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Verizon Customers Can Text to Support Las Vegas Victims and Their Families
Verizon and our more than 163,000 employees worldwide extend our heartfelt sympathies to all of the friends and families of the victims from the horrific October 1 shooting in Las Vegas.
GATE Energy Awarded Salamanca Commissioning
GATE Energy, the Houston-based engineering, commissioning and field services firm is pleased to announce that they have been awarded the commissioning management and execution contract for LLOG's Salamanca development.
“Thanksgiving without food would be hard to bear”
Hope Over Hunger feeds thousands today, November 16, 2022. With the rise in food cost, and everything else essential for life, food during Thanksgiving will be a challenge for many Houston families. But thankfully the Community of Faith Church is distributing enough food for 2,000 people.
Metro Approves Purchase of 20 Electric Buses As Part of Sustainability Initiative
The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County voted unanimously to carry out a contract with Nova Bus for the purchase of 20 electric buses.
Walmart Unveiling Hispanic Heritage Month Mural by Houston-Based
As part of the company’s Together Somos Más campaign, Walmart is working with local Hispanic artists to celebrate the community and culture.
Where lions operate, grazers congregate … provided food is great
Study: Lion danger can foster mixed-species herds in Africa's Serengeti
Meals are typically family affairs for zebras, gazelles, cape buffalo and other grazing species in the African Serengeti, but in one of the first studies of its kind, ecologists have found grazing species can be more willing to share meals in areas frequented by lions.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Inducts Five Honorary Members
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated (AKA) has inducted singer Yolanda Adams, diplomat Teta V. Banks, astronaut Jeanette J. Epps, activist Chantél Harris, and author Margo Lee Shetterly as honorary members.
Beyond the Rhetoric 824: The Evolution of the National Black Chamber of Commerce – Part 1
The National Black Chamber of Commerce was incorporated in Washington, DC on May 23, 1993. Kay and I did this together and by ourselves. Such an organization was a long-time coming. Booker T. Washington had such a vision at the beginning of the 20th Century. He called it the National Negro Business League
Sierra Leone native selected as most promising Engineer in Government by Black Engineer of the Year Awards
Lt. Timothy Horton, Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Washington assistant public works officer at the Washington Navy Yard, was selected as the 2023 Most Promising Engineer in Government by the Black Engineer of the Year Awards (BEYA) in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM).
Renowned Cannabis Contest Returns with Top Brands This Weekend; Flatbush Zombies, Santigold, Steel Pulse & More Set To Perform
The Emerald Cup 2019 takes place this weekend December 14 & 15 at Sonoma County Fairgrounds in Santa Rosa, CA.The16th annual competition and festival will bring top cannabis experts, educators and farmers together with consumers for the largest, most-respected organic outdoor cannabis competition in the world. For the first time, Emerald Cup have launched a mobile app available for both iOS and Android users to help patrons navigate the weekend's wide array of offerings.
Shawn "JAY Z" Carter Signs 10-Year Touring Contract With Live Nation
Deal Continues Long-Standing Partnership with Largest Producer of Live Music Concerts
Today, Shawn "JAY Z" Carter and Live Nation announced an exclusive touring partnership. The agreement continues JAY Z's longstanding partnership with the world's leading live entertainment company. The deal includes worldwide touring, in which Live Nation will produce and promote JAY Z concert events.
Operation FINALLY HOME, Beazer Homes, The Howard Hughes Corporation® and Houston Texans Invite Community to Dedication of New Home for Wounded Veteran and Family in Cypress
U.S. Army Specialist Cliff Betcher and family to receive keys during celebration Friday (May 26)
U.S. Army Specialist Cliff Betcher and his family will join representatives from Operation FINALLY HOME, Beazer Homes, The Howard Hughes Corporation®- Bridgeland, and the Houston Texans, along the Cypress community Friday (May 26) at 11 a.m. to celebrate the dedication of their new custom-built, mortgage-free home. The home was built by Beazer Homes with support from their vendors, subcontractors and the Houston Texans on a lot donated by The Howard Hughes Corporation in the Bridgeland community in Cypress.
Congressional Districts with Highest Percentage of Black Residents Severely Shortchanged by SBA PPP
The Trump SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program was billed as a lifeline for small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. But recent data and reports on the program have shown its failure to sufficiently aid minority-owned businesses. An original analysis of PPP data by government watchdog Accountable.US, spotlighted by Reuters, shows Congressional Districts with the largest percentages of black residents received significantly less money than CDs with the smallest percentage of black residents – a disparity that amounts to tens of billions of dollars. Key findings from the analysis:
Woman Who Finds Out She Was White At Age 70 Is Gearing Up To Release A Short Film About Her Journey
Woman who found out at the age of 70 she was white is prepping to release a heartfelt documentary shining light on transracial and biracial adoption.
Three METRO Bus Operators Test Positive for COVID-19
METRO has received confirmation that three bus operators have tested positive for COVID-19. This brings the total number of cases to 10 METRO employees and one contractor. The Authority continues to track positive test results among its workforce of more than 4200. We are also conducting temperature checks of all employees before they begin their workday.
Theatre Under the Stars Postpones Fall Musicals Due to Cornavirus
1776 AND ROCK OF AGES WILL CONCLUDE THE 2020/2021 SEASON, WHICH NOW OPENS IN DECEMBER WITH DISNEY’S THE LITTLE MERMAID
U.S. News & World Report names all 23 Harmony Public Schools high schools to list of America’s Top High Schools
U.S. News & World Report has named all 23 Texas high schools in the Harmony Public Schools system among its top high schools in America in its highly-anticipated annual rankings of U.S. public schools.
GMC Introduces 2019 Yukon Graphite Editions
GMC is expanding its premium Yukon line with the addition of two 2019 Graphite Editions. The all-new Yukon Graphite Edition offers a darkened exterior appearance, while the Yukon Graphite Performance Edition adds vehicle performance upgrades. The Graphite Editions are exclusively available on SLT trim vehicles and can be ordered on either Yukon or Yukon XL in both 2WD and 4WD configurations.
Altuve Remains Leader in MLB All-Star Fan Balloting
Correa, Gurriel rank second; Springer fourth among outfielders
Major League Baseball released its third update of the American League All-Star voting results today, which revealed that Astros reigning AL MVP Jose Altuve has maintained his lead among all Major League players in fan balloting (2,460,967), immediately ahead of Mookie Betts (2,337,514). Altuve has started the last three All-Star Games (2015-17) and has appeared in five Midsummer Classics overall (2012, 2014-17). He is looking to join Hall of Famer Rod Carew (six straight, 1970-75), Hall of Famer Roberto Alomar (four straight, 1991-94; five straight, 1996-2000) and Robinson Canó (five straight, 2010-14) as the only AL second basemen to win four consecutive fan elections. The Astros record for All-Star appearances is seven, held by Hall of Famer Craig Biggio.
Researchers Publish Findings on Study of How Living Conditions Affect Black Kidney Patients
Kidney Patients Team examines 10 years of data on about 6,000 patients that suggests inequalities play a role
A team of five researchers published a new study in the American Journal of Kidney Diseases(AJKD) that suggests kidney health for black patients may depend on where they live.