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Mayor Turner Appoints Reverend Alexander E.M. Johnson as Chair of the Independent Police Oversight Board for the City of Houston

Today, Mayor Sylvester Turner announced the appointment of Reverend Alexander E. M. Johnson as the new Chair of the Independent Police Oversight Board (IPOB) for the City of Houston.

Making Connections That Can Help Save the Planet

If we’re going to realize the climate benefits of historic federal support for clean energy and jobs approved in the last two years, connections are the key. And I’m not just talking about electrifying homes and buildings.

Celebrating 55 Years of Empowerment: Join the Houston Area Urban League’s Milestone Gala

Join the movement that's transforming lives in Houston! This 2023, we mark a momentous occasion — the 55th anniversary of the Houston Area Urban League (HAUL), a beacon for civil rights and social justice since 1968. As proud stewards of …

Election Day in Harris County

Harris County Clerk Teneshia Hudspeth held a news conference this morning to provide information regarding early morning voting numbers and how it is going on Election Day.

Black Health Matters Names New Editorial Director

Black Health Matters (BHM) announced Corynne L. Corbett has been named editorial director for the nation's leading provider of digital health and wellness solutions for African American consumers and patients. BHM's various online and experiential events are dedicated to educating …

Execs ignored the damage Instagram does to teens, Meta whistleblower tells Congress

Meta’s top executives, including CEO Mark Zuckerberg, ignored warnings for years about harms to teens on its platforms such as Instagram, a company whistleblower told a Senate subcommittee on Tuesday.

Exotic bird stolen by balding thief in Lake Forest

Orange County deputies are searching for the balding thief who stole an exotic gray bird from a Lake Forest shop.

Five graphics that show some of the biggest threats facing the natural world

Blazing fires, biblical floods and catastrophic storms are becoming increasingly common but they could be just a taste of things to come. Scientists say our planet is teetering towards a number of climate “tipping points” which could cause irreversible changes …

Marvel Studios Debuts Thrilling Final Trailer for "The Marvels"

Marvel Studios debuted the final, thrilling trailer for “The Marvels” during ESPN’s “Monday Night Football” game, simulcast on ABC, ESPN2, and ESPN Deportes. The brand-new trailer, with a look back at The Avengers and the war against Thanos, sets up …

Conducts Underway Replenishment with USNS Tippecanoe

Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Electrical) 2nd Class Andre Wesley, from Houston,

What to watch for in Tuesday’s elections

Abortion rights are on the ballot Tuesday as Americans head to the polls for state and local races that will set the stage for next year’s presidential election.

Supreme Court revisits the scope of the right to bear arms in the wake of latest mass shooting

It was only a year ago that the Supreme Court issued a landmark Second Amendment opinion that expanded gun rights nationwide and established that firearms rules must be consistent with the nation’s “historical tradition.”

Meta prohibits generative AI tools for political ads

Meta is prohibiting political advertisers from using the company’s new, artificial intelligence tools that help brands generate text, backgrounds and other marketing content, in what the company says is a decision to limit the technology’s potential risks.

Houston City Council At-Large #2 Candidate Danielle Keys Bess Hosts Election Night Watch Party at The Savoy

Houston City Council At-Large Position 2 Candidate Danielle Keys Bess will be hosting an Election Night Watch Party, tonight, Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at 7:00pm at The Savoy, located at 4402 Emancipation Ave., in Houston’s Historic Third Ward!

Largest Princess Cruise Ship Ever Homeported at the Port of Galveston Debuts for Inaugural Season of Western Caribbean Voyages

Regal Princess arrived in Galveston today, marking the start of a milestone cruise season as the largest Princess cruise ship ever based in Texas. Carrying 3,560 guests, Regal Princess offers roundtrip voyages to the Western Caribbean through March 24 with …