Target is being held hostage by an anti-LGBTQ campaign
During every Pride Month in June for the past decade, Target has sold merchandise for LGBTQ customers, employees and allies. But this year, Target faced an anti-LGBTQ campaign that went viral on social media.
11-year-old Mississippi boy who was shot by responding police officer after calling 911 is released from the hospital
An 11-year-old Mississippi boy who was shot by a police officer after he called 911 for help is recovering after being released from the hospital, according to his family.
The US economy grew faster in the first quarter than previously reported
US economic growth in the first three months of the year was faster than previously estimated, the Commerce Department reported on Thursday.
McCarthy set to send the House home without a debt limit deal
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy appears set to send members home after votes on Thursday, signaling that debt negotiations with the White House will continue as the risk of a first-ever default grows.
Texas Senate OKs extending postpartum Medicaid — with an anti-abortion amendment
Texas is on the precipice of giving new moms a full year of health care coverage, after the Senate unanimously passed a bill to extend Medicaid coverage. The bill has already passed the House, but due to a last-minute anti-abortion …
Dr. Rudy Rasmus and Pastor Juanita Rasmus “Rewire” with Transition from St. John’s Downtown Church
After more than 30 years of service, Dr. Rudy Rasmus and Pastor Juanita Rasmus announced their transition from Senior Pastors of St. John’s Downtown Church. Dr. Rudy will join Bread of Life, Inc. as Executive Director.
Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee Statement on Texas Legislature’s Initial Approval of Voting Restrictions
The Texas House of Representatives is in the final stages of passing Senate Bill 1750, which would abolish the Elections Administrator office in only Harris County, and Senate Bill 1933, which would allow for Secretary of State oversight of elections …
Longtime UHD Professor of Art Floyd Newsum Receives First Major Retrospective at Madison Museum of Contemporary Art
Professor of Art at the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) for 47 years and Project Row Houses Co-Founder Floyd Newsum is presenting his first large-scale retrospective, Evolution of Sight, at the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art in Madison, Wisconsin, from May …
A year after the Uvalde shooting, Texas’ gun laws remain the same
A year after the Uvalde shooting, Texas’ gun laws remain the same
Time for Biden to invoke the 14th amendment
So it has come to this. House Republicans are about to force the U.S. government to default on paying its debts – obligations that the Congress voted to make. They bluster that they will blow up the economy, tank the …
Precinct 4 to Commemorate Our Heroes on Memorial Day
In tribute to those service members who paid the ultimate price for our freedom, Commissioner Lesley Briones invites the public to attend Precinct 4’s 2023 Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 29, at 2 p.m. at the war memorial at …
Target removes some LGBTQ+ Pride merchandise over threats to employees
Target has removed some Pride merchandise from its stores after facing backlash and threats, the company said Tuesday.
Alex Murdaugh indicted on 22 federal counts for alleged financial schemes
A federal grand jury has indicted disbarred South Carolina attorney and convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh on 22 charges in connection with schemes aimed at stealing money from his clients, according to the US Attorney’s Office for the District of South …
Promote Mental Health Awareness Month This May
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time when we come together to bring attention to emotional wellness and the importance of seeking support when we need it.
Representative Al Green – Does Rent Pricing Algorithm Promote Landlord Landlord Antitrust Collusion?
Representative Al Green’s remarks at the Financial Services Committee hearing entitled “FHFA Oversight: Protecting Homeowners and Taxpayers,” held on May 23, 2023.
