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A man was charged in the rape of a 10-year-old who traveled to Indiana for an abortion
A Columbus man has been charged with raping a 10-year-old Ohio girl who then had to travel to Indiana seeking an abortion after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, according to court proceedings CNN obtained through affiliate WBNS.
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Farmers forced to sell their cows as drought conditions worsen across US
Extreme drought and inflationary pressures are forcing US farmers in Western states to sell off their cattle herds in greater numbers, at levels not seen in over a decade.
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Spotlight On Educator of the Year Nominees Herring, Eagleton
As Teacher Appreciation Month continues, Harris County Department of Education recognizes the exceptional, passionate dedication of its educators. This week, we highlight two teachers who were nominated as the 2022-2023 Teacher of the Year and Educational Aide of the Year.
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Suspect arrested in the ambush killing of a newly engaged Los Angeles deputy. This is what the sheriff wants the public to know
After an hourslong standoff, a 29-year-old man suspected of gunning down a Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy was arrested Monday. But the reason behind the killing remains a mystery.
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Police release Michigan State shooting timeline and a troubling note found in the gunman's pocket
The gunman who killed three Michigan State University students and critically wounded five others last month in a mass shooting wrote in a note found in his pocket that he was "tired of being rejected" and was hurt, police said Friday.
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Unlikely Allies and Uncomfortably Large Coalitions
“Spend your energy figuring out what’s the one thing that you can agree on with a political foe,” Gen. Colin Powell told me years ago. “Figure that out and you can get a lot done.”
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Houston Health Department reports syphilis outbreak, begins rapid community outreach response
Rise in cases among women, congenital syphilis attributed to outbreak
The Houston Health Department is reporting a syphilis outbreak responsible for a 128 percent increase in cases among women and a nine-fold rise in congenital syphilis in Houston and Harris County. The department will launch a rapid outreach response that includes increasing screening opportunities, targeting hotspots and mobilizing community partners to curb new infections.
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Houston Man Receives 55-Year Prison Sentence for Fatal Shooting Outside Gulf Freeway Club
In a landmark verdict, a 28-year-old man, Luis Alejandro Valencia, has been sentenced to 55 years in prison and a $10,000 fine for the brutal murder of Erik Villeda, a beloved husband and father of two. Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg, expressing gratitude towards the jury's decision, emphasized the necessity of justice in holding Valencia accountable for his egregious actions.
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Breaking Down the Michael Brown Video -- And What It Reveals
Over the weekend, a documentary was shown at the SXSW film festival that shows Michael Brown in the Ferguson convenience store police say he robbed 11 hours later.
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New Jersey school superintendent resigns after 14-year-old student's suicide
The superintendent of the New Jersey school district where a 14-year-old student took her own life days after a TikTok video showed she was attacked by four other teenagers has resigned, the district announced.
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Mid-Term Election Summary: Alfred, Jackson Lee, Johnson, Ashley: Big Winners In Super Tuesday Mid-Terms
In a remarkable display of political vigor, U.S. Rep. Colin Allred, who once graced the NFL fields, has emerged triumphant in the Democratic primary, poised to challenge U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz in what is anticipated to be a fiercely competitive Texas Senate race. Allred, acclaimed for his 2018 success in transforming a Dallas congressional district, continues to build on his reputation as a formidable force in Texas politics.
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Kamala Harris: Visualizing a Future Never Once Imagined
Barriers are meant to block someone or something from occurring. Just as they are meant to deter, barriers also can serve as motivation for someone to do what has never be done before. For years women have encounter roadblocks in the climb up the political ladder. Despite what was in their way they kept pressing forward, pushing the mark, never losing their focus. Never underestimate a woman who has ever been doubted. She will just smile in your face and say ‘Watch me work.’
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Houstonian to Crown Successor at Miss Black America Coed Pageant
Black All-American Pageant Systems, Inc. announces the 2018 Miss Black America Coed Pageant on Sunday, September 3, 2017 at 3:00pm CST at the Granville Arts Center. The 2018 Miss Black America Coed Competition will allow contestants to showcase their intelligence, love of self, and poise on the national stage while representing their community as they compete for the coveted title of Miss Black America Coed 2018. Roneshia Ray, the reigning Miss Black America Coed and Jayda Dodd, Miss Black American Princess will be special VIP guests.
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ACLU Files Federal Lawsuit Over Trump Election Commission Secrecy
The American Civil Liberties Union filed a federal lawsuit today over the lack of transparency by President Trump’s election commission.
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ACT-SO Programs and Events to Open Convention Week
Cornelius Smith Jr. to Host ACT-SO Competition at 108th National Convention in Baltimore
The NAACP’s 108th Annual Convention begins with the NAACP ACT-SO (Academic, Cultural, Technical and Scientific Olympics for high school students) final competition and awards. Hosted by Cornelius Smith Jr., an ACT-SO alum and star of ABC’s Scandal, this year, 700 of the nation’s top students will vie for laptops and college scholarships in the 39th annual ACT-SO competitions themed “Victory in Everything”. ACT-SO includes 32 competitions in STEM, humanities, business, and performing, visual and culinary arts. Almost 300,000 young people have participated in the program since its inception in 1978.
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Major News From the Rockets Camp: The Team Is Up for Sale
Houston Rockets owner Leslie Alexander is looking for a buyer of the franchise.
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Trump Calls Venezuela's Maduro a 'bad leader', Threatens Tougher Sanctions
US President Donald Trump described Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro as a "bad leader" and an aspiring "dictator" on Monday, and threatened to take "strong and swift economic actions'' if Maduro goes ahead with plans to rewrite the country's constitution.
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2017 Wealth-Building Conference At Sea Featuring Media Maven Karen Civil
SpreadLove™ Sets Sail With One Of Hip-Hop’s MVPs
Today, SpreadLove™ announced its inaugural event aimed at educating and informing participants about various streams of revenue that can be derived from: franchise ownership; real estate investing; stocks, mutual funds, and annuities; multi-level marketing; and entrepreneurship.
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Experience a Wild Western Adventure with the Houston Symphony June 7
– Featuring the period of American history when cowboy hats and boots were the attire, and courageous adventure was the settlement and taming of the Wild West, the Houston Symphony will take the Main Stage for Wild Wild West on Thursday, June 7. Tickets for the 8 p.m. performance are $20 for reserved orchestra seating. Mezzanine and lawn seating are free. Gates open at 6:30 p.m.
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Taylor Swift no longer mum on politics after endorsing Democrats in Tennessee midterm races
Midterms, look what you made Taylor Swift do. In a rare move, singer Taylor Swift has weighed in on politics in a major way, endorsing Tennessee Democrats Phil Bredesen and Jim Cooper, who are running for Senate and House of Representatives, respectively.
