A mysterious rose survived Hurricane Katrina and spread throughout the US. Its origins are still unknown
If you follow the Mississippi River to where it meets the ocean, you will be in Plaquemines, Louisiana’s southernmost parish. Known for its seafood and offshore oil and gas, Plaquemines is also where an unknown rose withstood the brutal force …
Trial of former IMPD officer accused of raping woman while on duty starts Monday
The trial of a former Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officer accused of raping a woman while on duty is scheduled to start on Monday.he trial of a former Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officer accused of raping a woman while on …
Marijuana smells and rowdy fans: Why Arthur Ashe Stadium and the US Open are so unique and sometimes divisive
Less than two months ago, the tennis world had descended onto Wimbledon’s pristine green courts, where the sound of tennis balls echoed around hushed courts.
‘Tariff Bingo is tough.’ Texas manufacturers sweat Trump’s tariffs, high interest rates
Texas manufacturers continue to express frustration over the Trump administration’s volatile tariff playbook and the impact of high borrowing costs.
‘Tariff Bingo is tough.’ Texas manufacturers sweat Trump’s tariffs, high interest rates
Texas manufacturers continue to express frustration over the Trump administration’s volatile tariff playbook and the impact of high borrowing costs.
Trump administration threatens to pull federal funding from sex ed programs that mention transgender people
A division of the US Department of Health and Human Services told 40 states, five territories and the District of Columbia on Tuesday that they “are now on notice”: Some federally funded sex ed programs need to remove any mention …
At least 2 children killed in Minneapolis Catholic school shooting
At least two children were killed Wednesday in a shooting at a Catholic school in Minneapolis during a Mass to mark the first week of school, according to police, in a “deliberate act of violence.”
Powerball jackpot hits $815 million for Wednesday’s drawing, 7th largest in game’s history after no Monday winner
The Powerball jackpot has soared to $815 million after there were no big winners in Monday’s drawing, marking the 7th largest prize in the game’s history.
‘The new encyclopedia’: how some kids will use AI at school this year
Ludrick Cooper, an eighth-grade teacher in South Carolina, didn’t always like the idea of using artificial intelligence – in the classroom or otherwise. But he eventually came around.
HMAAC Presents The Journey to Everything and Who Feels It, Knows It — A Celebration of Black Artistry
The Houston Museum of African American Culture (HMAAC) has once again elevated Houston’s cultural landscape, opening two extraordinary exhibitions that capture the spirit, resilience, and boundless creativity of the African diaspora. Running Friday, August 29, 2025, through Monday, December 15, …
Dr. Darlene Breaux: A Visionary Champion for Education and Equity in Alief ISD
In the heart of west Houston, where Bellaire, Bissonnet, Beechnut, and Boone pulse with life from Beltway 8 to Mission Bend, one leader has become a defining voice for educational equity, community empowerment, and student success: Dr. Darlene Breaux, President …
HCC Chancellor Margaret Ford Fisher Wins 2025 ACCT Western Regional CEO Award — A Houston-Sized Salute to Student Success
Houston City College (HCC) Chancellor Margaret Ford Fisher, Ed.D. has been named the 2025 Western Regional Chief Executive Officer Award recipient by the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT)—a prestigious honor that recognizes visionary leadership transforming student outcomes and community …
Dr. Lisa Alcorta Joins Houston City College as Vice Chancellor of Student Services
Houston City College (HCC) has named Dr. Lisa Alcorta its new Vice Chancellor of Student Services, effective August 18. With more than 25 years of leadership in higher education, student affairs, and institutional transformation, Dr. Alcorta arrives with a proven …
Gaza’s Children Are Not Negotiating Chips: Houston Must Stand With Civilians—And Reject Hamas
Meta description (SEO): Famine is confirmed in the Gaza Governorate, including Gaza City. Here’s what that means, why Hamas deserves unequivocal condemnation, and how Houstonians can help—now.
Kamala Harris’ 107 Days Book Tour Comes to Houston — Here’s How to Be in the Room
Houston, get your bookmarks ready. Former U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris is taking her new memoir, 107 Days (Simon & Schuster, out Sept. 23, 2025), on a national conversation tour—and H-Town is one of the marquee stops. Think intimate onstage …
