Mayor Turner congratulates Harris County's newly sworn-in leadership.
Mayor Sylvester Turner today attended the swearing in ceremony and celebration for Harris County's new leadership and issued the following statement:
Kim Kardashian West is expecting baby No. 4 via surrogate
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are expanding their family again. A source close to the couple told CNN Wednesday that they are expecting their fourth child via surrogate this year.
Winning ticket sold for $425 million New Year's jackpot
Another year, another lottery you didn't win. Unless you are one lucky New Yorker.
It's now illegal for anyone under 21 to buy a semi-automatic rifle in Washington state
Washington state is seeking to reduce gun violence by making it tougher to buy assault rifles.
Here's why college football teams use live animals as mascots
The Georgia Bulldogs took on the Texas Longhorns in the Sugar Bowl Tuesday night in New Orleans, and the clash wasn't just on the gridiron.
You've resolved to read more in the new year. Here's where to start
t's a new year. You need some new books. But which ones? Hundreds of thousands of titles are published every year, and unless you're plowing through a favorite author's oeuvre, it can be hard to figure out which are worth your time.
Tiffany Haddish bombed. Now people are defending her
Tiffany Haddish on Tuesday tweeted an article from The Root about how she bombed during her New Year's Eve stand-up performance in Miami.
New year, same old Kanye love for Trump
Kanye West kicked off 2019 by reaffirming his admiration for President Donald Trump and generally riling up Twitter.
New House rules to allow Democrats to defend Obamacare
Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel sided with President Donald Trump over her uncle Mitt Romney, slamming the Utah senator-elect for writing an op-ed in which he criticized the President.
Trump's wild ride may get bumpier still in 2019
Donald Trump has a New Year's message for Americans reeling from his disruption and exhausted by his impossible-to-ignore presidency: "CALM DOWN AND ENJOY THE RIDE."
How the Trump era is driving some Republican families apart
Family loyalty is a key theme in Donald Trump's business life and political career.
The Original Frenchy’s Prepares for Big Move for Church Expansion
For 49 years, chicken lovers have known that the best chicken in town was on the corner of Scott and Wheeler at Frenchy’s. The Creole spices filled the air drawing customers in for miles just to get a 5-wing special, fries, and a strawberry soda.
This red pickup truck may hold clues in the shooting death of a 7-year-old girl
With a photo of a red truck and loose description of the suspect, Texas authorities are begging for the public's help in finding a killer.
RNC chair Ronna McDaniel sides with Trump over her uncle Mitt Romney after op-ed
Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel sided with President Donald Trump over her uncle Mitt Romney, slamming the Utah senator-elect for writing an op-ed in which he criticized the President.
Global stocks swing wildly as investors worry about China's economy
Global stock markets kicked off 2019 with another wild day of trading triggered by new signs of economic weakness in China.
Ebola outbreak in Congo surpasses 600 cases amid more violence
The Democratic Republic of Congo has reached a grim new milestone in the Ebola outbreak that began August 1: The total number of probable patients is 608 as of Wednesday, with 368 deaths, the Ministry of Health said. An additional 29 people who doctors suspect may be sick with Ebola are under investigation. The ministry also reported that 207 people have recovered from the life-threatening illness.
Beyond the Rhetoric: Trump’s Africa Power Initiative – Part 2
The Trump Administration is wisely addressing the dismal situation in Africa. To let China come in and economically exploit this continent would directly be a national security problem for the rest of the world – especially the United States. Chinese exploitation is alive and real in every one of the 54 nations within the continent. Allow us to give you a few examples that we experienced from our journeys to the Motherland.
Top Five Books You Need to Push You Into 2019
These five books will give you the internal power to push you in the direction of making 2019 a successful year in so many ways.
PVAMU Team Participates in Houston Mayor’s Trade Delegation to Bahamas
Due to the events surrounding the passing of President George H.W. Bush, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner had to cancel his plans to lead the delegation.
3 Popular Eating Plans You’ll See in the New Year
If you’re thinking about revamping how you eat in the new year, you might want to think twice about the trendy dairy-free plans that crop up on your social media feed – as they could leave you missing out on nutrients you need.
