Weinstein Company files for bankruptcy and says victims can speak out
The Weinstein Company, the studio co-founded by disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein, has filed for bankruptcy and torn up legal contracts that kept sexual harassment victims from speaking out. The company said late Monday that it will release victims of, and witnesses to, Weinstein's alleged misconduct from any non-disclosure agreements.
The 2020 Democratic Primary, as a March Madness Bracket
The 2020 Democratic presidential primary doesn't officially tip off for another 22 months, but the game-planning is already well underway. We are now, with history as a guide, probably less than a year from the early favorites making their formal declarations.
Governor Abbott Appoints Bugg To State Preservation Board
Governor Abbott has appointed Alethea Swann Bugg to the State Preservation Board for a term to expire on February 1, 2019.
What's next for the movement against gun violence
A generation of students raised in the shadow of gun violence is sending a loud and united message to lawmakers: Enough is enough. A month after a gunman killed 17 people at Florida's Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, students across the country demanded lawmakers set up measures to prevent another mass shooting.
It's official: 'Sex and the City' star Cynthia Nixon announces New York gubernatorial bid
After much speculation, actress and activist Cynthia Nixon announced Monday that she is officially throwing her hat in the New York gubernatorial race. "I love New York, and today I'm announcing my candidacy for governor," she tweeted Monday, along with a video.
2018 Downtown Lake Charles Crawfish Festival
The Original DownTown Lake Charles Crawfish Festival returns Friday -Sunday, April 13-15 at the Lake Charles Civic Center, 900 Lakeshore Drive. Held each April during Parkinson Awareness Month, the festival hosts clean, family fun with great food, including over 10,000 pounds of boiled crawfish, Zydeco and Cajun music, a parade, and a midway carnival.
District attorney who didn't prosecute Weinstein will be investigated
The New York State attorney general will review the Manhattan district attorney's handling of a 2015 sexual abuse case involving disgraced media mogul Harvey Weinstein, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said in a statement Monday evening.
'Big Little Lies' stars share behind-the-scenes photos of 2nd season
The filming for the second season of "Big Little Lies" has started, and some of the stars are stoking the excitement. Last year's HBO series was praised by fans and critics and earned awards for the show, cast members Nicole Kidman, Laura Dern, Alexander Skarsgård, and creator David E. Kelley.
'Krypton' takes off as Superman-themed Syfy prequel
At a glance "Krypton" looks like this year's version of "Gotham," inasmuch as each of these comic-book prequels has as big donut hole in its plot, structured around a marquee character (there, Batman; here, Superman) who doesn't appear as we've come to know him.
'The Crown' producers apologize to stars over pay controversy
The U.K. production company behind Netflix's "The Crown" has apologized to stars Claire Foy and Matt Smith for thrusting the pair into the middle of a pay equity debate after a producer revealed that Foy was paid less than Smith during the first two seasons of the show.
5 bombs, many questions: What we know about the Texas explosions
Now we know the explosions could strike anyone. The fourth Austin bombing in less than a month was detonated by a tripwire along a residential street, police said -- prompting fears that any pedestrian could become the next victim.
Explosion at FedEx near San Antonio could be linked to Austin blasts, FBI says
[Breaking news update, published at 11:46 a.m. ET] A package that exploded early Tuesday at a FedEx sorting center in Schertz, Texas, was not meant to target that facility or the city, Schertz's police chief said late Tuesday morning.
Police: Kids left at home alone while mom vacationed in Florida
A mother and a father are charged with endangering the welfare of their two children in Lackawanna County. Investigators say the two children were knowingly left alone in Dunmore for nearly three days while the mother was in Florida.
Weinstein Company lifts NDAs. Will more victims come forward?
The very first story about Harvey Weinstein's wrongdoing described the non-disclosure agreements that silenced victims and witnesses. These legal agreements, known as NDAs, were exposed right along with Weinstein's behavior.
Advance Tickets to Houston Heights Association Spring Home & Garden Tour Available
Join friends and neighbors for this annual celebration of spring, April 7 and 8
Now is the time to purchase advance tickets to the 2018 Houston Heights Associations Spring Home & Garden Tour. The Beauty of Spring; A Glimpse Through Cherished Windows will feature five homes in the historic Houston Heights whose owners will open their doors to the public for a look inside at the result of the loving care these homes and gardens have received. From the oldest, built in 1907, to the newest, built 110 years later, each home is unique and sure to amaze all who visit.
Texas Teens Join TxDOT to Urge Young Drivers to Buckle Up
4 in 10 teens killed in vehicle crashes in 2016 weren’t wearing a seat belt
Texas teens have an important message for their friends and fellow students: Always buckle up. The message is part of the Texas Department of Transportation’s annual “Teen Click It or Ticket” campaign, in partnership with high school students, to urge young drivers and their passengers to wear their seat belts every time they’re in a vehicle.
Domestic Tour Operators Visit Lake Charles as part of Travel South Domestic Showcase Familiarization Tour
13 domestic tour operators as well as a receptive tour operator who specializes in the South will take part in a Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana Convention & Visitors Bureau (LC/SWLA CVB) familiarization (fam) tour of our area after Travel South Showcase in Biloxi, Miss.
Blanket Bingo returns to Market Square Park on April 19
Blanket Bingo returns to Market Square Park this spring and lasts through early fall. Every third Thursday from April to September, bring your blankets and lawn chairs for a night of bingo, music and prizes.
Houston Texans Sign S Tyrann Mathieu and Claim WR Sammie Coates Off Waivers
The Houston Texans signed unrestricted free agent S Tyrann Mathieu. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. Houston also claimed WR Sammie Coates off waivers from the Cleveland Browns.
Governor Abbott Announces Emergency Funding For Austin Police Department And Texas Rangers To Assist In Bomb Investigations
The Office of the Governor today announced the release of $265,500 in emergency funding for the Austin Police Department (APD) and the Texas Ranger Bomb Response Team to purchase seven portable x-ray systems for use in bomb detection and responding to suspicious package investigations. These x-ray systems are used by bomb technicians on scene and provide clear visual evidence for rapid assessment of a package’s safety.
