As Iowa’s maternity care deserts continue to grow, doctors say the state’s new abortion ban will only make matters worse
Dr. Emily Boevers is the only full-time OBGYN at a critical access hospital in a rural city in Iowa about 10 miles from the farm she grew up on.
Usha Vance defends husband’s ‘childless cat ladies’ comment as a ‘quip’ in first solo interview
Usha Vance, the wife of Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance, defended her husband’s previous comments deriding childless adults and downplayed his labeling of some Democratic politicians as “childless cat ladies,” calling it a “quip.”
Fort Bend County Judge KP George Announces Major Funding for Flood Resilience Projects
Fort Bend County is set to receive significant financial support aimed at enhancing its flood resilience and community safety. County Judge KP George will officially announce the awarding of Regional Mitigation Funds from the Texas General Land Office (GLO) during …
New TxDOT Campaign to Keep Kids Safe in School Zones as the New School Year Begins
As the back-to-school season approaches, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is launching its new “Be Safe. Drive Smart” Back-to-School campaign this week, urging everyone to stay vigilant and help keep kids safe.
Alley Theatre announced that single tickets for all remaining shows of the 2024-25 season are now on sale
The Tony Award®-winning Alley Theatre, under the visionary leadership of Artistic Director Rob Melrose, has announced that single tickets for all remaining shows of the 2024-25 season are now on sale. This season promises a diverse and captivating array of …
Harris Campaign Shatters Records with $310 Million Fundraising in July, Doubling Trump's Haul
In an unprecedented show of support, the Harris campaign announced a staggering $310 million raised in July, more than doubling the amount raised by former President Donald Trump's campaign during the same period. This monumental achievement highlights the growing momentum …
Mississippi’s Addie Carver wins controversy-hit Miss Teen USA pageant
Addie Carver of Mississippi was named Miss Teen USA on Thursday, assuming a title that has stood vacant since the previous winner’s highly controversial resignation in May.
Real Climate Solutions Demand a Strong Democracy
As we celebrate the 59th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act (VRA) this month, it is important we remember: the only way to tackle the complex challenges of our time is with a democracy that is responsive to the people …
New Report Illuminates Latino Child Health Landscape in Harris County
In Texas, nearly half of the population under the age of 18 is Latino, yet significant health disparities persist within this community. Despite high labor force participation, 29% of Latino children live in poverty, according to 2019 data. This economic …
FEMA Urges Residents to Prepare for Potential Tropical Depression
As the weekend approaches, FEMA is closely monitoring a potential tropical depression forming over the Straits of Florida or the eastern Gulf of Mexico near the Florida Peninsula. With a Tropical Storm Watch already in effect for the Florida Keys …
Celebrating Emerging Artists: Project Row Houses' Floyd Newsum Summer Studios
Project Row Houses is thrilled to announce the opening reception and community market for the art installations of the Floyd Newsum Summer Studios program. This highly anticipated event will take place tomorrow, August 3, from 3-7 pm, promising an enriching …
The Climate Crisis Is Devastating Black Communities. Public Transit Is a Solution
As the world grapples with the ever-intensifying impacts of the climate crisis, a stark and troubling reality has emerged: Black communities are bearing a disproportionate burden of environmental degradation. This inequity is not merely a matter of statistics or abstract …
The Climate Crisis Is Devastating Black Communities. Public Transit Is a Solution
As the world grapples with the ever-intensifying impacts of the climate crisis, a stark and troubling reality has emerged: Black communities are bearing a disproportionate burden of environmental degradation. This inequity is not merely a matter of statistics or abstract …
Congressman Al Green Invites the Public to a Public Address & Vigil On Saturday, August 3, 2024
Let us pray for world peace.
Vice President Harris Secures Enough Delegates to Become Democratic Nominee for President
In a momentous event for American politics, Vice President Kamala Harris has officially secured the support of the majority of Democratic National Convention delegates, positioning her as the presumptive Democratic nominee for President of the United States. This historic achievement …
