Seeking lower electricity rates, residents in two East Texas towns hope the state will intervene
Livingston and Jasper residents hope a lawsuit will force their municipality-operated utility company to offer lower rates and create more transparency in setting rates. Theyโre among the 5 million Texans living outside the stateโs deregulated market and cannot choose their energy provider.
First job fair for Afghan refugees in San Antonio has overwhelming response
The sanctuary of Resurgent Church in the 8100 block of Fredericksburg Road was standing room only Tuesday, packed with at least 200 Afghan refugee men applying for jobs at the J.W. Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort and Spa.
Gwen Berry wins humanitarian award, insists US can do better
Gwen Berry won a humanitarian award Wednesday for raising social justice issues in the United States โ a journey that began in 2019 when she raised her fist on the medals stand at the Pan-Am Games during the national anthem. The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee placed Berry on probation for her actions after winning a gold medal in August 2019. Berry was an outspoken skeptic of the USOPC when it took steps to deal with social injustice issues in the aftermath of George Floyd's killing in May. For winning the award, Berry gets $10,000 to distribute to charities of her choice. Carlos and Smith got sent home; the USOPC sent Berry a letter of reprimand.
Halle Berry Apologizes for Considering Potential Role as Trans Man After Fan Backlash
Halle Berry is apologizing after she recently revealed she was considering playing a transgender man in an upcoming film project. "Over the weekend I had the opportunity to discuss my consideration of an upcoming role as a transgender man, and Id like to apologize for those remarks," Berry shared in a statement. Berry joined Christin Brown for an Instagram Live interview over the weekend, and she revealed that she'd recently been approached to play a trans character, and was excited by the possibility. "[The role is] a character where the woman is a trans character, so shes a woman that transitioned into a man," Berry said at the time. The comments drew fire from critics who objected to Berry playing the character instead of hiring a trans actor for the role.
Halle Berry's Skincare Routine: Shop Her At-Home Facial Favorites
Halle Berry's skincare routine is simpler than you think! The 53-year-old actress, known for her glowing skin, shared her at-home facial and skincare secrets via IGTV and we're looking to re-create her routine, which only takes four steps. "If you guys know, you know that I love a good facial and that skincare has been a big part of my [regimen] since I was 16 years old. "When you put the good-good on, that's what I call it, the good-good," Berry says of her favorite part of the routine. "When skin looks good, everything else looks good, so I've always believed you gotta start with the skin.
AMBER Alert issued for missing 7-month-old from Irving, Texas
IRVING, Texas An AMBER Alert has been issued for a missing child who police believe is in grave or immediate danger.Police said they are searching for seven-month-old Serenity Berry. Berry is 2 feet tall and is 22 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. She is 5 feet 9 inches tall, roughly 280 pounds, with black hair and black eyes. According to police, they were last seen in the 2900 Block of West Pioneer Street in Irving, Texas around 7 p.m. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Irving Police Department at 972-273-1010.
Berry 'disappointed' with USOPC in aftermath of Floyd death
I feel like, right now, my body and my mind, it's like Im going to war, Berry told The Associated Press in an interview Wednesday. To Berry, the statement from the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee that the federation stands with those who demand equality was galling. It came less than a year after the USOPC put Berry on a 12-month probation for her gesture at the Pan-Am Games. The episode comes against the backdrop of the IOC statement earlier this year that reiterated rules forbidding the types of protests Berry made. Theyre going to fight until they cant fight anymore.
Halle Berry Asks Fans to Help Immigrant Store Owner Whose Business Was Burned Down Amid Protests
Halle Berry is taking a moment to help an 81-year-old immigrant store owner who lost his Los Angeles business this week. "An immigrant business owner in his 80s had his Melrose store looted then burned, and his recently deceased wifes jewelry stolen," Berry tweeted alongside pics of Harounian and his store. An immigrant business owner in his 80s had his Melrose store looted then burned, and his recently deceased wifes jewelry stolen. The L.A. Melrose community is family to him and he to them. Meanwhile, amid the outrage over black lives lost due to police brutality, the "Blackout Tuesday" campaign surfaced this week.