Officials Elected to the 2025 H-GAC Board of Directors: Shaping the Future of Our Region*
The Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) is stepping into 2025 with a fresh team of dynamic leaders ready to address regional challenges head-on. Following spirited caucus meetings involving cities and independent school districts (I.S.D.), the H-GAC proudly announced its newly appointed …
A Better Discussion Guide: Finding Common Ground Around the Holiday Dinner Table
The holidays are a time for coming together. We should not just be coming together physically to drive us further apart mentally, emotionally, and spiritually by reinforcing our differences.
Paula Abdul and Nigel Lythgoe settle sexual assault lawsuit
A lawsuit which proceeded “So You Think You Can Dance” judge and producer Nigel Lythgoe’s departure from the show has been settled.
Houston Public Library's Grand Opening of the Freed-Montrose Neighborhood Library: A New Chapter for Community Engagement
Houston, get ready to turn the page to a new chapter of community connection, creativity, and learning! The Houston Public Library (HPL) is thrilled to invite you to the grand opening of the new Freed-Montrose Neighborhood Library on Saturday, December …
Wife of man accused of faking his own death files for divorce
Court records show Emily Borgwardt, the wife of Ryan Borgwardt, has filed for separation claiming the marriage is "irretrievably broken."
Chanel announces Matthieu Blazy as its new artistic director
After months of speculation, Chanel has named its new artistic director. On Thursday, Matthieu Blazy — most recently, the creative director of luxury Italian label Bottega Veneta — was appointed to one of the most high-profile jobs in fashion. Blazy …
‘I didn’t come here to leave’: Famed NFL coach Bill Belichick unveiled as head football coach at North Carolina
The Bill Belichick era at the University of North Carolina is officially underway. On Thursday, the football icon, known for his renowned straight-to-the-point candor, was unveiled as the Tar Heels’ head coach.
Officials demand explanation on mysterious drones as more sightings reported in New York metro area
Federal agencies are facing intense pressure Friday to give the public more details on unexplained drone sightings in the New York City metropolitan area that have been going on for weeks over residential neighborhoods as well as restricted sites and …
Former US Coast Guard chief reveals why he withheld sexual assault investigation from Congress
The former leader of the US Coast Guard who withheld from Congress the explosive findings of an investigation that documented years of sexual assaults at the agency’s prestigious academy said he did so because he worried lawmakers wouldn’t protect the …
Why the most serious charge in Luigi Mangione’s case is only second-degree murder
The most serious charge against the man accused of killing the UnitedHealthcare CEO in broad daylight last week on a Manhattan sidewalk is murder in the second degree.
US serviceman sentenced to 5 years for kidnapping and raping Japanese schoolgirl, officials say
A US serviceman was sentenced to five years in prison for kidnapping and raping an underage girl last year, an official from Naha District Court on the southern Japanese island of Okinawa told CNN.
Canadian official threatens to cut off energy to the United States
Canada could retaliate against President-elect Donald Trump’s threatened tariffs by shutting down energy flows to the United States, a top Canadian official warned.
Stanley recalls more than 2.5 million travel mugs over possible burn hazard
Stanley, the drinkware brand that exploded in popularity on social media, issued a recall of roughly 2.6 million travel mugs over potential “burn hazards,” the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced in a release Thursday.
Elon Musk says SEC orders him to pay fine over Twitter purchase or face charges
Elon Musk apparently has one last battle to wage with outgoing Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Gary Gensler.
Apple and Google must prepare to remove TikTok from app stores by Jan. 19, lawmakers warn
Google-parent Alphabet and Apple must be ready to remove TikTok from their U.S. app stores on January 19, two US lawmakers said in a letter to the companies’ CEOs Friday.

