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These are the key bills signed by DeSantis this year

Throughout this year's session, the Republican-controlled Florida legislature has pushed through several pieces of legislation that are considered big policy wins for GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis.

DeSantis signs controversial bill restricting certain LGBTQ topics in the classroom

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed legislation banning certain instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity in the classroom, approving the controversial measure that opponents have dubbed the "Don't Say Gay" law.

Five secretary of state races to watch, starting Tuesday

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Medical staff at Astroworld responded to 11 cardiac arrests at the same time, CEO of medic company says

The CEO of ParaDocs, the medic company hired by Astroworld organizers, spoke on camera for the first time Monday to "set the record straight" on what his team did and to defend how hard his staff of more than 70 people worked to save lives.

Early Voting Underway For May 6 Election

Early voting for the local elections is set to begin on Monday, April 24, 2017.

Parents of 10 kids arrested after police find garbage and feces covering the house

When police searched the Northern California home of Ina Rogers and Jonathan Allen and their 10 children, they said they found disgusting conditions. Garbage and spoiled food were all around. Animal and human feces and urine were spread across the floor. Large piles of debris made areas of the house impassable.

Rescued snowmobiler wanted to 'just give up (but) you can't'

A 60-year-old snowmobiler who spent four nights alone in the woods without supplies recalls watching a rescue helicopter fly across the night sky as he crawled under a pine, believing "that was my chance. I missed it."

COVID-19 a Double Disaster for Attorneys Hit with a $250,000 Judgment for Challenging Fort Bend ISD’s Illegal Truancy Court

Can the public trust Fort Bend ISD after it criminalized poor and black students for absences in an illegal truancy court and then ruthlessly pursued a $250,000 judgment against attorneys who exposed them?

2020 Hurricane Season Is Under Way

For Emergency Updates & Alerts, Follow Official City Outlets: www.MissouriCityReady.com; MissouriCityEM on Twitter

The 2020 Hurricane Season is officially under way today, Monday June 1, and runs through Monday, Nov. 30. And with tropical storms, heavy rains and high water levels already on the national and regional weather radars, Missouri City residents are urged to plan ahead to ensure they are prepared in the event a disturbance impacts our area.

Trapped by Hurricane Michael, some residents summoned aid by spelling out 'HELP' with logs

Some residents trapped in the aftermath of Hurricane Michael sent out a satellite SOS. Lucky for them, their family got the message.

California's rapidly-growing Oak Fire engulfs homes near Yosemite National Park as it burns more than 16,000 acres

As thousands of residents were forced to flee a booming wildfire outside California's Yosemite National Park over the weekend, some learned their homes had completely collapsed into ash and debris.

New HHS Analysis: Congressional Republicans’ Medicaid Red Tape Would Jeopardize Health Coverage and Access to Care for 21 Million Americans If Implemented

Studies show work reporting requirements reduce enrollment, limit access to care, but don’t increase employment

Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released new analysis showing that approximately 21 million Americans’ health coverage and access to care would be jeopardized if the draconian Medicaid work reporting requirements proposed by Congressional Republicans were implemented.

iHeartMedia Debuts 104.5 KISS FM...Houston's Best R&B

iHeartMedia Houston announced today the launch of 104.5 KISS FM - Houston’s Best R&B. The new station will feature Urban Adult Contemporary hits including artists like Mary J. Blige, Luther Vandross, Alicia Keys, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Earth Wind and Fire, Anita Baker, and Usher.

Today At Apple Kicks Off New Music Lab: Remix With Khalid At Apple Stores Around The World

Learn how to create your own remix of Khalid X Disclosure "Know Your Worth" using only your iPhone and GarageBand

Khalid and Apple today officially announced Music Lab: Remix Khalid where fans around the world are invited to visit their local Apple Store and learn how to create their own unique remix of Khalid X Disclosure "Know Your Worth." Khalid announced the surprise new single over the weekend and it will be available worldwide on Apple Music beginning February 4.

Voter Engagement Campaign Seeks to Encourage Black Student Voter Turnout and Mobilize Campuses

Student Organizers at Historically Black Colleges and Universities Can Receive Funding for Planning Events About Voter Engagement

Yesterday, the Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under Law launched the HBCU’s Vote campaign, which will provide financial, educational, and organizing support to student leaders at historically black colleges and universities in an effort to increase student voter participation in the November 2020 election. Students can receive up to $2,000 for planning a virtual or socially-distanced event that focuses on voter education and engagement, will have access to a Young Voter Resource Guide, and will be invited to participate in a series of webinars led by members of the national Election Protection coalition.

2020 Cocktail Chroniclez: The Mojitos Matinee Experience Powered By Signature Sipz

This year Signature Sipz is presenting 'The Mojitos and Matinee' Extravaganza! It's a 5 year celebration of bottling up joy and bringing unique flavors to their fans across the nation!

Tennessee Titans sign Jadeveon Clowney

The Tennessee Titans agreed to terms with three-time (2016-18) Pro Bowl OLB Jadeveon Clowney on a one-year contract, reportedly worth $12 million with incentives up to $15 million.

CNN to host town hall with Joe Biden

CNN will host a town hall with 2020 Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden next week, the network announced Thursday.

Satellite images of Beirut explosion show massive crater at port

Satellite images, obtained by CNN from Planet Labs Inc., show a massive crater at the site of Tuesday's explosion in Beirut's port.

Artist Invites Citizens to Examine Capital Punishment in Texas On October 10

San Antonio artist Mark Menjivar has been engaged in projects looking at capital punishment in Texas from diverse perspectives for over five years. For Open Letters, Menjivar has invited prisoners on Texas’ death row to write letters to the public about their experiences and the trauma they and their families have experienced post-conviction. At the event at the Rothko Chapel, 3900 Yupon Street, on October 10 at 7:00 p.m., attendees will be invited to listen to one of these letters and respond through a facilitated dialogue.

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