Flood emergency hits Florida’s capital after storms unleash tornadoes and life-threatening flooding along Gulf Coast
Fierce storms are targeting the Ohio Valley and tracking through the Southeast Thursday, a day after deadly storms spawned damaging tornadoes and flash flood emergencies from Texas to Mississippi.
METRO Welcomes New Board Members with Historic Diversity!
The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO Houston) is proud to announce the appointment of its newest board members, ushering in a historic era of diversity and representation. Mayor John Whitmire's nominations have resulted in a groundbreaking increase in …
Dive Into DACAMERA's Unsilent Spring: Etienne Charles's Earth Tones Reverberates with Purpose and Passion
Immerse yourself in the rhythms of our evolving Earth as DACAMERA, Houston's trailblazing chamber music and jazz presenter, brings you "Unsilent Spring: Music and Our Changing Planet." This two-night event, taking place on April 19-20, showcases the world premiere of …
Lone Star Flight Museum Hosts Texas Aviation Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Sponsored by Southwest Airlines
Get ready for an extraordinary tribute to aviation's finest at the Texas Aviation Hall of Fame (TAHOF) Induction Ceremony & Luncheon, hosted by the Lone Star Flight Museum (LSFM) on April 19, 2024, at 11:30 a.m. Presented by Southwest Airlines, …
Ericka McCrutcheon: Championing Fair Tax Appraisals in Harris County
As Harris County gears up for the General Election on Saturday, May 4, 2024, Ericka McCrutcheon emerges as a standout candidate for the Central Appraisal District Board. With a deep-seated commitment to fairness and community service, McCrutcheon's bid is not …
Houston Public Library Welcomes Cynthia Wilson As New Interim Executive Director
In a pivotal move for the Houston Public Library System (HPL), Mayor John Whitmire announces the appointment of the dynamic Cynthia Wilson as the new interim Executive Director. An acclaimed former educator and seasoned executive leader in enhancing workplace performance, …
Uniting Against Lupus: Houston Woman Leads the Charge in Annual Walk to End Lupus Now!
In a city teeming with resilience and solidarity, Monika Somerville emerges as a beacon of hope for Lupus Warriors across Houston. Diagnosed with lupus nephritis shortly after relocating from Indianapolis to Houston in 2015, Monika's journey epitomizes strength and determination …
Individuals Behind Robocalls to Intimidate Black Voters Agree to Pay and Stop Engaging in Voter Suppression
Civil rights plaintiffs and the state of New York agreed to settle a civil rights lawsuit in which defendants Jacob Wohl and Jack Burkman were found to have broadcasted robocalls to more than 85,000 numbers in New York, Ohio, Michigan, …
Rice engineering students convert old truck into an electrical vehicle
Four teams of Rice University engineering students converted a 1997 Chevy P30 delivery van into a fully electric vehicle in less than a year, using a combination of parts scavenged from out-of-use vehicles, custom-built elements and off-the-shelf items.
Gold prices at record highs - why
From central banks to Costco customers, it seems everyone is buying gold these days.
Severe storms threaten flooding/tornadoes/large hail in South/parts of Mississippi Valley today
Another round of severe weather is slamming parts of the South and Mississippi Valley on Tuesday, less than a week after a powerful storm system that swept through parts of the region killed at least three people.
Next total solar eclipse depends on how far you’re willing to travel
If you missed out on a chance to view the eclipse for any reason, it’s going to be a bit of a wait for a shot at a similar experience in the same region. But if the fervor over this …
Soon, Delta Air Lines will update way it boards passengers
Delta Air Lines flyers will soon board its planes in a new way that might remind them of the past.
Arizona Supreme Court rules state must revert to century-old law banning nearly all abortions
In a historic decision Tuesday, the Arizona Supreme Court ruled the state must adhere to a 123-year-old penal code barring all abortions except in cases when “it is necessary to save” a pregnant person’s life.
Conservative activists reach $1 million settlement deal with New York AG for running 2020 voter suppression campaign
Conservative activists Jacob Wohl and Jack Burkman have agreed to pay $1 million to the New York attorney general’s office and others for running a voter suppression campaign targeting Black voters during the 2020 election.
