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California Towns Flee as Oroville Dam Threatens to Release 'wall of water'
A massive crevasse that formed in a spillway at Northern California's Oroville Dam has spurred mass evacuations, with nearby residents fleeing the worst-case specter of a three-story wall of water rushing downstream.
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Most states still require face masks to reduce the spread of Covid-19. These are the ones that don't
While health officials agree face masks help prevent the spread of Covid-19, state and local governments have varied widely on implementation of mask rules. Now, President Joe Biden wants to change that.
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A father of 5 is among at least 38 dead connected to the Kentucky floods
Gabriel Hensley, a father of five who stopped to help an injured driver and was later swept away by floodwaters himself was found dead this week, as the storm damage across eastern Kentucky complicates efforts to find the many people still unaccounted for.
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Ohio woman who suffered miscarriage at home will not be criminally charged, grand jury says
An Ohio woman who suffered a miscarriage and left the nonviable fetus at home will not be criminally charged, a grand jury decided Thursday.
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Hurricane Ian's death toll rises as crews in Florida go door to door in search for survivors in decimated neighborhoods
After Hurricane Ian obliterated communities in Florida, rescue crews going door to door in search of survivors are reporting more deaths, and residents grappling with loss are facing a long, daunting recovery.
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Over Half of Modern Presidents Never Hit An Approval Rating As Low As Trump
More than half of US presidents in the modern era never reached an approval rating as low as President Donald Trump just hit, according to the latest ABC News/Washington Post poll and older polling data by Gallup.
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NABJ Names Cheryl W. Thompson, of George Washington University and The Washington Post, the Educator of the Year
Cheryl W. Thompson, an associate professor at George Washington University and a journalist who writes investigative stories for The Washington Post, has been named the 2017 NABJ Educator of the Year.
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Black Women for Biden Presented: “Your Vote Matters”
Lawmaker & NBA Hall of Famer to join Black Women for Biden for non-partisan virtual event to commemorate the 55th anniversary of The Voting Rights Act of 1965
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NBA Legend Michael Jordan and his Jordan Brand Donate $2.5 Million to Combat Black Voter Suppression
Michael Jordan and the Jordan Brand are donating $2.5 million toward fighting Black voter suppression as part of a larger 10-year, $100 million effort that Jordan and Jordan Brand announced on June 5 to “impact the fight against systemic racism.”
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Who is New York Attack Suspect Sayfullo Saipov?
The man accused of killing eight people in a truck attack in New York on Halloween is a native of Uzbekistan who moved to the United States in 2010, sources told CNN.
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H-E-B ISSUES TEXAS-WIDE CALL FOR ENTRIES
Quest for Texas Best 2020 expands beyond food
Now in its seventh year, H-E-B Primo Picks Quest for Texas Best has expanded its search for the finest foods and beverages in the Lone Star State to now include non-food items. In addition to food creators and innovators, Texas-based purveyors of apparel, beauty items, electronics and toys, home goods, household necessities, gardening supplies, coolers and everything in between are now invited to join! The call for entries is now open, submissions will be accepted Wednesday, February 26th through Friday, April 3rd. Qualified participants will compete for a combined $70,000 in cash prizes and the opportunity to feature their product on H-E-B shelves across the state
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It’s CENSUS DAY!
All MCTX Residents Urged to Participate In 2020 Census Survey; www.2020census.gov
It’s Census Day 2020 and we’re asking the community to do its part in shaping the future of the “Show Me City”. Residents now have an opportunity to participate in the nationwide program that only takes place once every 10 years as required by the U.S. Constitution.
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The Women’s Fund for Health Education and Resiliency Extends Online Virtual Programs and Hosts Virtual “Doc Talk”
The Women’s Fund for Health Education and Resiliency, a nonprofit providing Houston-area women and girls with the tools needed to be advocates for their health, is extending its series of online programs and is taking its regularly scheduled Doc Talk presentation online on Thursday, April 30, 2020 at Noon.
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Greater Austin Black Chamber of Commerce releases statement in light of current events
President and CEO Tam Hawkins shares personal statement in support of the Austin black business community
Today, President and CEO of the Greater Austin Black Chamber of Commerce (GABC), Tam Hawkins, shares a personal statement in response to the current climate of social injustice in the United States of America and in support of the Austin black business community.
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RCI Oilfield Services 2nd Annual SCOOTERS FROM SCOOTER Continues Commitment to Raise Funds For Challenged Children to Receive Adaptive Sports Wheelchairs
On the heels of another successful Charity Jackpot at the Tejas Rodeo Company, Tyler Pearson and Kyle Irwin, along with RCI Oilfield Services, are again supporting Watering Seeds Organization (WSO) with the Scooters From Scooter campaign. With this partnership, Watering Seeds has been able to provide adaptive sports wheelchairs to challenged children so they can live healthier, more active, and productive lifestyles.
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Texas Among States that Must Do More to Prepare for Elections During Coronavirus Pandemic, CAP Analysis Shows
After the chaos and confusion surrounding the Wisconsin primary, an analysis from the Center for American Progress finds that 40 states plus the District of Columbia have election systems that are not much better or are even worse positioned than Wisconsin when it comes to responding to a pandemic.
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Someone bought $1 million in Toys 'R' Us toys right before stores went out of business
An anonymous shopper gave Toys 'R' Us a parting gift just before its stores around the country prepared to close their doors for the last time.
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Houston Grand Opera Announces Cast Substitution for Rigoletto
Baritone Michael Mayes, in his HGO debut, to perform the title role on October 18, 20, 26
Houston Grand Opera (HGO) announces that baritone Brian Mulligan, scheduled to sing the title role in Rigoletto, recently withdrew from the production due to health-related issues. Michael Mayes, making his HGO debut, will sing the first three performances of the role of Rigoletto in the upcoming production that opens the Company’s season.
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Songwriting with Soldiers Concert Premiers Nationally October 25 On PBS
PBS will present SONGWRITING WITH SOLDIERS, a powerful one-hour concert special featuring veterans, service members and award-winning songwriters coming together for a night of music illustrating military veterans' experiences. The program, airing Friday, October 25, 2019 at 10:00 p.m. ET on PBS (check local listings), was filmed in August at Nashville’s War Memorial Auditorium with support from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB).
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Scientists just captured a record 17-foot-long python in Florida
The Burmese python is one of the largest snakes in the world. But even by python standards, this one was colossal.
