In a historic move, the Harris County Commissioners Court unanimously appointed Fran Watson as the first black judge to serve in Harris County Probate Court 5. This rare bipartisan decision, made on Tuesday, June 4, marks a significant milestone not …

“Isn’t it sad that money controls everything?” That is what Kim Junker says, as she laments the iron grip wealthy pipeline interests seem to have over some of Iowa’s most powerful lawmakers. What she is referring to is a years-long …

The Houston Area Urban League (HAUL) cordially invites you to our Advancing Equity Luncheon on Fri- day, June 21, 2024. This prestigious event celebrates over five decades of HAUL’s un- wavering commitment to fostering a diverse, well-educated workforce and advocating …

President Joe Biden on Tuesday heralded the steps his administration has taken to strengthen the country’s gun laws and enhance the penalties for those who violate them, in what was an awkward political moment for a man whose son had …

In its latest effort to minimize the impact of medical debt on consumers, the Biden administration proposed Tuesday banning such debt from credit reports.

Malawi’s Vice President Saulos Chilima has been killed in a plane crash along with nine other passengers, the country’s President Lazarus Chakwera announced Tuesday.

Union Pacific, in collaboration with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the City of Houston, and Harris County, has embarked on a comprehensive soil sampling initiative in Houston’s Fifth Ward. While this extensive …

As the world marks the four-year anniversary of George Floyd's tragic murder in Minneapolis, the memory of his life and the movement his death ignited continue to resonate deeply. This solemn milestone serves as a poignant reminder of the ongoing …

In a landmark collaboration, Walgreens and Greater Than HIV, a public information initiative of KFF, have teamed up with health departments and community organizations nationwide to offer free rapid HIV and STD testing at more than 550 Walgreens locations on …

Join us for an unforgettable Father’s Day weekend filled with fun, fellowship, and inspiration. We're kicking off the celebrations on Saturday, June 15, with a morning of golf at Top Golf and continuing with special services on Sunday, June 16. …

When award-winning chemical engineer Kara Branch, 34, from Houston, Texas, noticed she was often the only Black woman in her classes at Texas A&M University and later in her professional career, she recognized a significant issue. This observation led her …

A suspect has been arrested in the stabbing of four US college instructors in a public park in the northeastern Chinese city of Jilin, police said Tuesday.

A federal jury has convicted Hunter Biden on all three federal felony gun charges he faced, concluding that he violated laws meant to prevent drug addicts from owning firearms.

For men, especially Black men, raising awareness about prostate cancer risk and family health history can significantly impact their lives and those of their loved ones. Discussing medical history with family members can reveal if one is at higher risk …

In a significant move to bolster flood resilience, the Biden-Harris Administration has announced the inclusion of Arkansas, Massachusetts, and Texas as new beneficiaries of FEMA’s Swift Current Program for the 2023 fiscal year. This program, part of the broader Investing …