'Rapid intensification' Fuels Major Atlantic Hurricanes in 2017
It usually takes several days to a week for a tropical storm to grow into a hurricane. But if conditions are just right, a powerful major hurricane can develop in just hours.
How the Iconic 'Whose streets? Our streets!' Chant Has Been Co-opted
As peaceful protests gave way to violence in St. Louis over the weekend, a group of police officers were heard repeating a familiar chant. Whose streets? Our streets! Whose streets? Our streets!
Somber Day at Georgia Tech After Violent Protests Against Student Killing
Georgia Tech's campus didn't bear any scars Tuesday from a violent night that left a police vehicle torched and three people, at least one of them a student, in handcuffs.
St. Louis Protest Police Accused of Controversial 'kettling' Tactics
Demonstrators have taken to the streets of St. Louis to protest the recent not-guilty verdict in the case of a former police officer accused in a fatal shooting.
Second Annual Butcher's Ball to take place Saturday, Oct. 15 at Brenham's Rockin' Star Ranch
40 of Texas' top chefs, butchers and culinary leaders converge to support sustainability while raising funds for local farmers and ranchers affected by Hurricane Harvey
Following a successful inaugural year that showcased 13 Texas chefs competing for the Golden Cleaver award to a crowd of nearly 500, The Butcher's Ball is back - scheduled for Oct. 15, 2017 at beautiful Rockin' Star Ranch in Brenham, Texas! The meat-focused food and drink event aims to highlight local ranchers adhering to ethical and sustainable ranching practices.
How Racism Impacts People, Families and Communities of Color
The statistics are troubling. People of color are far more likely to suffer from inequity. Inequity that can be traced directly to racism, a side effect and the enduring legacy, of slavery. The legacy of slavery has insinuated itself into the very fabric of our society via the criminal justice system, housing, and education.
Governor Abbott Announces Partnership With FirstNet And AT&T To Modernize Public Safety Communications
Governor Greg Abbott today announced Texas will partner with FirstNet and AT&T to deliver a wireless broadband network to the state’s public safety community. The FirstNet network will provide Texas with modernized devices, apps and tools for first responders to boost their communication abilities on the job. This plan will improve public safety and enhance emergency preparedness across the state by providing first responders with cutting edge communication technologies. Texas is one of many states across the country opting in to the FirstNet Network.
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Demands Replacement of the Addicks and Barker Dams
Jackson Lee: “With scientists predicting that future hurricanes will be more frequent and more destructive, it is time to replace the Addicks and Barker Dams and to develop a 21st century flood control management plan to mitigate the extreme flooding that will most certainly hit Houston again.”
Charles Butt Donates $100,000 to Prairie View A&M University Students Affected By Hurricane Harvey
Funds to Ease Loss, Support Students' Return to School
Charles Butt, H-E-B Chairman and CEO, today announced a personal, $100,000 contribution to Prairie View A&M students affected by Hurricane Harvey.
Chipotle's Recovery Hopes Melt with 'gritty' Queso
Chipotle's queso is shaping up to be another disappointment for the struggling fast food chain. The cheesy addition to the menu was rolled out with a bang last week. Customers appear unimpressed.
Meghan McCain In Talks to Join 'The View'
Meghan McCain is in talks to join ABC's "The View," three people familiar with the matter told CNN. McCain, who did not immediately respond to a request for comment, announced last week that she was leaving Fox News.
What's In the Latest Obamacare Repeal Bill?
Republican senators' latest attempt to repeal Obamacare could be the most far-reaching of GOP efforts this year.
How the Equifax Data Breach Happened: What We Know Now
Hackers were able to access personal data of 143 million Equifax customers. How did it happen? Much is still unknown. But it came down to a flaw in a tool designed to build web applications, the company said in a press release this week. And Equifax admitted it was aware of the security flaw a full two months before the company says hackers first gained accessed to its data.
5 Photos Shot On the iPhone 8 Plus
Travel photographer Austin Mann was taking a wide shot on his new iPhone 8 Plus last week when he noticed a young boy peeking his head out of a train window. He changed the device's feature to Portrait Mode and captured the image before the train sped off.
Google Joins India's Cashless Payments Rush
India's push to go cashless has another high-profile supporter: Google. It launched a mobile payments app designed for the Indian market on Monday, becoming the latest big player to join an increasingly crowded field.
Snapchat Pulls Al Jazeera Channel From Its App in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia just made it much harder for Snapchat users to view Al Jazeera content.
Jack Johnson's New Activist Album
If mellow was a movement, Jack Johnson would be its peaceful and eternal leader.
Avril Lavigne Rated 'most dangerous celebrity' Online
Avril Lavigne is now the most dangerous celebrity to search for online, according to the cybersecurity company McAfee. The singer-songwriter topped McAfee's Most Dangerous Celebrities study this year.
Lady Gaga Manages Image In Netflix's 'Five Foot Two'
Backstage looks at celebrities are fraught with peril -- especially one as aware of the image she creates and projects as Lady Gaga. That's why a feature-length Netflix documentary devoted to a year in her life, "Gaga: Five Foot Two," never quite feels as spontaneous or illuminating as the access would suggest, unless you're totally gaga about Gaga.
Shakira Shows Her Inner Rocker to Trevor Noah On 'Carpool Karaoke'
Trevor Noah and Shakira are two rocking peas in a moving pod in this week's "Carpool Karaoke: The Series."
