Trump Warns North Korea: US Military 'locked and loaded'
President Donald Trump further escalated his rhetorical standoff with North Korea Friday morning, suggesting the US was ready to respond with military force should the rogue nation "act unwisely."
New Orleans Flooding and Pumping System Crisis By the Numbers
Louisiana's governor has declared a state of emergency in New Orleans as officials and residents scrambled in the aftermath of last Saturday's heavy storm that left hundreds of homes and businesses flooded.
Texas Inmates Relocating From Hot Prison to Temporary Facilities
After a years-long legal battle, about 1,000 inmates will literally catch a break from the infamous Texas heat. On Wednesday, inmates held at the Wallace Pack Unit, a state prison about 75 miles northwest of Houston, will temporarily be moved …
Senator Miles Works to Expand Healthcare in Third Ward
Senator Borris L. Miles submitted a letter of support for Lone Star Circle of Care (LSCC) to establish an integrated health center at the University of Houston (UH) Health and Biomedical Sciences in the Third Ward.
Willowridge High School Students, Staff to Begin 2017-18 School Year at Marshall High School
Willowridge High School students and staff members will begin the 2017-18 school year at Marshall High School as cleanup efforts continue at the WHS campus. The school year begins on August 22, and the District is planning a back to …
Congressional Leaders Speak Out Against North Korea and Implications of War
Congressional leaders Sheila Jackson Lee and Al Green are among many voices their concerns against President Donald Trump’s threat against North Korea and implications of War.
Sales Tax Holiday This Weekend Aug. 11-13
This year’s Sales Tax Holiday is Aug. 11 - 13. As in previous years, the law exempts most clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks priced less than $100 from sales and use taxes, which could save shoppers about $8 on …
After 2015 Legalization, Texans May Be Able to Buy Medical Cannabis Oil by January
In 2015, Gov. Greg Abbott signed the first bill allowing any growing or sale of marijuana in Texas
METRORail Work Prompts Bus Shuttles
METRO will make improvements along all three light rail lines, which will impact evening travel this weekend. The scheduled work is necessary to ensure METRO can continue to provide reliable light rail service to customers.
Campus Carry for Texas Community Colleges Goes Into Effect Tuesday
Across the state on Tuesday, students are allowed to carry concealed handguns on Texas community colleges if they have a license. Senate Bill 11 is commonly referred to as the campus carry law.
HISD Trustees To Meet With State Officials, Vow To Avoid School Closures
State officials are heading to HISD headquarters Thursday to discuss plans to improve the district’s chronically failing schools – or face a state take-over of the board. A
Balancing Books and Politics: PVAMU Student Goes to College As Youngest City Councilman in the State
As a member of the graduating class of 2018, Kendric D. Jones is a pro at going back-to-college. He knows what to pack, what to expect, and basically what to do. However, this year will be different than usual when …
Trump Trains His Sights On Affirmative Action
Campaigning for the presidency, Donald Trump argued that blacks and other people of color should vote for him. Given their current conditions, he argued, "What the hell do you have to lose?" Since winning election, however, Trump seems intent on …
With Rockets, Opportunity for Ownership Representative of Houston
It feels like yesterday that businessman Leslie Alexander bought an “upstart” Rockets team for $85 million before the team’s historic 1993-1994 season.
5 Things for August 11: North Korea, McConnell, New Orleans, Opioids, Taylor Swift
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