Houston Native Alan Reyesluna Carves Out a Bright Future in the U.S. Navy's Elite Machinery Repairman Program
In the heart of the U.S. Navy's Surface Warfare Engineering School Command at Great Lakes, one Houston native is turning precision and perseverance into a powerful career. Seaman Apprentice Alan Reyesluna, a proud Houstonian, is making waves as he perfects his technical skills at the Machinery Repairman (MR) "A" School.
A Hometown Hero Returns: Daphne and Dennis Haskin Host Houston Fundraiser for Virginia House Speaker Don Scott
In a powerful political homecoming steeped in purpose and pride, Houston is rolling out the blue carpet for one of its own. Speaker Don Scott, a proud graduate of Houston’s Jones High School, is returning to his roots for a high-powered Democratic fundraiser on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, hosted by none other than the dynamic civic duo, Daphne and Dennis Haskin, at their Missouri City residence.
College Smart, Community Strong – Houston Community College Champions Economic Mobility During National Community College Month
In a world where rising tuition can derail even the most ambitious dreams, Houston Community College (HCC) stands tall—proving that the path to prosperity doesn’t have to begin in deep debt. As the nation celebrates Community College Month, HCC, one of the largest singly accredited open-admission community colleges in the U.S., is taking center stage to remind Houstonians: greatness often begins right here at home.
BMW Manufacturing: A 30-Year Commitment to American Innovation and Prosperity
In 1992, BMW made a transformative decision that would not only redefine its global manufacturing strategy but also invigorate the American South's industrial landscape. By selecting Spartanburg, South Carolina, as the site for its first full production plant outside Germany, BMW embarked on a journey that has, over three decades, yielded profound economic, technological, and cultural impacts.
Hyundai Motor Drives Innovation Home with Six Prestigious 2025 Red Dot Design Awards
In a striking demonstration of design excellence and future-ready innovation, Hyundai Motor Company has proudly secured six coveted honors at the 2025 Red Dot Award: Product Design competition — further cementing its reputation as a leader in the global automotive landscape.
Poisoning Our Future: The Trump Administration's Dangerous Coal Exemptions
Another day, another deadly move that defies logic, morality, and economic common sense.
“Precision. Power. Payback.” – The Accountant 2 Hits Hollywood with Big Action and Even Bigger Buzz
The red carpet rolled out, the flashes lit up, and the stars aligned at the iconic TCL Chinese Theatre for the Amazon MGM Studios’ Los Angeles Premiere of The Accountant 2 — a high-stakes, hard-hitting sequel that is already sharpening its edge on the action thriller charts.
Meet the Candidates, Shape the Future: 2025 Fort Bend Candidate Forum Set for April 26th
Democracy is knocking, and Fort Bend County residents are invited to open the door wide. On Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 12 PM, civic engagement will take center stage at the 2025 Fort Bend Candidate Forum, hosted at the University of Houston at Sugar Land (Brazos Hall Rooms 103B & 180). This essential, non-partisan community forum is your opportunity to connect directly with the candidates vying for your vote in the City of Sugar Land, City of Stafford, Fort Bend ISD, and Lamar CISD races.
🎭 Laughter Takes the Spotlight: Jon Stewart, Bill Murray & SNL Stars Headline National Comedy Center’s 2025 Festival in New York
If you’re a fan of legendary comedy, soul-stirring music, and spontaneous hilarity, then consider this your official travel alert: Jamestown, New York is calling! This August 7–10, the charming hometown of Lucille Ball transforms into a comedy mecca as the National Comedy Center Comedy Festival returns with an electrifying lineup headlined by none other than Jon Stewart, Bill Murray & His Blood Brothers, and Saturday Night Live’s Mikey Day and Streeter Seidell.
Pope Francis, voice for the poor who transformed the Catholic Church, dies on Easter Monday
Pope Francis, a voice for the poor who overcame fierce resistance to reshape the Catholic Church, died on Easter Monday at the age of 88, the Vatican announced.
White House touts Covid-19 ‘lab leak’ theory on new website
The White House on Friday morning launched a new website championing the theory that the coronavirus that causes Covid-19 was a manmade pathogen that leaked from an infectious disease laboratory in Wuhan, China.
Tracking measles cases in the United States
Recent outbreaks of measles in the United States are driving up case counts and raising alarm among public health experts, especially as vaccination rates among children lag.
How fathers can control their thoughts and find calm in the storm
In one 48-hour period this winter the garbage disposal went out, the dishwasher stopped working, one of my kids left the garage door open overnight, and two pipes burst.
What we know about the Florida State University shooting suspect
A Florida State University student accused of killing two people and injuring five others in a shooting at the university on Thursday is the son of a local sheriff’s deputy, authorities say, and spent time training with law enforcement and serving on a sheriff’s advisory council in the years before his alleged attack.
Already facing Trump administration cuts, US colleges risk losses from another revenue source: foreign students
In a matter of days, millions of students will be finalizing one of the biggest decisions of their lives: what college they will attend.
Social Security Customer Service Crisis Puts Spotlight on New Social Security Commissioner
Texans—and millions of Americans—are paying the price for years of underfunded, understaffed Social Security services, and unless the SSA and Congress act now, the customer service crisis will only get worse.
10-year-old girl kidnapped by man she met on Roblox, police say
A California man has been arrested for abducting a 10-year-old child he reportedly met on social media apps Roblox and Discord, authorities said Wednesday.
At least 6 people injured in mass shooting at Florida State University
At least six people were injured in a mass shooting at Florida State University on Thursday, according to hospital officials, who had earlier confirmed to CNN it was receiving and treating patients from the campus.
Suspect in Dallas high school shooting fired ‘indiscriminately,’ injuring 5 students, documents say
Five students were injured in a shooting Tuesday afternoon at Wilmer-Hutchins High School in southeast Dallas when a 17-year-old allegedly snuck into the school and fired “indiscriminately,” according to a state affidavit for the suspect’s arrest warrant.
Menefee and Briones Secure Release of Refugee Health Funds After Lawsuit Against Federal Government
Lawsuit by Harris County Officials Forces Trump Administration to Release $10.5 Million for Refugee Medical Program
Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee and Commissioner Lesley Briones successfully compelled the federal government to release $10.5 million in refugee health funds after filing a lawsuit challenging a months-long freeze.
