Avery R. Young named Chicago's first Poet Laureate
An award-winning local poet has an impressive new title from the city.
Barrier-Breaking Activist and Entertainer Harry Belafonte Dies at 96
Harry Belafonte, the dashing singer, actor and activist who became an indispensable supporter of the civil rights movement, has died, his publicist Ken Sunshine told CNN.
Biden announces reelection bid, saying battle for nation's soul isn't complete
President Joe Biden formally announced his bid for reelection Tuesday, setting off a battle to convince the country his record merits another four years in the White House and his age won't impede his ability to govern.
Gymnastics star Simone Biles and NFL player Jonathan Owens are married
USA Gymnastics star and world champion Simone Biles and NFL player Jonathan Owens are married. Both shared images on social media Saturday announcing their marriage, and Biles now includes "Owens" in her full name on Instagram and Twitter.
Free Jazz Performances to Celebrate the Birthday and Sacred Concert of Duke Ellington
Free jazz performances celebrating the birthday and sacred concert of Duke Ellington performed by Jazz Houston Youth Orchestra at St. Marks Episcopal Church - 3816 Bellaire (77025); Saturday, April 29, 2023, at 5:00 P.M. and Fallbrook Church - 12512 Walters Road (77014) Sunday, April 30, 2023, at 5:00 P.M.
Harris County Public Health’s Veterinary Public Health Division Launches New Public Facing Dashboard Today!
The Dashboard Highlights Key Metrics Related to the Operation of Harris County Pets
Harris County Public Health’s (HCPH) Veterinary Public Health (VPH) Division has launched a new public-facing dashboard to highlight key metrics related to the operation of VPH and Harris County Pets (HCP). The dashboard can be viewed by clicking this link.
Top Chefs and Mixologists Unite to End Child Hunger in Texas at Taste of the Nation
Taste of the Nation for No Kid Hungry returned to Houston for an afternoon of delicious taste sips and fun at The Water Works in Buffalo Bayou Park with some of Houston's top chefs and mixologists to bring awareness and raise funds to end childhood hunger in Texas and across the nation.
RPT: Jamie Foxx 'Better After Medical Complication'
Martin Lawrence shares that Jamie Foxx is 'doing better' after medical complication/hospitalization since April 11
Meghan living 'life in the present'
Meghan, the wife of the UK's Prince Harry, has hit out at the British media following reports that she sent a letter to her father-in-law, now King Charles, expressing concern over "unconscious bias" within the royal family.
Eric Braeden, Victor Newman on 'Young and the Restless,' reveals cancer diagnosis
Eric Braeden, one of the most famous actors in daytime television, is sharing about his cancer diagnosis. The 82-year-old actor, who for decades has portrayed mogul Victor Newman on "The Young and the Restless," recently opened up about his health in a video on social media.
Meghan Trainor says she's 'so sorry' for her remarks about teachers
Meghan Trainor has apologized for her "careless" remarks about teachers, saying she was "fired up" over the recent school shootings in the United States.
Adele to be last 'Carpool Karaoke' guest with James Corden
The last time Adele appeared with James Corden doing "Carpool Karaoke," it went viral. Soon there will be an opportunity for that to happen again.
Get ready for the newest omicron COVID variant -- Arcturus
The World Health Organization has elevated the fast-growing Omicron sublineage XBB.1.16 as a new variant of interest Source: KPIX
Lizzo Performs to Protest Tennessee Law
Lizzo featured drag performers at her Knoxville, Tennessee concert to protest against the state's new law that restricts public drag shows.
College in Oklahoma says suspect in custody after reports of active shooter on campus
A community college in Midwest City, Oklahoma, says a suspected shooter is in custody after it locked down its campus amid reports of an active shooter.
Hunter Biden's lawyer seeks Treasury inspector general, congressional ethics inquiries as part of strategy to strike back at detractors
Hunter Biden's lawyer is asking for the Treasury Department's inspector general and the Office of Congressional Ethics to launch inquiries as part of a broader aggressive strategy to strike back at detractors of President Joe Biden's son.
Len Goodman, former 'Dancing With the Stars' judge, dead at 78
Former "Dancing With the Stars" judge Len Goodman has died at age 78. The English dance expert, who featured in the ballroom competition from 2005 until last year, died on Saturday in a hospice in Kent, southern England, following a battle with bone cancer, his manager confirmed.
Tucker Carlson out at Fox News
Fox News and Tucker Carlson, the right-wing extremist who hosted the network's highly rated 8pm hour, have severed ties, the network said in a stunning announcement Monday.
Russia's Lavrov hosts UN meeting on 'international peace,' gets slammed by Western diplomats
Western diplomats slammed Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov for his country's unprovoked assault on Ukraine during a face-to-face session hosted by Moscow's top diplomat at the United Nations Security Council on Monday.
WGU Texas Announces Scholarships for National Teacher Appreciation Week 2023
Financial Aid Opportunities Available for Current and Aspiring Educators
WGU Texas will celebrate National Teacher Appreciation Week May 8-12 by offering two scholarship programs for current and future education professionals who wish to pursue bachelor’s or master’s degree programs in the Teachers College at WGU’s School of Education, the largest nonprofit, accredited school of education in the country.
