Apple + HCC: Houston Builds the Future as Tim Cook Opens Advanced Manufacturing Center
Houston City College Chancellor Dr. Margaret Ford Fisher joins Apple CEO Tim Cook in celebrating a landmark investment connecting education, advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence and Houston
Apple’s new Advanced Manufacturing Center is putting Houston talent at the heart of the next manufacturing revolution, with AI, automation and hands-on training creating new pathways from Houston classrooms to high-tech careers.
Apple Opens Advanced Manufacturing Center in Houston
From AI servers to the Mac mini, Apple’s new Houston hub puts advanced manufacturing, workforce training and small-business opportunity on the same high-tech assembly line.
Apple’s new Houston Advanced Manufacturing Center is bringing AI, automation and hands-on training to small businesses, students and workers — strengthening the city’s position as a growing hub for next-generation manufacturing and technology.
Miller Outdoor Theatre Turns September Into a Global Celebration of Music and Culture
From J-pop and New Orleans jazz to mariachi, Latin jazz and opera, Miller Outdoor Theatre is bringing a world of music and culture to Houston this September with a lineup of free performances for all ages.
Harris County Flock Camera Contract Faces Privacy Concerns as Regional Scrutiny Grows
Harris County’s $868,975 Flock Safety contract is facing renewed privacy and oversight concerns as officials and residents debate surveillance safeguards and the company announces new accountability measures
Discovery Green’s Fall Season Brings Houston Together Through Music, Art and Culture
Discovery Green welcomes fall with a vibrant lineup of free concerts, art installations, cultural festivals, family activities and wellness programs celebrating the many communities that make Houston special.
Paris Eley’s Remarkable Radio Journey Comes Full Circle With Texas Radio Hall of Fame Induction
Houston broadcasting legend Paris Eley will be inducted into the Texas Radio Hall of Fame Class of 2026, honoring more than five decades of radio, music industry leadership and community service.
YES Prep Earns Strong “B” in 2026 Texas Education Agency Accountability Ratings
ES Prep Public Schools earns its highest-ever Texas Education Agency accountability score, with all 15 secondary campuses receiving an “A” rating for overall performance.
Conspiracies around Nolan Wells’ death have led to threats against those he was with that day, attorneys say
The mysterious death of Nolan Wells after a July 4 trip to Mississippi’s Horn Island has fractured a once-close community, as his friends face mounting accusations, online conspiracy theories, death threats and defamation claims while investigators continue seeking answers.
Selena Gomez and her mental health startup accused of fraud
Investors in Selena Gomez’s mental health startup Wondermind are suing the pop star and her co-founders, alleging they were misled about the company’s value, partnerships and financial condition after investing $1.2 million.
‘Cyber privateers’: Trump issues order allowing US companies to hack overseas groups under certain conditions
The Trump administration is opening the door for private companies to conduct government-sanctioned cyberattacks against foreign cybercriminal groups, a major shift that could expand U.S. capabilities while raising significant legal, oversight and cybersecurity risks.
Almost 30 years after Tupac was killed, a jury has been seated for a trial in his murder
Nearly 30 years after Tupac Shakur was killed in Las Vegas, a jury has been seated to decide whether Duane “Keffe D” Davis orchestrated the murder, bringing one of hip-hop’s most enduring mysteries to trial.
NAACP calls for independent investigation into Arkansas State Police use-of-force incident
The NAACP Arkansas Conference is demanding an independent investigation after dashcam video showed an Arkansas State Police trooper using force against an 18-year-old woman during a traffic stop, prompting questions about police accountability and training.
Judge tosses Trump administration’s case against Harvard alleging school didn’t protect Jewish students from discrimination
A federal judge has dismissed the Trump administration’s multi-billion-dollar lawsuit against Harvard, ruling that documented incidents of antisemitism were too isolated to establish a continuing violation of federal civil rights law.
Jackson funeral home sees rising toll of gun violence on young victims
Jackson’s gun violence crisis is leaving a devastating trail beyond the crime scenes, with one funeral home reporting it has buried roughly 20 to 25 young homicide victims this year, including children as young as 2.
Disney parks and cruises saw their best growth in two years despite a travel slowdown. Here’s how they did it
Disney parks may look surprisingly empty this summer, but behind the shorter lines is a carefully engineered strategy of discounts, new programming and improved operations that helped drive a 10% surge in parks and cruises revenue.
What does Trump mean when he says the US is ‘low-keying’ negotiations with Iran?
President Donald Trump’s unusual declaration that the US is “low-keying” its approach to Iran may signal more than a change in tone, offering a carefully ambiguous way to describe stalled negotiations, economic pressure and an increasingly uncertain war.
Trump keeps saying the US controls the Strait of Hormuz. Does it?
Nearly six months into the US-Iran war, the Strait of Hormuz remains largely paralyzed, draining global oil supplies and raising a critical question: Does either side actually control the vital waterway?
ICE agent points gun at Virginia woman who shouted at them in video that conflicts with government’s narrative
A confrontation between a Virginia woman and ICE agents escalated when an officer pointed a gun at her, with competing accounts of the encounter now under review by local prosecutors.
Sell Ukraine 10% of US Patriots and ‘we will destroy all the Russians’ ballistic missiles,’ Zelensky tells CNN
Ukraine is running critically low on Patriot interceptor missiles as Russia intensifies ballistic attacks, prompting President Volodymyr Zelensky to press the United States for urgent support to protect Ukrainian cities through the winter.
Goode Co. Barbeque Welcomes New Multi-Unit Pitmaster Drew Lindsey
Goode Co. Barbeque welcomes Texas pitmaster Drew Lindsey as its new Multi-Unit Pitmaster, bringing years of experience and a passion for traditional Texas barbecue to the Houston institution.
