Governor Abbott Announces Star Of Texas Nominations
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that nominations are currently being accepted for the 2017 Star of Texas Award. The Star of Texas awards honor peace officers, firefighters, and emergency medical first responders who were seriously injured or killed in the …
Outlook uncertain for bill to raise age of criminal responsibility
State Sen. John Whitmire, D-Houston, is not sold on raising the age of criminal responsibility in Texas from 17 to 18.
New $1.5 Million Grant to Fund National Research On Faith and Work
A $1.5 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. will enable researchers from Rice University and Seattle Pacific University to examine the relationship between faith and work. The researchers hope to gain an understanding of how people from diverse workplaces and …
Mother’s Day Social Media Contest – “Expressions of Impression”
Over the years, mothers have shared their infinite wisdom to us – providing invaluable advice that has stuck with us during the test of time. Celebrating Mother’s Day is an ideal time to not only express our love for them, …
Governor Abbott Appoints Three To The Texas Board Of Criminal Justice
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Larry Miles and has appointed E. F. “Mano” DeAyala and Patrick O’Daniel to the Texas Board of Criminal Justice for terms set to expire on February 1, 2023. The Texas Board of Criminal Justice provides …
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee to Host Congressional Delegation in Visit to Houston to Address Criminal Justice Reform
Congresswoman Jackson Lee: “It is our responsibility in Congress to listen to all sides and try and find solutions to restore trust in our criminal justice system.” Houston, TX – Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee who serves on the Police Strategies …
Pence to North Korea: 'Era of strategic patience is over'
Vice President Pence warned North Korea on Monday that the "era of strategic patience is over" and that all options are on the table if North Korean President Kim Jong Un continues to threaten the region with his missile and …
Liberals went off the deep end on immigration
President Trump’s rhetoric and policies toward immigrants, legal and undocumented, have been harsh, and have reflected the views of his base. But all this is partly — only partly — because during the Obama years the immigration rhetoric became quite …
Houston Deltas Celebrate 90 Years of Service
This year, the Houston Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. commemorates 90 years of continuous community service.
Homeless, Terminally Ill Dogs Find Sanctuary Here
The brown-eyed beagle rests his head on the edge of his bed, his eyes peering out as volunteers walk by and stop to pet him. He's known as "Much Loved Bob," and volunteers say he doesn't have much time left.
Tennessee Could Make College Free for 'older adults'
It's back to school in Tennessee, but not for the kids. The state House passed a bill that would fund two years of community college or technical school for "older adults" for free. The bill now goes to the state …
2 Detroit Police Officers Responding to Burglary Injured in Shooting
Two Detroit police officers who went to a home to investigate a burglary call late Sunday were wounded in a shooting when they approached the location, the city police chief said.
Search for Suspect in Facebook Homicide Video Widens to 5 States
A man who allegedly killed an elderly father after he had enjoyed an Easter meal with his children -- then posted a video of the killing on Facebook -- may no longer be in the Cleveland area, police said Monday.
Melania Trump Kicks Off 139th Annual Easter Egg Roll
Eggs are rolling -- nearly 18,000 of them -- Monday at the White House.
The Facebook Victim was a Granddad Walking Home After Easter meal
He was walking home from an Easter meal with his family when the stranger walked up to Robert Godwin, Sr.
