UNICEF With Harvey On Its Mind Generously Gives Back
It was a glamorous night of Houstonians on the red carpet that led to a grandiose evening at the UNICEF Gala Houston.
Harris Says She'll Back Booker's Legislation to Legalize Marijuana
California Sen. Kamala Harris said in a tweet she plans to support her fellow Democratic colleague Cory Booker's legislation to legalize marijuana. She made her announcement in a video for Now This News.
All Access Art Show Summer 2018 Edition Takes Over the Health Museum
Bringing a fresh artistic vibe to Houston's creative scene, the All Access Art Show is taking over The Health Museum (1515 Hermann, Dr, Houston) on Friday, May, 25, 2018 from 7PM-12PM for their Summer 18' Edition.
Deadpool 2 Supersedes Expectations
The main selling point of superhero films, whether they belong to the DC or Marvel Universes are stakes. Most of then end up with a villain who wants to take over the world, via some malevolent force or action.
There has been, on average, 1 school shooting every week this year
We're only 20 weeks into 2018, and there have already been 22 school shootings where someone was hurt or killed. That averages out to more than 1 shooting a week.
Mexican Citizen Stole Woman’s Identity to Vote in Texas Elections, Authorities Say
A Mexican citizen living in Houston stole another woman's identity to vote illegally, the Texas attorney general's office says. Laura Janeth Garza, 38, was indicted last week on two counts of illegal voting.
Suspect in custody after shooting at Texas' Santa Fe High School
Someone opened fire at a high school in the southeastern Texas city of Santa Fe on Friday morning, officials said, leaving more than one person injured and students running from the school.
Heat Wave: Houston Texans 2018 Rookie Minicamp
If anyone is interested in moving to the city of Houston, let me give you a bit of advice. From April until October it gets extremely hot and humid in the middle of the day, and the temperature just keeps rising as the day goes on.
Burlesque Icon Dita Von Teese Touts Her Own Brand of Feminism
Born out of a time capsule from Hollywood’s golden era, glamour girl and burlesque goddess, Dita Von Teese has been captivating imaginations around the world since she burst onto the scene in the early 2000s, first on the cover of Playboy Magazine, and then draped on the arm of controversial rocker, Marilyn Manson. Since then, Dita has carved out an iconic reputation for herself as the most famous and sought after burlesque performer in the world. Vanity Fair has dubbed her a “Burlesque Superheroine,” and Elle has declared her an “all around icon.”
A Royal Wedding That Affirms Truly Noble Values
Prince Harry of Wales, sixth in the line of succession to the British throne, will marry the American actress Meghan Markle on Saturday, with all of the ceremony and global hoopla that the British royalty inevitably attracts. Harry is the son of Charles, the Prince of Wales, and the late Princess Diana. What's notable about Prince Harry, however, is not so much the royal blood that he inherited, but the royal values that he has chosen to express.
Where Does Society Draw the Line Between Morality and Entertainment?
The best books I’ve ever read have been autobiographies. I believe it’s because there is nothing that I or any other writer can make up that’s more entertaining or interesting than real life. A lot of them may read like stories created by writers and a producer but these men and women lived these lives; and as much as we love their music, movies or stories we have to accept that a lot of these men and women were flawed.
Rapper T.I. arrested near Georgia home
Rapper T.I. was arrested early Wednesday in Henry County, Georgia, outside Atlanta, according to authorities.
H-E-B Adds More than 900 Store Jobs Across the Greater Houston Area
Texas-based company ranked among best places to work
H-E-B, one of the nation’s leading independent food retailers and the largest private employer in Texas, is adding more than 900 jobs in the Greater Houston area. Eligible employees receive benefits, employee discounts, paid time off, 401K and Partner Stock Plans, scholarship opportunities and more.
Lawyer for Sudanese teen who killed her rapist facing intimidation
Five days after a 19-year-old Sudanese woman was sentenced to death for killing the man she was forced to marry, her lawyer was barred from holding a news conference amid an intensifying campaign of intimidation, activists told CNN.
Meghan Markle, Prince Harry ask for privacy for her father who won't attend wedding
Meghan Markle's father, Thomas Markle, told American publication TMZ on Monday that he will not attend his daughter's wedding to Prince Harry.
Scott Pruitt unapologetically defends EPA tenure amid blistering criticism
Scott Pruitt, the embattled administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, vehemently defended himself while facing tough questions about his spending and alleged ethical transgressions at a Capitol Hill hearing Wednesday.
Laurel or Yanny? What science has to say
As if we needed another thing to divide America. Some people who listen to this audio file hear one thing; others hear something completely different. It's like it was put on the internet just to sow discord.
Dog rescues his friend from drowning in pool in Mesa
What began as a Sunday afternoon enjoying the dog days of summer at the Becerra house in Mesa changed in an instant.
Total halts $2 billion gas project in Iran
French oil giant Total is preparing to pull out of Iran to avoid risking US sanctions.
Teacher designs DIY safety device after Parkland shooting
A small piece of fabric kept near a classroom door could help protect students in the event of an active shooter.
