Dallas police fire officer charged with fatally shooting man in his apartment
Amber Guyger, the police officer charged with manslaughter in the shooting of a man inside his Dallas apartment, has been fired from the department, according to a statement Dallas Police Chief Ulysha Renee Hall.
October is Archives Month
October is Archives Month! Learn more about the Houston Public Library's special collections library, Houston Metropolitan Research Center (HMRC), and the amazing treasures it preserves in its archive collection. HMRC is hosting the multiple programs throughout the month providing insights on the importance of archiving, insider tips on how to archive your own personal memorabilia and fun, interactive projects that the entire family can enjoy. All events are free and open to the public.
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Urges the President to Refrain From Terminating Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein and Calls on Congress to Pass H.R .5476 the Special Counsel Independence and Int
Jackson Lee—“ We also know that this president will do anything to protect those ensnared in this counterintelligence, criminal investigation, as evidenced by his musings from earlier this week, that he declassify certain intelligence information, thereby compromising sources and methods, proffered as a disinfectant against institutional corruption, but in actuality nothing more than an attempt to give his cohorts access to sensitive information likely to aid their criminal defense.”
Beyond the Rhetoric: Deceit in Free Trade Agreements
Free Trade Agreements are created to allow two or more nations to commence bilateral trade without taxation or tariff. As a result, products are sold to the consumer at the most affordable pricing. They encourage business activity and industrial growth. Sometimes these agreements can be misused by disingenuous nations seeking unfair advantages over rival nations. China has often been accused of such activity.
Houston is One of Four Launch Cities for New Kroger ECommerce Platform
New ship-to-customer ecommerce platform delivers on Restock Kroger commitment to redefine the customer experience
The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) recently announced the introduction of Kroger Ship, its new direct-to-customer ecommerce platform.
Shots of Himalayan Salts
Grab a lime and a Himalayan Salt Shot Glass and you'll be on your way. If you’re a tequila lover, then allow us to introduce the innovative Salt Shot Glasses from Root7. Eliminating the awkwardness of licking salt of your hand and providing a fun yet classy alternative. Crafted from 100% natural Himalayan salt shot, to take the edge of your spirit.
Construction Begins On New Rail-Served Distribution Facility For Leading Resin Packaging Company
Facility Designed to Support Rapidly-Growing Plastic Resins Export Market
Trammell Crow Company (TCC) and partner Artis REIT announce that construction has commenced on a new, Class-A, 519,224-square-foot rail-served distribution facility for Plastic Bagging & Packaging, Inc. (PBP), an international producer of plastic bagging and provider of packaging services. The new build-to-suit facility will be located on the Grand Parkway in Cedar Port Industrial Park east of Houston. Completion is scheduled for Summer 2019.
National Rail Safety Week Activities in Houston
In recognition of National Rail Safety Week, Union Pacific Railroad is joining its community partners across the state to promote rail safety for drivers and pedestrians. Media representatives are invited to ride in the cab of a locomotive with Union Pacific Police and local law enforcement officers, while they observe motorists’ behavior at railroad grade crossings.
Trump Administration Targets Children, Families and Communities of Color in Latest Immigration Regulation
Changes to Public Charge Could Put Health and Immigration Status at Risk for Millions
On September 22, the Trump Administration Department of Homeland Security announced it would issue a proposed regulation that would severely curtail the ability of immigrants to secure a green card by expanding the definition of “public charge” to include individuals who access non-cash safety-net programs such as health insurance, nutrition programs and low-income housing. Green card applicants who are deemed a public charge can be denied permanent residency. The proposed rule will be published in the coming days by the Department of Homeland Security and will not only have a detrimental effect on individuals seeking green cards, but also their children.
The drama with Kanye West, Nick Cannon and Drake
Kanye West has a message for Nick Cannon, Drake and Tyson Beckford: Keep my wife's name out of your mouths.
This is why people hesitate to report sexual misconduct
The news has been filled with stories of prominent men accused of sexual misconduct -- many of the alleged misdeeds going back decades.
Breastfeeding better for babies' weight gain than pumping, new study says
Research has already shown a link between breastfeeding and lower obesity risk for babies. But a new study finds another association: "Breast is best" for them even compared with giving babies breast milk out of the bottle.
Reliable Sources: Kavanaugh calls allegation in New Yorker story a 'smear'
This is a smear, plain and simple," Brett Kavanaugh says. That's his response to the new allegation of sexual misconduct against him -- published by The New Yorker on Sunday night -- in a story co-bylined by Ronan Farrow and Jane Mayer.
White House and Kavanaugh deny allegation made by second woman
The White House and Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh denied an allegation Sunday made by a second woman accusing him of inappropriate sexual behavior.
Typhoon Trami: Taiwan on guard as storm builds to super typhoon strength
Taiwan is preparing for the impact of Typhoon Trami, which could be among the strongest storms of the year by the time it hits the island later this week.
'Colette,' 'Lizzie' filter LGBT history through 19th century prism
The LGBTQ experience is being contemplated through an intriguing filter -- the social mores and homophobia that characterized the end of the 19th century -- via a trio of independent films devoted to historical figures opening in a three-week span.
Boy band BTS to become first K-Pop group to address the United Nations
Korean boy band BTS will make history this week as the first ever K-Pop group to speak at the United Nations.
The Kavanaugh nomination just got even more complicated
Democrats are demanding an immediate halt to Brett Kavanaugh's nomination process after his increasingly troubled hopes of reaching the Supreme Court were hit by a new allegation of sexual misconduct as a young man.
Trump's trade war with China just got a whole lot bigger
The trade fight between the United States and China intensified Monday as the two economic superpowers hit each other with their biggest round of tariffs yet.
Sky shareholders cheer Comcast's $40 billion knockout bid
A great day for Comcast is turning into an even better one for Sky shareholders.
