Biggest shakeup in a century set to hit real estate agents this week: Here’s how they’re preparing
Realtors across the US are bracing for a seismic shift in the way they do business. Starting August 17, new rules will roll out that overhaul the way Realtors get paid to help people buy and sell their homes.
Man’s PSA after life-threatening spider bite
Getting bitten by a spider is nothing more than a bad dream for most. However, a bite left untreated turned Zachary Harakas' real life into a nightmare.
Anticipation Builds for Apple’s Next Big Releases: iPhone 16 Pro and iWatch 10
As September approaches, the tech world is abuzz with excitement, and as always, Apple is at the center of it all. With whispers and leaks swirling around the upcoming iPhone 16 Pro and iWatch 10, this year's September launch is …
Brazilian passenger plane crash outside São Paulo kills 62
A passenger plane carrying 62 people crashed outside São Paulo on Friday afternoon, killing everyone on board. Dramatic footage circulating on social media showed the plane’s fall and its destroyed fuselage in flames on the ground.
Everything to know about the controversy over Jordan Chiles’ Olympic bronze medal
Gymnastics is full of twists and turns but the unfolding saga over which gymnast will officially take home the bronze in the 2024 Olympic women’s artistic floor exercise final has been more complicated than anyone expected.
The Roots and Resilience of Acres Homes: Combating Gentrification and Food Insecurity
Acres Homes, a historic Black neighborhood in Houston, Texas, stands as a testament to resilience and community spirit. Founded in the early 1900s, it was established to provide African American families with affordable land and homeownership opportunities during a time …
Houston Native Seaman Jacquelyn Klay Plays Key Role in RIMPAC 2024 Aboard USS Carl Vinson
Hailing from Houston, Texas, Seaman **Jacquelyn Klay** is making waves as she stands signalman watch in the hangar bay aboard the mighty **USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70)**. As the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier sails through the Pacific Ocean, Klay plays a …
Celebrate National Black Business Month with the Phenomenal I'MarE Boutique!
August is National Black Business Month, a time to celebrate and spotlight the extraordinary impact Black entrepreneurs have made across industries. This month, we turn our focus to one of Houston’s own success stories, the trailblazing I'MarE Boutique, founded by …
Countdown Begins: Tickets Now Available for Houston's 44th Annual Nutcracker Market
The wait is over! Today marks the highly anticipated launch of ticket sales for the 44th annual **Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market**. Starting at 10:00 a.m., both General Admission and Early Bird tickets can be purchased on **Ticketmaster.com**. This iconic Houston …
Houston's Youth Grapple with Anxiety and Uncertainty as the New School Year Begins
As the 2024-25 school year kicks off, the emotional landscape of Houston's youth is coming into sharper focus. A recent **Youth Voice survey** conducted by the **Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston (BGCGH)** reveals that many of the city's …
Text messages reveal police conversations following the Uvalde school shooting
More than two years after the deadly massacre at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, the city on Saturday released bodycam and dashcam videos, audio recordings of 911 calls and radio communication, documents and text messages related to the shooting.
Man claiming to be Uvalde shooter’s uncle begged authorities to let him talk him down during the shooting, 911 call reveals
A man claiming to be the uncle of Uvalde school shooter Salvador Ramos called 911 during the May 2022 massacre at Robb Elementary School and begged a dispatcher to connect him with his nephew in hopes that he could help …
Democrats in competitive House races want Harris’ momentum without running toward her
Democratic Rep. Susie Lee of Nevada is in the fight of her political life as she tries to hold onto her seat in one of the most competitive House races in the country.
These cities will be too hot for the Olympics by 2050
The Paris Olympics opened with rain on its parade, then blistering heat and, finally, a week of pleasant sunshine. As it comes to a close on Sunday, temperatures are expected to again soar up to 95 degrees Fahrenheit, or 35 …
Texas’ abortion ban has left doctors with their hands tied. New Mexico’s governor is inviting them to her state
Dr. R. Todd Ivey, a practicing OBGYN in Houston, Texas, opened his Sunday paper last weekend to find a letter from New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham – directed at him.

