Wreaths Across America Mobile Education Exhibit Tour Honors Our Nation’s Veterans in Local Communities
In 2018, Wreaths Across America (WAA) rolled out its Mobile Education Exhibit (MEE). This museum on wheels was designed to share the mission to Remember, Honor and Teach in local communities across the country. Since that time the program and …
Harris County Women’s Commission Presents First Report to Harris County Commissioners
During their July 18 meeting, Harris County commissioners discussed a report from the Harris County Women’s Commission outlining its future goals and issued new directives for the nine-member group.
Child Molester Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison Without Parole
A repeat-offender child molester has been sentenced to spend every day of a 40-year prison sentence behind bars for repeatedly raping a 6-year-old girl, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.
Federal Agency’s Equity Push Will Backfire on the Black Community
One of the most iconic photographs in recent sports history is one of basketball legend Michael Jordan celebrating his fourth NBA championship by holding up three fingers in celebration with a cigar in his mouth.
Million-Dollar-Plus Nails of America First Colony Sugar Land Location To Debut on Sunday, July 23 in Sweetwater Plaza
Greater Houston’s newest Nails of America location is debuting on July 23 at 4777 Sweetwater Blvd. in Sugar Land, bringing the footprint of locally-based parent Nails of America | Milano Nail Spa to nearly 70 locations. The Sugar Land unveiling …
Construction Advisory: Morningside Place Drainage Improvements Project
In an effort to keep you informed about the Harris County Flood Control District’s continuing improvements in the Clear Creek watershed, we want to notify you of an upcoming construction project in your area.
Houston native serves with U.S. Navy helicopter squadron supporting missions around the globe
Petty Officer 3rd Class Nijell Sanford, a native of Houston, Texas, serves with Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 40, based out of Mayport, Florida. The squadron’s primary mission is to conduct sea control operations in open-ocean and coastal environments. This …
Once a Safe Haven for Escaped Slaves, Small Arkansas Town Suffers Water Crisis Amidst Heatwave
Presently known as Helena-West-Helena, the city serves as the county seat for Phillips County and is home to a population of slightly over 12,000 people, predominantly African Americans. And typical of Black communities across the country, Helena-West Helena has its …
Inside sunscreen’s luxury skin care evolution
The sunscreen boom is upon us. In 2020, the global value of sun care products was $10.7 billion. Already a staggering figure, that number is projected to grow by 4% each year until 2028, according to market analysts at Grand …
Texas troopers told to push back migrants into Rio Grande and ordered not to give water amid soaring temperatures, report says
Emails shared with CNN by the Texas Department of Public Safety detail a trooper-medic expressing concerns to a supervisor over the inhumane treatment of migrants along the border in Eagle Pass, Texas.
Microsoft and Activision extend their deal deadline
Microsoft and Activision have mutually agreed to extend their merger deadline by three months in the face of ongoing negotiations with the UK government that could allow the $69 billion acquisition to close, the two companies announced on Wednesday.
Hawaii governor declares state of emergency as Tropical Storm Calvin threatens to deliver strong winds and torrential rain to the Big Island
Tropical Storm Calvin strengthened Tuesday as it continued to approach Hawaii’s Big Island, where more than a million people are under a state of emergency and a tropical storm warning is in effect.
Las Vegas police serve search warrant in connection with Tupac Shakur murder investigation
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police confirmed to CNN on Tuesday that it executed a search warrant at a location in Henderson, Nevada in connection with the ongoing investigation into the murder of musician Tupac Shakur in 1996.
Microsoft unveils more secure AI-powered Bing Chat for businesses to ensure ‘data doesn’t leak’
Microsoft on Tuesday announced a more secure version of its AI-powered Bing specifically for businesses and designed to assure professionals they can safely share potentially sensitive information with a chatbot.
'Something out of a horror movie': Mother and boyfriend accused of imprisoning children in Milwaukee home for years
A Milwaukee mother and her boyfriend are facing multiple felony charges for allegedly imprisoning two children in their home for years.
