Military uniform, love letter found on side of rural road in KCK
It’s a mystery that has the makings of a movie... After almost 70 years of being preserved, a military uniform was found on the side of a rural road in Kansas City, Kansas.
Kids aren’t always taught AAPI history in schools. These people are trying to change that
Jaslene Lai heard a classmate joke about her having the “kung flu” this school year, when she was under the weather, wearing a mask.
Mayor Turner Names New Asian American and Pacific Islander Advisory Board, Strengthening Community Engagement in the City of Houston
Today, Mayor Sylvester Turner proudly announces the establishment of the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Advisory Board, a momentous step towards fostering stronger connections between the City of Houston and its diverse communities. This newly formed board will serve …
Man indicted on murder charge in rapper Takeoff’s shooting death
A grand jury in Harris County, Texas, on Thursday indicted a man on a murder charge in connection with last year’s shooting death of Takeoff, a member of the rap group Migos.
Stages Presents Thunder Knocking on the Door
The finale of Stages’ 2022-2023 season, Thunder Knocking on the Door starts as a deal with the devil and turns into a love story for the ages. This show "asks us what we believe about love, about art, about family …
Weight-loss surgery is becoming more common among children and teens, new research shows
Millions of children and teens live with obesity in the United States, and weight-loss surgery is becoming a more common way to treat it, new research shows.
Cognitive decline accelerates after heart attack, study finds
Having a heart attack may put you at risk of accelerated cognitive decline in later years, above and beyond what is considered appropriate for the aging mind, according to a new study.
SpaceX mission carrying former NASA astronaut, three paying customers departs space station
A SpaceX capsule carrying a decorated former NASA astronaut and three paying customers departed from the International Space Station at 11:05 a.m. ET on Tuesday, kicking off the final leg of a historic weeklong mission for the crew.
Rep. Senfronia Thompson Honored for 50 Years of Service in State House
The Texas House of Representatives has been a better place for the past 50 years because of the presence of Representative Senfronia Thompson. First elected in 1972, she has served 26 terms in the Texas House and is the longest-serving …
Texas Southern University president retires after two years on the job
Texas Southern University President Lesia Crumpton-Young has retired from her position just two years after joining the historically Black university in Houston.
Don’t expect the stock markets to rejoice about the debt ceiling deal
You’d expect the stock market to surge after the White House and House Republicans reached a tentative deal to raise the debt ceiling, but markets may have other plans.
Texas House of Representatives votes to impeach Attorney General Ken Paxton
The Texas House of Representatives has voted to impeach Attorney General Ken Paxton, an unprecedented move following a legislative probe that faulted the third-term Republican for a yearslong pattern of corruption, including abusing his office’s powers, retaliating against whistleblowers and …
3 people killed and 5 wounded in shooting at motorcycle rally in Red River, New Mexico
Multiple people were shot and at least three people were killed at a motorcycle rally in Red River, New Mexico, on Saturday, according to local officials.
Announcing Community Activist Ndjabuka Francine Murhebwa as Afternon Keynote Speaker at The Alliance 6th Annual Refugee Mental Health & Wellness Conference
The Alliance, a non-profit organization serving Greater Houston, is pleased to share that Community Activist Ndjabuka Francine Murhebwa will be the afternoon keynote speaker during The Alliance 6th Annual Refugee Mental Health & Wellness Conference. The cross-cultural event is open …
Houston Teen Selected to Represent U.S. at Goalball Youth World Championships
Five teen athletes have been named to represent the United States at this summer’s 2023 IBSA Goalball Youth World Championships in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The competition, taking place July 15-19, is a significant tournament in the development of young goalball …
