Houston Gets Building: Mayor Whitmire Launches 30-Day Residential Permit Pilot Program with Bold Optimism
The blueprint for a better Houston just got a major fast-track upgrade. With an eye toward eliminating red tape and rebuilding trust between City Hall and its citizens, Mayor John Whitmire paid a hands-on visit to the Houston Permitting Center this Monday morning to officially launch the City’s ambitious new 30-Day Residential Permit Pilot Program. It’s a bold step forward in delivering on the Mayor’s promise to make it easier—and faster—to build in Houston.
Colin Allred Rallies Houston to Power 'Blue Texas': A Bold Kickoff for Statewide Democratic Mobilization
Houston is about to get a major jolt of Democratic energy, as U.S. Senate candidate Colin Allred joins Harris County leaders and Texas Majority PAC to officially kick off the highly anticipated Blue Texas field operation effort. The event, set for Thursday, July 10th at 6:00 PM at The Montrose Center, promises to be a powerful catalyst for grassroots voter mobilization and civic engagement across the Lone Star State.
Council Member Pollard Proposes Dress Code Posting Requirement for Nightclubs and Dance Halls
Houston City Council will consider a proposal requiring nightclubs and dance halls to post visible dress codes to promote transparency and prevent arbitrary enforcement.
A “New Direction”: West Coast Black News Publisher, Dr. John Warren, Elected Board Chair of NNPA
Dr. John Warren of the San Diego Voice & Viewpoint made his mark at the 2025 National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) annual convention in Savannah, Georgia when he became the third person from the West Coast to lead the 85-year-old organization, whose members are mostly from the East Coast, South and Midwest.
Solid Waste Management Department (SWMD) Collection and Facility Schedule for 4th of July Holiday
In observance of the City of Houston’s approved holiday schedule, there will be no curbside collection services, and all Solid Waste Management (SWMD) facilities will be closed.
Harris County Precinct 4 Distributes 250 Portable A/C Units Through Summer Heat Relief Initiative
Harris County Precinct 4 launches a summer relief program, providing 250 portable A/C units to vulnerable residents amid rising Texas heat.
A couple tried for 18 years to get pregnant. AI made it happen
After trying to conceive for 18 years, one couple is now pregnant with their first child thanks to the power of artificial intelligence. The couple had undergone several rounds of in vitro fertilization, or IVF, visiting fertility centers around the world in the hopes of having a baby.
Wimbledon Drops Line Judges for First Time in 148 Years, Sparking Concerns Over Loss of 'Humanity'
The All England Lawn Tennis Club, London (CNN) — Pauline Eyre still remembers the “extraordinary feeling” of making her first appearance at Wimbledon aged 21, taking in the noise and the crowds as she marched onto the pristine grass courts, neat and pillowy under her feet.
Employers can benefit from a four-day week too, a trial suggests
Switching to a four-day work week can be good for the bottom line, according to the results of a new trial in the United Kingdom. For six months between last November and April, nearly 1,000 employees across 17 companies and other organizations worked a shorter week while retaining the same pay and workload.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs was convicted on prostitution-related charges under the Mann Act. Here’s what to know about the 1910 law
After seven weeks of intense, emotional and sometimes graphic testimony, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs was acquitted Wednesday of the most serious charges in his sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy trial trial. The hip-hop mogul, however, was convicted on two lesser prostitution-related charges under the federal Mann Act.
How the prosecution failed to prove its most serious charges against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs
“This is Sean Combs,” Assistant US Attorney Emily Johnson told jurors in May, during opening statements of the hip-hop mogul’s racketeering and sex-trafficking trial. “To the public, he was Puff Daddy or Diddy, a cultural icon, a businessman, larger than life. “But there was another side to him. A side that ran a criminal enterprise.”
Grill marks are meaningless: Here’s what matters when cooking out
Summer temperatures have cranked up to ‘HI,’ and many Americans will be turning up the heat another notch as they light the fire on family cookouts.
Man recounts family lost in deadly Hawaii fireworks explosion
Nelson Benigno is struggling every day to cope with the devastating Aliamanu fireworks explosion that took the lives of his family on New Year's Eve.
Fourth of July gas hasn’t been this cheap since 2021
Drivers hitting the road this Fourth of July weekend won’t need to break the bank to fill up at the gas pump.
Hyundai IONIQ 6 N Set to Ignite the Future of EV Performance at the Goodwood Festival of Speed! ⚡🚗
Get ready, Houston! The future of high-performance electric vehicles is almost here — and it's coming in fast. Hyundai is charging into the spotlight with the world premiere of the IONIQ 6 N at the iconic Goodwood Festival of Speed on July 10, 2025, and all eyes are on this electrifying new chapter in EV innovation.
Santiago Osorio: Keeping Houston METRO Safe, Secure, and Built for the Future
From bus operator to executive leader, Santiago Osorio is driving change behind the scenes at Houston METRO—discover how his journey is shaping safer, smarter transit for all.
Rep. Al Green Requests Unanimous Consent to Block Cuts to Medicaid and SNAP (Washington, D.C.)
On Wednesday, July 2, 2025, Congressman Al Green delivered remarks on the House floor requesting unanimous consent to block cuts to Medicaid and SNAP.
Bianca Valerio Makes History in Pasadena with a Coin Toss Victory That Signals a New Era of Representation
In a twist worthy of a Hollywood script, Pasadena has crowned its newest City Council member not through a recount, not through litigation—but with a coin toss. And not just any council member: meet Bianca Valerio, the city’s first-ever Latina to win a seat on the Pasadena City Council, sealing the victory in a moment that electrified a standing-room-only chamber and left the community inspired.
Young boy sells custom pens to help buy supplies for Ohio animal shelter
BUTLER COUNTY, Ohio (WLWT) -- A little boy from Colerain Township is making a big difference. He donated hundreds of dollars to a local animal shelter, using money he raised by making and selling pens.
Chuck E. Cheese is opening arcades for adults
Chuck E. Cheese isn’t just for the kids anymore. The arcade chain is opening a spin-off aimed at adults, called “Chuck’s Arcade,” which the company describes as a “modern-day love letter to the games and people who made Chuck E. Cheese great.”
