4 People Found Dead in Basement in New York
New York authorities are investigating the deaths of four people after the bodies were found in a basement apartment in Troy a day after Christmas.
Frigid Weather Will Usher in the New Year in the Midwest and Eastern US
The eastern United States and the Midwest are being clobbered with a brutal cold front that will stretch through the week and probably make New Year's Eve a frigid affair in many cities.
Even for a Place That Gets a Ton of Snow, This Was a Record-breaking Two Days for Erie
There's White Christmas. And then there's Whiteout Christmas. Erie, Pennsylvania, experienced the latter on Monday, when a total of 34 inches of snow fell on Christmas Day, blanketing the city and shattering the city's previous records for snowfall in a …
5 Things for December 27: Snow, Anthrax Threats, Infrastructure Bill
Rich people are doing so well these days that their spending on luxury goods isn't even keeping up. Now, here's what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
Dallas Gets First Black Sheriff
Dallas County commissioners appointed c to be interim sheriff, making her the county's first black sheriff. Brown, 52, a Democrat who is running for the office, was Sheriff Lupe Valdez's third-in-command and recommended choice for successor. Valdez technically will remain …
Shell Honors Heroes of Houston with National Ad Campaign
Hurricane Harvey was a storm that changed us. Whether directly affected or indirectly Harvey changed Houstonians and those around the world emotionally, mentally, and physically. Our values of what was important changed. Our concerns for our fellowman broke color lines …
Why Wells Fargo Could Be One of Tax Reform's Big Winners
Some of Wall Street's largest banks stand to win big from the tax bill now hurtling its way towards the president's desk — but among them, Wells Fargo will make out the best. That's according to an analysis released by …
Latinx: First US Latino & Latina Oral History Journal
John Trevino, Austin’s first Mexican-American city council member, can be seen pictured on the cover of the first issue of the US Latino & Latina Oral History Journal, the first professional academic journal of its field.
Race, the South and American Politics
Liberating the South is the key to liberating the nation. The key to liberating the South is the black vote. Recent black turnout in elections in Virginia and Alabama demonstrate this point.
Houston Named the No.1 Best Big City for New Graduates 2018
Houston, Texas has earned the title as the best big city for new grads, according to Onlinedegrees.com's data-driven analysis. The city jumped to the top of the ranking after being ranked third previously. Not only does it boast a diverse …
Navigating The 3 Stages Of Retirement
People often view retirement as just one more stage of life. But that’s not exactly the case. Retirement isn’t just one stage; it’s at least three – although all three do share something in common.
She Never Ate Her Lunch at School and Here's Why
She was quiet, completed all of her work on time, and followed the rules daily. Occasionally she laughed when the other children were being silly but at playtime she kept to herself. A pleasure to have in any classroom, teachers …
Statement From Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett Regarding the $82 Billion Emergency Disaster Aid Package Introduced in Congress
Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett (USVI), Ranking Member on the Subcommittee on the Interior, Energy, and Environment released the following statement regarding the introduction of HR 4667 which makes further supplemental appropriations for disaster assistance for Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria:
House Republicans Betray Working and Middle Class Families With Reckless Vote For Massive GOP Tax Scam
Jackson Lee: “America will not be made great by financing a $1.7 trillion tax cut for the rich by stealing $1.8 trillion from Medicare and Medicaid, abandoning seniors and families in need, depriving students of realizing a dream to attend …
Bayou Preservation Association Joins in 4th Annual Guatemala Parade in Southwest Houston Nonprofit seeks to raise awareness of trash in the Bering Ditch canal
s part of its community education initiative and Trash Fee Bayous Program, the Bayou Preservation Association took part in the 4th Annual Guatemala Parade in Southwest Houston this past weekend to bring awareness to the trash and pollution issues in …
