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What we know about the Highland Park shooting suspect

Hours after gunfire interrupted the Highland Park, Illinois, July Fourth parade, killing seven people and wounding dozens more, police apprehended the man they believe was responsible.

State Representative Ron Reynolds 88th Legislative Session Accomplishments, Highlights, Missed Opportunities and Bad Bills

The 88th Legislative Session started with an unprecedented $33 Billion surplus. The state Republican leadership has failed miserably with misplaced priorities and focused on “red meat” right wing issues that do nothing to improve the lives of everyday working Texas families. Our public schools did not get the funding they need to properly educate our children, teachers did not get the long overdue pay raises, our electric grid reliability was not addressed and property tax cuts never came to fruition.

What we know -- and still don't know -- about what led to Tyre Nichols' death

It's been almost three weeks since a traffic stop in Memphis led to a violent arrest and, three days later, the death of the 29-year-old Black driver.

6 former Mississippi law enforcement officers who pleaded guilty to torturing 2 Black men to be sentenced this week

Six former Mississippi law enforcement officers who pleaded guilty to torturing two Black men will be sentenced this week, starting with two officers Tuesday and the others on Wednesday and Thursday.

New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy suspending Senate campaign

New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy is suspending her campaign for Bob Menendez’s Senate seat, she announced Sunday.

Is Your Modern Lifestyle Depleting Your Vital Force? Five Ways to Restore Your Mitochondria and Safeguard Your Health

What do busy lifestyles, environmental toxins, bad habits, and stress have in common? They're all wreaking havoc on your body and depleting your Vital Force. But integrative cardiologist Stephen Sinatra, MD, FACC, and spiritual counselor Tommy Rosa say you can restore the mitochondria that supports Vital Force and secure your health. Here, they show you how.

He sat down on a bench at the airport. Then his future husband sat down next to him

James Sanford was sitting on a bench at Punta Cana International Airport in the Dominican Republic, waiting for his bag to appear on the luggage carousel.

Cruise ship can carry nearly 10,000 people - read more about what sets Icon of Seas apart

There is nothing subtle about the world’s largest cruise ship.

Exceptional Attorneys Honored with Prestigious 2018 HNBA Top Lawyers Under 40 Award

The Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA) is proud to announce the exceptional attorneys who have been selected to receive the prestigious “HNBA Top Lawyers Under 40” Award.

Black Author's Book About Foster Care Endorsed by U.S. Presidential Inaugural Rabbi

Children’s book, Forgotten Baby, for readers ages 8 and up, follows the journey of a 16-year-old girl named Mytaé dealing with the hardship of losing her mother at a young age and entering into foster care. Forgotten Baby provides true-to-life insight into the struggles that children and teenagers face while growing up without their biological parents.

Trump's Immigration Policy Poses Risk to Job Market

President Trump is backing a legal immigration plan that could reduce the very thing the U.S. job market needs more of: Workers.

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Brings 'Detroit' to Houston

Sheila Jackson Lee knew the importance of ‘Detroit’. So much so that when the film regarding the 1967 killing of three African-American men during the 12th Street Riot began screening across the country, she secured the only Tex- as-based screening and decided upon Houston to show it. It occurred only moments after a lengthy panel discussion in regards to community-based policing and reforms in criminal justice and the bail system.

Donald Trump's Dangerous Delusions On Police Brutality

Donald Trump often seems more shock jock than president. He likes to shock, say or tweet outrageous things, prove that he's not just another politician. But now he is president; his words have impact, and his posturing can be dangerous.

H-E-B's Food Bank Assistance Program to Donate More Than 1.5 Million Apples to Texans This Summer

By the Truckload, H-E-B will Deliver the Nutritional Snack to 16 Food Banks across Texas

Summer break signals the end of the school year, which means even more children and families across the state will struggle with the threat of hunger. To combat the problem, H-E-B through its Food Bank Assistance Program will donate 1.5 million apples to 16 Texas food banks this week.

Pro-Vision Academy in Sunnyside Receives NFL Grant

Pro-Vision Academy has received a grant for a new football stadium and track through the National Football League’s Super Bowl Legacy Grant program.

Assault Charge Filed After Tweet Sent to Journalist With Epilepsy

An additional charge has been filed against a Maryland man accused of tweeting an animated strobe image to a journalist with epilepsy, prosecutors in Texas said Monday.

Instead of a crowd of 50,000, Milwaukee's streets mostly empty during DNC

Mike Atari has run the In & Out Pantry convenience store for two years at the corner of Wisconsin Avenue and James Lovell Drive, a short walk from the Fiserv Forum, where the 2020 Democratic National Convention was supposed to take place this week.

Pediatricians call for schools to end active shooter trainings that could traumatize students

A top pediatricians' group says realistic active shooter drills can unnecessarily traumatize children, and schools should stop running them.

“To close the skills and workforce gaps for STEM, inspiration starts at home”

Covidexitstrategy.org partners United States of Care, Resolve to Save Lives, COVID Act Now, Covid19StatePolicy.org and the Duke-Margolis Center for Health Policy will hold a press webinar to discuss the latest data in COVID-19 case trends, data challenges at the federal and local level, and will share what counties can do to keep our elections safe.

Houston's Arts and Culture Community gets over $40,000 Boost from Harvey Arts Recovery Fund Grants

In their second round of funding, the Harvey Arts Recovery Fund (HARF) awarded more than $40,000 in disaster assistance to local artists and arts, heritage and cultural organizations who were impacted by Hurricane Harvey. This second round of funding has empowered the Houston arts community to recover from damage to their property and livelihoods. Funds have already been used to counter the negative effects of lost tools, damaged property, disrupted profits and more for artists and arts and cultural nonprofits in the Greater Houston Area/Region.

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