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2 Felony Charges For White Man Who Shot Black Teen For Ringing His Doorbell

Everyone should have the right to feel safe within their homes. However, the line between self defense and self incrimination can get a little blurry when the situation becomes race-related.

University of Texas Honors First Black Graduates with Historical Markers

The University of Texas at Austin honored, alumnus Griffin and others, May 24, 2023 in Austin, “Precursors We are Texas East Mall Project Launch.”

GOP prepared to block vote to replace Feinstein on Senate Judiciary

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said on Tuesday that he hopes to replace Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein on the Senate Judiciary Committee with Sen. Ben Cardin of Maryland and aims to set up a floor vote on the issue this …

Earth Day HTX Comes to Downtown Houston April 17-19

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner invites everyone to celebrate Earth Day HTX, the largest Earth Day event ever presented by the City of Houston. An environmentally-focused speaker series will take place April 17-18, culminating with an outdoor interactive festival at City …

Mayor Turner Announces City's 2023 Demolition Initiative with Demolition Day Event

Today Mayor Sylvester Turner, joined by the Department of Neighborhoods (DON), City officials, and community representatives, announced the City’s 2023 Demolition initiative at a “Demolition Day” press conference in Kashmere Gardens, one of Mayor Turner's Complete Communities. The initiative calls …

Impressionist and Post-Impressionist Masterpieces from the Pearlman Foundation opens May 21 at the MFAH

In the late 19th and into the early 20th century, European artists’ ability to travel along newly industrialized railway lines, and cross paths and share ideas, led to the transmission and evolution of varied artistic styles. Impressionist and PostImpressionist Masterpieces …

78-year-old woman accused of robbing Missouri bank makes court appearance

A 78-year-old woman accused of robbing a Missouri bank appeared in court on Monday.

Chit, Chat & Chew

Before you can market, sell or even open a business, you must be vigilant in honing your leadership skills. I am Joi Beasley, a Houston business owner for the last 16 years. Houston has so many great programs that teach …

TXDOT Calls for Safe Driving in Work Zones to Continue Download Trend in Fatalities

Following a year in which fewer people were killed in work zone crashes in Texas, TxDOT is calling on all drivers to stay vigilant and help continue that downward trend. As National Work Zone Awareness Week kicks off, TxDOT’s “Be …

GOP revolts against plan to replace Feinstein on key panel in push to block Biden judicial picks

Senate Republicans are prepared to block Democratic efforts to replace Sen. Dianne Feinstein on the powerful Judiciary committee, ratcheting up pressure on the 89-year-old California Democrat to resign or return quickly to allow President Joe Biden's judicial nominees to be …

Students trapped and diplomats assaulted as confusion reigns over ceasefire in Sudan

Gunfire, explosions and overhead fighter jets were heard across Sudan's capital Khartoum and nearby cities on Tuesday, amid conflicting reports of an agreed ceasefire.

New home starts pulled back in March

US home building pulled back in March, falling 0.8% in March from February as a decline in multifamily home construction failed to balance out an increase in single-family homes.

Harbor Freight Tools Signs Deal to Open New Location in Houston, TX

Harbor Freight Tools, America’s go-to store for quality tools at the lowest prices, has announced that it will be opening a new store in Houston, TX. The new store will be located at 10045 Almeda Genoa Road and is expected …

'A major part of Ralph died': Aunt of teen shot after ringing wrong doorbell speaks out

Ralph Yarl, a Black 16-year-old boy, was shot by a White 84-year-old homeowner after mistakenly going to the wrong address to pick up his siblings in Kansas City, Missouri. His aunt, Faith Spoonmore, and Attorney Lee Merritt speak to CNN's …

McCarthy makes plea for Republicans to back debt ceiling plan

Speaker Kevin McCarthy made a plea to House Republicans during a closed-door meeting Tuesday morning to back his debt ceiling plan, telling them that although it doesn't have to include everything they want, it will help get him to the …