Communities In Schools of Houston recognizes National Mentoring Month as time to impact the lives of students
Salutes CIS Student Support Managers on school campuses and volunteer mentors throughout the Houston area
Communities In Schools of Houston (CIS), an educational nonprofit, celebrates National Mentoring Month in January, which represents a time for Americans to celebrate the power of relationships, drive meaningful change, and expand quality mentoring opportunities for the nation’s youth. Mentoring is at the core of what CIS of Houston does, through both dedicated professionals and trained volunteers.
Feds crack down hard on selling of personal data without consent
The US government is coming down hard on a data broker accused of selling consumers’ detailed location histories without their consent, highlighting privacy regulators’ growing focus on a sensitive and revealing form of personal information.
Ford is cutting back F-150 Lightning electric truck production
Ford will shut down one of two production shifts in April at the Dearborn, Michigan, factory that builds the F-150 Lightning electric pickup. The move is part of “matching F-150 Lightning production to customer demand,” the company said Friday.
Sen. Tim Scott expected to endorse Trump Friday in New Hampshire
Former GOP presidential candidate and South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott is expected to endorse Donald Trump on Friday in New Hampshire, a source familiar told CNN.
Sports Illustrated’s publisher lays off most of its staff, union says
The future of Sports Illustrated was uncertain Friday after the publisher of the iconic magazine and website laid off most or “probably all” of its guild-represented staff, its union said.
Texas authorities have begun arresting migrants at a public park near the US-Mexico border, official says
As the migrant crisis continues at the US-Mexico border and beyond, tensions between Texas and federal officials remain high. Here are the latest developments:
Houston School Fair at Minute Maid Park To Bring Learning Options, Free Fun to Families
1,000+ community members to celebrate K-12 options at school fair
Join the fun at the Minute Maid Park next weekend, where the annual Houston School Fair will fill the air with music, balloons, and the smell of fresh popcorn.
I.S.S. Review
Blast off! This gripping sci-fi/dra/thr holds attention from the moment astronaut Dr. Kira Foster (Ariana DeBose, West Side Story) enters the International Space Station (I.S.S.).
Harris County District Attorney's Office: Husband Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison for Killing Wife in Spring
A 39-year-old man was sentenced Thursday to 40 years in prison after being convicted of murder for fatally shooting his wife at their Spring apartment in 2021, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.
Harris County Commissioner Ellis will Join Local, State and U.S. Housing Officials for Groundbreaking of Single-Family, Affordable Housing Development
Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis, Community Services Department, U.S. Housing and Urban Development, and Texas General Land Office officials will break ground on single-family homes for low-income families in the F.M. 1960 area.
Snoop Dogg is Coach Jaycen “Two Js” Jennings in the Underdoggs
also starring Tika Sumpter, Mike Epps, Andrew Schulz, and George Lopez
Amazon MGM Studios Presents A Khalabo Ink Society Production A Death Row Pictures / SMAC Productions Production A Panoramic Media Company Production
Mayor Whitmire Congratulates HPD Academy Graduates
Mayor John Whitmire joined Chief Troy Finner today to congratulate and thank the newest graduates of the Houston Police Department Academy. HPD's cadet class #261 consists of 76 men and women prepared to serve and protect Houstonians from day one.
GMC Set to Expand Global Footprint Following a Record-Setting 2023
GMC closed 2023 with the best retail sales year since 2017 in the U.S. and the best sales year ever in the U.S. for Sierra LD and HD pickups, marking six straight years of sales and share growth Brand’s global momentum continues with an upcoming expansion planned for three new markets: China, Australia and New Zealand In 2024, GMC celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Denali brand and the continued evolution of its SUV lineup, spearheaded by the all-new 2024 GMC Acadia
SLIM mission reaches moon; losing power due to solar cell issue
Japan’s “Moon Sniper” robotic explorer landed on the lunar surface, but the mission may end prematurely since the spacecraft’s solar cell is not generating electricity, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency said. The agency said it is currently receiving a signal from the lander, which is communicating as expected.
Husband Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison for Killing Wife in Spring
A 39-year-old man was sentenced Thursday to 40 years in prison after being convicted of murder for fatally shooting his wife at their Spring apartment in 2021, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.
Los Angeles Innocence Project representing Scott Peterson, convicted of killing wife/unborn child
The Los Angeles Innocence Project is now representing Scott Peterson, who was convicted of murder in 2004 in the deaths of his wife and their unborn son, the group said Thursday.
2024 New Year’s resolutions failed - try taking things week by week
Several years ago, after some major losses and personal setbacks, I gave up entirely on making New Year’s resolutions.
Last year’s home sales lowest since 1995
The residential real estate market tumbled in 2023, as soaring interest rates steadily slowed sales activity — but home prices still hit a record high.
Americans feeling better about economy - thanks slowing inflation
Americans’ attitudes on the economy are improving substantially as inflation slows.
Japan’s lunar lander on moon - status unclear
Japan’s “Moon Sniper” robotic explorer has reached the lunar surface, but the condition of the spacecraft is still unknown, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency said.

