Death toll from blast in Pakistan mosque rises to at least 100 as country faces 'national security crisis'
The death toll from a suspected suicide bomb that ripped through a mosque in Peshawar, northwestern Pakistan, rose to at least 100 on Tuesday, marking one of the deadliest attacks in the country in years as it faces what one …
Haywood County congressional candidate expected to plead guilty in campaign finance case
A Haywood County woman who ran for Congress is expected to plead guilty to accepting an illegal campaign contribution.
Mother raises awareness for congenital heart disease
Little Brendan is the strongest human Brandy Bentley has ever known.
Some military personnel still restricted from donating blood
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced gay and bisexual men can donate blood anytime, however, there are still restrictions on some groups of people, including some military personnel.
Oahu homeowner recalls near miss with boulder that crashed into her Palolo home
A 65-year resident of Palolo, Caroline Sasaki said she has never heard of a boulder falling from the west side of the valley, until one plunged into her own home over the weekend.
Tyre Nichols' brother describes a 'never-ending nightmare' as a prosecutor vows everyone involved in the fatal encounter will be scrutinized
For the first time since Tyre Nichols was fatally beaten by police, his brother Jamal Dupree is speaking publicly about the horror and anguish his family lives with every day.
St. Louis agrees to settle over Stockley protest arrests
Tonight, the City of St. Louis could pay more than $5 million to dozens of people who had their rights violated during 2017 protests in downtown.
Houston Is a Hotspot for High-Income Renters in Texas ─ Rich Renter Households Reached a High of 17,838 [New RentCafe Study]
America’s high-income earners seem to be getting a real taste for renting, according to RentCafe’s most recent study. Renters with an annual income of over $150,000 nearly doubled in five years, reaching a total of 2.6 million. Among them, an …
Houston Grand Opera Announces 2023 Concert of Arias Finalists
The competition will be livestreamed for at-home audiences, in addition to the live event and dinner
Jack and Jill of America Foundation is 55 years old today, oldest Black-led philanthropic organization
Jack and Jill of America Foundation (JJF) marks its 55th anniversary today by celebrating a year of record giving in 2022 in support of its mission to address issues affecting African American children and families, by investing in programs and …
Hobby School Survey Gauges Public Support for School Vouchers
A majority of Texans say they support some form of taxpayer-funded assistance for parents who want to send their children to religious or other private schools.
Taking on the Symptom that is Gun Violence and the Disease Behind It
We’ve had more mass shootings this year than we’ve had days this year.
Private Acts, Public Shaming: Decoding the Far Right’s Attack on Who Can Access Bathrooms
Over the past few years, we’ve all become painfully aware of the Far Right’s attacks on trans people, often centered around the right to use the restroom. So-called “bathroom bills” have popped up in a number of states, including right …
pOpshelf now open in Houston!
pOpshelf is excited to announce its new store in Houston is now open! The store is located at 6745 Highway 6 N, and hours of operation are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. seven days a week.
Biden-Harris Administration Invests $2.7 Billion to Improve and Expand Rural Electric Infrastructure
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the Department is investing $2.7 billion to help 64 electric cooperatives and utilities (PDF, 175 KB) expand and modernize the nation’s rural electric grid and increase grid security.
