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'Angels' Join Vigil for 49 Pulse Victims

Hundreds of people gathered at Pulse in Orlando overnight for a vigil to pay tribute to the 49 people killed at the nightclub a year ago.

5 Things for Monday, June 12: Sessions, Qatar, Puerto Rico, Uber

A year ago today, a gunman opened fire at a gay nightclub in Orlando, killing 49. The shockwave it generated still reverberates. Here's what else you need to know today to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

States Help Minorities Enter Marijuana Industry

Some cities, states with legal pot are trying to make up for the toll marijuana enforcement took on minorities by giving them a better shot at joining the growing marijuana industry.

EEOC Sues Houston Union for Race Discrimination

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission sued United Labor Unions Local 100, alleging the union engaged in race discrimination by firing two newly hired black union organizers, but retaining a white organizer who didn’t perform as well.

Bud Light, Texas and Summer; A Winning Combination

No matter how long you live in a city you can never really know what all that city has to offer, even when things are in close proximately to you. I made a new discovery in my city this week that has been 35 years in the making.

Smith & Wollensky Standing Tall in Highland Village

Smith & Wollensky located at 4007 Westheimer exemplifies what a writer from the New York Times wrote “The steakhouse to end all arguments.” Their service is impeccable, the restaurant is elegant, but not stuffy, the staff is friendly and attentive to the needs of all customers. Moreover, the food, especially the dry-aged steak, exceeded my expectations in every way.

Ronald McDonald House Houston Announces New CEO

Brigadier General Rick Noriega to lead non-profit during time of expansion

Ronald McDonald House Houston today announced that its board of directors has appointed Brigadier General Rick Noriega as CEO, effective July 10, 2017. Noriega joins Ronald McDonald House Houston in the midst of an aggressive $22.5 million capital campaign to further serve families of critically ill children in the Texas Medical Center.

In Paul Ryan's Backyard, Good Jobs Are Moving to Canada

Kenneth Olsen lives in House Speaker Paul Ryan's district in Wisconsin. He wishes Ryan had been there to see his wife of 42 years slump in her chair and cry when he told her the news: His GE factory job is being eliminated.

WaPo: DNI Head Claims Trump Asked Him to Intervene in FBI's Russia Probe

The top US intelligence official told associates in March that President Donald Trump asked him if he could assist in getting former FBI Director James Comey to stop investigating former national security adviser Michael Flynn as part of its Russia probe, The Washington Post reported.

Trump to Nominate Christopher Wray as FBI Director

President Donald Trump announced Wednesday he plans to nominate Christopher A. Wray, the former assistant attorney general in charge of the Justice Department's criminal division, to be the next FBI director.

What Trump's Thoughts On Jared Kushner's Fame Tell Us

In a meeting with Republican congressional leaders at the White House Tuesday, the topic of President Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, came up.

5 Things for Wednesday, June 7: Sessions & Trump, Iran Attacks, Qatar

Looking to make some extra cash? There's a $10 million reward for paintings stolen in the world's biggest art heist. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

Lezley McSpadden, Michael Brown’s Mother, Earns High School Diploma Alongside College-Bound Daughter Daysa Brown

Lezley McSpadden, the mother of Michael Brown, recently walked across the stage in Missouri to receive her high school diploma.What’s also interesting is that McSpadden earned her diploma alongside her daughter, Daysa Brown, thanks to the local school district’s adult high school education program, which allowed her to attend classes on weekday afternoons.

Super Soaker Inventor Lonnie Johnson Takes Aim at Funding High School Robotics Teams

He created one of the most popular toys on the planet — but the inventor of the “Super Soaker” isn’t done making a splash. Lonnie Johnson is now focusing on new battery technology, but his most rewarding pursuit may be sharing his knowledge with a new generation of engineers.

What We Know Bout Reality Winner

Before she was accused of mailing classified information to a media outlet, Reality Winner was a Texas-raised linguist, yoga instructor and animal lover who regularly took to social media to blast President Donald Trump.

The Comey Hearing Is Shaping Up to Be Washington's Super Bowl

Washington politics has often been described as sports for people who weren't all that good at sports. If that's true, then Thursday's congressional testimony by fired FBI Director James Comey is this town's Super Bowl.

Ariana Grande Holds Benefit Concert in Wake of Terror Attacks

Ariana Grande returned Sunday to Manchester to honor the lives of those lost there. The singer and some of her famous friends held a benefit concert in the English city to benefit the victims of a terrorist attack that took place following her performance there nearly two weeks ago.

The 10 Fashion Secrets in 2017

Here are 10 fashion secrets for the year 2017 that will surely amaze you:

Classes at Washington College Canceled Again Amid Threats

A college in Washington state canceled classes for a third day Monday in response to threats aimed at the campus.

FOIA’d Evanston Library Emails Confirm Contempt for Community Concerns as nearly 100 rally again for Evanston’s only Black Librarian

“The library’s attempt to silence Lesley suggests that the library director is afraid of words,” Lesley Williams's attorney states as Library seeks termination over critical Facebook post; community members call on Mayor Hagerty to intervene

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