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A 4-year-old took a loaded gun to his South Texas school. Now his father faces charges, police say
A 4-year-old took a loaded handgun Wednesday to his South Texas elementary school, and his father has been arrested after the incident prompted a lockdown, officials said.
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Burton St. Agricultural Fest celebrates history, founder of historically Black community
The Burton Street community came together Saturday to celebrate the Burton Street Community Agricultural Festival.
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A suspect in the shooting deaths of 4 people in Ohio was captured in Kansas
A suspect in the shooting deaths of four people at multiple sites outside of Dayton, Ohio, has been arrested, police said.
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Takeoff's killing: Details from the coroner's report and Offset's subtle tribute
New details regarding the death of Takeoff have been revealed as the artist continues to be mourned.
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Fans sue Universal Pictures for cutting Ana de Armas from film
Two fans of the actress Ana de Armas are suing the studio Universal Pictures for allegedly duping them into renting a film because they believed she would be in it due to trailers and promotional material.
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Thurgood Marshall College Fund Continues its Legacy of Partnership with Leading Global Medicines Company
Novartis US Foundation HBCU Scholarship Application Now Open
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) and Novartis, a leading global medicines company, announced the opening of applications for the Novartis US Foundation HBCU Scholarship, designed to reduce financial barriers for students and equip the next generation of leaders in health, business and social equity related fields. Novartis has committed $20 million over 10 years to TMCF, which represents America’s publicly supported Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs).
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Wisconsin Senate minority leader involved in fatal car crash
Wisconsin state Senate Minority Leader Janet Bewley was involved in a three-vehicle fatal car crash on Friday, according to a statement from the Democrat's office.
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California bees can legally be fish and have the same protections, a court has ruled
A fishy ruling from California: A California court has ruled bees can legally be considered fish under specific circumstances.
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Hindus push for Diwali holiday in Houston area schools
Hindus are urging Texas’ all Houston area independent school districts; and private/independent, charter, parochial schools; to close on their most popular festival Diwali.
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3rd person arrested after plan to steal from apartment led to killing, police say
Police arrested a third person in connection with a robbery in Salt Lake last week, during which investigators said one of the alleged robbers was shot and killed in a fight with residents.
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Houston Ushers In A New Era Of Leadership With Diverse City Hall
As the dawn of 2024 unfurls, Houston City Hall is set to embrace a trans- formative era with the inauguration of new leadership. The city will witness a historic transition on January 2nd, as it welcomes John Whitmire as the new Mayor along with Chris Hollins as the City Controller, and a dynamic ensemble of both fresh and returning City Council members.
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FDA approves first state request to import drugs from Canada
The Food and Drug Administration has approved Florida’s request to import certain drugs from Canada, marking the first time a state has been authorized to buy lower-cost medications in bulk from abroad.
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Ropin' in the Fun: CASE for Kids Celebrate Partners at End-of-Year Event
The CASE for Kids team was all smiles at the division’s end-of-year celebration to recognize out-of-school-time partners and afterschool staff at various CASE-funded sites.
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John H. Johnson Day to Be Observed with Historic Sculpture Unveiling
The State of Arkansas will observe the annual John H. Johnson Day on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at John H. Johnson Museum, 604 President Street, Arkansas City
The State of Arkansas will observe the annual John H. Johnson Day on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at the John H. Johnson Museum, 604 President Street, Arkansas City, and Arkansas State Parks Delta Heritage Trail, Arkansas City, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. John H. Johnson Day observance will begin at 10 a.m. with the John H. Johnson statue unveiling at the Arkansas State Parks Trailhead. Artist Susan Holley Williams, a native of Dumas, Arkansas is the sculptor of the John H. Johnson statue and will share her journey in curating the historic sculpture of Johnson.
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston’s Santa Project Seeking Sponsors
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston’s Santa Project, presented by Kroger and CW39, seeks sponsors to fulfill holiday wish lists.
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Community gathers to remember 2 children found in aunt's car during traffic stop
Many in the Essex community gathered Monday night to remember two young children whose bodies were found in the trunk of their aunt's car.
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Former NFL player Sergio Brown is missing after his mother’s death was ruled a homicide
Former NFL player Sergio Brown is missing after his mother died from injuries related to an assault and her body was found near a creek behind her suburban Chicago home, according to the Maywood Police Department.
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Eagle Pass international railway crossing reopens after Texas migrant surge
The international railway bridge in Eagle Pass, Texas, reopened Saturday after personnel were redirected earlier this week to assist with a surge in migrant crossings at the US-Mexico border.
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Man arrested for raping a woman on a SEPTA train while other riders failed to intervene, authorities say
A man was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman on a SEPTA train in Philadelphia last week, even as a number of witnesses failed to stop the incident or call police, authorities said.
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5 Marines missing en route from Las Vegas area to San Diego; rescue crews search for helicopter
Rescue crews are searching a remote, snow-covered area of Southern California after a military helicopter with five Marines onboard was “reported overdue” en route from a base near Las Vegas to one in San Diego, according to the US Marine Corps and Cal Fire.
