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San Francisco Man Sentenced to 50 Years In Prison For Murder of Houston Police Chief Finner’s Nephew

A San Francisco man who came to Houston regularly was sentenced to 50 years in prison Friday for shooting a friend in 2018 to steal his jewelry and belongings, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.

‘Eat, Pray, Love’ author Elizabeth Gilbert halts new book release after backlash over Russian setting

Elizabeth Gilbert has announced that she will halt the release of her next book after facing backlash because the story is set in Russia.

Biden postpones Monday events, including meeting with NATO chief, for unplanned root canal

President Joe Biden was forced to cancel his schedule Monday – including talks with NATO’s outgoing secretary general – because of an unplanned root canal.

Washington Post publisher Fred Ryan steps down

Fred Ryan, the publisher and chief executive of The Washington Post who oversaw the newspaper through several tumultuous years, announced on Monday that he will step down from his position after nearly a decade at the helm.

Nine out of 10 people are biased against women, UN report finds

Almost nine out of 10 people hold “fundamental biases” against women, a new UN report has found, decrying a “decade of stagnation” that has led to a dismantling of women’s rights in many parts of the world.

Gen Z and Millennials are scrimping. Boomers? Living it up

New York (CNN Business) — Baby Boomers are living it up, splurging on cruises and restaurants. Younger Americans are struggling just to keep up.

Driver hauling 8,500 gallons of fuel lost control and crashed, causing the inferno that toppled part of I-95 in Philadelphia, official says

The fire that caused part of Interstate 95 to collapse in Philadelphia started after a truck driver took an off-ramp and crashed into a wall, state officials said Monday.

Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee Statement Named Ally Grand Marshall for Houston Pride Parade

Pride Houston 365 has announced that Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee will serve as the Ally Grand Marshal for the 45th annual Houston Pride Parade.

Houston Council Races Are Crowding

While most of the focus is on who is running for president in 2024 or even who is running for mayor this year, Houston has five at-large City Council members elected citywide, and 11 district City Council members who vote …

New Harris County Program Helps Struggling Families With Financial Instability

Harris County officials recently introduced a groundbreaking pilot program called "Uplift Harris" aimed at assisting low-income residents facing financial instability. This initiative, funded through the federal American Rescue Plan Act, will provide eligible individuals with a monthly stipend of $500 …

Concerns Raised Over Transparency as TEA Takes Over HISD: Houston Teachers Union President Speaks Out

The recent appointment of Mike Miles as the superintendent of the Houston Independent School District (HISD) has sparked concerns about transparency and inclusivity. Miles has wasted no time in introducing a series of reforms, including the implementation of a pay-for-performance …

The Woke Derangement Syndrome

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has been touted as the presidential candidate who offers Trump without the drama, a Trump who can win rather than lose. He was supposedly able to forge a majority by uniting Trump’s MAGA base with disaffected …

Dr. Cornel West's Presidential Candidacy: A Quest for Truth and Justice

Political activist, author, and professor Dr. Cornel West has made a bold announcement by declaring his candidacy for the highest office in the nation, the President of the United States of America. Running as a third-party candidate for the People's …

Donald Trump’s criminal cases, explained

Former President Donald Trump’s announcement on his social media platform that he has been indicted by the US Department of Justice raised more questions than it answered.

Humanitarian Spotlight: Local Houston Couple, "The Shelton's" Make History Providing Affordable Luxury Housing In Overlooked Communities

The Shelton’s are the first traditional home builder to launch a Start Engine Campaign expanding the company’s operations to provide more families the American Dream.