Fort Bend County Judge KP George Pens Letter to the Members of the Texas State House of Representatives Regarding Redistricting
leaders, seeking to ensure that a congressional district, in its entirety, is located within the already existing borders of Fort Bend County.
Commissioner Rodney Ellis Issues Statement on Harris County Public Safety Investments
Keeping Harris County safe and healthy requires a combination of effective and fair crime prevention strategies and equitable community investments. It requires short- and long-term solutions. And it requires comprehensive data-driven decisions, free from partisan politics and misinformation campaigns.
Fort Bend County Announces Updates to Childcare Voucher Assistance Program
Last Week, Fort Bend County Judge KP George announced the addition of $2.1 Million in childcare voucher funds to provide financial assistance to Fort Bend County families economically impacted by COVID-19.
Hip-Hop Icon Luther "Uncle Luke" Campbell Enjoys Football Field Unveiling
The City of Miami Parks and Recreation dedicated The Luther Campbell Football Field in honor of Luther "Uncle Luke" Campbell for his significant contributions to the community of Liberty City, Miami, and its youth for the past thirty-one years through the Liberty City Optimist Club of which he is co-Founder.
Rockets must meet “Force with Force” this season if they want to be successful
The Houston Rockets are learning that the hard way this preseason. For the second game in a row, their opponent has taken the physical approach with their younger players resulting in missed opportunities and turnovers.
KEMAH AQUARIUM HOSTS FRIGHTFUL FESTIVITIES AT HALLOWEEN KIDS BASH
Kemah Aquarium is excited to announce they will host a frightfully fun Halloween Kids Bash on October 31st to celebrate the finale of spooky season.
TRAILER: PEACOCK’S ‘SNOOP & MARTHA’S VERY TASTY HALLOWEEN’
Snoop Dogg and Martha Stewart are bringing you a delectable treat with SNOOP & MARTHA’S VERY TASTY HALLOWEEN. The one-hour baking competition special will stream Thursday, October 21 on Peacock.
Advocates fear Texas and Mississippi abortion laws will worsen the Black maternal health crisis
Briana McLennan was 19 years old and at least eight weeks pregnant when she had to make a tough decision: get an abortion and continue with her plans of moving to Atlanta for college, or stay home in Texas and figure out a way to raise a baby with no job and no money.
Biden to LGBTQ Americans on National Coming Out Day: 'You are loved and accepted just the way you are'
President Joe Biden on Monday commemorated National Coming Out Day by saying the US still has work to do to achieve equality for all Americans amid a wave of anti-LGBTQ legislation in state legislatures across the country.
Jennifer Sewell, missing Fort Hood soldier, found safe
Missing Fort Hood solider, Pfc. Jennifer Sewell, has been found safe, officials said in a press release.
Humans were using tobacco at least 12,000 years ago
The tobacco plant has shaped the fortunes of humanity. Today, the substance is used and abused by a billion people around the world. It is a habit that dates back to the Stone Age, new research shows.
Afghan interpreter who helped rescue Biden in 2008 gets out of Afghanistan
An Afghan interpreter who helped rescue then-Sen. Joe Biden after his helicopter was forced to land in a snowstorm 13 years ago has left Afghanistan, sources familiar tell CNN.
Bill Maher is right about Trump's 'slow-moving coup.' Here are 6 reasons to take it seriously
A version of this article first appeared in the "Reliable Sources" newsletter.
Second Half Collapse Leads To Fourth Consecutive Loss For The Texans
For one half of football, the Houston Texans gave their fans something to cheer for against the New England Patriots on Sunday after taking a lead into halftime for the first time since their Week 1 game against the Carolina Panthers. The only problem is, there is the second half of football and, by the time the game was over, the fans were looking at the scoreboard trying to figure out what happened as the Texans lost 25-22 to the Patriots.
Breast Cancer Survivor Elizabeth Weiss Honored To Be Homefield Advantage Captain
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, the Texans will honor breast cancer survivor Elizabeth Weiss. She will serve as the Homefield Advantage Captain for Sunday's Pink Ribbon Game.
Lucky Number 7 Kyle Tucker Is Shining Bright For The Astros
Houston has some firepower at the top of their batting lineup. Yet, outfielder Kyle Tucker, who bats in the seventh spot, has been giving pitchers nightmares since his return from being placed in MLB’s health and safety protocol back in June.
Astros Take 2-0 Lead In ALDS With Late Game Heroics
For the second day in a row, the Houston Astros fans who used either paid time off (PTO), sick days, or vacation time to attend the early start time of Game2 of the American League Division Series at Minute Maid Park got an opportunity to see the Astros offensive outburst as they defeated the Chicago White Sox 9-4 to take a 2-0 lead in the series.
Bubba Wallace Becomes 1st Black Driver to Win NASCAR Cup Series Since 1963
Bubba Wallace made history Monday, becoming just the second Black driver to win NASCAR's Cup Series race, the association's top series.
As Houston’s housing market booms, a nonprofit is looking for ways to keep homes affordable
Houston has become a less-friendly environment for homebuyers in recent years. After a month of decreased sales volume halted a 13-month run of positive growth in Houston’s housing market, sales rose again in August: The median sales price for a single-family home rose 15.2% year-over-year, according to the Houston Association of Realtors. And with that market activity comes the threat of displacement of low-income homeowners across the city.
NAACP Wants to Meet with Mark Zuckerberg Over Facebook Hate Speech Data
The NAACP is calling for a meeting with Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg following the shocking revelations about its handling of online hate speech.
