Tesla dismisses report of board plan to replace Elon Musk
Tesla’s chair Robyn Denholm has rejected a Wall Street Journal report that the company’s board has begun a search process for a new CEO to replace Elon Musk.
GM CEO Mary Barra: Tariffs will cost us $5 billion, and prices ‘will stay at the same level’
The Trump administration’s tariffs on imported cars and auto parts will cost General Motors between $4 billion and $5 billion this year. But in an interview on CNN, CEO Mary Barra said the company doesn’t necessarily expect to pass those …
Here’s what’s in Trump’s Ukraine minerals deal and how it affects the war
Ukraine managed to wrangle some more favorable terms out of the United States before signing the long-awaited minerals deal on Wednesday.
Kohl’s just fired its brand new CEO for unethical behavior
Kohl’s has fired its newly installed CEO, who has spent less than five months in the position, after the retailer found that Ashley Buchanan engaged in unethical behavior.
The REAL ID deadline is less than a week away. Here’s what TSA wants you to know
If you still haven’t secured your REAL ID yet, time is running out. Your domestic air travel could be delayed if you don’t have an accepted form of identification at TSA checkpoints next week.
3 men sentenced to over 117 years combined for the beating death of 44-year-old
Three men charged in conjunction with the fatal beating of 44-year-old Jeremy Jones back in 2023 have been sentenced to lengthy prison terms after accepting plea agreements, reports the City of Caldwell.
Rep. Green Proposes Amendment to Protect HUD Funds, Boost Disaster Aid
On Wednesday, April 30, 2025, Congressman Al Green, Ranking Member of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, shared remarks in a Financial Services Hearing entitled, “Markup of Various Measures."
A key witness in the Karen Read retrial takes the stand
A key witness in the retrial of Karen Read returned to the stand Wednesday for a second day of testimony, as she recounted the hours leading up to the death of Read’s boyfriend John O’Keefe — and the moment the …
Houston’s Billionaire Power Player, Tilman Fertitta, Tapped to Bridge U.S.-Italy Relations
In a move that fuses Texas tenacity with international diplomacy, Houston’s very own billionaire mogul Tilman Fertitta has officially been confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the next ambassador to Italy and San Marino — a high-profile appointment that signals …
🚢 Houston to Make History as First Texas City to Host U.S. Navy Fleet Week in November 2025
In a momentous announcement underscoring Houston’s growing national prominence, Mayor John Whitmire and U.S. Navy Admiral Daryl Caudle, Commander of the U.S. Fleet Forces Command, have revealed that Fleet Week Houston will take place November 5–12, 2025—marking the first time …
Preservation Houston Names Jennifer Kapral as Executive Director—A New Era of Inclusive Leadership in Historic Preservation
In a bold and visionary step forward, Preservation Houston has appointed Jennifer Kapral as its new Executive Director, ushering in a dynamic chapter for the city’s premier historic preservation nonprofit. With over two decades of leadership in education, public policy, …
Rep. Green Condemns CFPB Dismantling, Warns Trump Is Turning Democracy Toward Plutocracy in 100 Days
On Tuesday, April 29, 2025, Congressman Al Green, Ranking Member of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, shared remarks in a Financial Services Hearing entitled, “Regulatory Overreach: The Price Tag on American Prosperity."
Emmanuel Guerrero: Pasadena’s Youngest Councilman Blazes a Trail of Progress and Purpose
In the vibrant heartbeat of Harris County’s second-largest city, a new generation of leadership is not only rising—it’s already reshaping Pasadena’s future. At just 28 years old, Emanuel Guerrero, the youngest Hispanic ever elected to the Pasadena City Council, is …
Harris County Strikes Back: Hidalgo and Menefee File Lawsuit to Defend Local Jobs, Public Safety, and Democracy
In a powerful show of leadership and resistance, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and County Attorney Christian D. Menefee announced a major legal action this morning against the Trump administration's sweeping and controversial federal workforce cuts. Standing before a crowd …
🎉 East End Street Fest 2025: A Spectacular Cinco de Mayo Celebration of Culture, Community & Cumbia
Get ready, Houston! The heartbeat of the city’s cultural soul returns stronger than ever as the East End Street Fest electrifies Cinco de Mayo weekend with a vibrant fusion of music, food, art, and unforgettable performances. This free, family-friendly celebration …

