Fort Bend County Launches 2025 Hurricane Preparedness Campaign with Digital Countdown Billboards
This morning, Fort Bend County Judge KP George, alongside officials from the Fort Bend County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management and Clear Channel Outdoor, officially launched the County’s 2025 Hurricane Preparedness Campaign. The event was held at the …
Houston’s Transit Renaissance: Elizabeth Gonzalez Brock and the Bold New METRONow Era
In a city fueled by innovation and diversity, Houston METRO is turning a new corner—and leading the charge is Elizabeth Gonzalez Brock, the first Hispanic woman ever appointed Chair of the METRO Board of Directors. With her inspiring background, sweeping …
Houston Chamber Choir’s Triumphant Season Finale Honors Founder Robert Simpson’s Enduring Legacy
As Houston’s arts scene continues to thrive, one of its most cherished institutions is preparing to close a historic chapter. The Houston Chamber Choir will present Gather ‘Round on Saturday, May 31, a poignant and powerful season finale that also …
As Federal Aid Shrinks, Black-Led Food Justice Movements Step Up to Combat Hunger and Inequality
As federal food assistance programs face deep cuts and school meal rollbacks accelerate, food insecurity is surging to crisis levels across the United States. According to the latest USDA data, over 44 million Americans, including 13 million children, are living …
Man reunited with father's police badge found in the Eaton Fire rubble: 'This means everything'
A man who nearly lost everything in the Eaton Fire but managed to escape with a few possessions, including his recently deceased father's flag, now has another precious item that was found in the rubble months later.
Harvard board chair Penny Pritzker emerges as a target in Trump administration’s higher ed fight
The fight between two of America’s most prominent institutions – the federal government and Harvard University – is getting personal.
REAL ID is now required for air travel in America. Here’s what’s happening at airports across the US
The time has come. Travelers flying within the US starting Wednesday must use a state-issued ID that is “REAL ID compliant” or be subject to further screening.
SMITH WORKS by Vitacca Ballet – A Triumphant Homecoming of Houston-Born Ballet Brilliance
Houston’s cultural pulse is poised to quicken this spring as the highly anticipated SMITH WORKS by Vitacca Ballet makes its dazzling debut at the Hobby Center’s Zilkha Theater on Thursday, May 15 and Friday, May 16, 2025. This two-night ballet …
Union Pacific’s Commitment to Fifth Ward: Transparency, Testing, and a Safer Tomorrow
In a significant development for Houston’s historic Fifth Ward, Union Pacific has completed the final round of its extensive soil testing initiative surrounding the former Houston Wood Preserving Works (HWPW) site—and the results offer reassurance and renewed clarity for local …
Police: 12-year-old arrested twice in days, second time in crashed stolen car
Police in Petersburg have arrested a 12-year-old boy for the second time in days, this time as a passenger in a stolen car that crashed during a police pursuit.
Tesla sales plunge across Europe
Tesla’s sales continue to dive across Europe even as car buyers there increasingly buy electric vehicles.
Trump’s trade war with Canada has backfired on America. Now he has a crucial meeting with Mark Carney
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will visit US President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday in what could be one of the most contentious meetings between the neighboring countries’ leaders in years.
Mattel CEO confirms plans to raise prices as he calls for zero tariffs on toys
Last week, President Donald Trump advised Americans that his trade war could result in children’s dolls costing “a couple bucks more.” That, at least, seems to have come to fruition.
The first boats carrying Chinese goods with 145% tariffs are arriving in LA. Shipments are cut in half. Expect shortages soon
American consumers are on the cusp of tough choices because of President Donald Trump’s trade war.
Carmyn Robey Robinson Makes History in Manvel: A Bold New Chapter of Leadership Begins
In a stunning and history-making victory, Carmyn Robey Robinson has shattered barriers and set a powerful new precedent in Brazoria County by becoming the first African American woman ever elected to the Manvel City Council. With a dynamic blend of …
