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Stand with Day for Night and Houston's Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (HSPCA)

Hurricane Harvey had a profound impact on not only the people of our region but also its animals. According to the Associated Press, over 60,000 people and their animals remain displaced from their homes over a month after the storm …

Secretary DeVos to Visit Port Aransas and Houston, Texas

U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos will travel to Port Aransas and Houston, Texas, this week to see firsthand the ongoing rebuilding and recovery in the wake of Hurricane Harvey and to assess how the Department of Education can continue …

SCHEDULED: Kings Crossing Drive and West Lake Houston Intersection Improvements

The Lake Houston Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ 10) will be conducting intersection improvements at Kings Crossing Drive and West Lake Houston Parkway beginning Monday, November 20. The work is expected to be complete by Spring 2018.

City Schedules the Cleaning of Two Homeless Encampments This Week

A citywide group of employees and environmental contractors will be out in full force deep cleaning two homeless encampments this week, which have more than doubled since August, when a temporary restraining order was put in place to block the …

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Slams GOP Tax Scam’s Attack on Students, Graduates and Teachers

Jackson Lee: “The American people deserve real tax reform that puts the middle class first, not the insulting rip-off that Republicans are pushing in the GOP Tax Scam.”

This Chinese Tech Giant Could Soon Be Worth More Than Facebook

China's answer to Facebook could soon be worth more than the real thing. Shares in Tencent, a Chinese social media and video games giant, have more than doubled in price over the past year, propelling the company's market value ever …

Run. Elect. Repeat. Really?

t's all the same. There's nothing (and no one) new. Politics. Sports. Entertainment. Once something works, it's expected to keep working in the same or a slightly different place. If people like something once, they'll like it again. The inertia …

Inspectors General Are in Demand During the Trump Era

In the Trump era, the sometimes-obscure role of inspector general is taking a turn in the spotlight.

'Gucci Grace' and the 'Crocodile': The Key Players in Zimbabwe Politics

Zimbabwe's 93-year-old leader, his 52-year-old wife and his veteran VP -- who was cast aside after years of loyal service -- are some of the key figures in an unfolding political crisis gripping what used to be one of Africa's …

How Active Shooters Are Changing School Security in the US

School fire drills became popular decades ago after several deadly fires triggered changes in safety codes. Today, teachers and children are preparing for something entirely different: mass shootings.

Denmark Book World Cup Spot with 5-1 Rout Over Republic of Ireland

The Danes are on their way to the World Cup after midfielder Christian Eriksen led the way with a hat-trick in an emphatic 5-1 victory over the Republic of Ireland in their playoff in Dublin.

Storms to Bring Rain and Dnow to Northern California, Washington State

The West Coast is bracing for yet another round of storms that will bring heavy winds, rain and snow to the region over the next week.

Lebanon PM 'held captive' in Saudi Arabia, Lebanese President Says

Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri is being "held captive" in Saudi Arabia in violation of diplomatic protocol, Lebanon's President said Wednesday.

Russia Moves Ahead with Rules Targeting Foreign Media

Russia is moving ahead with legislation that threatens U.S. media outlets operating in the country.

16,000 Scientists Sign Dire Warning to Humanity Over Health of Planet

More than 16,000 scientists from 184 countries have published a second warning to humanity advising that we need to change our wicked ways to help the planet.