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Greater Houston Area Municipal Animal Shelters Combine Holiday Cheer and Saving Lives

Best Friends Animal Society’s ‘Home for the Holidays’ adoption and foster event series aims to place hundreds of animals in adoptive homes

A loving home is on holiday wish lists for thousands of animals in the greater Houston area –even a short stay with a holiday foster family can mean so much for dogs and cats while they await adoption. As animal shelters throughout the greater Houston area continue to reel from post-covid related impacts, many are operating over capacity and need the support of the community to save lives.

Jury is deadlocked in murder trial of Ohio doctor accused of overprescribing fentanyl to the dying

Jurors in Ohio said Monday they are at an impasse and cannot reach a unanimous verdict in the murder trial of William Husel, the doctor accused of overprescribing the powerful opioid fentanyl to his critically ill patients and hastening their deaths.

Florida governor says parents can send asymptomatic kids exposed to Covid-19 back to school

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday announced that the state has put out a revised rule which follows a "symptom-based approach" to quarantining students, meaning asymptomatic children exposed to Covid-19 in classrooms could be sent back to school by parents.

Duckworth, Ruiz Named 2022-2023 HCDE Educators of the Year

Academic and Behavior School East was a source of pride this week as Harris County Department of Education leaders surprised LaToya Duckworth, the 2022-2023 Teacher of the Year, and Martha Ruiz, the Educational Aide of the Year, both of whom are staff members at the school, with their well-deserved recognitions.

DOJ Initiative Fights Redlining in Cyberspace and the Real World

Former Facebook and City National Bank agree to new operating terms, and investments

As 2023 begins, a key anti-financial discrimination initiative is expanding million-dollar penalties and the kinds of businesses found to violate fair lending laws. The Combatting Redlining Initiative that since 2021 has combined resources and efforts of the Department of Justice (DOJ), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) is now holding a social media giant as well as another bank accountable for violations of fair credit and lending laws.

Black Content Creator, Hip Rock Star, Announces Exclusive, World Premier of Miami's Richmond Heights: The Black Shangri-La – A 2-Part DocSeries

Hip Rock Star Advertising, an award-winning, socially conscious media production, and 360 agency, is excited to announce the exclusive premiere of the 2-part DocuSeries Miami's Richmond Heights: The Black Shangri-La. The DocuSeries' world premiere is Wednesday, February 15, 2023, and will debut on streaming platforms including Crackle, Plex, and LG.

Friend of slain mother Heidi Broussard sentenced to 55 years in prison

The Texas woman accused of killing Heidi Broussard and kidnapping the victim's infant has been sentenced to 55 years in prison after pleading guilty to the 2019 murder, according the Travis County District Attorney's Office.

Justice Served: Humble Man Receives Life Sentence for Fatal Shooting of Girlfriend in 2021

In a landmark verdict, a 32-year-old man from Humble has been sentenced to life in prison for the tragic shooting of his girlfriend during a heated argument back in 2021. Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg made the announcement, marking a pivotal moment in the pursuit of justice for the victim, 27-year-old Ryniscia Sanford.

Harvey to Cause Continuous Rainfall Through Wednesday; Residents Advised to Shelter in Place & Avoid Travel

The Brazos River is anticipated to approach 59 feet early this week, which is three feet over the 100-year flood event. As a precaution, Missouri City officials are urging residents to prepare in the event that these levels are reached. There are no evacuations currently in place; residents will be notified if the shelter in place order is changed.

Women’s Health: Supporting Community-Based Efforts to Help Families Eat Healthy Food

May is Women’s Health Month and it's never too early or late to make healthy changes so you look and feel your best! You can take control of your health and help others in your family too!

What's changed one month after the Parkland shooting

A month ago, a former student roamed the halls of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High, opening fire on terrified students and teachers at the Florida school.

A 7th Person Has Died From Vaping-related Causes. The CDC Is Stepping Up Its Probe of E-cigarette Illnesses

A California man has become the seventh person to die from a vaping-related illness in the United States as the nation's leading health agency activates emergency operations to better investigate the outbreak of lung injuries associated with e-cigarettes.

Memphis police find unidentified body 3 days after a teacher was violently abducted

Memphis police found an unidentified body Monday about 20 minutes from where teacher Eliza "Liza" Fletcher was violently abducted three days ago, according to a tweet from the police department.

Voting in the general election kicked off Friday -- amid continued harassment of election officials

Voting for this year's general election kicked off Friday with North Carolina becoming the first state to begin sending out absentee ballots, but it comes amid continuing concerns about the harassment of election officials by people who refuse to accept the results of the 2020 election.

More severe storms could erupt today as rescue work continues after 2 died in Oklahoma amid tornadoes reports

More severe storms are threatening some 50 million people from Texas to Wisconsin after the same system left at least two people dead in Oklahoma, with a dozen tornadoes reported across three states and search-and-rescue still underway in some places.

Florida teacher says she is under investigation after showing 5th grade class Disney movie with gay character

A fifth-grade teacher said she is being investigated by the Florida Department of Education after she showed her students "Strange World," a 2022 animated Disney movie featuring a character who is biracial and gay.

National Urban League Young Professionals (NULYP) Announces 2017 NULYP Honors Award Winners

National Urban League Young Professionals (NULYP) recognizes 10 outstanding young professionals who exemplify the National Urban League mission through their professional and personal contributions to community and service. This class of YP Honors recipients represent a diverse field of industries and backgrounds, but share the common value of excellence in service.

Texas officer charged with murder after shooting a 31-year-old Black man who tried to intervene in a dispute, attorney says

A Texas police officer stands charged with murder in the shooting of a 31-year-old Black man after a preliminary investigation determined his actions were unreasonable, authorities said.

A couple wants a wedding with 175 guests during a pandemic. A New York judge will decide if they can

The Covid-19 pandemic is imposing knotty complications on seemingly everything -- including weddings. Take the case of two couples in New York state who sued to hold their weddings at their desired venue with the number of guests they wanted.

2020 Could be a History-Making Year for the Black Community – Will You Be Taking Part?

This year, three African American candidates from Orlando, Miami, and Broward are vying for top-ranking law-enforcement positions, putting Florida at a major crossroads when it comes to the State’s Attorney’s race. Campaigning in a time of coronavirus is no easy task, especially when the stakes are so high. If they were all to win, it would be historical in a myriad of ways.

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