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3 found dead at home included couple celebrating golden wedding anniversary, officials in Massachusetts say

Three people were found dead inside a home in Newton, Massachusetts, on Sunday morning, including a couple celebrating their golden wedding anniversary, officials said.

The Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs to Showcase the Works of Queer Latinx Creatives in City Hall

In celebration of Pride month, The Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs announces its fourth exhibition in the Expressions! series with “Aquí and Now,” a showcase of queer Latinx voices from across Texas.

Tragic Implosion Claims Lives of All Aboard Titanic-Bound Submersible, US Coast Guard Reports

The submersible en route to the Titanic, which went missing on Sunday with five individuals on board, experienced a devastating implosion, resulting in the loss of all lives, according to US Coast Guard Rear Adm. John Mauger on Thursday.

Amanda Edwards for Congress Announces Over $200,000 Raised 3 Days After Launch

Amanda Edwards for Congress announced today that by Wednesday of this week it had raised over $200,000 after officially launching her bid for Congress 3 days prior.

Meet Houston Mayoral Candidate Gilbert Garcia

Houston residents are eagerly anticipating the upcoming mayoral election, where they will have the chance to choose a new leader for their city. With a diverse pool of candidates, ranging from seasoned politicians to fresh faces in the political arena, …

Amanda Edwards Unleashes Her Power Move: Bidding for Houston's 18th Congressional Seat!

In an awe-inspiring announcement that has captured the attention of Houstonians, the remarkable Amanda Edwards, a leading contender in the Houston mayoral race, has revealed her ambitious bid for the esteemed 18th Congressional Seat. With unwavering determination, Edwards declared her …

City of Houston Activates Heat Emergency Plan

The City of Houston is activating its Public Health Heat Emergency Plan, providing resources for people to take refuge from extreme heat.

Houston City Candidates Continue to Play Musical Chairs

With two months to go until the Monday, August 21 filing deadline for Houston Mayor, City Controller, five at large (citywide), and 11 City Council seats, the list of candidates continues to shuffle at the city secretary’s office, where candidates …

Join the Houston Symphony at Miller Outdoor Theatre This Summer

Enjoy music under the stars with this free Houston Symphony performance at Miller Outdoor Theatre.

Jatata Hutton Assumes Role as Principal of Academic and Behavior School West

The Harris County Department of Education has announced the appointment of Jatata Hutton as the new principal of Academic and Behavior School West.

'Have you no sense of decency, sir?'

Texas is suffering from record high temperatures, with heat indexes topping a staggering 120 degrees.

USS Greeneville (SSN 772) holds change of command ceremony

Cmdr. Robert Lane turned over command of the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Greeneville (SSN 772) to Cmdr. Chad Tella in a traditional change of command ceremony held Friday, June 16, at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY) in Kittery, Maine.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston announces election of seven new board members in the first two quarters of 2023

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston (BGCGH) announces the election of seven new members of the Board of Directors in the first two quarters of 2023. Five women and two men join the board of the Houston area’s leading …

$44 Million Restoration to Begin at Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site

In just a few years, visitors to Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site in Washington, Texas, will discover an all-new visitor experience awaiting them, the result of an epic site restoration and reimagining of its visitor experience.

About 30 Youth Athletes, Commissioner Ellis, Street Olympics Board Members will Kick Off the Summer Games with Demonstrations of Basketball Dribble, Football Accuracy, Hula Hoop, Jump Rope

About 30 children from two Precinct One community centers will demonstrate so-called street games before Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis and Harris County Street Olympics board members kick off the Summer Games, an Olympic-style competition and enrichment program involving 2,000 …