A 6-year-old Palestinian-American was stabbed 26 times for being Muslim, police say. His mom couldn’t go to his funeral because she was stabbed, too
Loved ones and strangers united in grief Monday at the funeral of a 6-year-old Chicago-area boy who was killed because he was Muslim, officials say.
Supreme Court allows Biden administration to continue fully enforcing ghost gun regulations
The Supreme Court on Monday allowed the Biden administration to continue regulating so-called ghost guns – untraceable homemade weapons – as firearms under federal law.
LinkedIn is cutting more than 650 jobs
LinkedIn is laying off 668 people across its engineering, product, talent and finance teams as part of a broader restructuring, the social media platform announced Monday.
Harris Health Awarded $500,000 Sponsorship from Cigna Healthcare to Address Chronic Diabetes, Food Insecurity through Expansion of the Food Rx Program
Harris Health announced today that it received a $500,000 sponsorship from Cigna Healthcare to expand the system’s Food Rx Program, a novel initiative supporting people who are food insecure and living with a chronic disease such as Type 2 diabetes. …
Congressional Candidate Amanda Edwards Raises Over $1 Million in Less than 4 Months as the Clear Frontrunner in the TX 18th Congressional District Race
Congressional Candidate Amanda Edwards has raised over $1 million in less than 4 months, a substantial sum that helps bolster the frontrunner status of the former At-Large Houston City Council Member in her bid for U.S. Congress.
Houston Stands with Israel: A United Front in Times of Crisis
In the vibrant city of Houston, the heartbeat of unity and compassion is strong. The recent tragic events in Israel have spurred the community's most influential leaders to come together, showcasing their unwavering support.
DePelchin expanding mental health services with gift from Valour Foundation
A new $3 million grant from the Valour Foundation will allow DePelchin Children's Center to significantly expand access to counseling services for children and adults in the Greater Houston area.
National Transfer Student Week Spotlight: UHD’s DAIR to Teach Program Turns College Transfers into Much-Needed Teachers
Robert Rivas is passionate about becoming a teacher. A Lone Star College transfer student, Rivas is part of the first cohort of the University of Houston-Downtown’s (UHD) DAIR (Diversity, Access, Inclusion, Representation) to Teach Program, which helps transfer students from …
Fort Bend County Judge KP George to Host Community Information Meetings on Proposed $865 Million Bond
Fort Bend County Judge KP George will host a series of community meetings to inform residents about the 2023 Fort Bend County Bonds that will appear on the November 7 ballot. The bond propositions consist of 98 mobility projects for …
Houston Man Sentenced To 30 Years For Chinatown Jugging
A Houston man was sentenced Thursday to 30 years in prison for his role in three attacks, including one in Houston’s Chinatown that left a woman paralyzed, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced today.
Psyche mission launches as NASA’s first trip to a metal world
NASA has launched its first mission to a mysterious world made largely of metal, on a journey to find out whether the asteroid is the exposed core of an early planetary building block from the beginning of the solar system.
Spot the ‘superfake’: Fashion brands want you to be able to identify counterfeits
To become a “master” authenticator at Fashionphile — the highest level of training to weed out designer fakes at the luxe online marketplace — takes more than 8,000 hours of rigorous schooling, according to the company. Trainees learn to quickly …
US intelligence warned of potential for Gaza clash in days before attack
The US intelligence community produced at least two assessments based in part on intelligence provided by Israel warning the Biden administration of an increased risk for Palestinian-Israeli conflict in the weeks ahead of Saturday’s seismic attack on southern Israel, according …
How outdoor play helps kids take risks and build self-confidence
There is ongoing concern about the impact of “helicopter parenting” on children’s growth and development.
Statement by Senator Borris L. Miles Regarding Voting Against SB 1 – Private School Vouchers
“SB 1 is a bill that has gone by many names, parent choice, school choice, and now education savings accounts, but in reality, it is a voucher program to subsidize private school education for affluent families. I voted against SB …
