President Trump Says Rep. Maxine Waters Needs ‘an IQ test’ at Gridiron Dinner, She Responds
President Trump was at the annual Gridiron Club Dinner on Saturday when he said that Rep. Maxine Waters “has to immediately take an IQ test.”
HISD Superintendent Richard Carranza Stunning Departure From Houston to NYC
After a year and a half, Houston ISD’s superintendent Richard Carranza has announced that he will be leaving the district to become the New York City School's Chancellor. This announcement comes during the peak of a $208 million deficit that will cause hundreds to lose their jobs due to budget cuts.
North Carolina Police Officer Resigns After Beating, Choking and Tasing Suspected Jaywalker
A western North Carolina police officer who resigned after a body camera video shows him hitting and using a Taser on a man suspected of jaywalking will face preliminary charges of assault, the Buncombe County District Attorney's Office said Thursday.
Federal Government Sues City of Houston Over Alleged Sex Discrimination at Fire Department
Urine on the walls, scalding showers and even death threats scrawled on their possessions. These were the conditions female firefighters had to endure at a fire station in Houston, a new federal lawsuit alleges.
Texas Poised to Send Its First Two Latinas to Congress
The state of Texas is all but certain to break a major glass ceiling and send at least one, and likely two, Hispanic women to Congress next year. In El Paso, former El Paso County Judge Veronica Escobar declared victory Tuesday night in her race to replace Democratic U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke, who is running for the U.S. Senate.
5 Things for March 9: Kim Jong Un, tariffs, abortion, Colombia, Playa del Carmen
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Larry V. Green: Friend, Mentor, and Leader for All
The Life & Legacy of Larry V. Green Told By People Who Knew Him
Green has always been associated with new life, growth, and a certain kind contagious energy. These descriptions align perfectly with the character and legacy of Houston City Councilman Larry V. Green. In his well-lived life that was shorten all too soon, Green was able to use his power and influence to bring liveliness to the city of Houston and everyone he came across. With his passing, Houston has lost a bit of its color. Green was found dead in his bed at home on Tuesday, March 6. He was 52 years old.
Assault On Right to Vote Comes From Home-grown Reactionaries
This past weekend, we once again gathered in Selma, Ala., to commemorate "Bloody Sunday," the March 7, 1965, march across the Edmund Pettus Bridge that was savagely put down by police.
US Tariffs and North Korea; Jobs Report; Fresh Earnings
Investors have two significant geopolitical moves to consider on Friday. Both involve President Donald Trump.
Wisecracks, Cold Noodles and Soju: Is This What Trump Could Expect From a Kim Summit?
Kim Jong Un's meeting with South Korean officials in Pyongyang earlier this week has given a rare insight into the North Korean leader's style and hospitality.
After West Virginia, Teachers in Other States Prep for Political Fight
The strike in West Virginia has inspired similar movements as teachers in Oklahoma are considering a walkout next month and Arizona teachers had a public show of solidarity for better wages this week.
Houston Wins $9.4 Million Grant to Improve 40 Flood-Prone Zones
New technology improvements are coming to 40 flood-prone intersections in Houston to save cars, headaches and lives. The City of Houston announced Tuesday afternoon
White House Staffers Say the Place Is Filled with Division, Friction and Backbiting
A sense of uncertainty has engulfed the West Wing alongside a rash of recent staff departures, with many officials questioning who President Donald Trump will choose to fill key roles as his administration enters its second year.
Documents Detail Confusion in Police Response to Parkland Shooting
As a gunman killed petrified students and staff members at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School last month, officers outside could not immediately work together to locate the gunfire or the shooter.
Serena Williams Wins in Tennis Comeback in Indian Wells
Making her tennis comeback after becoming a mom for the first time, Serena Williams beat Zarina Diyas in straight sets in the first round in Indian Wells.
Trump's Decision to Meet with Kim Jong Un 'no surprise,' Tillerson Say
US President Donald Trump's decision to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un "was not a surprise in any way," US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said Friday, as the bombshell news was met with cautious optimism by China and US allies in the region.
Levy Park Conservancy Presents Into the Woods for Family Movie Night Mar. 30, Sponsored by Texas Children’s Hospital
Come on out for some spring time fun on Mar. 30 to see the family-friendly 2014 Disney movie Into the Woods, sponsored by Texas Children’s Hospital in conjunction with the Levy Park Conservancy. Into the Woods, based on the Stephen Sondheim Broadway musical, is a modern twist on several of the beloved Brothers Grimm fairy tales.
Last Day to Purchase Girl Scout Cookies and Donate to Local Heroes Is March 25
The annual Girl Scout Cookie Sale is coming to a close March 25, so pick up your favorites while you still can or donate your favorites to local heroes. Until then, cookies will be sold at cookie booths outside of grocery stores and other retail venues. You can also visit the Cookie Finder at www.girlscoutcookies.org to locate a cookie booth in your area.
Senate Lawmakers Seek to Gut Fair Housing Civil Rights Guarantees Proposed to Be Weakened
In just a few weeks, civil rights and housing advocates will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act. Just four days following the assassination of Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., Congress passed the law on April 10, 1968.
A Message From the Richard A. Carranza, HISD Superintendent
As many of you know, I will be leaving HISD for an opportunity to serve as the new Chancellor of New York City schools. It is with a heavy heart that I leave Houston, a dynamic and unique city with a can-do spirit the size of Texas. I want to thank you for welcoming me into your lives and entrusting me with the education of your children.
