A key witness in the Karen Read retrial takes the stand
A key witness in the retrial of Karen Read returned to the stand Wednesday for a second day of testimony, as she recounted the hours leading up to the death of Read’s boyfriend John O’Keefe — and the moment the …
Houston’s Billionaire Power Player, Tilman Fertitta, Tapped to Bridge U.S.-Italy Relations
In a move that fuses Texas tenacity with international diplomacy, Houston’s very own billionaire mogul Tilman Fertitta has officially been confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the next ambassador to Italy and San Marino — a high-profile appointment that signals …
🚢 Houston to Make History as First Texas City to Host U.S. Navy Fleet Week in November 2025
In a momentous announcement underscoring Houston’s growing national prominence, Mayor John Whitmire and U.S. Navy Admiral Daryl Caudle, Commander of the U.S. Fleet Forces Command, have revealed that Fleet Week Houston will take place November 5–12, 2025—marking the first time …
Preservation Houston Names Jennifer Kapral as Executive Director—A New Era of Inclusive Leadership in Historic Preservation
In a bold and visionary step forward, Preservation Houston has appointed Jennifer Kapral as its new Executive Director, ushering in a dynamic chapter for the city’s premier historic preservation nonprofit. With over two decades of leadership in education, public policy, …
Rep. Green Condemns CFPB Dismantling, Warns Trump Is Turning Democracy Toward Plutocracy in 100 Days
On Tuesday, April 29, 2025, Congressman Al Green, Ranking Member of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, shared remarks in a Financial Services Hearing entitled, “Regulatory Overreach: The Price Tag on American Prosperity."
Emmanuel Guerrero: Pasadena’s Youngest Councilman Blazes a Trail of Progress and Purpose
In the vibrant heartbeat of Harris County’s second-largest city, a new generation of leadership is not only rising—it’s already reshaping Pasadena’s future. At just 28 years old, Emanuel Guerrero, the youngest Hispanic ever elected to the Pasadena City Council, is …
Harris County Strikes Back: Hidalgo and Menefee File Lawsuit to Defend Local Jobs, Public Safety, and Democracy
In a powerful show of leadership and resistance, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and County Attorney Christian D. Menefee announced a major legal action this morning against the Trump administration's sweeping and controversial federal workforce cuts. Standing before a crowd …
🎉 East End Street Fest 2025: A Spectacular Cinco de Mayo Celebration of Culture, Community & Cumbia
Get ready, Houston! The heartbeat of the city’s cultural soul returns stronger than ever as the East End Street Fest electrifies Cinco de Mayo weekend with a vibrant fusion of music, food, art, and unforgettable performances. This free, family-friendly celebration …
Trump to sign executive order easing auto tariffs
President Donald Trump is set to sign an executive order on Tuesday to ease auto tariffs, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced, the latest abrupt shift in a rapidly changing tariff policy that has left businesses scrambling to keep …
Historic and controversial changes at breakneck speed: Inside Trump’s first 100 days
Delivering the longest inaugural address in history in January, newly inaugurated President Donald Trump made clear he had little time to waste.
Canada will ‘never’ yield to Trump’s threats as Prime Minister Carney declares election victory
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said his country would “never” yield to the United States as he declared victory in federal elections early Tuesday, following a campaign overshadowed by relentless provocations and steep trade tariffs imposed by US President Donald …
Jurors in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial may be asked about guns, drugs, sex with multiple partners and hip-hop
The jury pool in the Sean “Diddy” Combs’ trial could be asked about their views on sex with multiple partners, drugs and hip-hop, among other topics.
Over 100 Migrants Detained in Colorado Nightclub Raid
US federal agents early Sunday raided what authorities described as an underground nightclub in Colorado Springs and took into custody more than 100 migrants accused of being in the country illegally, the US Drug Enforcement Administration said.
Amazon says it considered breaking out a tariff charge. The White House called it a ‘hostile’ act
The White House took aggressive aim at Amazon, which confirmed Tuesday it was considering displaying the added cost of President Donald Trump’s tariffs on certain items.
A day without power: What 12 hours of darkness looked like in Spain and Portugal
Luis Ibáñez Jiménez was driving on a highway in east Madrid when Spain lost power. “Suddenly, there were no traffic lights,” the resident of the capital told CNN. Cars piled up, and nobody had right of way. “I was stopping …
