Multiple fatalities have been reported after several tornadoes tore across western Iowa on Tuesday afternoon, causing major damage to at least one small city, officials said, as robust storms rake across the Midwest.

Holocaust Museum Houston (HMH) invites everyone to celebrate Juneteenth with FREE admission, courtesy of H-E-B, on Wednesday, June 19, 2024. Located at 5401 Caroline Street, HMH will extend its hours for this special day, welcoming visitors from 10 a.m. to …

Some Iowa communities are waking up Wednesday to sift through the rubble of now-unrecognizable homes and mourn the deaths of neighbors who were killed by a series of tornado-spawning storms that tore through the Midwest Tuesday and now threaten a …

The Primary Run-off Races are in full swing, with 2,404 voters having participated in early voting since it began on Monday. These crucial elections will determine the candidates who will compete in the November General Election across Harris and Fort …

Houston Style Magazine celebrates the triumphant journey of Ed Dwight, who, after six decades, has finally soared into space. Once heralded as the United States' first Black astronaut, Dwight's remarkable story has come full circle with his flight on Blue …

The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Electricity (OE) has announced the allocation of $10.5 million in funding to support the research, development, and demonstration (RD&D) of microgrid-related technologies. This initiative aims to bring reliable, clean energy solutions to …

In a significant stride towards advancing sustainability and education, the Houston Community College (HCC) Transportation Center of Excellence - Electric Vehicle Training Program has received a generous donation of $200,000 from BP America. The announcement was made during the HCC …

The Periwinkle Foundation, in collaboration with Northwestern Mutual, recently hosted the fourth annual Making A Mark® Artapalooza, an event designed to ignite creativity and joy among patients at Texas Children’s Cancer and Hematology Center. From May 13-16 and on May …

One person has died and 30 others were injured on board a Singapore Airlines plane that encountered severe turbulence on a flight from London to Singapore, the airline said Tuesday.

In Houston, Texas, Bee Busy Wellness Center plays a vital role in bridging gaps in lupus awareness and care, particularly for communities of color.

Houston is celebrating a historic achievement as the Children's Museum Houston (CMH) and the Harris County Public Library (HCPL) have both been honored with the 2024 National Medal for Museum and Library Service. This prestigious accolade, awarded by the Institute …

In the wake of recent severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding that have impacted various counties in Texas, the Spring Branch Family Development Center in Houston is offering crucial support for disaster survivors. Starting May 21, Disaster Survivor Assistance …

In response to the severe windstorm, known as a derecho, that swept through Houston on May 16, Mayor John Whitmire has placed an emergency item on this week's City Council agenda to extend the local state of disaster. This decisive …

One may think young people are the main group enjoying the freedom of legalized weed, but in Canada, the greatest increase in users after legalization was among older adults — and sometimes it’s sending them to the hospital, according to …

Dr. Calvin Mackie, a distinguished leader in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education, has issued a clarion call to New York Governor Kathy Hochul. In light of recent backlash against Gov. Hochul’s comments about “young Black kids” in the …