of symptoms may be suffered.
Teacher, Mentor, & Life Coach Crystal Tolbert Releases Powerful New Book “From the Eyes of a Prophet: Scribe Your Way into Destiny”
When it comes to people energized by the divine spark to transform lives in very diverse ways, it would be difficult to think of someone who has opened her arms and heart to the world trying to be a help and inspiration than speaker, teacher, and prophetic life coach Crystal Tolbert.
New RTR Vehicles F-150 RTR Now Available to Purchase
fter a successful decade of developing and producing the Ford Mustang RTR—as well as RTR’s line of aftermarket parts that compliment Mustang owners who want to stand out from the crowd—the new Ford F-150 RTR becomes RTR’s second publicly available vehicle model outfitted with RTR’s signature modern-aggressive design and enhanced performance that is available to consumers from RTR Vehicles.
IRAs Come With Strings Attached; Are There Safer Retirement Alternatives?
Most people planning for retirement probably would prefer some predictability as they plot out their post-work futures, but financial professionals say the reality they face is that uncertainty surrounds the stock market, tax rates and the future of Social Security.
Governor Abbott Announces Expansion of Allstate Facility
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Allstate Insurance Company will be expanding headcount in their facility in Irving, Texas. Founded in 1931, Allstate is one of the largest insurance providers in the United States. The expansion creates 1,300 jobs and $11 million in capital investment. A Texas Enterprise Fund (TEF) grant of $2,600,000 has been extended to Allstate Insurance Company.
Midtown Houston’s ‘Lounge on the Lawn’ Event Invites Community to Family-Friendly Entertainment at Midtown Park
Midtown Houston residents, Houstonians and visitors to the Bayou City can spend an entire day taking in the green beauty of Midtown Park at the upcoming Lounge on the Lawn event. Everyone is invited to celebrate with the community on Saturday, April 27 from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. as planned activities centered on appreciation of pets and local cuisine as well as arts and culture enable guests to explore different aspects of Midtown.
Sri Lanka - We can't rest
Eight hundred people were either killed or injured by a terrorist group last weekend in Sri Lanka. A holy weekend and place of worship became a grisly, heinous massive murder scene.
Early Voting for the May 4, 2019 Joint Election Begins Monday
Early Voting for the May 4, 2019 Joint Election starts Monday, April 22 and ends on Tuesday, April 30. During that period, Harris County voters may vote at any of the 25 Early Voting locations designated throughout the county. Polls will be open from 7 am to 7 pm, except for Sunday, April 28, when polls are open from 1 pm to 6 pm. Ballot by mail applicants must submit their applications by April 23.
Aldine ISD Students Bring Design Smarts to METRO
HIGH TECH MEETS HIGH SCHOOL IN BUS SHELTER COMPETITION
Students from the Aldine Independent School District will show off their innovative bus shelter designs to METRO as they compete for top honors in the bus shelter design project. The contest is intended to enhance the district's STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Program. METRO welcomed the idea and assisted the instructors and students.
Houston Grand Opera presents Puccini’s classic love story La bohème at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in The Woodlands on May 22
Houston Grand Opera and The Wortham Foundation present Puccini’s enchanting La bohème, which tells the dramatic, heartbreaking story of a group of young, Parisian artists living life to the fullest until they are suddenly forced to confront their own mortality.
ICYMI: AFSCME Launches Interactive Seven-Figure Campaign to Engage Young People of Color Ahead of 2020 Election
“I AM – Be the Change” will build on the legacy of Dr. King and the 1,300 Memphis sanitation workers
The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) launched “I AM – Be the Change,” a bold effort to engage young African Americans and Latinos to answer the call of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the 1,300 Memphis sanitation workers to be the change in their communities and fight for social and economic justice.
Civil Rights Lawyers Push for White House Witnesses and Documents in TPS Lawsuit
The Trump Administration has flatly refused to turn over any evidence from the White House in Centro Presente v. Trump, a lawsuit challenging President Trump’s termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS), a life-saving humanitarian program for immigrants from Honduras, El Salvador and Haiti.
HoustonISD Sets New Rules for Parents to Follow
Principals make rules for students to follow. However, the new principal at James Madison High School is teaching parents a little about appearance.
Singer, songwriter, producer and recording artist, Gordon Chambers, just signed a deal with CarVer Communications Public Relations, LLC, an independent PR firm specializing in brand management, public
Comedian, actor and REACH Media Syndicated Radio host, DL Hughley brings an original brand of comedy and commentary to nighttime television with his new talk show THE DL HUGHLEY SHOW. The series airs Monday through Thursday at 11/10C PM with an encore the following day at 11/10C AM only on TV One.
