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King Charles III vows to serve 'with loyalty, respect, and love' in first address as monarch
On the first full day of his reign, King Charles III demonstrated his seriousness in dedicating the rest of his life to public service.
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"May flights of angels sing thee to thy rest," King Charles III says "to my darling mama," in his first speech as King. Mandatory Credit: …
Published on September 9, 2022
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Mayor Turner Extends Condolences Following Death of Queen Elizabeth II
Houston City Hall will be Lit Red, White and Blue in Queen's Honor Tonight
Statement from Mayor Sylvester Turner on the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.
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Mayor Turner and King Charles III (COP26, 2021)
Published on September 9, 2022
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Who's who in the House of Windsor: Queen Elizabeth II's line of succession
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II has died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland, Buckingham Palace said on Thursday. She was 96.
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Queen Elizabeth II dies at 96
Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning British monarch whose rule spanned seven decades, died on Thursday at the age of 96, Buckingham Palace has announced.
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Here's what we know about the Mississippi airport employee accused of stealing a plane and threatening to crash into a Walmart
The Mississippi man accused of stealing a twin-engine plane Saturday morning and threatening to crash it into a Walmart was denied bond Sunday, his attorney told CNN.
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New Chef Lineup Brings Immersive Dining Experience at Kulture Restaurant with Black Chef Table
Kulture restaurant announces the new line-up of featured chefs for the rest of 2022 as part of its Black Chef Table pop-up dining series. The dinners, which are frequently sold out, bring chefs from across the country with a variety of backgrounds to create unique, immersive experiences for diners. Elaborate decor partnered with live music are the appetizer to the main entree - a multi-course dinner that exposes guests to cultures from around the world.
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Jazz Up Your Sunday Night with Eric Gales and Diunna Greenleaf
Jazz up your Sunday night with the sounds of various artists headlining at the Houston Blues Festival. See the famed Eric Gales and Diunna Greenleaf for experience like none other at Houston’s downtown night spot, The Rustic Houston.
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2 Arkansas deputies suspended and 1 officer on administrative leave after video posted of violent encounter with man outside store
Three Arkansas law enforcement officers have been removed from duty and are facing state and federal investigations, officials confirmed Monday, after bystander video captured at least two of them punching and kneeing a suspect during an arrest.
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Appeals court temporarily pauses order requiring Graham to appear before Atlanta-area grand jury
A federal appeals court on Sunday temporarily paused a district court's order requiring that Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina appear before a grand jury probing plots to illegally influence the 2020 election results in Georgia.
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The Heritage Society Celebrates Houston’s 186th Birthday with Free Tours & Cake
On Saturday, August 27, grab your party hats and venture out to downtown, because Houston is celebrating its 186th birthday with Mayor Sylvester Turner! Mister McKinney, the chairperson of the annual City’s Happy Birthday Houston, invites Houstonians and tourists for a late afternoon of free and fun quality time.
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A New Texas History Paintings Exhibit at The Heritage Society Tells the Tales of a Cowboy
The Heritage Society is Texas proud to display a historical exhibit: The Life and Times of Charles Goodnight
Beginning on Friday, August 12, The Heritage Society is featuring a portfolio of stunning oil paintings by artist Lee Cable detailing the life and story of the famous cowboy and plainsman from the 1800s, Charles Goodnight. The cost to tour the exhibit is only $5 and is at The Albert & Ethel Herzstein Museum Gallery at 1100 Bagby Street.
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The Heritage Society is Texas proud to display a historical exhibit: The Life and Times of Charles Goodnight
Published on August 18, 2022
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NFL Hosts Third Annual HBCU Open House
Event Will Highlight Sports Focused Career Opportunities for HBCU Students and Alumni
Today, the National Football League (NFL) is hosting the third annual NFL x HBCU Open House, bringing together stakeholders across Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs) and football landscapes to discuss NFL initiatives, areas of opportunity, and an aim to further strengthen relationships.
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Visit Lake Charles’ TikTok Goes Viral Promoting Ms. Johnnie’s Gingerbread House
All in a day’s work, Shalisa Roland, public relations director for Visit Lake Charles (VLC), received a media inquiry about Ms. Jonnie’s Gingerbread House, 720 Alamo St., and needed to provide updated images. Kathryn Shea Duncan, social media director for VLC joined forces with Roland to capture new images and social media content including a TikTok that is currently creating an Internet sensation for local business owner, Kevin Ames.
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Civil rights organization files lawsuit against city officials in Mississippi after fired police chief's alleged racist and homophobic remarks
A civil and human rights advocacy organization has filed suit against officials in Lexington, Mississippi following alleged racist and homophobic remarks from a now-fired police chief, and what plaintiffs allege is targeting behavior from the police department.
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Houston Blues & Jazz Festival presents two performances in one night
Eric Gales and Diunna Greenleaf
Houston Blues & Jazz Festival presents two performances in one night Eric Gales and Diunna Greenleaf Sunday, September 25, 2022 The Rustic Houston, Downtown
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Eastern Kentucky Deserves Better Leaders
The extreme weather that is savaging various parts of America hit Eastern Kentucky last week when unprecedented flash floods wiped out homes and devastated communities, taking at least 37 lives, with hundreds still missing." The region was hit by 8 to 10 inches of rainfall in a 24-hour period, what experts called a one in a thousand-year rain event. Those who escaped now struggle to survive in high heat and humidity, with roads and bridges washed out, and food and clean water hard to find. And the region is under another flood watch as this is written.
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Yellen directs IRS not to use new funding to increase chances of audits of Americans making less than $400,000
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Wednesday directed the Internal Revenue Service not to use any of the new funding allocated in the Democrats' new health care and climate bill to increase the chances of Americans making less than $400,000 a year getting audited, according to a copy of the letter obtained exclusively by CNN.
