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8 Houston Journalists Honored through Media Honor Roll 2018 from Harris County Department of Education

Eight Houston journalists are being honored by Harris County Department of Education for their fair and balanced reporting about public schools. As 2018 Media Honor Roll awardees, the journalists are specifically nominated for supporting education service programs within HCDE.

Lights On Afterschool Recognizes Children Affected by Harvey Through Celebration at Children’s Museum

Children affected by Hurricane Harvey were delivered the ultimate Halloween experience through the Greater Houston Lights On Alliance, a collection of local organizations supporting afterschool on Oct. 26. The event held at the Children’s Museum Houston allowed 150 kids enrolled in alliance programs to enjoy the museum, trick-or-treat and participate in a fun science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) experiment.

Calls to remove Confederate marker in Lawrenceville coming from Republicans, Democrats — and head of Gwinnett's historical preservation board

The calls to remove the Confederate memorial that is located on the Lawrenceville Square came from all sides on Sunday.

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo Opens Up About Clinical Depression and the Path to Recovery

Over 21 million Americans are grappling with clinical depression, and among them is Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo. In an open letter to Harris County residents, she revealed her diagnosis and her decision to take a leave of absence for treatment. Hidalgo's message underscores the necessity of treating mental health conditions with the same importance as physical ailments. .She emphasizes that the long-standing stigma surrounding mental health has stopped individuals from seeking the essential help they need.

Harris County DA Presents Plan To Decriminalize Minor Marijuana Offenses

Effective March 1, minor marijuana offenders won’t be charged, but will have to agree to a four-hour drug education class, or be prosecuted.

Nearly 200 boats damaged by fire at St. Charles County marina

Nearly 200 boats were damaged after a fire broke out at the Woodland Marina in St. Charles County Wednesday afternoon.

Drivers injured, students unhurt in bus-vehicle accident in Bel Air

Firefighters had to extricate a person from a car involved in an accident with a school bus in Harford County Wednesday morning.

District Attorney Kim Ogg Attending National Prosecutors’ Summit, Releases Video On Safe Storage of Guns

Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg on Wednesday will join the national “Safe Gun Storage” Virtual Summit held by Prosecutors Against Gun Violence. She is also announcing the release of a cautionary 3-minute video, filmed in English and subtitled in Spanish, urging gun owners to store the weapons safely.

Another Wolf Attack In Colorado: 1 Cow Euthanized Afterwards, Another Injured

Colorado Parks and Wildlife reported another wolf attack in Colorado. Officers received a report of the attack on two cows in Jackson County on Tuesday morning.

2 brothers charged after McDonalds employee is hit with vase, shots fired into restaurant

Two brothers are facing charges after an employee at a North County McDonalds was with a vase and shots were fired into the restaurant in Northwoods.

Murder, Capital Murder Trials Move to Front of the Line

Murder Trial Priority Becomes State Law on Friday

Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg joined with law-enforcement officials and families of murder victims Wednesday to acknowledge a new state law taking effect Friday prioritizing murder trials in Texas.

Trump Labor Pick: 52% of Country is Dependent on Government, 'votes benefits to themselves'

In a 2011 speech to a conservative think tank, Donald Trump's choice to head the Labor Department, fast-food CEO Andrew Puzder, said the electoral balance in the country was tilted because a large segment of the population would always "vote benefits to themselves."

Tragedy at Ohio State Fair As One Person Is Killed After Ride Malfunction

A chaotic scene unfolded at the Ohio State Fair after a ride malfunctioned during opening day -- killing one person and injuring several others.

5 Things for Wednesday, January 11, 2017: Barack Obama, Donald Trump, Dylann Roof

Before we totally turn all of our attention to the upcoming administration, let's take one long glance back at the outgoing one. Here's what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

A dream trip for a US tourist became a nightmare abduction but ended with her rescue

It was Kimberly Sue Endicott's dream to go on an excursion to see gorillas in their natural habitat.

An oil spill off the California coast destroyed a wildlife habitat and caused dead birds and fish to wash up on Huntington Beach, officials say

A swath of the Southern California coast is covered with oil after 3,000 barrels' worth gushed into the Pacific Ocean -- devastating some of the local wildlife, officials said.

5 Things for Monday, July 31: Russia, Venezuela, Australia

The day the sun disappears (for a short time) is fast approaching. Here's what else you need to know today to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

Tennessee Supreme Court vacates ruling that would have allowed all registered voters in the state to vote absentee in 2020

The Tennessee Supreme Court on Wednesday overturned a lower court ruling that would have allowed all eligible voters to vote via absentee ballots due to the coronavirus pandemic.

After Week of California Fires, Progress Made in Fighting Flames

A week after several wildfires ignited in Northern California, firefighters are making progress toward containing the massive blazes that have killed at least 40 people and burned about 5,700 structures.

'It shocks the conscience.' Vanessa Bryant's lawyer says photos from Kobe's helicopter crash were shared with dozens of LA County employees

After the fatal helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna and seven others, disturbing images taken at the scene were shared among more than two dozen Los Angeles County employees, a lawyer for the NBA legend's wife Vanessa said Wednesday in her lawsuit against the county over the photos.

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