Congressman Sylvester Turner Swearing-In Ceremony
Before being sworn in as Congressman Sylvester Turner, representing Houston’s 18th Congressional District, Rep. Turner held a Pre-Swearing-In Reception. The next day Turner officially became a member of Congress.
No invite for pre-inaugural tour of the VP home for Vance family, sources say
There will be no pre-inaugural tour of the vice president’s residence for the incoming Vance family, two sources familiar with JD Vance’s plans told CNN, who noted he has not received an invitation to the residence from its current occupant, …
The Silent Land Theft: Heirs’ Property Policies and the Fight for Generational Wealth
Imagine owning a treasure passed down through generations, only to watch it slip away through cracks in the legal system. For countless Black families across the United States, this isn't a hypothetical scenario but a harsh reality rooted in heirs' …
AARP Texas 2025 Legislative Priorities: Building a Better Future for Aging Texans
It’s a new dawn for Texans aged 50 and older. AARP Texas has unveiled a bold and transformative agenda for the 89th Texas Legislature, addressing the pressing issues that matter most to older adults and their families. From ensuring reliable …
Starbucks ends its ‘open-door’ policies
Starbucks doesn’t want to be America’s public bathroom anymore. Starbucks is scrapping a policy that had let anyone hang out at its cafes or use the restrooms without making a purchase. The new rules are part of a larger effort …
MSNBC chief Rashida Jones steps down as network prepares for spinoff
Rashida Jones is stepping down as president of MSNBC and one of her top lieutenants, Rebecca Kutler, is taking over as interim network president.
Slain security guard & son were co-workers on same shift at McDonald's
Added security and grief counselors were at the McDonald's on Reisterstown Road Monday, following a deadly shooting Sunday evening.
'I beg the president to give me a chance': Grandmother facing deportation
Fighting back tears, West Palm Beach resident Silvia Morales is coming to grips with the reality she may be forced to say goodbye to her family.
Professional Bull Riders’ 2025 World Championship Race Hits Houston—Toyota Center Takes Center Stage
Houston, get ready to saddle up! The Professional Bull Riders (PBR) premier Unleash The Beast tour is set to stampede into Toyota Center on January 17-18, 2025, bringing the world’s most daring bull riders and fierce bovine athletes to the …
Industry groups sue to stop Biden from banning medical debt on credit reports
Opposition is quickly forming against the Biden administration’s rule to ban medical debt from appearing on consumers’ credit reports, threatening the viability of what could be a popular regulation.
Kohl’s is closing 27 locations. See if your store is on the list
Kohl’s is closing 27 stores across more than a dozen states as the struggling retailer looks to improve profitability.
Story Soon to be out of a job, Meta’s fact-checkers battle a blaze of wildfire conspiracy theories
Just hours after Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg announced last Tuesday that the social media giant would eliminate its US-based fact-checkers, the iconic hills above Los Angeles began to smolder.
Walmart’s logo got its first facelift in nearly 20 years
Walmart is giving its logo the first facelift in nearly two decades, rolling out a new identity that is a subtle nod to its past.
Here’s what TikTok users are saying about the looming ban
TikTok creators and users are facing the reality that the popular short-video app will likely be banned in the United States.
Grammys and Oscars to proceed amid LA fires, but will put the spotlight on first responders
As they say in Hollywood, the show must go on.
