Texas' Unemployment Rate Remains at Historic Low 3.7 Percent
Texas’ seasonally adjusted unemployment was 3.7 percent in November, remaining at the same historic 42-year low it was in October.
What Happens to Your Body When You Hold Your Pee
We get it. You’re busy. We’re busy, everybody’s busy. You have things to do, people to take care of and places to go. So sometimes we put ourselves last, including our bladders. But how healthy is it to hold your pee and not go to the bathroom when your bladder tells you to?
Suge Knight Opens Up In 'American Dream/American Knightmare'
Former rap mogul Marion "Suge" Knight muses about what might have happened if the architects of that business "were friends, instead of destroying each other."
African American Senators Push First Federal Lynching Bill Through U.S. Senate
On December 19th, the U.S. Senate finally passed the first anti-lynching bill in history.
Houston’s Emancipation Avenue Becomes First ‘Texas Main Street’ In A Major City
Emancipation Avenue in Houston’s Third Ward neighborhood has been designated a Texas Main Street, the first time the state historical commission has selected a street in a major city for the program.
Fabolous Spends 100K+ On Gifts for Brooklyn Youth in Annual Toy Drive
Fabolous made Christmas come early for kids in the Madison Square Boys and Girls Club of Brooklyn this year with his annual Christmas Toy Drive
Taft Alumnus, ‘Black Panther’ Actor Dies
Ronald Glenn "Abongo" Humphrey, an alumnus of Taft High School and actor in the 2018 blockbuster film "Black Panther," has died. A death notice from Dignity Memorial in Georgia shows Humphrey, a married father of three, died Dec. 11 at 41 years old. The notice did not specify the cause of death.
Tips for Taking Control Over Your Financial Destiny
Whether you’re a novice or experienced investor, there are steps you can take in order to take control of your financial destiny, and you don’t necessarily need a professional financial planner to do so, say some experts.
Kennedy Center Honors Highlights Schism Between Trump and The Arts
President Trump skipped the Kennedy Center Honors in 2017, publicly stating that he wished to avoid marring the celebration with a "political distraction."
METRO Delivers Holiday Cheer to Local Students & Seniors
There was no shortage of smiles or cheers as several Houston area school children got a surprise visit from Santa and bags full of toys this week. It is part of METRO's annual Adopt-a-School program.
Government Shutdown Threatens Access to Key Economic Data
Among the many public services that Americans will miss if the partial government shutdown continues beyond this week, here's a big one: data.
Family of the Black Wrestler Who Was Forced to Cut His Dreadlocks Speaks Out
The parents of the 16-year-old black varsity wrestler who was forced to cut his dreadlocks before a match have spoken out for the first time since the incident.
Prince of Peace Summons the Better Angels of Our Nature
On Tuesday, hundreds of millions celebrated Christmas across the country and around the world. For many, the holiday is a joyous time: Families gather, music in the air, lights drape trees and lampposts; presents are exchanged; blessings are shared.
M.A.S.H.: Texans Lose the Game and Key Players In the Loss to Philadelphia
From 1972 until 1983, CBS aired a television show based off of the 1968 novel written by Richard Hooker. M.A.S.H told the weekly stories about the 4077th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital that was based out of Uijeonebu, South Korea during the Korean War. The soldiers stationed there were in charge of taking care of the wounded soldiers who were wounded during the battle.
“On Point: Zayd Saleem, Chasing the Dream” by Hena Khan
In your lifetime, you’ve done many amazing things. You learned to walk. Imagine how hard that was, and you did it! You learned to make words and put them into sentences, which is no easy feat, either. You know how to get to school, do math, read, and play ball. But, as in the new book “On Point” by Hena Khan, could something be holding you back from greatness?
Kwanzaa: What You Didn’t Know
We have decked the halls, jingled the bells, and sung the carols but there is still more holiday celebration. After Christmas comes the season of Kwanzaa. Founded in 1966 by Maulana Karenga, Kwanzaa is a holiday based on African principles and is celebrated from December 26 to January 1. Most are familiar with the seven principles but may not be knowledgeable about other aspects of the holiday. Continue reading to find out what you don’t know about Kwanzaa.
White House says it didn't distribute MAGA hats Trump signed in Iraq, Germany
President Donald Trump made his first visit to a war zone on Wednesday, receiving an enthusiastic reception from many US troops there -- some of whom may have run afoul of military rules.
Video posted to social media appears to show Guerin Catholic cheerleaders bullying classmate
A video posted to social media this week appears to show five cheerleaders from Guerin Catholic High School in Noblesville taunting and bullying a classmate with crude language and vulgar gestures.
Dozens of headstones vandalized at Cemetery
The city of Olathe is investigating after dozens of headstones were found vandalized. At least 20 headstones were toppled over at the Olathe Memorial Cemetery, near Northgate and Herald Street.
Suspect who shot and killed California officer was in the country illegally, sheriff says
The man suspected to have shot and killed a police officer during a traffic stop in Newman, California, was in the country illegally, the Stanislaus County sheriff said Thursday.
