Casting Honor and Healing: The 14th Annual “Salute the Heroes” Fishing Tournament Unites Veterans and Community in Galveston
Beneath the golden sunrise over the Gulf Coast, more than 100 American heroes—veterans and active-duty service members—will set sail for a day of celebration, connection, and healing at the 14th Annual “Salute the Heroes” Fishing Tournament, hosted by the Heroes …
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy Launches Bold ‘Envy of the World’ Air Traffic Control Overhaul Amid Growing Safety Concerns
In a landmark move set to redefine the future of American aviation, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy unveiled an ambitious new initiative to modernize the nation’s long-outdated air traffic control infrastructure. Aptly titled the ‘Envy of the World’ framework, the …
Cardinals Elect First American Pope, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost
Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost of the United States has been elected the 267th pope and has stepped onto the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica as the new leader of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics.
Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost elected as new leader of Catholic Church, taking the name Pope Leo XIV
Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost of the United States has been elected the 267th pope and will soon step onto the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica as the new leader of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics.
The FAA has had equipment issues for decades, causing real-world problems. The DOT says it wants to fix it
When radar and communications failed at a facility that manages planes preparing to land at New Jersey’s Newark Liberty International Airport last week, it placed the deteriorating technology of the Federal Aviation Administration in the spotlight.
White smoke rises from Vatican as cardinals agree on Pope Francis’ successor
White smoke has risen above the Sistine Chapel, the signal that cardinals have chosen a new pope on the second day of the conclave.
Denser Housing, Stronger Cities: New Study Shows How Compact Growth Pays Off for Texas Communities
As Texas continues to grow by more than 1,500 new residents each day, a groundbreaking study from Texas 2036 and the University of Texas at Austin School of Architecture offers a fresh perspective on how cities can manage that growth …
Fort Bend County Launches 2025 Hurricane Preparedness Campaign with Digital Countdown Billboards
This morning, Fort Bend County Judge KP George, alongside officials from the Fort Bend County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management and Clear Channel Outdoor, officially launched the County’s 2025 Hurricane Preparedness Campaign. The event was held at the …
Houston’s Transit Renaissance: Elizabeth Gonzalez Brock and the Bold New METRONow Era
In a city fueled by innovation and diversity, Houston METRO is turning a new corner—and leading the charge is Elizabeth Gonzalez Brock, the first Hispanic woman ever appointed Chair of the METRO Board of Directors. With her inspiring background, sweeping …
Houston Chamber Choir’s Triumphant Season Finale Honors Founder Robert Simpson’s Enduring Legacy
As Houston’s arts scene continues to thrive, one of its most cherished institutions is preparing to close a historic chapter. The Houston Chamber Choir will present Gather ‘Round on Saturday, May 31, a poignant and powerful season finale that also …
As Federal Aid Shrinks, Black-Led Food Justice Movements Step Up to Combat Hunger and Inequality
As federal food assistance programs face deep cuts and school meal rollbacks accelerate, food insecurity is surging to crisis levels across the United States. According to the latest USDA data, over 44 million Americans, including 13 million children, are living …
Man reunited with father's police badge found in the Eaton Fire rubble: 'This means everything'
A man who nearly lost everything in the Eaton Fire but managed to escape with a few possessions, including his recently deceased father's flag, now has another precious item that was found in the rubble months later.
Harvard board chair Penny Pritzker emerges as a target in Trump administration’s higher ed fight
The fight between two of America’s most prominent institutions – the federal government and Harvard University – is getting personal.
REAL ID is now required for air travel in America. Here’s what’s happening at airports across the US
The time has come. Travelers flying within the US starting Wednesday must use a state-issued ID that is “REAL ID compliant” or be subject to further screening.
SMITH WORKS by Vitacca Ballet – A Triumphant Homecoming of Houston-Born Ballet Brilliance
Houston’s cultural pulse is poised to quicken this spring as the highly anticipated SMITH WORKS by Vitacca Ballet makes its dazzling debut at the Hobby Center’s Zilkha Theater on Thursday, May 15 and Friday, May 16, 2025. This two-night ballet …
