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NASA Trailblazer Katherine Johnson Soars Among Aviation Legends in Commemorative “250 Years of Flight” Magazine

The extraordinary life and legacy of NASA icon Katherine Johnson continues to rise to new heights. Now honored among the world’s most groundbreaking aviation heroes, Johnson is featured in the newly released “250 Years of Flight: A Breathtaking Journey from …

Scott Turner Brings Power and Purpose to Houston: HUD Secretary Joins Mayor Whitmire for Resilience Initiative Following Disasters

In a powerful show of unity and recovery, newly appointed U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner joined Houston Mayor John Whitmire on June 24, 2025, at the Metropolitan Multi-Service Center for a landmark announcement focused on post-disaster …

Tropical Storm Andrea becomes first named system of the Atlantic hurricane season

An area of stormy weather in the open Atlantic Ocean between Bermuda and the Azores became Tropical Storm Andrea on Tuesday morning, the first of the Atlantic hurricane season, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Deaths from heart attacks are way down. Here’s what’s killing us instead

Heart disease is the leading cause of death around the world. However, overall heart disease death rates over the past five decades dropped by 66% in American adults age 25 and older, according to a new study. Even better, deaths …

RFK Jr.’s new CDC advisers to study childhood vaccination schedule, guidelines for hepatitis B, measles shots

At the first meeting of a controversial new group of vaccine advisers to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the committee announced new plans to study established vaccine guidelines.

Las Vegas aims to stem summertime slowdown with deals

So long as you’re not made of wax, right now is a great time to visit Las Vegas. Part of this is on Mother Nature; summer temperatures can hit a beastly 115 in the Mojave Desert, a harsh reality that …

Hyundai’s IONIQ 5 N Electrifies the Auto World with Five-Star Award from Autocar

In a powerful nod to innovation, performance, and the future of electrified driving, Hyundai Motor Company has once again made headlines—this time with its high-performance electric marvel, the IONIQ 5 N. The groundbreaking EV has earned the coveted Five-Star Car …

Celebrate Independence Day in Style with “Red, White & Cruise” at Hermann Park’s McGovern Lake!

This Fourth of July, ditch the crowded lawns and parking lots and celebrate America’s birthday with a truly unforgettable experience: Red, White & Cruise at Hermann Park! 🚣‍♀️🎆

Here We Grow Again: The Plant Project Blooms Anew at M-K-T Heights in Houston

Get ready to grow, Houston! The Plant Project — Texas’ first Black woman-owned plant shop — is proudly returning to the city in full bloom with a brand-new location at M-K-T Heights (600 N. Shepherd Drive, Suite 117). The soft …

Houston’s Own Isabella Wakeham Shines on Season 17 of NBC’s American Ninja Warrior

Houston is beaming with pride as American Ninja Warrior Season 17 swings back into action — and Cypress native Isabella Wakeham is taking the spotlight by storm. In an electrifying performance during Monday night’s episode, Wakeham was the only woman …

Oil is falling so much it’s now cheaper than it was before the Iran-Israel conflict

Oil prices fell sharply Tuesday, returning to levels last seen before the Iran-Israel conflict, as investors cheered news of a ceasefire, albeit fragile, between the two countries.

Trump takes his go-it-alone approach to NATO summit after announcing Israel-Iran ceasefire

When President Donald Trump travels here Tuesday for a consequential summit of NATO leaders, he’ll arrive toting a freshly brokered ceasefire he hopes can prove to his skeptics — including at the conference — that he is a peacemaker at …

Becoming American, Together: How BakerRipley Is Opening Doors to Citizenship and Opportunity in Houston

For thousands of Houstonians dreaming of a better life, the road to U.S. citizenship begins not with paperwork or policy—but with community. At the heart of this journey stands BakerRipley, a storied nonprofit whose legacy of service stretches back over …

Safe, Strong, and Unapologetically Proud: Tammi Wallace Returns to Houston After Historic LGBTQ+ Delegation to Israel

With hearts full of gratitude and eyes fixed on a brighter horizon, Houston proudly welcomes home one of its most courageous community champions. Tammi Wallace — Co-Founder, President, and CEO of the Greater Houston LGBT Chamber of Commerce — has …

Three Groundbreaking Bills Signed into Texas Law to Protect Vulnerable Communities and Strengthen CPS Transparency

In a landmark moment for Texas legislation, three new bills—House Bill 107 (HB 107), Senate Bill 1137 (SB 1137), and Senate Bill 1141 (SB 1141)—have officially been signed into law. These common-sense measures aim to save lives, protect vulnerable populations …