Bow Wow is back in social media’s crosshairs after trying to show his support for the flood victims in Houston with a “hook em’ horns” sign. The actor, a.k.a. Shad Moss, tweeted a pic of himself throwing up the hand symbol representing the Longhorns of University of Texas at Austin. The backlash started immediately, with folks […]
HOUSTON (AP) — With more guests than cots, some people slept on chairs or the floor. People hung towels and wet clothes on the base of the ceiling supports. Police officers guarded several entrances. Outside, dozens of people still awake stood with their pets and traded cigarettes. People who escaped rising floodwaters and pouring rain […]
The BYU-LSU game will be played Saturday night at the Superdome in New Orleans after massive flooding in Houston from Hurricane Harvey forced it to be relocated from NRG Stadium. ESPN announced the move Monday. Finding a stadium to play the neutral-site game was in the hands of the television network and AdvoCare Texas Kickoff […]
Alfreda’s first cousin Bernard Gross is a Houston resident. He calls in to talk about his current condition. “I’ve been very lucky. It hasn’t affected me, my home hasn’t been flooded. But there is a lot of extensive street flooding, ” explained Gross. Even though he is safe, Gross says, “The whole city is shut […]
LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — Southwest Louisiana balanced on a knife’s edge early Tuesday as Tropical Storm Harvey threatened to inundate the region with potentially disastrous flooding. Damage was nothing compared to the toll in Texas, and had been light through sunset Monday. But a heavy band of rainfall Monday night proved too much for […]
08/29/17- Hurricane Harvey has brought out the true spirit of America. Black people are helping white people, Christians are helping Muslims, there were even some Mexicans seen helping a Trump supporter. But you won’t find a Houston Texas fan rescuing a Cowboys fan! Like BlackAmericaWeb.com on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Sign Up For Our Newsletter!
UPDATE: Terry Thomas and the crew are still hanging in there at the Houston station Majic 102.1. We talked with them again to get a look at their situation and the rescue efforts going on in Houston. Terry Thomas works as the program director at our sister station in Houston, Majic 102.1. They are […]
08/29/17- T-minus two days to the Family Reunion! Are y’all ready? But we are still on Hurricane Harvey patrol and New Orleans is in the path of bad weather again. Today is the 12 year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Some of the people who have been affected by Hurricane Harvey were also affected by Hurricane […]
HOUSTON (AP) — Hurricane Harvey has forced both the Houston Astros and Houston Texans to play home games miles away from the flood-stricken city with players wondering when they will be able to come back. The Astros will play a three-game series against the Texas Rangers at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, this week, […]
With the situation in Houston being dire, people can’t afford to wait for first responders to rescue them. Neighbors are helping neighbors and strangers are helping strangers. One of those helping others is singer Carl Thomas. He in in Houston helping those who need assistance in evacuating unsafe areas and homes due to Hurricane Harvey. The singer shared footage […]
Houston, Texas and the surrounding areas have been devastated by Hurricane Harvey. They are still being hit and could use all the help they can get. If you want to donate and be a part of the relief efforts, you can click any of the links below. Donations Salvation Army Catholic Charities USA Global Giving […]
Officials in Texas say Hurricane Harvey could force more than 30,000 people into shelters, with flooding still threatening to swallow more streets and neighborhoods in Houston and nearby areas. In response, Kevin Hart is trying to rally his rich celebrity friends to donate money toward assisting the victims and rescuers. The comedian has given $25,000 […]
