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Union Pacific Mobilizes Community Support for Groundbreaking Soil Testing Initiative in Houston's Fifth Ward
Proactive Testing Initiative Unveiled as Union Pacific Reinforces Its Long-Term Dedication to Community Transparency and Safety
Union Pacific Railroad has escalated its commitment to ensuring a healthy and sustainable future for residents of Houston’s Fifth Ward by unveiling a comprehensive soil sampling program. Collaborating with esteemed organizations like the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), City of Houston, Harris County, and Bayou City Initiative (BCI), the railroad giant aims to gather crucial data on soil conditions near the former Houston Wood Preserving Works (HWPW) site, an area already benefitting from Union Pacific's rigorous remediation efforts.
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Elizabeth Gonzalez Brock: A Historic Appointment as METRO Chair Reflects Houston's Diversity and Drive for Excellence
In a landmark move for diversity and expertise in public service, Mayor John Whitmire has nominated Elizabeth Gonzalez Brock to head the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, known as Houston METRO. Upon approval, Gonzalez Brock will be celebrated as the first Hispanic woman steering the helm of Texas's most expansive transit authority. With a sweeping service domain of over 1,300 square miles and a robust budget of $1.6 billion, this appointment marks a significant milestone for the city's commitment to inclusive leadership.
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Jeffrey Epstein had diamonds, piles of cash and a passport in a locked safe, prosecutors say
Investigators who searched a locked safe in Jeffrey Epstein's home after his arrest found diamonds, piles of cash and an expired foreign passport that showed what appeared to be Epstein's photo under a different name, federal prosecutors told a judge Monday at his bail hearing.
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A weatherman slammed his station's constant 'Code Red' warnings. It may cost him his job.
A local Illinois weatherman criticized his own news station's "Code Red" weather alerts, saying the alert "doesn't recognize that not all storms are created equal" and that the alerts are forced upon him by a "corporate initiative."
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Is Breast Cancer everybody's business?
My fight against breast cancer began in 1986 when my sister, Mabel was airlifted to a London hospital for an expensive surgery that could not save her dear life–she died of metastatic breast cancer.
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Cities erupt in celebration after Biden named winner
President-elect Joe Biden's victory over President Donald Trump sparked celebrations in cities across the country, including many of the places that swept Biden into the White House.
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Traveling to Italy during Covid-19: What you need to know before you go
If you're planning to travel to Italy, here's what you'll need to know and expect if you want to visit during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Kenyans are casting their ballots for a new leader in a fiercely-contested race that's too close to call
Kenyans are voting Tuesday in crucial elections as outgoing President Uhuru Kenyatta prepares to hand over power to a new leader.
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Have House Democrats lurched left? Not those from swing seats
Support for a government takeover of health care is Exhibit A in the charge by President Donald Trump and other Republicans that the Democratic majority in the House of Representatives has lurched to the left.
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Ann Arbor, Michigan: A Repeatable & Enjoyable Experience
Located just 30 minutes to the West of Detroit’s Wayne County Airport is a Vibrant and Energetic City known as Ann Arbor, Michigan. The Ann Arbor area, home to the University of Michigan, is an urban oasis: an approachable, friendly town with big city sophistication; a teach hub and epicenter for education nestled in a peaceful Midwestern setting.
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Older voters in this key battleground state are divided over whether Biden and Trump are too old to be president
Darrell Ann Murphy teaches Mahjong at the local library with a dual purpose: to create new fans of the game she loves while also helping keep fellow seniors mentally sharp.
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Governor Abbott Appoints 12 to Governor's Commission for Women
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Estela Avery, Tina Yturria Buford, Starr Corbin, Karen Harris, Amy Henderson, Karen Manning, Imelda Navarro, Rienke Radler, Jinous Rouhani, Catherine Susser, and Laura Koenig Young, and appointed Nathali Parker to the Governor's Commission for Women for terms set to expire on December 31, 2019.
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5 things to know for August 24: Covid-19, Afghanistan, Cuomo, voting rights, shipping
The CNN Business Fear & Greed Index, with seven gauges of investor sentiment, is showing signs of fear in the market. But one thing the business world isn't too worried about? The Delta variant causing a repeat of the 2020 shutdown.
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UPDATE: Suspect Charged in Fatal Shooting at 13203 Robinglen Drive
Charges have been filed against a suspect in the fatal shooting of a man at 13203 Robinglen Drive about 7:30 a.m. on March 30. The suspect, Quinn Henderson (b/m, 29), is charged with murder in the 232nd State District Court. He is accused in the killing of his son-in-law, Hollingsworth Green, 32, of the above address, who was pronounced deceased at West Houston Medical Center.
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Texas House Democratic Whip Ron Reynolds Released The Following Statement Today After Filing House Bill 1281
The Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Program began in 1991 to increase minority and women owned business participation in state procurement and contracting from which such businesses had often experienced difficulty becoming involved. Although there have been many inroads made by HUBs over the last two decades, the percentage of contracts that they receive is unsatisfactory.
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HPD Chief To Unveil New 'Cite And Release' Marijuana Ticketing Policy
Small amounts of marijuana—mainly for personal use—have landed lots of people behind bars in Houston. But if HPD's top cop Chief Art Acevedo gets his way, things will change.
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Cosby Wants Jury Pool Pre-Screened For Bias Before Trial
Bill Cosby‘s lawyers hope to prescreen potential jurors to weed out those with opinions about the sex-assault case before jury selection begins in person.
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Governor Abbott Delivers Remarks At The Opportunity Austin Investor's Lunch
Governor Greg Abbott today delivered remarks to business leaders and investors at the Opportunity Austin Investor's Lunch. The Governor’s speech centered on the Texas success story as he highlighted the pro-growth policies that have made the Lone Star State the global economic powerhouse it is today.
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Local Government Entities are Eligible to Apply for Federal Funding
The Texas Comptroller’s Office is urging eligible local governments to apply for federal funding under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
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Mayor Sylvester Turner, City of Houston, Councilman Robert Gallegos with Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee and UMMC Officially Announces the Opening of a Sixth Coronavirus Testing Site
Mayor Sylvester Turner, City of Houston, Councilman Robert Gallegos with Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, Senior Member of the Homeland Security Committee and UMMC will officially announce the launch of the sixth UMMC COVID-19 drive through testing site.
