Extreme Heat Kills: Record Temps Leave Us All Vulnerable
If you clicked on any major news site this week, there was one consistent headline that would be difficult to miss, let alone ignore: “Hottest Day Ever Recorded on Earth.”
Staying Cool in Extreme Heat When the Power Fails
Electrical grid failures, or blackouts, have significantly increased in frequency in recent years, placing millions of Americans at risk for health-related illness and death. This is especially true during the summer months, when extreme weather events (including heat waves, hurricanes, …
Houston Selected as Finalist for Bloomberg Philanthropies Public Art Challenge
Bloomberg Philanthropies recently announced that Houston has been chosen as one of the 17 finalist cities to receive grants of up to $1 million each as part of the prestigious Public Art Challenge. This program, launched in 2014, supports temporary …
Mark Zuckerberg concealed his kids’ faces on Instagram. Should you?
When Mark Zuckerberg shared a photo on Instagram of his family on July 4, two things stuck out: the billionaire CEO wore a striped souvenir cowboy hat, and the faces of his children were replaced with happy face emojis.
The world is big enough for US and China, Yellen says as she concludes Beijing trip
The world is big enough for both the United States and China to thrive, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Sunday as she wrapped up a visit to Beijing aimed at stabilizing the relationship between the world’s two largest economies.
Family of woman shot and killed by San Antonio police file wrongful death lawsuit against city, 3 officers charged
The family of Melissa Perez, who was fatally shot in her home by San Antonio police in June, is filing a wrongful-death lawsuit against the city and three officers involved who have been charged with murder.
Cyclospora cases on the rise in Harris County
The Houston Health Department, Harris County Public Health (HCPH), and the Fort Bend Health & Human Services (FBCHHS) have received reports of an increased number of Cyclospora infections within their jurisdictions and urge people to use caution this summer while …
Driver in 2018 Drive-By Shooting Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison
A Houston man who drove past a group of people gathered in front of a home in 2018, allowing a gunman in the car to fatally shoot a 19-year-old, was sentenced to 30 years in prison this week, Harris County …
Winner Announced: 2023 Hot Wheels Legends Tour - July 8 Houston Event
The winner of today’s Hot Wheels Legends Tour Houston stop was just announced!
Congressman Al Green Allocates $292,000 in Federal Funding to Cenikor for Facility Upgrades at the Odyssey House
On Thursday, July 6, 2023, Congressman Al Green, representing the Ninth Congressional District of Texas, held a press conference to announce a significant contribution of $292,000 in federal funding to the Cenikor Foundation. The funds will be utilized for much-needed …
Applications Open for Nonprofit Partners, Volunteers, Food Vendors and Live Entertainment for Bayou City Art Festival Downtown
Bayou City Art Festival, produced by the Art Colony Association, Inc., has opened the applications for nonprofit partners, volunteers, food vendors, and live entertainment for the Bayou City Art Festival Downtown on Saturday-Sunday, October 14-15, 2023.
Suburban Sugar Land Women & Partners Award Eight Scholarships
Suburban Sugar Land Women (SSLW) & Phenomenal Partners award EIGHT continuing and first-time scholarships. Scholarships are available annually to high school graduates in Fort Bend County - Fort Bend ISD, Katy ISD, Lamar CISD, Needville ISD, and Stafford MSD. Online …
Hosea Helps Goes Back to the Basics for their 17th Annual ‘Back To School’ Jamboree Powered by Amazon
Hosea Helps, Inc., continuing the legacy of the late Hosea Williams Sr., plans to celebrate the ending of a safe and fun summer with a grand sized education focused festival. Hosting their 17th Annual Back 2 School Jamboree on Saturday, …
Trapped drivers swam out of their cars. A woman died after being swept away by floodwaters. What to know about the heavy rainfall hitting the Northeast
Intense rain and flash flooding that left at least one dead in southeastern New York continued to pelt the Northeast on Monday, forcing residents from their homes and prompting road closures and water rescues.
Young person’s lawyer disputes allegations against BBC presenter
A lawyer for the young person at the center of a controversy involving an unnamed BBC presenter has disputed the claims reported in The Sun newspaper, saying they were “rubbish.”
