Seven Top Takeaways from this Year’s Midterms
As the dust settles on the midterm elections and the warnings of a “Red Wave” evaporate, it’s time to take a deep breath and take stock of what we’ve learned. There are many takeaways from the elections this year – and here are a few that top the list for me.
The League’s County Election Website Review Finds Fewer Counties With Outstanding Websites
In preparation for the 2022 General Election, the League of Women Voters of Texas completed its ninth review of county election websites. The League commends the 35 websites rated as “outstanding” and the 32 websites rated as “very good” We offer congratulations to these counties and celebrate all counties, large and small, which meet the needs of their voters.
DSHS encourages flu vaccination ahead of Thanksgiving
Public Health flu monitoring indicates the Texas flu season kicked off a few weeks earlier than usual this year. That’s why the Texas Department of State Health Services encourages Texans to get vaccinated now to protect themselves and their families from flu as the holidays approach.
Burns Original Bar-B-Que, Slim Thug & BossLife Foundation, & Carl Crawford & 1501 Records Are Giving Out 3,500 FREE Thanksgiving Dinners For Annual Thanksgiving Give Away In Acres Homes!
The Burns family will host their annual Thanksgiving community dinner on November 21, 2022, where they will provide 3,500 free dinners. The family is continuing their collaboration with Slim Thug & The BossLife Foundation, and 1501 Certified, which was founded by the Co-Owner of Burns, Carl Crawford.
Illuminate Your Holiday Season with Lightscape and Lago Mar Holiday Lights
Lightscape, presented by Reliant, returns to Houston Botanic Garden
Lightscape, the internationally acclaimed lights and music event, presented by Reliant, and produced by Sony and Culture Creative, returns to the Houston Botanic Garden this fall. In its second year, the outdoor illuminated trail includes dazzling new immersive installations – in addition to well-loved favorites – set to seasonal tunes along a winding path through the Garden.
Armed robber shot in the face during deadly home invasion is sentenced to 30 years in prison; accomplice still sought
A 21-year-old Houston man who was shot in the face during a home invasion that left the homeowner dead has been sentenced to 30 years in prison, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced Tuesday.
What we know about the suspect in the deadly University of Virginia shooting
The 22-year-old University of Virginia student suspected of killing three football players and wounding two other people was facing school disciplinary action after UVA officials learned he failed to disclose his conviction last year on a misdemeanor concealed weapons charge, a school spokesperson says.
New details emerge about the University of Virginia shooting suspect as students mourn the deaths of 3 football players
A torrent of grief has enveloped the University of Virginia, where classes are canceled for a second day after three football players were killed on campus and new details emerge about the fellow student accused of killing them.
Jeff Bezos hints he's buying the Washington Commanders: 'We'll have to wait and see'
Jeff Bezos may be adding NFL owner to his resume. The Amazon founder, along with Jay-Z, is in talks on a potential joint bid on the Washington Commanders, CNN reported earlier this month. However, it is not clear if the two have yet spoken with Dan Snyder and his wife, Tanya, the current owners of the NFL team.
TSA to conduct additional training after passenger is allowed on a flight with two boxcutters, agency says
The Transportation Security Administration is admitting multiple failures and is instituting alerts to security officers at airports nationwide after a man got through a checkpoint with two box cutters. The move comes as passengers are expected to flood airports ahead of Thanksgiving.
Dave Chappelle's 'SNL' monologue sparks backlash as being antisemitic
Dave Chappelle's comments about the Jewish community during his "Saturday Night Live" monologue are being slammed as antisemitic.
Len Goodman announces his exit from the 'Dancing With the Stars' ballroom
"Dancing With the Stars" head judge Len Goodman announced he'll be retiring from the show.
Jay Leno recovering from burn injuries
Jay Leno is recovering from burn injuries following a gasoline fire, according to a statement from the hospital where he is getting treatment.
Rihanna would like Beyoncé to model for Savage X Fenty
If anyone has the power to manifest it's Rihanna, right? The superstar singer and entrepreneur recently shared her dream model to walk the runway for her Savage X Fenty fashion line.
Candace Cameron Bure is working on putting Christ back in Christmas movies
Candace Cameron Bure has moved on from being Hallmark Channel's queen of holiday movies.
'Hip Hop Homicides' didn't intend to be timely
Van Lathan hopes a new TV series he's hosting will start a dialog about hip hop artists who have died too young -- even if it sparks criticism about perpetuating a long dated stereotype about a connection to violence and the genre.
Takeoff's killing: Details from the coroner's report and Offset's subtle tribute
New details regarding the death of Takeoff have been revealed as the artist continues to be mourned.
Everything you need to know about Biden's student loan forgiveness program
President Joe Biden's federal student loan forgiveness program, which promises to deliver up to $20,000 of debt relief for millions of borrowers, is on hold indefinitely as legal challenges work their way through the courts.
Google agrees to $392 million settlement with 40 states over location tracking practices
Google has agreed to a record $391.5 million settlement with 40 states for allegedly misleading consumers over its location tracking practices, a coalition of attorneys general announced Monday.
6 dead after a pair of vintage military aircraft collided at a Texas air show
Six people are dead after two World War II-era military planes collided midair and crashed at Dallas Executive Airport during an airshow Saturday afternoon, killing all on board, the Dallas County Medical Examiner's office said Sunday.

