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Memphis Officials To Help Save Aretha Franklin’s Birthplace
The Memphis mayor’s office is pitching in to help figure out the future of the dilapidated house where soul singer Aretha Franklin was born, a lawyer said Thursday.
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Woman Leads Police On Chase Through Two Counties
A woman wanted on a stalking warrant lead police on a high-speed chase from Willis to the Heights Friday morning.
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7 Tips Every Entrepreneur Should Know
Successful entrepreneurship remains at the forefront in today's economy. Entrepreneurship is the fastest way to generate residual income and wealth; however, being your "own" man or woman can come with its own set of challenges and consequences.
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Weekends Just Got ‘Egg-cellent’ at Maggiano’s Memorial City
More than likely you highly anticipate Fridays as much as we do. Why? For the weekend of course! And what does one do the best on weekends? Brunch! On behalf of Houston Style Magazine, I had the pleasure of sampling the new brunch menu at Maggiano’s Little Italy in Memorial City and from what was presented, there is no doubt that their brunch is a hit.
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Black College Student Finds Sweet Success Selling Dessert-Like Candles
Dominique Shawn Norwood from South Orange-Maplewood, New Jersey, is a college student at William Paterson University, but she is also the CEO and Founder of Dom's Dessert Candles.
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One in 10 Firms Bidding for Trump’s Mexico Wall Project Are Hispanic-Owned
Ten percent of the companies interested in bidding for the first stage of the construction of Donald Trump’s border wall with Mexico are Hispanic-owned businesses, as construction firms wrestle with the morality of profiting from the controversial infrastructure project.
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Florida Fire Started By Book Burning Destroys at Least 10 Homes
At least 10 homes in Nassau County, Florida, were destroyed in a wildfire caused by a man who was burning books Wednesday.
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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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HCDE Tidwell Head Start Program Recruits Students Ages 3-5 for Immediate Openings
Harris County Department of Education Head Start Tidwell Center located at 8302 John Ralston Rd. is recruiting students ages 3-5. The program ensures future success for students both academically and socially and provides comprehensive health, education, nutrition and financial services to the families.
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Buffalo Buyoff? Provision Added to Health Bill Targets New York Lawmakers
The Buffalo Buyoff? The Tammany Haul? The Albany Kickback? While there is no clear quid pro quo, you can bet Democrats are whetting their rhetorical rapiers to argue that a provision that may be tucked into the Republicans' plan to repeal Obamacare is aimed at a specific group of lawmakers from a specific state.
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Tennessee Manhunt: Suspect Researched Teen Marriage, Officials Say
A Tennessee teacher who authorities believe abducted a student had conducted research on teen marriage, authorities told HLN on Tuesday night.
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Officials: Smugglers Use Tricycle, Fox Urine to Move Drugs Across the Country
Authorities are detailing the great lengths suspected drug smugglers went to in order to conceal their operation after $4.1 million in cash and more than six pounds of heroin were seized by federal agents at a New York storage facility over the weekend.
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Dakota Access Pipeline Vandalized Before It Comes Online
With the Dakota Access Pipeline nearly ready to start operation, the company that runs it says the 1,172-mile long oil pipe has been vandalized in several places.
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Undocumented Immigrant Accused In Alleged Rape of Classmate
News that one of the two Maryland high school students accused of raping a schoolmate was allegedly in the country unlawfully has caught the attention of the White House.
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Penn State Scandal: Ex-president On Trial In Alleged Jerry Sandusky Cover-up
Five years after former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky was convicted of molesting young boys, Penn State's former president will stand trial, accused of helping to cover up Sandusky's crimes.
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Suspect Arrested, Other Victims Sought in Sexual Assault Investigation
Charges have been filed against a suspect arrested and believed responsible for at least 10 sexual assault incidents in the northeast Houston and Harris County areas.
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Assault Charge Filed After Tweet Sent to Journalist With Epilepsy
An additional charge has been filed against a Maryland man accused of tweeting an animated strobe image to a journalist with epilepsy, prosecutors in Texas said Monday.
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Tennessee Manhunt: No Sign of Teacher and Teenager
Despite hundreds of tips, authorities still don't know the whereabouts of a 15-year-old Tennessee teenager and her former high school teacher, who is charged in her abduction.
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Spring, the Unsung Season
Spring had long been my fourth favorite season. No offense, spring, but you lack the best holidays, snow, swimming, falling leaves, fireworks and my birthday, for starters. Summer has a lock on beach getaways and frozen cocktails. Fall emits an electric energy and vibrant natural beauty.
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Meet 'Sesame Street's' Muppet With Autism
The newest resident of "Sesame Street" has orange hair and a fondness for her toy rabbit. She also has autism. Julia has been a part of the "Sesame Street" family via its storybooks and was so popular that the decision was made to add the character to the TV series.
