Tag: Texas

Female Babysitter Faces Rape Charges, Allegedly Told Boy to ‘Take it Like a Man’

Law enforcement officials are on the hunt for a babysitter in Texas who allegedly raped a 13-year-old boy, while her own son slept nearby. Charlene Kornegay, 41, is accused of…

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Texas’ fastest-selling high-rise to break ground January 30, invites EB-5 investors

Over the past 5 years, 3INVEST has partnered with Houston EB5; an Investment Program administered by the U.S. government. Offering foreign investors, the opportunity to become a US citizen by…

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Pepsi reveals shortlist of potential #NoShakinCarryGo2Dubai winners

Lucky 10 to emerge at Live draw 114 Pepsi fans are one step closer to enjoying an all-expense paid 3-day vvip trip to Dubai this November for the One Africa Music…

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Who was Don Williams? | The ‘Gentle Giant’ of country music

On Friday night, news of the death of legendary country music singer, Don Williams spread to our part of the world. He was said to have passed on after "a…

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#HurricaneHarvey: Trump’s $1 million donation to be shared among 12 organisations

President Donald Trump and First Lady, Melania have fulfilled their promised donation of $1million to help relief Harvey victims. Trump had last week during his visit to the Hurricane ravaged…

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From the forecast to the disastrous aftermath | A timeline of Hurricane Harvey

After Hurricane Wilma in 2005, a new rainstorm, Hurricane Harvey has made landfall in Texas in the United States of America. The resulting floods inundated hundreds of thousands of homes,…

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President Trump declares Sunday as National Day of Prayer for #HurricaneHarvey victims

President Donald J. Trump has proclaimed September 3, 2017, as a National Day of Prayer for the Victims of Hurricane Harvey and for the National Response and Recovery Efforts. The…

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President Trump sends appreciation to rescue workers

With the gradual subsiding of 4.3inch stormy Hurricane Harvey that ravaged the vast land of Houston and rescue workers including other government agencies and volunteers helping victims to safe land,…

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#HurricaneHarvey: Pope Francis says he is “deeply moved” by the devastating effects

Pope Francis Thursday, said he was touched by the "tragic loss of lives" and damage caused by storm Harvey in Texas and Louisiana. “Deeply moved by the tragic loss of…

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Congress to provide relief to #HurricaneHarvey victims – Texas rep

A Republican Texas lawmaker, Michael Burgess has predicted that starting from next week, Congress would deliver financial relief to the flood-ravaged areas of his state in three tranches. When asked…

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French magazine, Charlie Hebdo mocks Texas Hurricane victims

French controversial magazine, Charlie Hebdo has on its new cover curated a statement which appears to mock Texans, by depicting them as neo-Nazis caught in the deluge of tropical storm…

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Explosion rocks chemical plant in flooded Texas

A resounding blast and thick black smoke has been seen issuing from the Arkema plant at Crosby, BBC reports. Due to the heavy rainfall from Hurricane Harvey, the complex lost…

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Texans unite to confront #HurricaneHarvey disaster and rescue victims

The devastating Hurricane Harvey which is currently ravaging the vast Texas community will surely go down in history as a moment to remember. With several people trapped and thousands chased…

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Bernie Sanders jibes at Trump in #HurricaneHarvey message

Former Democrats Presidential primary candidate, Bernie Sanders dropped a subliminal message at President Donald Trump following the current Hurricane disaster plaguing Houston, Texas and invading close County towns. The Senator,…

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The Thread: Twitter shuts down this man who turned Hurricane Harvey into a gender war

The "500-year" hurricane, Harvey devastated Houston Texas from Friday to Wednesday before moving on to Louisiana and Port Arthur. Americans have banded together in amazing ways throughout this time to…

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Trump laments the devastating state of Texas #HurricaneHarvey

President Trump could no longer hold his feelings towards the devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey. The situation has so far recorded 10 deaths including a police officer and compelled over 30,000…

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Trump expresses deep love for Texas #HurricaneHarvey

In addition to his flurries of tweets commiserating with and assuring the people of Texas of a staunch government support, President Trump has taken his solidarity with the border state…

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“We are receiving people now” | Joel Osteen reacts to claims that he rejected victims of #HurricaneHarvey

The Pastor of Lakewood Church, Houston, Texas, Joel Osteen has reacted to a backlash that he closed the church doors to the over 30,000 victims of the #HurrricaneHarvey - which…

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President Trump leaves for Texas over #HurricaneHarvey

by Adedotun Michael   Following Sunday’s report from the White House that President Donald Trump would be visiting Texas today to see the effects of Hurricane Harvey, the Presidential aircraft…

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10 devastating photos from Hurricane Harvey that will break your heart

Tropical storm, Hurricane Harvey has wrecked catastrophic damage in and around the Gulf Coast of America's Texan region over this weekend. At least five people are already confirmed dead in…

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Understanding the catastrophic extent of Hurricane Harvey and why even experts are scared

"Catastrophic", "life-threatening", "devastating", "uninhabitable", "unprecedented" and "record-setting" are only some of the menacing words that have been used to describe the tropical storm that hit the United States' Texan Gulf…

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UPDATE: Hurricane Harvey rescue efforts continue, Donald Trump reacts

According to authorities, rescue attempts continue in Houston for those stranded inside flooded homes and submerged vehicles in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. The Houston Chronicle reports that hundreds of…

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Hurricane Harvey tragedy continues

Two people have now been left dead in Hurricane Harvey as monstrous 130mph winds and flooding batters the Texan coast, Metro UK reports. The second person to die was an…

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Former secretary of state Hillary Clinton to launch anti-Trump resistance organisation

According to CNN, Hillary Clinton, reentering the political limelight months after her 2016 campaign loss, will soon launch a political organisation aimed at funding "resistance" groups that are standing up…

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“The terms were unduly strict” | US Judge finds Texas voter ID law discriminatory

by Itunuoluwa Adebo A Texas law that requires voters to show identification before casting ballots was enacted with the intent to discriminate against black and Hispanic voters, a U.S. federal…

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US lawmaker wants men fined for masturbating

by Dolapo Adelana A US lawmaker, Jessica Farrar has proposed the imposition of a fine for men who masturbate, according to the BBC. The Texas lawmaker's draft law is aimed…

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1 year on, Julius Agwu takes us behind his brain surgery (PHOTOS)

Exactly a year ago today, Julius Agwu underwent a successful brain surgery in Houston, Texas. To mark the day, the ace comedian shared moments in the hospital before and after…

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Highlights from Flavour’s concert in Houston

Club Nationale and Serge Entertainment presented MTV’s Best Live Act- Flavour N’abania live in Houston, Texas, along with his live band that came all the way from Nigeria; and Golden Icons was live at the concert to cover…

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Man who inspired Chris Oyakhilome and Chris Okotie’s curly hair dies

by Damilola Jagun Shall we pay homage; to the man who inspired the creation of the curly hairstyle of two famous Nigerian pastors, Chris Oyakhilome and Chris Okotie. Comer Cottrell,…

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He’s the father! DNA test proves Beyonce’s dad got former lingerie model pregnant

by Kolapo Olapoju Beyoncé Knowles's dad, Matthew Knowles is the father of TaQoya Branscomb's child. This is according to the result of a paternity test conducted in a DNA laboratory…

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