Food Rankings Results: CHILDREN AT RISK, Kroger honor Aldine ISD and Houston ISD in 2023 Food Rankings
Across Texas, nearly 5.4 million students qualify for free or reduced-price school meals through federal programs such as the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program. For many of these children, meals eaten at school are the only …
Statement from Senator Borris L. Miles on Voting Against SB 16 – Critical Race Theory Bill
“SB 16 was portrayed as a critical race theory bill for college campuses. It’s worse. It’s a broad attack on the freedom of speech on college campuses.
Biden to speak to the Irish Parliament to highlight personal and political ties
President Joe Biden is spending much of his trip to Ireland this week exploring his family's roots, from the shoemaker who sailed from Newry in 1849 in search of a better life in America to the brick-seller in Ballina who …
Toxic smoke is spewing from an inferno at a recycling plant known as a 'fire hazard,' officials say. The flames could burn for days
The raging fire shooting toxic smoke from an eastern Indiana recycling plant has forced thousands of people to evacuate and countless more to wonder what the impacts might be to their health and environment.
Elon Musk says he's cut about 80% of Twitter's staff
Elon Musk has laid off more than 6,000 people at Twitter since taking over the company, he told the BBC in a rare interview late Tuesday.
Harris County DA Ogg announces 21% case-backlog reduction
Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced today that recent initiatives by her office have helped lead to a 21% reduction in the criminal case backlog from the COVID-related highs of recent years. As of April 10 – the 100th …
Maryland sheriff and firearms dealer indicted in illegal machine gun acquisition scheme, DOJ says
A sheriff and a local firearms dealer in Frederick County, Maryland, have been indicted on federal charges for their roles in a scheme to illegally acquire machine guns so they could be rented out for profit, federal prosecutors announced.
Amazon will charge customers a fee for some UPS returns
Amazon is attempting new measures to get customers to return fewer of their online orders, including charging a fee to return items to UPS stores.
Hakeem Jeffries' 'vague recollection' of controversy surrounding his uncle undermined by college editorial defending him
For years, Democratic Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has told a similar story: he was off at college and shielded from controversies surrounding his uncle, Black studies professor Leonard Jeffries, who eventually lost his job over incendiary comments about Jewish people. …
The Louisville shooter's family says he had mental health challenges as the city prepares to honor the victims
As officials in Louisville, Kentucky, prepare to host a vigil to grieve the five people killed Monday in a downtown bank shooting, the 25-year-old gunman's family released a statement saying he struggled with depression but they had no idea he …
Russian opposition figure Alexey Navalny's health deteriorates in prison amid poisoning accusations
Jailed Russian opposition figure Alexey Navalny has been experiencing severe stomach issues in prison, and members of his team fear that he may have been poisoned again.
Juul to pay $462 million to six states in its largest settlement ever
Juul Labs, the e-cigarette maker, is paying $462 million to six US states and DC in the largest multi-state settlement yet for the troubled company that has been accused of contributing to the rise of vaping among youth.
Women's History Month Re-Cap: Embracing Diversity Talk Show Honors Phenomenal Women In The Community On Radio Dabang 99.5 FM
In partnership with Radio Da Bang 99.5FM, Founder/Host Dr. Thelma Scott and Co-Host Attorney Leona Filis creates a remarkable platform for various non-profits, business professional, community advocates and beyond.
TDECU Names New Vice President for Strategic Investments and Ventures
TDECU, Houston’s largest credit union with more than $4.7 billion in assets, has named Joe Kaessner as New Vice President of Strategic Investments and Ventures.
Tennessee Republican governor calls on state lawmakers to toughen gun restrictions
Tennessee Republican Gov. Bill Lee on Tuesday urged the state's legislature to pass additional gun control measures, an especially charged subject in a state that recently suffered a school shooting and the acrimonious expulsion of two Black Democratic lawmakers who …
