California wildfires kill 31 people, with more devastation to come
The most destructive wildfire in California history is nowhere near done with its catastrophic rampage.
Competency exam ordered for man accused of firing shots, threatening polls on Election Day
A 20-year-old man has been charged in connection to a shots fired incident and serious threats made against polling places on Election Day in Milwaukee Tuesday, Nov, 6.
Vatican orders US bishops to delay taking action on sexual abuse crisis
The Vatican has told the US Conference of Catholic Bishops to delay voting on measures to hold bishops accountable for failing to protect children from sexual abuse, the president of the conference said in a surprise announcement Monday morning.
Here's how you can help those affected by the California wildfires
Three massive wildfires are burning across the state of California. More than 300,000 people have evacuated. At least 31 people are dead.
Security guard killed by police in Robbins bar wanted to be a cop, friends say
The security guard fatally shot by police at a suburban bar Sunday loved music and had plans to become a police officer, friends said.
Lady Gaga documents being evacuated amid Los Angeles fires
Lady Gaga is among the many celebrities forced to flee their homes due to the rampant fires in California.
10 ways to honor veterans beyond Veterans Day
Every year on November 11, Americans honor the 19.6 million active and former US service members who have gone to war.
Why Kamala Harris is the new Democratic frontrunner
If there's one lesson Democrats should learn from the 2018 election, it's this: Their base wants to make history.
What Donald Trump's fact-free claims about elections in Florida and Arizona tell us about 2020
President Donald Trump spent the weekend in Paris, but his Twitter feed is evidence that he kept a close eye on events stateside -- most notably the ongoing recounts in Florida and the still-uncalled Senate race in Arizona.
CVS Opens Hispanic Focused Stores in Texas
CVS Pharmacy has opened four stores designed to appeal to the growing Hispanic consumer base in Houston according the Houston Chronicle..
Texas Jury Awards $68,000 to Black Girl Who Said Classmates Wrapped Rope Around Her Neck
A private school in Texas was ordered to pay $68,000 in damages to a black girl’s family two years after she returned from a sixth-grade school trip with severe rope burns around her neck.
Houston Food Banks Gets $156K From Whataburger-Texans Team
Whataburger and the Houston Texans donated $156,358 to the Houston Food Bank during a presentation.
New Effort To Grow Pipeline of Latino Leaders in Education Launches in Houston
A new group in Greater Houston, Latinos for Education, want to grow the pipeline of Latino leaders in education, starting with the nonprofit world that pumps millions of dollars into learning.
“Farming While Black: Soul Fire Farm’s Practical Guide to Liberation on the Land” by Leah Penniman, foreword by Karen Washington
Your hands are filthy. Dirt lines every crease and covers much of your knuckles. It’s beneath your fingernails, all the way up to your wrists, soiling the edges of your sweatshirt and down your front. Yes, your hands are filthy but once you’ve read “Farming While Black” by Leah Penniman, your smile will be wide.
Little Chef DJ's Specialties? Vegan Mac and Cheese and Teaching About Eating Healthy
Once he had the crowd's attention, but before showing them how to make something delicious, Little Chef DJ played a trivia game.
Diabetic? Here’s What Black Seed Oil Can Do for You
There’s a new power plant on the scene and it’s making moves… medically. Here’s what you need to know about the latest, yet ancient, health remedy, black seed oil.
Houston Native Signs with Harlem Globetrotters
The world-famous Harlem Globetrotters, who are preparing to enter their 93rd season of entertaining fans around the world, today unveiled their 10-player rookie class for the 2019 Fan Powered World Tour, which is now underway and will travel to more than 250 markets throughout North America.
Preserving Communities Of Color Holds Conference in Houston
Attendees at the three-day Preserving Communities of Color (PCOC) conference held in Houston over the weekend explored the social, institutional and economic changes that impact communities of color across the nation.
Simplify Holiday Entertaining
Preparing side dishes can be time consuming. Save those precious minutes to enjoy the holidays by using refrigerated, never-frozen options like mashed potatoes, mashed sweet potatoes, baked apples and even macaroni and cheese that can be heated in the microwave and ready to serve in minutes.
First-ever Computer Lab for Veteran Community in Houston Opens
Comcast has partnered with Lone Star Veterans Association to officially open the first-ever computer lab for the veteran community in Houston.
