Martha Stewart says she ‘really screwed up’ with homeless Halloween costume
Martha Stewart’s Halloween costume sparked outrage after critics called it a tone-deaf portrayal of homelessness—but her apology is now raising questions about celebrity sensitivity, social responsibility, and where humor crosses the line.
A record number of health professionals are running for office. Could they help heal US politics?
Doctors are trading stethoscopes for campaign signs! With at least 125 healthcare professionals running for office in the 2026 midterms, the post-COVID push to bring medical expertise into America's political decision-making is gaining unprecedented momentum.
Binance withdrawals resume following $6 billion hack
A $6.3 billion crypto heist shook the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange—but Binance is reopening withdrawals and promising users won't pay the price. Is the crypto giant's recovery plan enough to restore trust?
Anthropic says you can’t be mean to Claude. It’s not about feelings
Can you be banned for being mean to AI? Anthropic is drawing a surprising new line against chatbot cruelty—and the debate over AI feelings, safety, and human behavior is heating up!
Election officials brace for foreign threats — and an unpredictable Washington
Election security experts are sounding the alarm as foreign adversaries ramp up AI-powered disinformation and cyber threats ahead of the midterms—but weakened federal coordination is raising a troubling question: Is America prepared to protect its elections?
Democracy in Motion: Harris County Takes Center Stage on Election Day 2026
More Than 600 Vote Centers Open as County Clerk Teneshia Hudspeth Leads Election Day Operations, Transparency Efforts, and Election Night Coverage Across Greater Houston
Rain or shine, Houston, your vote matters! More than 600 Harris County polling centers are ready for Election Day 2026—find your Vote Center, make your voice heard, and help shape Texas' future!
A Highway to History: Commissioner El Franco Lee’s Legacy Rides On as Harris County Unveils Memorial Signs
Commissioner Rodney Ellis, family, faith leaders and elected officials honor a Houston trailblazer whose 31 years of leadership transformed communities and opened doors for generations.
Houston honors Fifth Ward trailblazer El Franco Lee with a memorial highway, celebrating the legacy of the first African American elected to Harris County Commissioners Court and his decades of community service.
ICE officer indicted on allegations he ran over undocumented Mexican immigrant released on bond
An ICE officer accused of striking a Houston-area immigrant with an SUV has been released on $30,000 bond, as video evidence, conflicting accounts and serious questions about federal enforcement tactics fuel calls for accountability.
OpenAI says its AI is getting better at doing things humans do, like shopping and meal planning
ChatGPT wants to do more than answer questions—OpenAI says its latest AI model can tackle everyday tasks from grocery shopping and budgeting to finding schools, raising the stakes in the race to build your next personal assistant.
Baltimore photographer Devin Allen gets $3,000 from woman he never met, inspired by his work
A Baltimore photographer’s powerful images moved a woman he had never met so deeply that she left him a gift in her will—an unexpected act of generosity helping Devin Allen build a creative home for the next generation.
Nonprofit gives young Georgia author battling sickle cell disease her own book signing
At just Amiaya Brown is turning her fight with sickle cell into a story of courage and creativity, inspiring her community with her first book—and preparing for a life-changing bone marrow transplant with her little brother as her donor.
Meet the world record-holding, YouTube star American hurdler Masai Russell
Masai Russell is rewriting track and field history after an undefeated 2026 season and a world-record performance, but the Olympic gold medalist says her biggest goals are still ahead as she targets more glory in 2027 and 2028.
Dolores Huerta Taught Me What It Means to Never Stop
Civil rights leader Ben Jealous pays tribute to Dolores Huerta, honoring the legendary farmworker organizer whose courage, activism and enduring message of “Sí, se puede” inspired generations to keep fighting for justice.
Politics can be stressful, but voting may help you live longer
Could voting help you live longer? A groundbreaking study links voter participation to a lower risk of premature death, adding a surprising health benefit to the power of civic engagement.
Melanie Lawson Takes Her Rightful Place in Television History: Houston’s Beloved ABC13 Icon to Enter the 2026 Lone Star Emmy Silver Circle
After four decades of groundbreaking journalism and community leadership, the legendary broadcaster earns a prestigious lifetime achievement honor.
Houston broadcasting legend Melanie Lawson earns a place in the NATAS Silver Circle, honoring more than 40 years of award-winning journalism, community service and inspiration.
Here’s where Trump’s housing agenda stands before midterms
America’s housing market is hitting a breaking point as mortgage rates climb above 7%, home sales sink to historic lows and homeownership slips further out of reach—putting affordability back in the spotlight ahead of the midterm elections.
Thomas J. Henry Endorses James Talarico and Gina Hinojosa, Announces $2 Million in Contributions
Texas attorney Thomas J. Henry endorses James Talarico for U.S. Senate and Gina Hinojosa for governor, announcing $2 million in contributions ahead of Election Day.
The story behind Megan Thee Stallion’s elaborately spooky Halloween costume
Megan Thee Stallion turns Hottieween into a high-fashion circus spectacle with a jaw-dropping Cirque du Soleil costume that took 23 artists more than 700 hours to create—and celebrates Houston roots while giving back to her foundation!
Obamacare continues to shrink as enrollment opens for 2027
Millions of Americans are walking away from Obamacare as skyrocketing premiums, shrinking subsidies and rising healthcare costs leave families struggling to afford coverage and put essential medical care out of reach.
Golden State Valkyries make history with first WNBA title in the team’s second year of existence
The Golden State Valkyries just made WNBA history, capturing their first championship in only their second season as Gabby Williams delivered a record-breaking 30-point performance to defeat the Atlanta Dream in a thrilling Game 7!
