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Frederick Clay, Wrongfully Convicted of Murder, Wins Freedom Back after Nearly Four Decades in Prison
A Boston man who has maintained his innocence through nearly four decades behind bars was granted his freedom after Suffolk, MA prosecutors admitted his 1981 murder conviction was tainted by discredited witness identification and police tactics. “To quote Sam Cooke, ‘it’s been a long time coming,’ ” Frederick Clay said after walking out of the Suffolk Superior courtroom yesterday. “It’s been 38 years for something I didn’t do. I’m overwhelmed and sort of nervous.”
More Than 50,000 Texans Take Action to Oppose Discriminatory Legislation
Today, a group of LGBTQ and civil rights groups -- including the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), Equality Texas, the ACLU of Texas, the Texas Freedom Network and the Transgender Education Network of Texas – delivered a list of signatures from more than 50,000 Texans who have taken action this year to oppose discriminatory anti-transgender legislation such as SB6, HB2899, SB3 and HB46 and other anti-LGBTQ bills considered by Texas lawmakers.
Texas Bowl Gridiron Legends Class of 2017 Announced
The Texas Bowl Committee has selected the 2017 Class of Gridiron Legends, the Bowl announced today. The honorees will be introduced at the 2017 AdvoCare Texas Kickoff game on September 2 and will be inducted to the Gridiron Legends at a special pregame ceremony during the Texas Bowl game at NRG Stadium on December 27.
SpaceX to Launch Supercomputer to International Space Station
A SpaceX rocket is ready to deliver one of the most high-tech payloads ever to the International Space Station.
Google Salutes the Birth of Hip Hop with Interactive Doodle
On August 11, 1973, there was a party at 1520 Sedgwick Avenue in the Bronx-and four decades later, we're still talking about it. Today's Google Doodle celebrates the 44th anniversary of that party, which is widely credited as the birth of the Hip Hop movement.
FLAMBEAU FEST General Admission Two-Day Tickets Now Available for the Inaugural Country and Classic Rock Festival
Flambeau Fest 2017 General Admission two-day tickets are available, along VIP and Platinum packages for opening weekend. The inaugural Flambeau Fest, which recently announced its superstar line-up of Sam Hunt, Hank Williams Jr., Lynyrd Skynyrd, Dustin Lynch, Chase Rice, Blackberry Smoke, Jacob Davis, and more, is taking place on the Ascension Fields at Lamar Dixon outside Baton Rouge, LA on October 7 and 8, 2017. Two-day tickets are available for $149. Two-day VIP packages are also available at $319 (VIP) and $679 (VIP Platinum). For tickets, head over to FlambeauFest.com.
Football Is Back In Houston
At last, the wait is over. Football is back. The Houston Texans opened the preseason against the Carolina Panthers in the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC on Wednesday night (8/9/17). As is the case with most NFL preseason games, the Texans’ primary goal was to evaluate some of their younger talent and shake the rust off the veterans.
HISD Trustees To Meet With State Officials, Vow To Avoid School Closures
State officials are heading to HISD headquarters Thursday to discuss plans to improve the district’s chronically failing schools – or face a state take-over of the board. A
North Pasadena Community Outreach (NPCO) Receives $100,000 Grant From the Episcopal Health Foundation
North Pasadena Community Outreach (NPCO) receives a $100,000 grant from the Episcopal Health Foundation to pilot a benefits enrollment and health navigation service program for low-income, uninsured and underinsured residents in its community effective July 31, 2017.
The 10 Senate Seats Most Likely to Switch Parties in 2018
The GOP's Senate recruiting challenges -- failing to land candidates in some states, attracting too many candidates in others, while two vulnerable incumbents are also targeted from within -- mean the party faces a long list of internal battles. Only after those are settled can the GOP fully turn its attention to unseating Senate Democrats in the 2018 midterm elections.
'They have nothing to lose. We do': Australia Struggles with Extremist Threat
For most young Australians, the violence and extremism of Syria feels a world away. But for a tiny minority, ISIS exerts a powerful allure, leading a small but significant number to head to the Middle East to take up arms.
Lawsuit: Female Recruits for Nebraska State Patrol Subjected to Sexually Invasive Exams
She thought she was going in for a routine pre-employment physical check-up.
Zuma Vote: 'D' Day for South Africa's President Over Corruption Claims
Members of South Africa's parliament were voting on a motion of no-confidence in the country's president, Jacob Zuma, Tuesday, testing the loyalty of members of his party, the African National Congress (ANC).
Introducing America's Next Iconic Restaurant
Sweet and creamy green-garlic panna cotta with salty and grainy sea urchin on top. Tender spot prawns complemented by flecks of melon and cucumber that curls like a snake. Fresh oysters so pickled they make you squint and pucker, served with freshly grated wasabi.
Tropical Storm Franklin Makes Landfall in Mexico
Tropical Storm Franklin made landfall on the eastern coast of Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula late Monday, according to the National Hurricane Center. Franklin moved inland with maximum sustained winds of about 60 mph.
A Taste of India In the Heart of Pakistan
Karachi isn't a city you'd often see on the silver screen. It isn't "pretty"; descriptions of it usually harp on the doom and gloom of terror, crime and death. It's erratic, sometimes insufferable and often torments those who love it.
Asia is Building Its Own World Order
Much has been made recently of how the policies of the Trump administration clash with the global conventional wisdom -- and how these contrast with the new spirit of global leadership emanating from China.
Democrats' Road to a House Majority Runs Through 7 California Seats
For Democrats hoping to turn President Donald Trump's unpopularity into an opportunity to take control of the House next year, this Orange County community is ground zero.
OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network Renews Hit Drama Series 'Greenleaf' From Lionsgate for Season Three
Rick Fox Upped to Series Regular
OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network has renewed its acclaimed original drama series, “Greenleaf,” from Lionsgate, award-winning writer/producer Craig Wright (“Lost,” “Six Feet Under”) and executive producers Clement Virgo (“The Book of Negros”) and Oprah Winfrey (“Selma”) for a third season. Additionally, Rick Fox, who portrays journalist Darius Nash, has been upped to a series regular for the new season. Previously announced, the second half of season two will return with a two-night premiere on Tuesday, August 15 and Wednesday, August 16 at 10 p.m. ET/PT and will regularly air Wednesday nights at 10 p.m. ET/PT.
End of the Summer STEM Camp Prepares Kids for Back-to-School
Local Non-Profit Partners with ABB to Engage Kids in STEM Skills
Proving that learning can be fun and exciting, local nonprofit, C-STEM Teacher and Student Support Services (C-STEM), The Health Museum and ABB, joined forces to show area Houston kids about the power of electricity. “C-STEM Summer PopUp Maker Space Camp,” was held last Friday at the museum from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. This camp came just before Houston area kids head back to classes in two weeks.
