9 top administration officials who told Trump 'no' -- and what happened next
Two weeks before she was fired, Kirstjen Nielsen told President Donald Trump "no."
Judge blocks policy forcing some asylum seekers to remain in Mexico
A federal judge in California blocked the Trump administration's policy of returning some asylum seekers to Mexico to await their immigration court hearing, delivering a major blow to the administration just a day after the Department of Homeland Security Secretary …
Wynn Resorts abandons $7 billion play for Australia's Crown Resorts
Wynn Resorts abandoned plans to buy one of Australia's largest gaming and entertainment groups.
Obama's 'circular firing squad' remarks may not persuade 2020 Democrats
In Berlin, the city famous for once dividing itself in two with a wall, former President Barack Obama tackled the issue of division in politics and his worries for the Democratic Party's future: "Among progressives in the United States ... …
Amy Klobuchar raises $5.2 million for White House bid, campaign says
Sen. Amy Klobuchar raised more than $5.2 million in the first seven weeks of her presidential bid, the Minnesota Democrat's campaign announced Monday.
Children who live near major roads are more likely to have developmental delays, study says
Highways often cause parents to worry about their children's physical safety, yet there may be other important concerns. Young children who live near a major roadway are twice as likely to score lower on tests of communications skills than those …
Zhang hearing exposes Secret Service weaknesses at Mar-a-Lago
The Chinese national Yujing Zhang's hearing in a Florida federal courthouse Monday afternoon highlighted missteps by the Secret Service at virtually the same time news broke that the Secret Service director was being fired.
Half the women are gone from Trump's Cabinet
He's had three national security advisers, three chiefs of staff and three attorneys general and he hasn't even been in office for three years. One other result of the chaotic churn in President Donald Trump's Cabinet is that he has …
Superintendent Certification Program Launches at HCDE with Optimistic Job/Pay Forecasts
The employment outlook is positive for aspiring school superintendents as an increase in jobs and pay is forecasted. Harris County Department of Education launches its 11-month, accelerated Superintendent Certification Institute on Aug. 10, 2019 to meet demands for the growing …
Women and Alcohol: How Does Heavy Drinking Impact Women?
Recent studies on alcohol misuse show a significant increase in heavy drinking among women. This trend raises concerns because research shows that women face a higher risk of certain alcohol-related health issues compared to men. Alcohol consumption related health issues …
Houston Parks Board's Fifth Annual Bayou Greenway Day Attracts Thousands of People to Mason Park
Houston Parks Board’s fifth annual Bayou Greenway Day was its most successful to date, garnering its highest community member attendance and its broadest participation of community and city event partners. Presented by Noble Energy, approximately 6,000 adults, teens, and children …
MCTX City Manager Anthony J. Snipes Elected as National President And Board Chair of National Forum for Black Public Administrators
MCTX is proud to announce that City Manager Anthony J. Snipes has been elected to serve as National President and Board Chair on the Board of the National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA). At his inauguration on Saturday, April …
'Our Planet' is visually stunning and deadly serious
The burgeoning wave of nature documentaries increasingly contains a concerted environmental message: If you enjoy watching these remarkable animals in their native habitats, start thinking seriously about the planet and what humanity is doing to it.
CNN's Don Lemon is engaged to boyfriend Tim Malone
He put a ring on it! CNN anchor Don Lemon announced his engagement to boyfriend Tim Malone on Saturday.
Brave girl calls 911 and saves babysitter's life
A 9-year-old southern Iowa girl was recently rewarded for her heroic efforts that potentially saved her babysitter's life.
