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Celebrating Academic Prowess and Founding Pillars at PVAMU

Join Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) as they host their esteemed Founders’ Day and Honors Recognition Convocation on March 20, 2024. This event, steeped in history and academic achievement, invites the PVAMU community and distinguished guests to honor the pioneering spirit of the institution's founders and the outstanding scholarly accomplishments of its students.

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The Heart of Houston Rodeo: Xfinity's 'Surprise Squad' Delights Trail Riders with Warm Gesture

As the vibrant rodeo season gallops into Houston, the community's spirit is as alive as ever, with unexpected acts of kindness adding to the excitement. The 'Surprise Squad', a team that includes Xfinity technicians dedicated to service beyond their call of duty, recently brightened the day of some of the most venerable African-American trail riders in the nation.

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Discover the Latest at The Radical: Your Guide to Unforgettable Experiences

Nestled in the heart of Asheville's vibrant River Arts District, The Radical stands as a beacon of creativity and hospitality, inviting guests to embark on an unforgettable journey through art, culture, and culinary delights. From captivating art sessions to delectable dining experiences, here's a glimpse into the ongoing and timely events that await you at The Radical:

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Lotus Seafood Delights Crawfish Enthusiasts with Price Drop Extravaganza

Calling all crawfish connoisseurs! Prepare your taste buds for a treat as Lotus Seafood, a cherished Houston institution since 2006, dishes out a delightful surprise with a $4 per pound reduction on their lip-smacking Cajun crawfish at all of their locations across the city!

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The Moon 2 Mars Festival 2024 - An Out-of-This-World Spring Break Extravaganza

Brace yourselves for an electrifying journey through the cosmos as the Moon 2 Mars Festival returns for its third triumphant year, proudly presented by Wellby Financial. From Wednesday, March 13 to Saturday, March 16, Space Center Houston will be transformed into a celestial playground, igniting the imaginations of attendees young and old.

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Houston native awarded Arctic Service Ribbon for NATO exercise

Petty Officer 1st Class Alexander Mai, a Houston native, was recently recognized while serving with U.S. Navy assigned to Commander, U.S. Second Fleet, deployed to Norway in support of NATO exercise Steadfast Defender 2024.

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Hospital employee arrested after loaded guns and ammunition found inside his backpack

Vero Beach, FL: An employee at an Indian River County medical facility was arrested.

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Uvalde Police Chief Unexpectedly Resigns Following Clearance of Officers in Robb Elementary School Massacre

Less than a week after the Uvalde City Council received an investigative report clearing local police officers of wrongdoing in the 2022 Robb Elementary School massacre, the Texas city’s police chief abruptly announced Tuesday he is quitting.

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Trend of 'Sephora Kids' Highlights Tween Excitement for Skincare, Raising Concerns Over Zealous Practices

Tweens are obsessed with skincare. Their curiosity for all kinds of creams, gels, face masks and facial peels has even earned them a viral moniker: “Sephora Kids.”

All ages readers get lost in 'Rabbit Hole' Children's Literature Museum

A new museum is making reading fun for people of all ages. The Rabbit Hole’s new Children’s Literature Museum opened its doors to the public in North Kansas City on Tuesday.

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Putin ready to use nuclear weapons if Russian state at stake; 'never been such a need’

Moscow is ready to use nuclear weapons if there is a threat to the existence of the Russian state but “there has never been such a need,” President Vladimir Putin said in an interview with state media published Wednesday.

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Michigan shooting survivor files lawsuit against company that sells ghost guns

All it took was a credit card and the internet for Guy Boyd's life to change forever.

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68-year-old man recounts moment he was bitten by crocodile in Everglades

A 68-year-old man is sharing his survival story after his boat capsized and he was bitten by a crocodile while at the Florida Everglades.

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Ukraine hits oil refineries deep inside Russian territory; Kyiv steps up drone attacks before Putin’s likely re-election

Ukraine launched overnight drone attacks on three oil refineries deep inside Russia, a Ukrainian defense source told CNN on Wednesday, as Kyiv intensifies its cross-border strikes days before President Vladimir Putin’s anticipated re-election.

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Election officials’ homes ‘swatted’ as presidential race heats up

Heavily armed officers ordered the homeowner to walk outside with his hands up. From the doorway, a middle-aged man emerged. It was Jay Ashcroft, Missouri’s Secretary of State who minutes earlier was gearing up for a workout on his home treadmill.

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PVAMU’s ‘I Love My HBCU’ campaign ignites alumni passion, giving

March is not just another month for Prairie View A&M University; it’s a time to celebrate heritage, pride and the enduring legacy of HBCUs nationwide.

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Spring native recognized as the honor graduate as a Recruit Division Commander

Meet Hull Maintenance Technician 1st Class Daphny Davila, a Recruit Division Commander (RDC) at Recruit Training Command (RTC), the Navy's only boot camp.

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2 arrested in Philadelphia bus stop shooting that left 8 high school students injured

Two 18-year-olds have been arrested for allegedly unleashing a hail of gunfire at high school students waiting at a bus stop Wednesday in Northeast Philadelphia, leaving eight injured.

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He prosecuted child sex predators; now, goes after Meta for allegedly enabling them

When Raúl Torrez, then a young prosecutor in a rural New Mexico, was preparing one of his first child abuse cases, he went to his father for advice.

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US intelligence report states Netanyahu’s viability to lead Israel is in jeopardy

The US intelligence community assesses Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s “viability as a leader” to be “in jeopardy,” according to its annual report on the national security threats facing the United States that was presented to Congress on Monday.