Grammy Hit Songwriter and Singer, Gordon Chambers Signs with Washington, DC, PR Firm to Handle National Publicity
Singer, songwriter, producer and recording artist, Gordon Chambers, just signed a deal with CarVer Communications Public Relations, LLC, an independent PR firm specializing in brand management, publicity and promotions located in Washington, DC. A music icon, Chambers is best known for writing and producing greats such as the Grammy award-winning hit, “I Apologize” by Anita Baker as well as Brownstone’s Grammy-nominated “If You Love Me,” Angie Stone’s “No More Rain (In This Cloud),” Yolanda Adams’ “Someone Watching Over Me,” and the Grammy-nominated movie theme song to Set It Off “Missing You” performed by Brandy, Tamia, Gladys Knight and Chaka Khan.
101 HOUSTON-AREA WORKERS DIED ON THE JOB IN 2017
Texas leads all states in workplace deaths; one in five take place in Houston
In 2017, the latest year for which data is available, 101 people in the Houston area died because of a job-related injury. Most of these deaths were preventable.
Mystery of the 'mylk' drove alum nuts
Rice University freshmen help entrepreneur find the right mix for shelf-stable vegan coconut milk
She had a lovely bunch of coconuts, but what Jennifer Thai really wanted was coconut flaxseed milk. And she got it right, exactly once.
Houston Native Serves on Navy Deployment
Culinary Specialist 1st Class Samuel Villarreal, from Houston, Texas, uses binoculars while standing watch during a combat systems drill aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87).
Local US Army Veteran Hopes to Inspire and Empower Young Girls with New Foundation, Free Braids For Hope Workshop
Jessica Ray, a Houston US Army Reserve Veteran and Founder of the non-profit Braids for Hope, is on a mission to empower girls ages 7-17 by providing them with hope, a skilled trade, and an entrepreneurial education.
Graduating triplets lead this year’s ‘Unconventional Students’ video series
In each of the past five years, Brandon Martin, Rice University’s manager of videography, has chronicled some entering freshmen through their time on campus for his series of “Unconventional Students” videos. As part of this year's series, Martin has featured the Houston-based Tohme triplets, who will graduate May 11. While graduation is emotional for everyone, the Tohmes’ parents will witness all three of their children graduate at once.
2019 NAACP Convention in Detroit Announces Diversity Career Fair
The NAACP has announced it will feature a Diversity Career Fair as part of the 110th NAACP National Convention in Detroit, Michigan July 20-24 at Cobo Center. The NAACP Diversity Career Fair will be held on July 23 from 12pm – 6pm and will be open to NAACP delegates as well as the entire community. The Diversity Career Fair will be produced by Professional Diversity Network (PDN), a leader in Diversity Career Fairs and online recruiting solutions.
Attention, Texas Legislature: Cannabis is 'serious medicine,' say Baker Institute experts
The Texas Legislature can provide justified relief, help reduce the opioid epidemic and save the state millions of dollars by providing regulated and safe access to medical cannabis for people with demonstrated need, according to drug policy experts at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy.
Teen cancer patients prepare for an exciting night at annual Prom Party Palooza
Community businesses create a circus-themed event to bring joy and inspiration to patients
The University of Texas MD Anderson Children’s Cancer Hospital joins Peli Peli Restaurants, the National Association for Catering and Events (NACE), Sunshine Kids Foundation and a host of other local businesses for the fourth annual Prom Party Palooza, 6-9 p.m. Saturday, April 27, celebrating teen cancer patients and their families.
FEMA grants $24 million for debris removal
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded more than $24 million to these three applicants for debris removal following Hurricane Harvey.
The Who, R.E.M., Nine Inch Nails, Patti Smith, Janelle Monae, Death Cab for Cutie, Wilco, Mitski, Rush & More Auction Off Setlists for Nick Hornby, Dave Eggers & Michael Chabon's Setlists for Young Vo
Proceeds will benefit youth writing and activism centers: London’s Ministry of Stories & The International Congress of Youth Voices’ Summer gathering in San Juan, Puerto Rico
Starting tonight, 100+ setlists from renowned musicians will go to auction online to benefit international youth writing and activism centers and organizations on behalf of Setlists For Young Voices. Setlists For Young Voices is a new initiative developed and launched by Nick Hornby (novelist, screenwriter, co-founder of Ministry of Stories, a London-based youth writing center), with the help of Dave Eggers (novelist, co-founder of San Francisco youth writing center 826 Valencia), and Michael Chabon (novelist, screenwriter).
Sunken Place Demon Candace Owens Calls ‘Antifa’ The New KKK
Candace Owens’ distorted conservative opinions reared their ugly heads on Monday after the Black Republican with extreme political and social views was confronted in Philadelphia.
Georgetown Students Vote In Favor of $27 Fee for Slavery Reparations
Georgetown University could become the first college in the nation to mandate a fee to benefit descendants of slaves sold by the university nearly 200 years ago -- a debate that takes place against the backdrop of a broader political conversation unfolding on the 2020 presidential campaign trail about reparations.