Hundreds of Students in the West Houston Area to Benefit From a Back-to-School Program
Free backpacks, school supplies, and COVID Vaccines to be provided FREE of charge
Back-to-school shopping can be a significant financial burden on families, and with unique economic challenges this year, it is a vital need for many families in the community. HOPE Clinic will host and invite you to participate in our Back to School “Sobre Ruedas”, this event is scheduled to take place on August 13 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Raindrop Foundation 9301 W Bellfort Ave, Houston, TX 77031 is FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
Joe Biden calls Brittney Griner's sentence 'unacceptable'
President Joe Biden on Thursday said the nine-year sentence handed down to WNBA star Brittney Griner by a Russian court for drug smuggling is "unacceptable."
'Days of Our Lives' to stream on Peacock in end-of-an-era move
One of television's longest-running soap operas will no longer have a home on broadcast TV.
Chrissy Teigen announces she and John Legend are expecting another baby
Model and TV personality Chrissy Teigen announced Wednesday that she and her husband, musician John Legend, are expecting a baby.
Kenny Chesney says he is 'devastated' after a woman fell to her death at his Denver concert
Kenny Chesney is speaking out after a woman died at his concert over the weekend.
Actor Dev Patel helped stop 'violent altercation' outside convenience store in Australia
Actor Dev Patel isn't just a man of action on the big screen. On Monday night local time in Australia, Patel, known for his roles in movies like "Slumdog Millionaire" and "Lion," intervened on what his representatives call "a violent altercation" and successfully deescalated the situation.
Demi Lovato opens up about why she's using 'she/her' pronouns again
Demi Lovato, the singer and former Disney Channel actor, has started to use "she" pronouns again. Lovato, who in 2021 came out as nonbinary and changed their pronouns to "they," said this week on the "Spout" podcast that they've "been feeling more feminine" recently and adopted their former pronouns.
'Bullet Train' moves plenty fast, but it's a thrill ride you can afford to miss
"Bullet Train" certainly moves at an appropriately brisk pace, with Brad Pitt heading a sprawling cast. But the breakneck action is offset by a smart-alecky tone that proves both uneven and occasionally too cute for its own good, along with a mashup of styles -- from the music to the visuals -- that comes across like a Quentin Tarantino wannabe, with a dash of "Deadpool" for good measure.
Marilyn Monroe Estate defends Ana de Armas' casting in Netflix's 'Blonde'
The Marilyn Monroe Estate is coming to the defense of Ana de Armas, following critiques of her accent in her portrayal of Monroe in an upcoming Netflix film.
Monica Lewinsky wants Beyoncé to remove lyric about her from 'Partition'
Since Beyoncé is editing lyrics, Monica Lewinsky has a request.
The Bank of England just made its biggest rate hike in 27 years
Central bankers in the United Kingdom have announced the biggest increase in interest rates in 27 years, as spiraling inflation continues to cripple millions of households' finances.
Updated Covid-19 boosters are expected in September. Will it be too late?
This fall, Americans could get boosted with a mRNA Covid-19 vaccine unlike any that's come before.
Prince's estate is finally settled after a 6-year battle
Prince's estate is finally settled after a six-year court battle. The late singer did not leave a will regarding his $156 million estate.
Politicians want to ban more books. Austin's library system is celebrating them instead
At the Austin Public Library in Texas, banned books are hot for the summer. In partnership with BookPeople, Texas' largest independent bookstore, the library has been hosting a "Banned Camp" to celebrate free speech amid increasing pressure to restrict access to certain content.
Georgia says an 'unborn child' can be claimed as a dependent on state taxes
Georgians can now claim an "unborn child" as a dependent on their state taxes, the state's Department of Revenue announced this week.
Police arrest woman facing 111 counts, accused of charging thousands to victims’ accounts
On Wednesday, the Lawrence Police Department announced the arrest of a local woman accused of taking advantage of coworkers, acquaintances and a neighbor by stealing their personal identifying information and fraudulently charging thousands of dollars to the victims’ accounts.
Mortgage rates drop below 5% for first time since April
Mortgage rates dropped for the second week in a row, falling below 5% for the first time since mid-April.
US waited to order the preparation of bulk stocks of monkeypox vaccine, in part out of concern that they would lose shelf life
The US Department of Health and Human Services waited more than three weeks after the first confirmed case of monkeypox in the US to order bulk stocks of the monkeypox vaccine that the government owns and stores in Denmark be bottled and sent to the US for distribution -- in part out of concern that once those vaccines were taken out of bulk storage, they would lose years of shelf life.
Secretary of defense names military officer as Pentagon Press Secretary
A US Air Force brigadier general has been named as the new Pentagon press secretary by Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin. CNN reported Wednesday that Air Force Brig. Gen. Patrick Ryder was set to be appointed, according to an administration official and a senior defense official familiar with the matter.
Dreams are the best show in town. Here's why you should write them down
It has been my dream for years to host "Saturday Night Live." Literally. I've repeatedly had that dream, going back decades.
