Teen gets life sentence for killing Spanish teacher
An Iowa teenager who killed his Spanish teacher was sentenced to life in prison Thursday, court documents show.
The US economy can’t function smoothly without UPS. That’s why a strike will hurt
UPS isn’t just another large shipping company. It carries 6% of America’s gross domestic product in its trucks. It also plays a central role in the smooth movement of goods the economy depends upon, feeding supply chains that are only …
Mayweather Boxing + Fitness Opens Location in Houston Heights
Mayweather Boxing + Fitness – the best-in-class group fitness experience that combines immersive training with boxing legend Floyd Mayweather’s champion techniques, is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its new location in Houston Heights. Located at 600 N Shepherd …
The University of Houston-Downtown College of Sciences and Technology Receives $258,681 From the National Science Foundation
UHD recently received $258,681 from the National Science Foundation (NSF)’s Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program in support of the Computer Science and Engineering Technology (CSET) department’s program, “Research Experiences in Computational Sciences and Engineering.”
Pastor David Charleston Is Men's Breakfast Speaker at St. Francis of Assisi
Pastor David Charleston is the speaker for the Men’s Prayer Breakfast at St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church on July 15 at 8:30 a.m. in the Parish Hall of the Church on 204 Dooley Street. of the Immanuel Baptist Church …
The Annual Avondale House B-I-N-G-O Is Back!
Avondale House is a leading non-profit organization dedicated to supporting individuals with autism and their families in the Greater Houston Area.
Chefs Heat Up at The Big Brunch!
The weather was hot, but the chefs were hotter. Ready to compete for the savoriest cuisine of the day, chefs from some of Houston’s top restaurants prepped and served their favorite fare at The Big Brunch. Hosted by statewide nonprofit …
NRG Park Job Fair Saturday July 15th
All NRG Park partners are now hiring talented guest services oriented professionals for all events at NRG Park. Register at www.worknrgpark.com
The best new TV shows of 2023 (so far), from ‘The Last of Us’ to ‘Beef’
The television of 2023 has thus far been defined primarily by returning series, and particularly saying goodbye to several signature shows, including the finales of “Succession,” “Barry,” “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” and “Ted Lasso” (at least, as we currently know …
The Houston HBCU Alumni Association - HHBCUAA Will Hosts Its Annual “HBCU Awareness Counselors Summit” Friday, July 28, 2023 Buffalo Soldiers National Museum
Houston HBCU Alumni Association HHBCUAA will host its Annual “HBCU Awareness Counselors Summit” on Friday, July 28, 2023, from 10am – 1pm at the Historic Buffalo Soldiers National Museum, 3816 Caroline St., 77004. The event will have representation from the …
Prosecutors say they plan to bring felony charges against man arrested with weapons in Obama’s DC neighborhood
Federal prosecutors on Thursday said they plan to file felony charges against the man who was arrested last week with firearms in former President Barack Obama’s Washington, DC, neighborhood and accused of threatening several politicians.
Nearly half of the tap water in the US is contaminated with ‘forever chemicals,’ government study finds
Almost half of the tap water in the US is contaminated with chemicals known as “forever chemicals,” according to a new study from the US Geological Survey.
Largest federal transportation grant ever awarded to critical NY-NJ tunnel project
The replacement for a crumbling underwater tunnel connecting New York City and New Jersey that carries up to 200,000 people daily just received the largest-ever federal transportation grant, according to Senate majority leader Chuck Schumer.
White House takes steps to avoid damaging auto strike
The White House is closely monitoring the upcoming labor talks in the US auto industry, negotiations that could put it at odds with the traditional support of a major union. So President Joe Biden is tapping a trusted adviser, Gene …
El Paso Walmart shooter nods ‘yes’ when asked if he was sorry for the massacre
The man being sentenced for fatally shooting 23 people and wounding 22 others at a Texas Walmart nodded “yes” Thursday when asked by the son of a victim if he was sorry for the massacre.
