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Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee Champions Abortion Access in Crucial Legal Battle

Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee remains at the forefront of the nationwide legal battle to uphold access to mifepristone, a pivotal drug in medication abortion. In a resolute move, County Attorney Menefee, in collaboration with the Public Rights Project and over 100 local government leaders across the country, has lent his support to an amicus brief in FDA v. AFHM -- 2024 SCOTUS Merits.

Fatal overdose -2 suspected fentanyl dealers charged with murder

An investigation was launched in November after Christoper Lucia, 35, was taken to a hospital after testing positive for fentanyl. While under their care, he failed to regain consciousness and died after several days on Nov. 13.

Millions of stars glow in James Webb's telescope - unprecedented spiral galaxies portrait

The James Webb Space Telescope has captured scintillating portraits of 19 spiral galaxies — and the millions of stars that call them home — in unprecedented detail never seen before by astronomers.

Rosenwald Schools educated generations of Black Americans; now, fighting to preserve legacy.

Maudy Adkinson Johnson remembers walking across cow fields and busy roads as a child to get to her one-room schoolhouse in Spring Hill, Tennessee.

New-wave reactor technology could kick-start nuclear renaissance — US banking on it

Off the Siberian coast, not far from Alaska, a Russian ship has been docked at port for four years. The Akademik Lomonosov, the world’s first floating nuclear power plant, sends energy to around 200,000 people on land using next-wave nuclear technology: small modular reactors.

Harris Health System's Mobile Health Clinics: A New Horizon for Houston's Homeless Care

In a remarkable display of compassion and innovation, Harris Health System has launched three mobile health units, marking a significant enhancement to its Health Care for the Homeless Program. Burt Levine, a long-standing and respected journalist, was present to capture the essence of this event for Houston Style Magazine, ensuring the community is informed of these critical developments.

Fulton County DA among nearly dozen subpoenaed to testify in hearing on affair allegations

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and her lead prosecutor in the Georgia election subversion case, Nathan Wade, have been subpoenaed to testify at a hearing next month on allegations they were engaged in an improper romantic relationship, according to documents obtained by CNN.

Newly released videos - Former Memphis police officer: Tyre Nichols initially pulled over for ‘speeding’

Newly released videos from the city of Memphis, Tennessee, appear to shed light on the reason why Tyre Nichols was initially stopped by police last year – an encounter that eventually led to his death and sparked fresh protests over how police in America treat people of color.

Jerry Rodriguez: A Local Voice for Positive Change in the Harris County Constable Precinct 5 Race

As early voting approaches on February 20th, anticipation builds for the Texas Democratic and GOP Primaries on Super Tuesday, March 5th. A vast array of positions from the President to local constables will be on the ballot, but one race, in particular, is drawing attention in Harris County: the Constable Pct. 5 race, where after 40 years of dedicated service, Ted Heap is stepping down, and Sergeant Jerry Rodriguez steps forward as a candidate.

Man arrested after video post showed severed head of his father

A man accused of decapitating his father – and posting online a video with his severed head amid a politically charged rant – was arrested hours later with a gun at National Guard base, according to officials and court documents.

Houston Man Receives 60-Year Sentence Without Parole for Child Molestation

In a decisive legal victory, a 50-year-old Houston man, Daniel A. Reyes-Gomez, has been sentenced to 60 years in prison without parole for the continuous sexual assault of two girls, aged 7 and 12 at the time, over several months starting in 2020. Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced the verdict, emphasizing the importance of ensuring justice for the most vulnerable victims in our society – our children.

Mother charged in death of 5-year-old son who fell from 17th-floor apartment window

A 27-year-old woman has been arrested and charged in connection with the death of her son two months ago.

Former dean says there was no reason to search Michigan school shooter’s backpack for gun

The former dean of students at Oxford High School testified in a Michigan court Tuesday that he returned Ethan Crumbley’s backpack to him on the morning of November 30, 2021, unknowingly providing him with the gun used later that day in the mass shooting.

The NFL hits another high as the Chiefs (and Taylor Swift) march into Super Bowl LVIII

Two down-to-the-wire finishes, a Taylor Swift garnish and a shift in ratings service Nielsen’s methodology helped produce a record audience for the NFL league championship games on Sunday, paving the way for the year’s most-watched TV event, the Super Bowl.Sunday’s AFC Championship between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Baltimore Ravens was the most-watched in history, according to CBS.

Mojave Desert - Gruesome murders connected to illicit marijuana grow operation

Authorities said they have arrested suspects in connection to the six people found dead in a remote area of the Mojave Desert in San Bernardino County last week, which apparently stemmed from a dispute over marijuana.

Houston's Sunnyside to Blossom with $28.3 Million Hill at Sims Regional Park

Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis and the Houston Parks Board are set to elevate Sunnyside's greenspace with the approval of the last major funding piece for the $28.3 million Hill at Sims regional park. The Harris County Commissioners Court's recent nod secures an additional $7.5 million investment from The Brown Foundation, boosting the project's transformative impact on the community.

Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office Secures Funding for Innovative Crisis Call Diversion Program Implementation

The FBCSO introduces the CCD, revolutionizing mental health response with a $349,616 DOJ grant.

Florida Woman Files Lawsuit Against Lyft, Alleges Sexual Assault by Driver Leading to Birth of Third Child

A Florida woman sued Lyft earlier this month, alleging that she was raped by her Lyft driver in 2019 and that the assault resulted in the birth of her third child. The suit is the latest in a string of sexual assault allegations involving the company.

What an Alex Murdaugh judge said about the clerk accused of jury tampering

As South Carolina Judge Jean Toal denied disgraced lawyer Alex Murdaugh’s request for a new murder trial on Monday evening, she had some harsh remarks about the county clerk at the center of the Murdaugh legal team’s jury tampering allegations.

Social media is abuzz with Super Bowl LVIII logo theory

There are 18 weeks of action and then three rounds of playoff games to decide which two teams will compete in the Super Bowl.

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