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President Trump Signs Executive Order to Reduce Education Department’s Size and Scope

President Donald Trump is escalating his multi-front assault on what supporters see as an elite establishment, using raw presidential power to bend the government, law, media, public health, foreign policy, education and even the arts to his will.

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Stocks rally as Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ is looking like yet another tariff retreat

For more than a month, President Donald Trump and his administration have been promoting April 2 as a kind of tariffs Super Bowl, during which all of his many promised import taxes will go into effect. But as he has demonstrated many times before, Trump once again appears to be offering a lot of hype and little action.

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Hyundai announces a $20 billion investment in the United States

South Korea-based Hyundai and President Donald Trump announced a $20 billion investment in US on-shoring on Monday, which includes a $5 billion steel plant in Louisiana, at the White House Monday.

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‘Targeted’ and ‘cruel’: NASA staff react to layoffs as broader changes loom

NASA has outlined how it will respond to President Donald Trump’s order that federal agencies eliminate “waste, bloat, and insularity” — but it’s not yet clear just how sweeping the changes to the nation’s space agency may be.

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Genetic testing firm 23andMe files for bankruptcy

Gene testing firm 23andMe said on Sunday it had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in order to facilitate its sale, after years of struggling to find a sustainable business model.

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BMW's Evolution in America: Overcoming New Luxury Competition

For any business, growth is the ultimate marker of success, but it's never guaranteed. Companies must navigate shifting market conditions, consumer preferences, and competitive forces beyond their control. For BMW of North America, the 1980s were a period of triumph and turbulence, a decade that tested the brand’s resilience in the face of unexpected luxury competition from Japan.

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Texas A&M can’t ban “Draggieland” drag show, federal judge rules

Judge Lee H. Rosenthal said the student group that organizes Draggieland, the Queer Empowerment Council, was likely to succeed in showing the ban violates the First Amendment.A federal judge on Monday temporarily blocked Texas A&M University System from enforcing a ban on drag shows being held at its special event venues.

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LA firefighters put out massive blazes. Now they worry that cancer might be smoldering inside them

Pacific Palisades was burning to ash. “As far as the eye could see, homes were on fire, everywhere,” said firefighter Joseph Field, 50, who’s been with the Los Angeles Fire Department for more than 25 years. “Nothing I’ve ever seen was like it was that night.”

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Bothered by back pain? Here’s how some pro athletes prevent it

Whether you’re swinging a bat, reaching for your seat belt or simply turning to look over your shoulder, your ability to rotate affects everything from sports performance to daily life. Yet, for many people, rotation is a struggle — leading to stiffness, discomfort and chronic back pain.

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Man accused of killing Georgia mother was reportedly in the US illegally

A 21-year-old man from Honduras accused of killing a mother of five in an Atlanta suburb was in the United States illegally, CNN affiliate WSB-TV reported, citing US Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

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Denzel Washington, Jake Gyllenhaal Take On Broadway

Public gets look at the stars of 'Othello' on Broadway

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Robert De Niro, Oscar winner and toddler dad, is apparently a ‘Ms. Rachel’ fan

Robert De Niro is embracing all that fatherhood has to offer as he spends time with his two-year-old daughter Gia.

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Remembering George Foreman: A Houston Legend Who Transcended Boxing

George Edward Foreman Sr. transition from labor to reward on March 21, 2025. He was 76 years old.

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Dr. Robert D. Bullard: The “Father of Environmental Justice” Honored with the 2025 Gloria Hobson Nordin Social Equity Award

🌍 A Champion for Justice Recognized for a Lifetime of Impact 🌍

Dr. Robert D. Bullard, a trailblazer in environmental justice and a distinguished professor at Texas Southern University, has been named the 2025 recipient of the prestigious Gloria Hobson Nordin Social Equity Award. Presented by the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA), this award celebrates individuals who have demonstrated lifelong dedication to social equity, justice, and community empowerment.

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Former NASA Executive Brady Pyle Launches ‘Out of This World Leadership’ – A Fusion of Space-Age Wisdom and Biblical Principles

🚀 Leadership That’s Truly Out of This World! 🚀

Brady Pyle, a seasoned NASA executive with over three decades of leadership and human resources expertise, is bringing his wealth of knowledge to the literary world. His debut book, “Out of This World Leadership: Living the Fruit of the Spirit to Lead Well”, published by WestBow Press, presents a transformative leadership blueprint that blends NASA-level leadership strategies with biblical wisdom.

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Texas Southern to Celebrate Beyoncé Bowl & Black Rodeo Culture at Texas Southern Hold’Em Event

🔥 A Night of Music, Culture & TSU Pride! 🔥

Houston is set to experience a dynamic fusion of music, culture, and Black rodeo heritage as Texas Southern University (TSU) proudly presents Texas Southern Hold’Em—an electrifying celebration honoring Women’s History Month and the legendary Beyoncé Bowl performance by TSU’s Ocean of Soul Marching Band.

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Galveston College Dual Credit Students Win Top Awards at Rodeo Houston Industrial Craft Competition

Eleven Galveston College dual credit students from Ball High School earned top honors at the Rodeo Houston Industrial Craft Competition, showcasing their exceptional welding skills.

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Rêve Prep to Host Inaugural Dream Big Gala

Rêve Preparatory Charter School is set to host its first-ever Dream Big Gala, an evening of elegance and philanthropy dedicated to advancing student success.

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Texas Southern University Recognized as a 2024-2025 College of Distinction

Texas Southern University earns national recognition for its commitment to academic excellence and student success.

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Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra Presents Free Family Concert at George Memorial Library

Experience the Magic of Live Music with the Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra!

Fort Bend County Libraries is bringing the joy of live orchestral music to families with a free outdoor concert, The Orchestra Games, performed by the Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra (FBSO). Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 12, from 10:30 AM to 12:00 noon, at the Jodie E. Stavinoha Amphitheater, located at George Memorial Library (1001 Golfview, Richmond, TX).

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