TEA Names Mike Miles as New HISD Superintendent
On June 1, 2023, the Texas Education Agency (TEA) initiated a state takeover of the Houston Independent School District (HISD), marking a significant development in the district's governance. As part of the takeover, Mike Miles was appointed as the new …
Here’s what’s in the debt ceiling deal
After several weeks of tense negotiations, President Joe Biden and House Republicans have reached an agreement in principle to address the debt limit and cap spending.
Manhattan district attorney urges court to reject Trump bid to move criminal case
The Manhattan District Attorney’s office is arguing that former President Donald Trump’s criminal case involving hush money payments to adult film star Stormy Daniels should not be moved to federal court because it had nothing to do with Trump’s official …
Getting Unwanted Guns Off the Street; City and County Announce Date of Next Gun Buyback
Mayor Sylvester Turner joined Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis and Houston Police Chief Troy Finner today to announce the date of the next gun buyback.
Are airplane seats too small? Senators want the FAA to look again
Two Senate Democrats want the Biden administration to take another look at whether airplane seats are too cramped.
Sia reveals she is on the autism spectrum
Sia has revealed that she has autism.
Amanda Seyfried says Elizabeth Holmes’ sentence is ‘fair’ as former exec reports to prison
As Elizabeth Holmes reported to prison on Tuesday, Amanda Seyfried shared her thoughts on the disgraced Theranos founder’s sentence.
Teach For America Houston Welcomes Two New Board Members Laura Frnka-Davis
Teach For America (TFA) Houston, a local nonprofit organization that works to expand educational opportunities for all children, announced the addition of two new members to its Board of Directors. The new members bring a wealth of experience and expertise …
State Representative Ron Reynolds 88th Legislative Session Accomplishments, Highlights, Missed Opportunities and Bad Bills
The 88th Legislative Session started with an unprecedented $33 Billion surplus. The state Republican leadership has failed miserably with misplaced priorities and focused on “red meat” right wing issues that do nothing to improve the lives of everyday working Texas …
Amazon corporate workers plan to stage walkout, citing ‘lack of trust’ in leadership
Nearly 2,000 corporate workers at Amazon have pledged to walk off the job on Wednesday to signal a “lack of trust” in the company’s leadership, in what could be the most visible sign of dissent among the e-commerce giant’s office …
49 people have been killed at Dollar General stores since 2014. Workers are protesting for safer conditions
Dollar General is the fastest-growing retailer in America, opening about 1,000 stores a year. But following repeated violent incidents and federal workplace safety violations at stores, some Dollar General workers and labor advocates are calling for stronger safety and health …
What the debt ceiling deal could mean for student loan borrowers
If passed into law, the bipartisan debt ceiling deal will dash any hope borrowers might have that the federal student loan payment pause would be extended for a ninth time.
China sends first civilian astronaut to space as Shenzhou-16 blasts off
China sent its first civilian astronaut into orbit on Tuesday, as it launched the Shenzhou-16 mission to its space station for its second in-orbit crew rotation, marking another step forward for the country’s ambitious space program.
FBI director scheduled to speak with congressional Republicans about Biden document dispute
FBI Director Christopher Wray is scheduled to speak Wednesday with House Oversight Chairman James Comer and Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley regarding a dispute over an internal law enforcement document that Republicans believe will shed light into an allegation that then-Vice …
‘I was speechless’: Teen cashier at Pizza Ranch gets $2,500 tip from customer
It’s not easy being different as a teenager. That’s why a customer at an Independence Pizza Ranch felt compelled to hand $2,500 to a cashier after seeing how the 16-year-old carried himself.
