Venture Beyond the Resorts: Discover the Authentic Beauty of Nayarit This Winter
As winter descends across North America, savvy travelers are looking beyond the ordinary to experience destinations that blend natural beauty, cultural depth, and luxurious comfort. Nayarit, a gem tucked between the Pacific Ocean and the Sierra Madre Occidental mountains in south-central Mexico, offers an unforgettable winter escape filled with diverse adventures and vibrant traditions.
Ledisi Honors the Blueprint: A Joyful Salute to Dinah Washington with “For Dinah” and New Single “What a Difference a Day Made”
Some songs don’t just land—they arrive with a little starlight on their shoulders. Ledisi’s radiant take on “What a Dif or.ference a Day Made” is one of those moments: a gleaming, time-slipping conversation between two towering Black women in American music—today’s GRAMMY-winning vocal dynamo and yesterday’s indomitable “Queen” who opened the door.
Dr. Lisa Alcorta Joins Houston City College as Vice Chancellor of Student Services
Houston City College (HCC) has named Dr. Lisa Alcorta its new Vice Chancellor of Student Services, effective August 18. With more than 25 years of leadership in higher education, student affairs, and institutional transformation, Dr. Alcorta arrives with a proven track record of turning big goals into measurable gains for students
Gaza’s Children Are Not Negotiating Chips: Houston Must Stand With Civilians—And Reject Hamas
Meta description (SEO): Famine is confirmed in the Gaza Governorate, including Gaza City. Here’s what that means, why Hamas deserves unequivocal condemnation, and how Houstonians can help—now.
Kamala Harris’ 107 Days Book Tour Comes to Houston — Here’s How to Be in the Room
Houston, get your bookmarks ready. Former U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris is taking her new memoir, 107 Days (Simon & Schuster, out Sept. 23, 2025), on a national conversation tour—and H-Town is one of the marquee stops. Think intimate onstage Q&A, campaign insights you haven’t heard, and a crowd that knows how to show up for civic conversation.
Edison Arts Foundation’s Afterschool Arts Academy Returns: Dance, Homework Help, and Daily Joy for Houston Kids
Houston families, sharpen those pencils and lace up those dance shoes—the Edison Arts Foundation is opening the curtain on another inspiring year of its Afterschool Arts Academy for ages 5–13. This beloved program blends daily transportation to FBAAD, high-energy dance classes (ballet, hip-hop, modern, and tap), year-round performance opportunities, and the kind of after-school academic support that keeps homework—and confidence—on track.
From Launch to Now: HCC’s Mattress Mack School of Selling Opens Fall 2025 Onsite Cohort
Houston runs on hustle—and few Houstonians embody that spirit like Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale. In partnership with Houston Community College (HCC) Northwest’s Glenda & David Regenbaum Center for Entrepreneurship, Mack’s people-first sales philosophy has powered a fast-growing program that’s changing how the city learns to sell, serve, and succeed.
World Transplant Games 2025 Conclude in Dresden with Emotional Finale – ‘Best Games Ever’
The 25th World Transplant Games in Dresden, Germany, wrapped up after seven unforgettable days of sportsmanship, resilience, and life-affirming stories. Athletes, families, and supporters from around the globe celebrated what many are calling the “best games ever,” marking a milestone event that not only highlighted athletic excellence but also the profound gift of organ donation.
‘A movement taking shape’: Many US retirees are looking to move abroad. Here are the best countries for them
Drawn by sunshine or a lower cost of living, a growing number of Americans are choosing to live their golden years outside the US, in the hope that it will better suit their financial or lifestyle needs and wants.
FBI conducts search at Trump critic John Bolton’s home and office as part of resumed national security investigation
The FBI conducted a court-authorized search Friday at former national security adviser John Bolton’s home and office as part of a renewed investigation into whether he disclosed classified information in his 2020 book, according to two people familiar with the matter.
DoorDash customer charged with felony, allegedly caused $10K in damages to delivery driver’s car
A Milwaukee woman is facing a felony charge after allegedly tracking a DoorDash delivery driver to her home and causing $10,000 in damage to her vehicle — all over an undelivered food order.
Videos show deadly 2019 UPS truck hijacking and shooting on Miramar Parkway
New dramatic video shows the rush-hour shootout between police and two armed robbery suspects at Flamingo and Miramar Parkway that happened nearly six years ago. On Thursday, CBS News Miami spent hours poring over 48 minutes of video and 1,100 pictures requested from the Broward State Attorney's office.
Lil Nas X arrested on suspicion of battery of a police officer
Grammy-winning rapper, singer and songwriter Lil Nas X has been arrested, according Los Angeles County Sheriff inmate records.
California Strikes Back: Democrats Move to Neutralize Texas GOP’s Mid-Decade Map
California Democrats just threw a sharp elbow back at Texas Republicans—and at Donald Trump’s bare-knuckled redistricting playbook—by fast-tracking a plan to temporarily replace the state’s independent maps with a voter-approved, pro-democracy redraw aimed at flipping multiple U.S. House seats. If approved by Californians this fall, the shift could ripple all the way to Harris County, tilting the 2026 fight for the House and blunting the GOP’s mid-decade gerrymander in Texas.
GOP takes aim at Democratic seat in Missouri as redistricting fights spread
With Texas Republicans nearing completion of a new congressional map that could yield their party five additional seats in the House, President Donald Trump is escalating his efforts to secure more GOP-friendly seats in other states.
NY appeals court voids the roughly $500 million civil fraud penalty against Trump
A New York appeals court has thrown out the roughly half-billion dollar judgment against President Donald Trump in the civil fraud case brought by the state’s attorney general.
Fast-tracked karaoke bar permit and a chip bag of cash: New corruption accusations hit Eric Adams’ associates before election
New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ former chief advisor was accused of accepting thousands of dollars in bribes, the latest in a long string of corruption scandals involving the mayor’s inner circle as he seeks reelection in November.
Cracker Barrel stock tanks after unveiling a controversial logo change
Cracker Barrel’s modern makeover doesn’t stop with redoing its restaurants. It’s dropping the barrel and the man from its logo, too.
Walmart is becoming America’s tariff security blanket
Walmart is getting hit by tariffs, like every other business in America. But customers are still flocking to Walmart because they believe the retailer offers them the biggest bang for their buck.
Part of Delta Air Lines 737’s wing breaks off during flight
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating after a flap on a Boeing 737’s wing partially broke off before landing in Texas on Tuesday.
