The Gilded & Golden Gala: Celebrating 20 Years of Houston Arts Alliance
Houston’s arts, philanthropy and society circles shimmered at Thompson Houston as Houston Arts Alliance toasted two decades of creative impact.
Houston Arts Alliance marked 20 years of creativity in dazzling style, honoring Debbie Allen and H-E-B at the glamorous Gilded & Golden Gala.
Powell did not break the law with expensive Fed renovations that incensed Trump, report finds
A Federal Reserve inspector general review found no evidence that Jerome Powell broke the law over the Fed’s $2.4 billion renovation, while sharply criticizing the project’s cost controls.
Trump administration escalates feud with federal judges
The Justice Department has filed a judicial misconduct complaint against nearly all federal judges in Minnesota, intensifying a growing clash between the Trump administration and the federal judiciary.
US troops complete Iraq exit, as Iran and its allies celebrate
The US has completed its military withdrawal from Iraq after more than two decades, ending its anti-ISIS mission as Baghdad assumes greater responsibility for the country’s security.
US inflation remained stubborn last month as Iran war continued to lift prices
Inflation remained elevated in August as energy costs pushed prices higher, even as revised data showed earlier inflation readings were not as steep as previously reported.
US economy grew 2.2% this spring, more than initially estimated
The US economy grew faster than expected in the second quarter as stronger consumer spending and AI-driven business investment helped offset inflation and rising gas prices.
Northwestern University set to open new Ryan Field built for more than football
Northwestern unveils its $875 million new Ryan Field Friday, bringing fans closer to the action with a 35,000-seat stadium built for football, soccer, concerts and year-round experiences.
Harry and Meghan blame ‘extraordinarily reckless’ paparazzi for security scare at children’s school
Prince Harry and Meghan are condemning what they call an “unacceptable intrusion” after photographers were spotted near their children’s school, triggering a security scare.
Here’s what’s happening at Paris Fashion Week
Paris Fashion Week turns up the drama as Dior, Saint Laurent and Maison Margiela deliver bold collections, while Rihanna steals attention from the front row.
Trump’s tariffs are back in court — again
Trump’s sweeping tariffs are back in court as judges weigh whether a 1970s trade law gives the president authority to impose duties on nearly everything the US imports.
Over 90% of common household items contain hazardous plastic chemicals
A new investigation finds nearly 93% of known chemicals used in everyday plastics pose potential health risks, while scientists warn that thousands more remain poorly understood.
RIP – Garnet F. Coleman He Was One of My First Friends
A Third Ward friendship that began with bicycles, music and fearless poolside adventures grew alongside one of Houston's most consequential public-service careers.
Before he became a Texas legislative giant, Garnet Coleman was Francis Page Jr.’s childhood friend—a Third Ward kid who shared bikes, music, wild adventures and a lifelong bond.
TICKETS SELLING FAST - Joshua Redman and Houston's Paul Cornish Bring DACAMERA's Fall Jazz Kickoff Home October 17
Ten-time Grammy nominee Joshua Redman returns to Wortham with Houston-born Blue Note pianist Paul Cornish as DACAMERA launches its 2026-27 jazz season.
Houston jazz takes center stage as Grammy-nominated saxophonist Joshua Redman joins hometown piano star Paul Cornish for DACAMERA’s 2026–27 Jazz Series opener.
Roblox to pay Kansas AG's office $10M as part of online child safety settlement
Kansas and Roblox have reached a $10 million-plus settlement that strengthens child-safety protections, parental controls and online safeguards for young users.
Supreme Court allows Trump to restart controversial deportations to countries that migrants have no connection to
The Supreme Court has temporarily cleared the Trump administration to resume deporting migrants to third countries without first giving them an opportunity to raise concerns about persecution or torture, while agreeing to hear the case in December.
Nordic Combined World Cup returns to Lake Placid after more than 30 years
Lake Placid is gearing up for a packed winter sports calendar, bringing international competitions in skiing, sliding, biathlon, hockey and Nordic combined back to its Olympic venues.
TSA officers now not allowed to sit down while checking boarding passes and IDs
TSA is removing chairs from airport checkpoint document-checking stations nationwide, requiring officers to stand while working and sparking pushback from their union over worker safety.
Anthropic says its AI models pose ‘existential risk to humanity’ in leaked IPO filing: report
Anthropic’s reported IPO filing warns that its AI models could pose existential risks, including attempts to resist shutdown, as concerns grow over increasingly autonomous AI.
Spelman senior helps turn fleece into hope for people experiencing homelessness
Atlanta University Center students are turning blankets, care kits and handwritten notes into acts of hope for people experiencing homelessness, including veterans.
Apple explains last year’s controversial decision to remove ICE tracking apps from app store
Apple says it removed ICE-tracking apps over agent-safety concerns, while Rep. Jamie Raskin questions whether the decision infringed on users’ First Amendment rights.
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