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Rash of Online Threats Against Houston Area Schools Continues to Grow
Threats against several Houston area schools have one local sheriff calling for an end. In Sheldon ISD, police investigated a threat at CE King Middle School after a student posted something threatening online overnight.
Houston Councilman Dwight Boykins Exploring Run for Texas Governor
As Democrats look for a serious candidate to challenge Gov. Greg Abbott in 2018, another big-city official is surfacing as a potential contender: Dwight Boykins, a member of the Houston City Council.
First African-American Judge in 7th Circuit Court of Appeals Retiring
The first African-American to sit on the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago is retiring from the bench next month. Ann Claire Williams, 68, was appointed to the appellate court in 1999 by President Bill Clinton.
Gymnastics Doctor's Victims Speak, As Simone Biles Says She Was Also Abused
Nearly 90 women who allege they were sexually assaulted by a former USA Gymnastics doctor plan to speak about the abuse during a four-day sentencing hearing.
Texas Rangers to Investigate Famed Karolyi Ranch in Wake of Larry Nassar Trial
Nearly a week after prominent USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar was sentenced to prison for the sexual assault of several female gymnasts, Gov. Greg Abbott has asked the Texas Rangers to investigate misconduct allegations at the famed Karolyi Ranch, the U.S. Olympic training facility in southeast Texas, north of Houston, where Nassar treated athletes.
New State-of-the-Art Adult Day Activity and Health Services Opens to Serve Local Area
In partnership with the City of Houston, Andrew and Demonica Johnson of Johnson & Johnson Day Activity and Health Services, invites Houston and Fort Bend communities to the opening of their new state-of-art adult daycare and senior activity center on November 2, 2017.
Investigation into Fatal Crash at 1500 Richmond
Houston police are investigating a fatal auto-pedestrian crash at 1500 Richmond about 8:40 a.m. today (November 28).
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc.® Previews 86th Grand Chapter Meeting
Join Visit Tampa Bay and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. to preview its 86th Grand Chapter Meeting that will be held in 2023.
Investigation Into Fatal Shooting At 3341 Winbern Street
Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of one man and the wounding of another at 3341 Winbern Street about 7:15 p.m. on Monday (Jan. 9).
People For Commemorates the 100th Anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre
In honor of the official commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre, People For the American Way President Ben Jealous released the following statement:
Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 215 Sunnyside Street
Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man at 215 Sunnyside Street about 9:10 p.m. last Friday (Jan. 5).
Erin Moran, Joanie Cunningham In ‘Happy Days,’ Dies At 56
Moran was found dead Saturday by emergency responders after a dispatcher for the Harrison County, Indiana, sheriff’s department received a 911 call, the department said. The cause of death has not been determined. An autopsy is pending.
Lone Star Family Health Center Congratulates Representative Brady on Healthcare Award
At a meeting last week, the Lone Star Family Health Center (LSFHC) Board of Directors signed a letter of congratulations for U.S. Representative Kevin Brady on his receipt of the 2017 Distinguished Community Health Defender Award from the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC). This award recognizes elected officials that advocate for health center funding, co-sponsor important legislation, and engage with the health centers in their districts.
Dallas Jones named Texas Political Director of Biden-Harris Campaign
I’m pleased to forward the announcement of the selection of Dallas Jones (my former district director) as Texas Political Director of the Biden-Harris Presidential Campaign.
Police: Kids left at home alone while mom vacationed in Florida
A mother and a father are charged with endangering the welfare of their two children in Lackawanna County. Investigators say the two children were knowingly left alone in Dunmore for nearly three days while the mother was in Florida.
Joe Biden Picks Up Texas Endorsements
Most Previously Endorsed Secretary Julian Castro
Today, Biden for President is announcing support from 11 elected officials in Texas, broadening the list of influential national and local leaders supporting Biden in a critical Super Tuesday state. Nine of the 11 endorsements come from leaders who had previously endorsed Secretary Julian Castro for president.
City of Houston Seeks T.R.O., Files Lawsuit to Prevent the Texas General Land Office from Illegally Taking Control of $1.27 billion in Disaster Relief Funds
Today, Mayor Sylvester Turner announced the City of Houston filed a lawsuit seeking a Temporary Restraining Order and Temporary and Permanent Injunctions against the Texas General Land Office (GLO) and GLO Commissioner George P. Bush. The lawsuit filed in a Travis County State District Court, asks a judge to prevent the GLO from illegally taking control of $1.27 billion in disaster relief funds allocated by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the City of Houston’s Hurricane Harvey homeowners assistance program.
Family-commissioned autopsy says George Floyd's death was homicide
Preliminary results from an independent autopsy commissioned by George Floyd's family found that his death in the custody of Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was "homicide caused by asphyxia due to neck and back compression that led to a lack of blood flow to the brain," according to a statement from the family's attorney.
Harris Health Targets Homeless for COVID-19 Testing and Care
Homeless individuals are now being tested for the COVID-19 virus by Harris Health System through its Health Care for the Homeless Program thanks to nearly $1.3 million in federal grants awarded to Harris Health. In all, the program has already tested 125 people with the aim of testing and caring for up to 1,000 homeless individuals.
Theatre Under the Stars to Present the Annual Tommy Tune Awards As An Online Show
The annual celebration of high school musical theatre in the Greater Houston area, the Tommy Tune Awards, is going online. In response to Harris County’s active stay-at-home order due to the coronavirus crisis, event organizer Theatre Under The Stars will live-stream the awards show on Tuesday, April 28 at 7:30PM CST on the Theatre Under The Stars Facebook page and YouTube Channel. The event was originally scheduled to take place at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts.
