White House drafted a statement on John McCain but never released it
White House aides drafted a fulsome statement for President Donald Trump on the death of Sen. John McCain, but it was never sent out, a person familiar with the matter confirmed to CNN.
McCain's last message read aloud as Washington returns to work without him
Republican Sen. John McCain had one more message for his fellow Americans. In a letter read by longtime aide Rick Davis on Monday, McCain encouraged Americans to unite around the ideals that connect them rather than focus on divisions. He …
Where high-level executives go to recharge
Whether they admit it or not, everyone needs to de-stress and recharge occasionally. For CEOs and other high-level executives, that can mean spending a few days at a retreat that caters to their physical, mental and emotional well-being.
Trump's failures on McCain show his true self
Though the White House had drafted a statement on the death of John McCain, it was not released. Instead, President Donald Trump tweeted "sympathies and respect" to the family, saying nothing of the contributions of the widely esteemed senator.
White House flag at full-staff after short McCain tribute
Just after midnight on Sunday night, the flag flying above the White House was hoisted back to full staff. Since Saturday evening, it had been positioned at half-staff to mark the death of Sen. John McCain, the former Vietnam prisoner …
Schumer wants Senate building named for McCain
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer will introduce a resolution to rename the Senate's Russell office building after the late Sen. John McCain.
John McCain, senator and former presidential candidate, dies at 81
Whenever America was in a fight during his long lifetime, John McCain was in the thick of it. McCain, who has died at the age of 81, was a naval bomber pilot, prisoner of war, conservative maverick, giant of the …
Following another victory for transparency, Mayor Turner applauds court decision
Mayor Sylvester Turner released the following statement today in response to the Texas 14th Court of Appeals decision ordering a trial court judge to vacate a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) against the city.
Louisiana Cajun Navy rescues thousands, inspires many more
If Clyde Cain had to guess, he’d say the Louisiana Cajun Navy rescued 8,000 to 10,000 Houstonians during the flooding that followed Hurricane Harvey last year. But, he’s really not sure.
Harvey: A Year of Recovery and Remembrance
1: It takes ONE team of partners at the local, state and federal level, and from nonprofit agencies, the private sector and the survivors themselves to recover from Hurricane Harvey.
METRO Unveils New Transit Service in Missouri City
A new transit service will be hitting the road in Missouri City Monday, Aug. 27, 2018, at 10 am at the Missouri City Community Center.
Reckless Posting Leads to Senseless Dying: No R.I.P.
With the World Wide Web being at everyone’s fingertips, it is an easy way for cyberbullying to take place without thinking about how one may be affected. Although cyberbullying is a thing of right now, there is also general bullying …
Texas Congressman Beto O'Rourke Stands Up for NFL Players Who Take a Knee During National Anthem
Rep. Beto O'Rourke, the Democratic nominee running in the 2018 Texas Senate race against Republican Ted Cruz, has taken a stance in support of the Black Lives Matter movement.
Third Ward Residents Receive Letters Challenging Voter Registration
A historic Houston community could be facing voters registration suspension— and most residents may not even know about it! Many residents in the Third Ward area recently received a letter informing them of an address change that they actually didn't …
Impeachment Talk Still a No-go for Democrats Hitting GOP's 'Culture of Corruption'
A string of damaging legal developments rattled Republicans on Tuesday and further heightened the stakes of the 2018 midterm elections less than three months away.
