After years on transplant wait list, Alabama grandmother receives kidney from gene-edited pig
Towana Looney is the only person in the world living with a functional pig kidney. But her doctor predicts that in less than a decade, pig-to-human organ transplants like hers could become routine.
A second-grader was the first to call 911 as another student opened fire at her Wisconsin school, killing 2 and injuring 6
A group of Wisconsin police officers had planned to spend Monday training to care for victims of mass trauma events when late in the morning a student in second grade called 911 to report an active shooting at a nearby …
What we know about the Madison, Wisconsin, school shooting that left a student and teacher dead
Police are investigating why a teenage girl brought a handgun to a small Christian school in Madison, Wisconsin and opened fire, fatally shooting a student and a teacher and wounding several others — casting the tight-knit religious community into mourning …
Houston Area Urban League Raises Over $1 Million at 2024 Equal Opportunity Day Gala
Houston came together for a night of glamour, purpose, and progress at the 2024 Equal Opportunity Day Gala, hosted by the Houston Area Urban League (HAUL) at the Hilton Americas on Saturday, December 14. The event achieved an extraordinary milestone, …
Fort Bend County Takes a Bold Step into the Future with Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Information Technology Building
Fort Bend County is gearing up for a groundbreaking moment, literally and figuratively. On Monday, December 16, 2024, at 1:00 pm, Fort Bend County Judge KP George will lead the ceremonial start of construction for the county's new, state-of-the-art Information …
White Christmas forecast: Will you be left dreaming of snow or reveling in it?
Christmas is approaching nearly as fast as Santa’s sleigh, but almost anyone in the United States fantasizing about a movie-worthy white Christmas might need to keep dreaming.
Shooting at Christian school in Madison, Wisconsin, leaves multiple injured, police say
Multiple people have been injured in a shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, police say. The Madison Police Department said it was responding to the shooting at 10:57 a.m. Monday and urged people to avoid the area …
'Start over from scratch': Fire destroys home, displacing Army veteran and her family
An Army veteran and her family are without a home during the holidays after a Tuesday night house fire in Lincoln left them with nothing but the clothes off their backs.
Adrienne Warren Takes Center Stage at the Hobby Center for an Unmissable Concert Experience
In an event guaranteed to electrify Houston’s performing arts scene, the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts proudly announces Adrienne Warren Live in Concert on February 1, 2025, as part of its acclaimed Beyond Broadway series. A Tony Award®-winning force …
ReelAbilities Houston Film & Arts Festival Returns for 2025: Celebrating Inclusion and Creativity
Houston is set to come alive with a celebration of art, music, and film like no other as the ReelAbilities Houston Film & Arts Festival returns from February 2-23, 2025. For nearly a month, this transformative festival will shine a …
Texas Democrats: Building the Blueprint for a Brighter Future
As the Lone Star State continues to grow and evolve, Texas Democrats face a pivotal moment. Between 2026 and 2030, the stakes couldn’t be higher. The party must prioritize key electoral wins—including the Governor, Lt. Governor, and majorities in both …
Lorraine O’Grady, groundbreaking conceptual artist, dies aged 90
Lorraine O’Grady, an indefatigable conceptual artist whose work critiqued definitions of identity, died in New York on Friday aged 90. Her gallery, Mariane Ibrahim, confirmed her death via email, adding that it was due to natural causes.
What we know about mysterious drone sightings
Mysterious flying objects overhead. Concern and confusion. And calls for military intervention. This isn’t the plot of “War of the Worlds,” but rather the result of numerous possible drone sightings in recent weeks. The flying objects have been spotted over …
Final Draft Partners With IHQ Network for Special Holiday Performance: A Heartwarming Evening of Music, Giving, and Traditions
Get ready to usher in the holiday season with soulful melodies and festive cheer as *Final Draft*, the nationally acclaimed R&B group famed for their viral tribute videos and powerhouse performances on *America’s Got Talent*, brings their Annual Holiday Celebration …
BSH Home Appliances Opens Luxurious Experience Center in Houston: A New Hub for Innovation and Design
Houston just turned up the heat in the world of luxury home appliances! BSH Home Appliances Corporation, the global leader in premium appliances, has officially unveiled its stunning 14,847-square-foot Experience and Design Center (EDC) in the heart of Houston. This …
