HPL Welcomes Author Curtis Chin to Summer Reading Program
Celebrated memoirist brings Detroit history, family wisdom and a literary feast to Alief
Award-winning author and filmmaker Curtis Chin will visit Houston Public Library on July 18 to discuss his acclaimed memoir, offering readers an intimate conversation about family, identity, community and the power of storytelling.
Houston Is Ready to Rumble: WWE’s 40th Annual Survivor Series: WarGames Takes Over Daikin Park
WWE is bringing the 40th annual Survivor Series: WarGames to Houston's Daikin Park this Thanksgiving weekend, promising a blockbuster event that will spotlight the city on the global stage.
Israeli soldier who assaulted CNN cameraman reprimanded but avoids criminal charges
An Israeli reservist who assaulted a CNN photojournalist in the occupied West Bank has been formally reprimanded but will not face criminal charges, according to the Israeli military.
Trump backs Russia sanctions package spearheaded by Graham
President Donald Trump has endorsed a bipartisan Russia sanctions bill championed by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, boosting momentum for legislation viewed as a key part of the longtime senator's legacy.
Trump offers US protection in the Strait of Hormuz for a 20% fee. How would that work?
President Donald Trump's proposal to charge a 20% fee for U.S. protection of ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz is drawing scrutiny over its legality, cost and practicality.
Judge: Trump sought to ‘manipulate the judicial process’ with his IRS lawsuit and attempted $1.8B fund
A federal judge sharply rebuked President Donald Trump's IRS lawsuit, accusing him of trying to manipulate the courts and ordering sanctions against attorneys involved in the controversial case.
From Cavite to the CT Suite: Leland Bautista’s HCC Coleman Journey Comes Full Circle
Houston City College alumnus transforms education, determination and patient care into a career of leadership and mentorship
From the Philippines to Houston's Texas Medical Center, HCC Coleman College graduate Leland Bautista has transformed his passion for medical imaging into a career as a healthcare leader, educator and mentor.
Why did veterans of Israel’s most famous secret operation boycott its commemoration?
Fifty years after Israel's legendary Entebbe raid, a landmark anniversary has exposed deep political divisions as many veterans boycotted the official ceremony in protest of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Firefighter’s mother turns heartbreak into healing for grieving mothers three years later
Three years after her firefighter son was killed in the line of duty, one Birmingham mother is transforming her grief into a mission of hope by supporting other mothers who have lost children to gun violence.
The Place Where the Rainbow Never Ends A brick, a beach, and a lesson that never stopped moving
Ben Jealous reflects on the enduring legacy of civil rights leader Norman Hill, whose courage at Chicago's Rainbow Beach and lifelong commitment to labor and racial justice helped shape generations of Black leaders.
YMCA Operation Backpack Helps Houston Students Prepare for School Year Amid Rising Family Challenges
YMCA Operation Backpack returns for its 22nd year, providing more than 30,000 Houston-area students with backpacks, school supplies and support as families face rising costs and back-to-school challenges.
LOVB Houston Unveils 2026-27 Roster After Championship-Level Season
Houston’s professional volleyball team returns with Olympians, national team standouts, and emerging talent as it looks to build on a historic season.
LOVB Houston has unveiled its 2026-27 roster featuring Olympians, national team athletes, and emerging stars as the team looks to defend its regular season championship and continue building Houston’s professional volleyball presence
Council Member Alejandra Salinas Proposes Right to Air Conditioning Ordinance for Houston Renters
Council Members Sallie Alcorn, Mario Castillo, and Edward Pollard join as co-sponsors of proposal to require working air conditioning in rental properties.
Houston City Council Member Alejandra Salinas has introduced an ordinance that would require landlords to provide and maintain working air conditioning in rental units by eliminating a longstanding exemption in the city's building code.
Trump’s latest leak hunt against The New York Times is deeply personal
The Justice Department's subpoenas targeting New York Times reporters over leaked information about President Trump's Qatari-gifted Air Force One have ignited a press freedom battle and raised questions about retaliation against journalists.
One person killed in Maine in second fatal ICE-involved shooting in less than a week
A person was killed in an ICE-involved shooting in Maine on Monday, prompting multiple investigations and renewed scrutiny of federal immigration enforcement following another fatal ICE shooting in Texas last week.
A timeline of Nolan Wells’ disappearance, death and the unfolding investigation
An 18-year-old's mysterious death after a Fourth of July trip to a remote Mississippi island has sparked a wide-ranging investigation, leaving grieving family members and the public searching for answers.
Child’s rape and murder in India sparks mob and police killings
The rape and murder of a young girl in eastern India has triggered widespread unrest, an innocent man's lynching, and the death of the main suspect in police custody, reigniting debate over sexual violence and justice in the country.
A once-obscure chip maker has landed the largest US listing by a foreign company
South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix has pulled off the largest-ever U.S. stock listing by a foreign company, raising $26.5 billion as booming demand for AI chips fuels a global semiconductor race.
Spain’s late winning goal breaks Belgian hearts to seal World Cup semifinal spot
Spain scored a dramatic late winner to defeat Belgium 2-1, setting up a blockbuster World Cup semifinal against France in what many are calling the tournament's unofficial final.
