Hometown Hero: Magnolia Native Serves with Excellence Aboard USS Milius
In the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean, a guided-missile destroyer hums with precision, ready to defend and serve. Among the dedicated sailors aboard the USS Milius (DDG 69), Fire Controlman 1st Class Blake Harris stands as a proud testament to Magnolia, Texas—a small town producing big-time heroes.
Faith, Legacy, and a Spectacular Celebration: The Community of Faith Church Turns 150
In a city as vibrant and diverse as Houston, few institutions carry the weight of history and impact as much as The Community of Faith Church. Nestled on Houston’s north side, this storied church, under the dynamic leadership of Bishop James Dixon II, is gearing up for an extraordinary milestone: its 150th anniversary. And true to its legacy of innovation and community upliftment, the church is marking the occasion in grand style.
Texas officials set to vote on adding Bible lessons for K-5 classes as some states push Christianity in public schools
Officials in Texas are set to vote this week on a controversial new public school curriculum that incorporates Christian lessons from the Bible as early as kindergarten while putting less focus on other faiths.
Family hasn’t heard from Hawaii woman in over a week after she misses flight to New York
It’s been more than a week since Hannah Kobayashi missed a flight connection in Los Angeles. After a series of suspicious texts from her phone, the 30-year-old Hawaii woman has gone silent – and her family is desperately trying to find her.
‘It’s on him’: Democrats look to Hakeem Jeffries to plot a path to revival
Hakeem Jeffries nearly became House speaker. Instead, he’s steering the Democratic Party through an identity crisis and hoping to avoid an ugly intraparty civil war.
Walmart keeps growing with shoppers making more than $100,000 a year
Walmart’s business is surging. Customers making more than $100,000 a year are fueling the growth.
Women testified to House panel that they were paid for sexual favors by Gaetz, lawyer says
Two women testified to the House Ethics Committee that they were paid for “sexual favors” by former Rep. Matt Gaetz, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general, a lawyer for the two women told CNN’s Erin Burnett on Monday.
Celebrating AAMA’s Estrella Gala 2024: Empowering Lives and Honoring Excellence
A night of inspiration, celebration, and community empowerment came alive at AAMA’s Estrella Gala 2024. Hosted at the elegant Junior League of Houston on November 16th, the event brought together leaders, alumni, and supporters, all united in their shared commitment to transforming lives. With a dazzling lineup of honorees, heartfelt speeches, and uplifting entertainment, the gala embodied the essence of AAMA’s mission to uplift and empower the Latino community.
From the "Juice Box" to the "Ice Box": Astros and Daikin Forge a New Legacy
The Houston Astros, two-time World Series champions and the heartbeat of Houston’s sports scene, are stepping into a new era. Come Wednesday, January 1, 2025, Minute Maid Park will transform into Daikin Park, courtesy of a groundbreaking naming rights deal with Daikin Comfort Technologies North America, Inc. This 15-year partnership marks the beginning of a fresh chapter for Houston’s beloved ballclub.
Fifty years of fries and friendship
One out of every eight Americans have worked at McDonald's at some point in their life. That's according to the fast food giant itself.
Four people were injured when a single-engine plane crashed Sunday morning at the In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip. Mandatory Credit: KABC via CNN Newsource
Four people were injured when a small plane crashed Sunday morning at the In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip.
A stabbing spree across Manhattan left 2 people dead and 1 in critical condition. A suspect is in custody, police say
Three unprovoked stabbings across Manhattan Monday morning left two men dead and one woman “fighting for her life,” according to the New York City Police Department. A man is in custody, police said.
Sunlight illuminates the tailfins of British Airways aircraft at Terminal 5 of London Heathrow Airport on February 5, 2021. Mandatory Credit: Adrian Dennis/AFP/Getty Images/File via CNN Newsource
British Airways was hit with a technical failure for a few hours on Monday that appeared to have caused some delays and disruption to its flights across Europe.
A White man allegedly shot his Black neighbor in Minneapolis. Why police waited days before making an arrest
The White man accused of shooting his Black neighbor in the neck last week has an “extensive history of threats, harassment and property damage against numerous neighbors” over a two-year period and evaded arrest by holing up in his home, court records show.
Dwyane Wade’s new statue has people talking. Here’s a look at six other sports statues that went viral
Receiving a statue of oneself is one of the biggest honors in sports. The ultimate testament to your career and physical proof of your legacy.
Jon Hamm and Jimmy Fallon’s remake of Creed’s ‘With Arms Wide Open’ is the LOL moment you need
Thank you, Jon Hamm and Jimmy Fallon, for this Monday morning earworm.
Campus Chronicles - November 18, 2024
Alief ISD proudly announces Kearstyn Spears, a senior at Alief Taylor High School, as the November Scholar Athlete. Kearstyn has distinguished herself both on and off the court, serving as a two-year captain for the volleyball team and earning recognition as a three-year letterman.
Attorneys for Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs call government’s use of his personal notes ‘outrageous’
Lawyers for Sean “Diddy” Combs accused federal prosecutors of “outrageous” conduct for obtaining the former music mogul’s personal notes from his jail cell.
Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee Declares War on Scams: A Consumer Protection Movement Begins
When it comes to protecting your wallet and your peace of mind, Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee isn’t playing around. The recently launched “Stay Scam Free in Harris County” initiative is a bold declaration against scams and fraudulent practices targeting vulnerable residents in the area. In a city as vibrant as Houston, where opportunity and diversity thrive, it’s shameful that some exploit others' trust for personal gain. Menefee's initiative seeks to change that narrative with a proactive, empowering approach to consumer protection.
South Carolina executes death row inmate despite pleas from jurors and a judge to spare his life
South Carolina carried out the execution of Richard Moore on Friday evening, according to the state, a day after the US Supreme Court declined the Black inmate’s request to halt his lethal injection over his claim prosecutors unjustly excluded Black people from the all-White jury that convicted him.
