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Houston: Megachurch shooter had history of mental illness; was still able to buy gun

The shooting at Houston’s Lakewood Church over the weekend was a “completely preventable horror” as the woman who opened fire had a notable mental illness but was still allowed to own a gun, her mother-in-law said.

Surgery in space: Tiny remotely-operated robot completes first simulated procedure at space station

A tiny surgical robot in residence at the International Space Station completed its first surgery demo in zero gravity on Saturday, developers of the technology exclusively told CNN.

Woman accused of marrying mentally incompetent husband for money

The police report reads like the plot of a movie thriller: A Georgia woman accused of marrying a man ruled mentally incompetent for his money, and his family fighting to save his life.

Houston's Leadership Elite: Celebrating Four Visionaries Who Are Shaping the Future

Houston Style Magazine readers are in for a treat as we spotlight the remarkable achievements of four outstanding community figures: Roland Garcia, Leslie Briones, Jacquie Baly, and Sanjay Ramabhadran. This influential quartet has distinguished themselves by completing a prestigious leadership …

Unforgettable prom experience gives special needs community a 'Night to Shine'

Ashville, NC: Night to Shine, an unforgettable prom night experience for local teens and adults with special needs, happened Friday at West Asheville Baptist Church.

Fulton County DA could be disqualified from Trump case

The judge presiding over the Georgia election subversion case against Donald Trump and several co-defendants said Monday that the district attorney who brought the case could be disqualified if she financially benefitted from a personal relationship with her lead prosecutor …

White House says no change to official TikTok policy

The White House on Monday said there are no changes regarding the administration’s long-standing security concerns over TikTok after the President Joe Biden

Breaking News: Austin Receives $1 Million EPA Grant for Climate Action

The City of Austin is set to embark on an ambitious journey towards climate resilience and environmental justice, thanks to a $1 million grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program. This transformative funding initiative, …

The "Worker Shortage" Myth Depresses Black Wealth

America's business elites have used immigration as a tool to avoid hiring Black Americans for the past two centuries. This pattern of discrimination has depressed African Americans' employment and wages -- and is a significant cause of persistent racial wealth …

Congressman Al Green and Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia Receive Prior USPS Transparency Recommendations from the Office of Inspector General

On Thursday, February 8, 2024, Congressman Al Green’s and Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia’s senior staff members toured the United States Postal Service (USPS) North Houston and South Houston (Missouri City) Mail Processing Centers in response to prior and ongoing complaints from …

Join the 2024 Houston Walk for 1 in 100 to Support Congenital Heart Disease Research

Get ready to lace up your sneakers and join the Adult Congenital Heart Association (ACHA) for the 2024 Houston Walk for 1 in 100. This family-friendly event, scheduled for Saturday, April 27 at Memorial Park Conservancy, aims to raise vital …

Controversial Statue Installation Sparks Community Outcry at University of Houston

In a clandestine operation, an 8-foot-tall statue purportedly celebrating abortion and honoring Ruth Bader Ginsburg was surreptitiously brought to the University of Houston main campus under the cover of night last Thursday, ahead of its scheduled installation on February 28th. …

Biden campaign - Jill Biden’s frustration over special counsel report

The renewed questions surrounding President Joe Biden’s age and memory sparked by a special counsel report last week were decidedly unwelcome for the 81-year-old Democrat’s advisers.

Biden grows more frustrated with Netanyahu as Gaza campaign rages on

President Joe Biden has grown increasingly frustrated behind the scenes with his Israeli counterpart, Benjamin Netanyahu, telling advisers and others that the prime minister is ignoring his advice and obstructing efforts to alleviate the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, according to …

Police identify woman who opened fire in Houston megachurch - what we know

A woman who walked into a popular Texas megachurch Sunday afternoon with a long gun and a young child opened fire before she was killed by law enforcement officers on scene.