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The Galleria Announces Three New Retailers
Market Exclusive Brands and Immersive Experiences Enhance Dynamic Retail Mix
Simon, a global leader in the ownership of premier shopping, dining, entertainment and mixed-use destinations, has announced three new retailers slated to open at The Galleria this year – Panerai, Jo Malone London and Hope & Henry. The FOMO Factory has also joined the Galleria line up this summer offering a uniquely immersive experience exclusively in Houston.
A Better Bail Bond & Local Bondsmen File Lawsuit Against Harris County Democratic Judges! It’s More Than Business, It’s About Our Community!
One of Houston’s leading bail bond companies, A Better Bail Bond has partnered with several local bail bond companies to fight to restore bail for misdemeanors. In January 2019, Harris County Criminal Court at Law judges voted to adopt a new bond rule granting most misdemeanor arrestees a personal recognizance bond, or “PR bond, releasing them on the spot without posting bail. This rule will not benefit the community as it will increase crime, become a safety issue, and will not hold criminals accountable for their actions.
Meek Mill Announces Motivation Tour
Multiplatinum hip-hop artist and criminal justice reform advocate Meek Mill today announced his highly anticipated return to the road with his U.S. tour titled The Motivation Tour. The news follows the announcement of new music coming from the Philadelphia rapper, with his latest album CHAMPIONSHIPS due out November 30. Produced by Live Nation, the 16-city U.S. tour will kick off February 19 in Miami, FL and make stops in L.A., Chicago, New York, his hometown of Philadelphia and more, before wrapping March 24 in Atlanta, GA.
The Home Depot Announces the 2018 Retool Your School Grant Program for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)
The Home Depot’s Campus Improvement Program Will Award a Total of $360,000 in Campus Improvement Grants to Nine Deserving HBCUs
The Home Depot, the world’s largest home improvement retailer, today announced its 2018 Retool Your School Grant Program. Now, in its ninth year, the program awards accredited Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) grants to use toward creating sustainable renovations and additions to their campuses.
bp and Uber Announce Houston EV Charging and Planning Program
Mayor Sylvester Turner this week announced an innovative alliance between bp and Uber to explore the planning, development, and deployment of bp’s rapid electric vehicle (EV) charging hubs in Hous- ton to help drivers on Uber’s platform make the transition to electric vehicles. The two companies will also work to- gether to identify potential areas within Houston that could support deployment of bp’s EV charging hubs and create a convenient and equitable network of charging available to the public.
Comcast Promotes Rich Jennings To President Comcast Cable’s West Division
Comcast today announced it has promoted Rich Jennings to President of Comcast Ca- ble’s West Division, reporting to Comcast Cable President and CEO Dave Watson. Effective today, Mr. Jennings is responsible for all Comcast cable operations in Arizona, California, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Minnesota, New Mexico, Oregon, Washington, Utah, Texas, Idaho, and Wisconsin. He succeeds Steve White, who after 18 years in operations at Comcast Cable, has stepped down to become Pres- ident, Special Counsel to the CEO of Comcast Cable and will work on a number of important initiatives, including Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I), leadership programming and development, and the advancement of digital equity in the areas of accessi- bility and affordability.
DC Delivers Some Good News – Yes, Really
We could all use some good news out of Washington. I’ve got some. The Senate’s passage of the Inflation Reduction Act this month is good news for families, the economy, the planet, and even our democracy. As I write this, the House is poised to pass the bill too, giving Congress and President Biden a major win this summer. This is a big deal.
Award Winning Hadestown Comes to Houston
Winner of Eight 2019 Tony Awards Including Best Musical and the 2020 Grammy Award for Musical Theater Album
Omni Hotels & Resorts Doubles Down On Efforts to Fight Food Insecurity, Raising Awareness and Inspiring Guests to Take Action This September for Hunger Action Month
Leading hotel brand aims to donate 750,000 meals to Feeding America® as part of its “Say Goodnight To Hunger” effort with elevated meal donations to benefit food banks nationwide
Omni Hotels & Resorts today announced plans to donate 750,000 meals to Feeding America® in honor of September Hunger Action Month. The brand is raising awareness around food insecurity and engaging guests, the local communities where its hotels are located and colleagues to take part with several activations nationwide.
Houston Hospice Set to Honor Over a Century of Combined Legacy During Spirit Award Dinner
James A. Reeder, Jr. and Eric Nevil are Honorees of the Laura Lee Blanton Community Spirit Award, Dr. Elizabeth Strauch is Honoree of The Heart of Hospice Service Award, and Anne Baillio is Honoree of The Heart of Hospice Volunteer Award.
'I never thought it would be Paul': Nancy Pelosi reveals how she first heard her husband had been attacked
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi revealed how she got the news that her husband, Paul, had been attacked, telling CNN's Anderson Cooper that she was "very scared" when there was a knock on the door from Capitol Police.
An Extraordinary Life, Linking Past and Present
I was trained to fight by my grandmother, Mamie Bland Todd. She would often remind me, “Pessimists are right more often, but optimists win more often.” “In this life, you have to decide what’s more important to you.” Then she would add, “As for me, I’ll take winning.”
HOUSTON TEXANS HIRE LOVIE SMITH AS HEAD COACH
The Houston Texans have hired Lovie Smith as the team’s fifth head coach in franchise history. The Texans also promoted Pep Hamilton to offensive coordinator and retained Frank Ross as special teams coordinator.
Stacey Abrams: 'Callous' Leadership in These States Has Left Millions of Americans Without Health Coverage
Throughout the course of the pandemic, we have witnessed inequities ripple across our society, particularly along racial and socioeconomic lines. Most tellingly, this imbalance affects frontline workers — many of whom are people of color — who put their lives and health on the line to keep our communities functioning while risking their families' well-being.
Per Scholas Expands Tech Training to Houston
Ion Welcomes Per Scholas As Part of Community Investment to Build Inclusive Technology Workforce; Now Accepting Applications
Cadillac Escalade-V is Industry’s Most Powerful Full-Size SUV
Cadillac Escalade-V expands V-Series lineup; delivers 682 hp and 653 lb-ft of torque; features premium technologies
Today, Cadillac revealed full details surrounding the 2023 Escalade-V — the industry’s most powerful full-size SUV. It is the first-ever Cadillac V-Series SUV — an elevation of design, performance and technology and the purest expression of the passion that exists at the core of Cadillac.
A Visionary Commitment to Houston's Health
Fertitta Family Pledges $50 Million to UH College of Medicine to Propel 'New Era of Health Care'
Prominent businessman Tilman J. Fertitta and his family have pledged $50 million to the University of Houston College of Medicine to ignite a new era of innovative and equitable health care in Houston and across Texas. In recognition of the legacy-defining support, the medical school is now named the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine.
City of Houston Support and Prioritize the Sunnyside Community
When I became mayor in 2016, I said I did not want to be the mayor of two cities – the haves, and the have nots.
Together We Rise
No one person rises to the top alone. Someone or something pushes us physically or mentally to go beyond what we imagined for ourselves so they can flourish in a place we never thought we would be. Solo we struggle; we count ourselves out; we give up. Together we excel; we have a vision; we let nothing stand in our way. In celebration of Black History Month, we honor that hand on our back, that word in our ear, that support in our darkest hour.
Five Mistakes NOT to Make When Holding Online Meetings
With the pandemic forcing so many employees to work from home, no doubt you're holding tons of virtual meetings. But are you doing them right? Online meeting guru Howard Tiersky pinpoints a few common flub-ups you'll want to avoid.