Jacob Blake woke up and asked his dad, 'Why did they shoot me so many times?'
A heavily medicated Jacob Blake, paralyzed from the waist down and shackled to a hospital bed, clutched his father's hand and wept after regaining consciousness.
South Carolina college student and her stepfather shot dead over a fender-bender, police say
A 21-year-old South Carolina college student and her stepfather were shot and killed on the student's front lawn Monday in an apparent road rage attack after a minor fender-bender.
Navaeh Richardson Recieves The Dr. Andrew Arthur Allen, Sr. Memorial Scholarship
Navaeh Richardson is the recipient of The Dr. Andrew Arthur Allen, Sr. Memorial Scholarship made possible by Emancipation Park Conser- vancy and Dr. Allen’s daughter, award winning actress, singer, stage director, Houston native and Howard University alumna, Phylicia Rashad.
Mayor Sylvester Turner and Microsoft TExpand Digital Alliance With The City Of Houston
Mayor Sylvester Turner announced on Monday that the city of Houston has expanded its ground- breaking digital alliance with Micro- soft to innovate in big data, artificial intelligence and the digital economy. Microsoft brings to Houston “Accelerate,” a new program designed to address economic recovery through skilling both underserved communities and re-skilling the many Americans impacted by COVID-19.
Despite ferocious winds, Hurricane Laura's rural path limited damage
Hurricane Laura is one of the most powerful storms ever to hit the US Gulf Coast, but its path avoided major cities such as Houston and New Orleans, causing less damage — to people and their towns — than initially feared.
J.D. Power 2020 U.S. Initial Quality Study Ranks Hyundai Tucson and Veloster Tops in their Segments
The J.D. Power 2020 U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS) ranked Hyundai Tucson as the best com- pact SUV in initial quality today. The Hyundai Veloster also earned the top score in the compact sporty car vehicle segment.
Shelter-in-place order extended after a chemical leak in Lake Charles
A shelter-in-place order has been extended following the fire that erupted at a Lake Charles chemical plant.
Democrats Must Ace The Agenda Test
In last week’s Democratic National Convention, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris passed the character test.
Vote: It Is Up to All of Us
These are critical times in which we find ourselves. Besides living during this global pandemic, race relations are boiling over, immigrations issues continue to rip families apart, healthcare is not available for all, and issue after issue keeps mounting with more frustrations and less of viable solutions. America is in deep turmoil.
Milwaukee Bucks boycott NBA playoff game, league postpones two other games
The Milwaukee Bucks decided to boycott their playoff game Wednesday with the Orlando Magic following the police shooting of Jacob Blake in the Bucks' home state of Wisconsin. .
NBA postpones playoff games
NEW YORK -- The NBA and the National Basketball Players Association today announced that in light of the Milwaukee Bucks’ decision to not take the floor today for Game 5 against the Orlando Magic, today’s three games – Bucks vs. Magic, Houston Rockets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder and Los Angeles Lakers vs. Portland Trail Blazers - have been postponed. Game 5 of each series will be rescheduled.
Illinois teen arrested in fatal shooting at Kenosha protest, police say
A 17-year-old Illinois resident connected to an overnight shooting during a protest in Kenosha, Wisconsin, was taken into custody Wednesday morning, according to police in Antioch, Illinois.
Fauci says he was in surgery when task force discussed CDC testing guidelines
White House Coronavirus Task Force member Dr. Anthony Fauci said he was undergoing surgery and not part of the discussion during the August 20 task force meeting when updated US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines were discussed.
CDC was pressured 'from the top down' to change coronavirus testing guidance, official says
A sudden change in federal guidelines on coronavirus testing came this week as a result of pressure from the upper ranks of the Trump administration, a federal health official close to the process tells CNN, and a key White House coronavirus task force member was not part of the meeting when the new guidelines were discussed.
Laura is a Category 4 hurricane: What that actually means
Hurricane Laura will soon hit the southwest Louisiana and upper Texas coasts.
Astros Foundation and Chevron Provide School Supplies to Children As Part of Wins for Kids Program
Once again, the Houston Astros organization continues to show how committed they are to the citizens of Houston and surrounding areas. The Astros Foundation has teamed up with Chevron to provide school supplies to 500 children from New Hope Housing and Star of Hope as part of their Wins for Kids program.
Starting Over
Astros stay hot at home defeating the Angels to open 10-game homestand
One day after losing another heartbreaker in San Diego. The Houston Astros (16-13) bounced back to take game 1 of the four-game series against the Los Angeles Angels (9-21) at Minute Maid Park. Super phenom outfielder Kyle Tucker second inning 404-ft homerun got the Astros hit parade started and they never looked back after that.
Las Vegas organization sells jerseys to honor Metro Lieutenant that died from COVID-19
The Injured Police Officer's Fund is honoring its former president and fallen Metro Lieutenant Erik Lloyd.
Pediatricians call for schools to end active shooter trainings that could traumatize students
A top pediatricians' group says realistic active shooter drills can unnecessarily traumatize children, and schools should stop running them.
Driver allegedly tries to run over two 12-year-old girls at Graham convenience store, police say
Two families, sharing a terrifying story tonight after they say their daughters were just trying to grab a snack from the local convenience store when they were assaulted by a 52 -year-old woman.
