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Charges Dropped Against Model Blac Chyna From Arrest at Austin Airport
Travis County district attorney’s office has dismissed public intoxication and drug possession charges against the model and celebrity gossip fixture Blac Chyna from her arrest at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in January 2016.
GM Intensifies Push to Train Young People for Jobs of the Future
GM Chairman and CEO Mary Barra and nonprofit leaders today introduced new, innovative programs designed to encourage young people to go into technology and engineering professions and improve teacher training in STEM-related subjects. Noting rapid technological advancements in electrified and self-driving vehicles, cybersecurity and connectivity, Barra said automakers’ futures depend on a deep and diverse pool of talented engineers. Nowhere is this more true than in computer science, where women and minorities make up only a fraction of working professionals.
Burglary Suspect Arrested At 50 Cent’s Mansion
Authorities say they have arrested a suspected burglar at rapper 50 Cent’s mansion in Connecticut.
Jay Z Sued For Using Roc Nation Logo On MLB Merch
Jay Z is getting sued for his Roc Nation logo appearing on a bunch of MLB merchandise without consent.
‘Hidden Figures’ To Screen For Free For Black History Month
The Oscar-nominated film “Hidden Figures” about the untold story of the black women mathematicians who worked at NASA during the space race will screen for free in select U.S. cities in celebration of Black History Month.
LA Dodgers To Unveil Jackie Robinson Statue This Weekend
First look at the new Jackie Robinson statue.
Apple Unveils Updated 9.7-Inch iPad With Lowest-Ever Price
Alongside this shiny red iPhone 7, Apple has unveiled a new 9.7-inch iPad that comes with a brighter retina display and the lowest price tag ($329) of any of its full-sized tablets.
Psychotherapist Creates Unique Song to Empower Women for Black History Month
Genesis Blu, a psychotherapist who infuses music into her therapy celebrates the accomplishments of women of color with the release of her new hit song titled “Melanin Monroe” to commemorate Black History Month.
Our Fellow Citizens in Puerto Rico Need Help Now
Jackson Lee: “To all of those whose lives have been impacted, I offer my deepest and most sincere prayers. Puerto Rico needs our help now more than ever, and the federal government must provide a robust and comprehensive response commensurate with the unprecedented wide-spread destruction that has taken place.”
Crown Royal to Give Away up to $20,000 Worth of Lyft Rides to Help Rodeo Attendees Get Home Safely
o Inspire Exceptional Generosity, the Canadian Whisky Brand is Teaming Up With Lyft to Fund Ride Discounts during the Final Weekend of the Houston Rodeo
As part of Crown Royal’s Live Generously and Life Will Treat You Royally initiative, the Canadian whisky brand is ensuring Houston Livestock and Rodeo Show attendees are celebrating responsibly and making it home safely by joining forces with Lyft to provide rides for rodeo-goers 21 and over.
Suspect Arrested, Charged in Fatal Shooting at 7123 Heath Street
Charges have been filed against a suspect arrested in the fatal shooting of a man at 7123 Heath Street about 2:20 p.m. last Friday (October 27).
Houston, Harris County Get Another $2 Billion in Harvey Recovery Funds
Houston and Harris County each would receive more than $1 billion under Texas' first major Hurricane Harvey recovery spending plan, but relief remains far off for residents in need of housing help.
Mayor Turner Partially Lifts Curfew
Mayor Sylvester Turner has partially lifted the Citywide curfew that was initially implemented on August 30 to promote public safety within disaster-striken areas. September 5, 2017, Mayor Turner has lifted the curfew for the City of Houston, with the exception of portions of west Houston currently impacted by flooding. The area still under curfew from midnight to 5:00 A.M. is West of Gessner, East of T
Texas A&M System Regents to Consider Creating $100 Million Scholarship Fund
The Texas A&M University System’s Board of Regents will consider creating a $100 million scholarship fund during a special telephonic meeting on Monday.
Texas A&M System Regents to Consider Creating $100 Million Scholarship Fund
The Texas A&M University System’s Board of Regents will consider creating a $100 million scholarship fund during a special telephonic meeting on Monday.
Jack in the Box Sells Qdoba Mexican Chain for $305 Million
Apollo Global Management is getting into the Mexican food business. The private equity firm, run by co-founder Leon Black, agreed to buy the struggling Qdoba chain from Jack in the Box Inc. for about $305 million in cash.
HESP to School Board: Pass a Budget Without Support Personnel Layoffs
The Houston Educational Support Personnel is calling on the Houston Independent School District Board of Education to come back to the table and pass a budget by June 30 that includes no additional cuts of support personnel.
Woody Guthrie Center To Honor Rapper Chuck D
Rapper Chuck D is this year’s winner of the Woody Guthrie Prize, an award that recognizes artists who speak out for the less fortunate.
Fight Intensifies Over Future Of Struggling Houston Schools, District
As lawmakers head into the Texas legislative session this week, tensions have intensified over the future of Houston schools and the threat of a state takeover of the Houston Independent School District due to chronically low-performing schools.
Regina King Presented with “ICON Award” at The Hollywood Confidential
An open forum for aspiring actors, producers, writers and singers to gain insight on the inner workings of the industry.
Brand Maverick Entertainment (BME) president and event creator, Steve Jones, moderated a conversation with Two (2) time EMMY award-winning actress Regina King, at the sixth installment of The Hollywood Confidential on Thursday, October 5, 2017 at the The Saban Theater in Beverly Hills.