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Prosecutors want Bannon to be sentenced to six months
Federal prosecutors want Steve Bannon, a former top adviser to former President Donald Trump, to be sentenced to six months in prison for contempt of Congress, according to a recommendation filed Monday.
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Lake Geneva: A treasured vacation destination for generations
Prepare to be immersed in a grandeur society as Lake Geneva propels you into a Renaissance-like world. Known as one of the most stunning lake destinations in the country; located 80 miles from Chicago and 40 miles from Milwaukee, Lake Geneva has been historically known as a permanent fixture of wealth and hosting the upper echelon society.
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Rookie Jeremy Peña's Clutch Home Run In The 18th Inning Sends The Astros To Sixth ALCS
“In the backyard, you dream of this type of situation,” Peña said about his game-winning home run in his postgame interview. “Bottom of the ninth, bases loaded, and two outs. Every kid comes up with that scenario in their head and you just try to put together good at-bats and try to have fun with the boys.”
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H-Town Family Palooza brings music, games, and more to El Franco Lee Plaza
Hosted by Mayor Sylvester Turner, Commissioner Rodney Ellis, Precinct One, and Commissioner Adrian Garcia, Precinct Two, H-Town Family Palooza is a collaboration between the City and County to celebrate a day filled with music and fun for the whole family!
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Lovell’s Food For Thought: Have We Come Full Circle?
Have we come full circle. That is tte question to be answered as you read this article.
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Latino Victory Fund Announces Endorsement of State Legislative Candidates Across the Country
Latino Victory Fund announced the endorsement of state and municipal candidates in its final stretch ahead of the 2022 midterm elections.
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Texas Survey Examines Trust in Law Enforcement, Immigration
Stark Contrasts Found by Race, Political Ideology
A survey released today found areas of agreement within two of the hottest political topics in the state — criminal justice and immigration. Though wide separations were revealed, too, in the latest Texas Trends report by the UH Hobby School of Public Affairs and TSU Barbara Jordan–Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs. Those differences were especially sharp when comparing responses by ideology, race and generation.
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Ford Opens Atlanta Research and Innovation Center to Tap Local Tech Talent for Company's Digital Transformation
Ford Atlanta Research and Innovation Center opens to attract and develop high-tech, high-demand talent and increase Black, Hispanic and female representation in the field The new Atlanta location joins a global network of Ford centers designed to inspire innovation and creativity as the company transforms digitally to lead a new era of automated, connected and electrified vehicles The city of Atlanta is selected for Ford's next City:One Challenge, program offers up to $150,000 in grants to local startups collaborating with residents to pilot mobility solutions
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Dallas Black Dance Theatre Performs Works from Internationally Acclaimed to DBDT Cultivated Choreographers
In-person + Live Streaming + On-Demand
Dallas Black Dance Theatre (DBDT) celebrates its 46th anniversary with works by internationally acclaimed choreographers and a DBDT-grown artist. The Director’s Choice series features the classic works of Elisa Monte, Darrell Grand Moultrie, Tommie-Waheed Evans, and a world premiere by Dallas native My’Kal Stromile.
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Interactive Exhibition of LEGO® Models Make Their Houston Debut
Larger than life replicas of historic landmarks, wild animals, pop-culture icons and more set to be displayed at the George R. Brown Convention Center starting October 29
Take a trip around the world and experience LEGO® in new heights and wonderous sights! Starting October 29, the award-winning Awesome Exhibition – The Interactive Exhibition of LEGO® Models created by LEGO® Certified Professional Ryan “The Brickman” McNaught will welcome builders, creators and spectators to the magnificent exhibition of over 30 displays made entirely of LEGO® bricks. This will be the first time the exhibition makes its way to Houston.
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'First Ladies of Disco' Tour Makes Final Stop in Houston
Three decades of music come together in the First Ladies Of Disco (Retro Music Box) Tour. A rocking, toe-tapping, on your feet, ninety-minute tribute to Billboard's '70s 80's '90s, Soul, Rock, Pop, R&B, and Dance Charts, brought to you by the ORIGINAL platinum, and gold-selling hitmakers of its time, Two-time Grammy nominee MARTHA WASH, the voice of (The Weather Girls, C&C Music Factory and Black Box), NORMA JEAN WRIGHT formerly of the (American Disco, Funk and R&B Band CHIC) and Soul, R&B legend LINDA CLIFFORD.
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Houston Area Angel Tree Basketball Sports Camp at Mi3 Center Saturday Featured Speaker: Brandon Johnson—Former Pro Basketball Player, Incarcerated After a National Sports Betting Scandal
Prison Fellowship®, the nation's largest Christian nonprofit serving prisoners, former prisoners, and their families, is conducting a free Angel Tree Sports Camp® that will benefit more than 170 kids, ages 7 to 17, at the Mi3 Center in Houston on Saturday, October 15, 2022. Prison Fellowship®, the nation's largest Christian nonprofit serving prisoners, former prisoners, and their families, is conducting a free Angel Tree Sports Camp® that will benefit more than 170 kids, ages 7 to 17, at the Mi3 Center in Houston on Saturday, October 15, 2022.
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Fogo de Chao Host VIP Dinner and Ribbon Cutting in Celebration of their New Friendswood Location!
Fogo de Chao's newest location is now open in Friendswood at the premier shopping destination, Baybrook Mall. To celebrate the new site, they invited some of Houston's elite to join in on the festivities, like Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and Friendswood Mayor Mike Foreman, along with Fogo de Chao CEO Barry McGowen.
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Astros Rookie Jeremy Peña Has "Mamba Mentality" In His Approach To The 2022 Postseason
As the press conference was ending, Peña was asked a question about his outlook on being up 2-0 in the series over the Mariners and headed to play two games in Seattle. He channeled the energy and emotions of one of his favorite athletes of all time in the late NBA Hall of Fame Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant.
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Mayor Sylvester Turner Honors Outstanding Houstonians During Hispanic Heritage Month
America is a great melting pot that was built by the people who live here no matter how they got here. In that time, different groups of people made various contributions to make this country what it is today. The Hispanic Community has made significant contributions to society including building up the economy.
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Macy's Memorial City Unveils Toys"R"Us In-Store Shop
On October 15, Macy’s Memorial City will debut the flagship in- store Toys“R”Us shop as part of the partnership with WHP Global to bring the beloved Toys“R”Us brand to every Macy’s store in America just in time for the holiday season.
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Astros Are Primed and Ready for Another World Series Run
If it is October, you already know what is happening at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. The Houston Astros is gearing up for another Major League Baseball Postseason run that hopefully will land them in a spot where they feel they have some unfinished business.
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This November, Unite to Defend The Black Vote
Right before our last national elections in 2020, thousands of Black voters in Detroit got a call from someone posing as a woman named “Tamika Taylor.” She warned them that if they voted, the government would collect their personal information and come after them for credit card debt, outstanding warrants, even forced vaccinations. The calls were a voter suppression scam, and the two white guys behind it were prosecuted. But we’ll never know how many people were nervous enough to avoid voting that year.
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Willie Spence, 'American Idol' Season 19 runner-up, dead at 23
Willie Spence, a singer who as a teen went viral with his rendition of Rihanna's hit "Diamonds" and was the runner up on Season 19 on "American Idol, has died the show confirmed in a social media posting on Wednesday.
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New poll finds Georgia Senate race remains unchanged after allegations about Walker
Sen. Raphael Warnock continues to hold an advantage over Herschel Walker in Georgia's US Senate race, according to a new poll from Quinnipiac University, with the margin between the two candidates little changed compared with polling conducted before allegations emerged that Walker paid for a woman's abortion and encouraged her to have another one.