Houston Clamps Down on Unpermitted Pedicabs: New Towing Enforcement Begins October 1
In a city where big events like Houston Astros games and NRG Park concerts reign supreme, the familiar sight of pedicabs zooming through packed streets has become the norm. These pedal-powered tricycles with passenger compartments offer an easy way to …
Celebrating Culture and Community: Commissioner Lesley Briones’ 2nd Annual Hispanic Heritage Festival Shines Bright in Houston
In a city that thrives on diversity and cultural richness, few celebrations capture the heart of the community like Harris County Precinct 4’s Hispanic Heritage Month Festival. This year, Commissioner Lesley Briones is once again bringing the fiesta spirit to …
Mayor Eric Adams Indicted: A Seismic Event in New York Politics
In a stunning turn of events, New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted on federal criminal charges, marking a historic moment in the city's political landscape. As the first sitting New York City mayor in modern history to …
NYC Mayor Eric Adams indicted on 5 federal public corruption charges, including bribery and wire fraud
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted on five federal charges related to bribery, wire fraud, and soliciting campaign contributions from foreign nationals, according to a 57-page indictment unsealed Thursday morning.
2024 Shaping Up as Strong Year for Houston Meetings and Conventions
Several major meetings and conventions booked by Houston First and held so far this year have broken attendance records as the city enters its busiest period of the year between now and Thanksgiving with at least 10 major conventions anticipated …
Astros Hispanic Heritage Weekend By AARP
This past weekend, Houston was buzzing with more than just excitement for the Astros’ game against the Los Angeles Angels. Minute Maid Park became a hotspot for a vibrant celebration of Hispanic culture, unity, and legacy, courtesy of AARP Texas, …
Chemicals linked to breast cancer leach into our foods, study finds
Nearly 200 chemicals connected to breast cancer are used in the making of food packaging and plastic tableware, and dozens of those carcinogens can migrate into the human body, a new study found.
Erik Menendez says Ryan Murphy’s ‘Monsters’ is full of ‘blatant lies’
Erik Menendez is slamming the “dishonest portrayal” of his life in Netflix’s “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story.”
Gold’s hitting new records again. Here’s what it means for the economy
The 2024 monster gold rally is picking up steam. The most actively traded gold futures contract has hit repeated highs this year, most recently notching a fresh record of $2,687.30 on Tuesday before retreating. That comes after the Federal Reserve …
Nike sneaker ad labeled ‘misleading’ for marketing $35 kids’ shoes to adults
A “misleading” online advertisement for $35 Nike sneakers has been banned in Britain for failing to make clear that the product was actually targeted at children and therefore the offer didn’t represent a true discount for adults.
Americans are drowning in credit card debt. Trump’s proposed cap on interest rates probably won’t help
It’s easy to see why many Americans would welcome former President Donald Trump’s proposal to cap credit card interest rates at less than half their current level — even if only temporarily.
Visualizing how the 2024 hurricane season compares to past years
Forecasters predicted an abnormally active Atlantic hurricane season in 2024, estimating as many as 25 named storms forming from June through November. Hurricane Beryl already emerged in July as the earliest category 5 storm on record.
TikTok purges accounts tied to Russian media over ‘covert influence’ efforts ahead of US election
TikTok has removed accounts associated with two Russian media groups for trying to exercise what it called “covert influence” on the upcoming US presidential election, in violation of its guidelines.
Fewer low-income students applied for college financial aid after botched FAFSA rollout
Fewer low-income students applied for college financial aid for the current school year after the rollout of an updated version of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, known as the FAFSA, was plagued with problems.
Campus Chronicles - September 26, 2024
Jocelyn Bedolla’s acrylic painting, a vibrant portrayal of *Roots and Routes*, and Emily Lucio’s photograph, a poignant interpretation of the same theme, both secured second and third positions in the 2024 MASBA District Art Contest. Jocelyn, a student at Avalos …

