Lowe's will deliver your Christmas tree for free this year
Lowe's is offering free Christmas tree delivery for the first time as home-bound Americans start the holidays earlier than usual.
More Hispanic workers impacted by Covid-19 in food processing and agriculture workplaces, CDC study finds
More Hispanic workers were impacted by the coronavirus pandemic in food processing plants, manufacturing plants and agriculture workplaces in the US last spring than workers of other races or ethnicities, a team led by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Monday.
UK government signs contract for first coronavirus human challenge studies
The UK government has signed a contract for the first human challenge studies for the novel coronavirus, in which healthy volunteers are deliberately infected with the virus in a controlled setting, and some receive an experimental vaccine.
A California city is guaranteeing income to 800 residents for two years
The city of Compton is launching a pilot program that will guarantee free, recurring cash payments to 800 of its low-income residents -- with no strings attached.
Houston Health Department Encourages Alternatives to Traditional Trick-or-Treating and Halloween Gatherings During COVID-19 Pandemic
The Houston Health Department encourages people to forgo traditional trick-or-treating and Halloween gatherings this year in favor of safer alternatives. Going door-to-door and attending traditional Halloween events are high-risk activities for spreading COVID-19 during the pandemic.
The rich really are different: They're buying more jewelry during Covid
MA RAINEY’S BLACK BOTTOM starring Viola Davis and Chadwick Boseman coming to Netflix December 18th and in select theaters in November. This is one of Boseman's last projects.
Stocks sink on dashed hopes for stimulus
Wall Street was on a wild ride Monday, with the Dow swinging wildly between highs and lows. Stocks opened moderately higher on hopes that a stimulus deal might still get done ahead of the election, as well as buoyant economic news out of China. But it wasn't meant to last.
Barry Jenkins gives first look at 'The Underground Railroad'
"The Underground Railroad" is coming to Amazon and Barry Jenkins delivered a first look at the limited series on Monday.
Houston Furniture Bank to Celebrate Inauguration of New 43,000-Square-Foot North Houston Location in the Woodlands
On Friday, October 16, 2020, the Houston Furniture Bank will celebrate the inauguration of its new 43,000-square-foot Houston Furniture Bank North location in the Woodlands, Texas. This new facility in Montgomery County is the second building operated by Houston Furniture Bank in the Greater Houston region and is located at 295 Sawdust Road, The Woodlands, Texas 77380.
Enjoy a Picnic in the Park with The Health Museum
Are you looking for a great way to spend the day? The Health Museum has you covered!
Winner Takes All
Astros force a Game 7 in the ALCS after being down 3-0
Hip Hop Artist Chris Brown had one of the most iconic openings to a song that has been etched into the minds of everyone who has ever heard it. On his hit single, “Look At Me Know” featuring Busta Rhymes and Lil Wayne, Chris bellows out what could easily be the Houston Astros rally cry this season to other teams and fans who are holding the 2017 cheating scandal over their heads.
H-Town Stand Up
Correa’s blast in the ninth inning helps the Astros stave off elimination
Stadium in San Diego, California as soon as I heard the loud “Crack” from the barrel of the bat of Astros shortstop and “Swag Leader” Carlos Correa.
Houston Rockets GM Daryl Morey, who sparked controversy between the NBA and China, to step down
Daryl Morey, who in October last year sparked controversy between the NBA and China with a tweet in support of pro-democracy protestors in Hong Kong, is stepping down as the Houston Rockets general manager.
More people watched Biden on ABC than Trump on NBC, MSNBC and CNBC
Joe Biden's town hall on ABC averaged 14.1 million viewers on Thursday night, easily surpassing the Nielsen ratings for President Trump's town hall on NBC. That alone was a result virtually no one in the TV business expected. And that's not even the most surprising part.
Mexico's former defense minister arrested on federal drug charges in Los Angeles
A former Mexican defense minister was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport on drug and money laundering charges, accused of taking bribes in exchange for permitting a cartel known for wholesale violence to operate with impunity in Mexico, federal prosecutors said Friday.
Debate commission announces topics for final debate between Trump and Biden
The Commission on Presidential debates announced on Friday the six topics for the second and final debate between President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden set to take place next week.
Classic Disney films now have stronger advisories warning of racist content
Disney+ subscribers who log on to watch classic films like "Lady and the Tramp" or "Peter Pan" now see stronger advisory messages warning of racist content.
Suspect arrested in shooting death of actor Thomas Jefferson Byrd, police say
An arrest has been made in the shooting death of actor Thomas Jefferson Byrd, according to a release from Atlanta Police Department.
I stood in line for four hours to vote
Perseverance. That's the word my fraternity brother, who was already in line to vote, loudly and clearly said to me as my wife and I took our place in line roughly 10 people behind him.
The US has reached 8 million Covid-19 cases, and the pace of new infections signals a tough winter
The United States on Friday surpassed 8 million recorded Covid-19 cases -- a milestone that comes as daily infection rates are rising, which experts say is setting the country up for a very difficult winter.
