George R. Brown Convention Center Achieves First-Ever LEED Gold Certification!
Houston First Corp. continues to lead the charge in building sustainability as the George R. Brown Convention Center (GRB) recently achieved its first-ever LEED Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.
Biden’s Menthol Ban Follows the ‘Racist Law’ Playbook
This week, the Food and Drug Administration will be hosting listening sessions ahead of its proposed ban on menthol cigarettes. While the attending bureaucrats will certainly rehash the data we’ve known for decades about the dangers of smoking, they’ll also …
Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee Statement on SCOTUS Overturning Roe
Today, the United States Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in the case of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization.
Commissioner Rodney Ellis’ Statement on Supreme Court Overturning Roe V. Wade
Today’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade is a betrayal of justice and a violation of our fundamental freedoms. Together, we must push back against reactionary extremists’ attempts to erase progress and push forward toward our vision for a more …
Latino Victory Fund: SCOTUS Ruling to Overturn Roe is “Devastating, Horrifying and Unprecedented”
Latino Victory Fund President and CEO Nathalie Rayes issued the following statement following the SCOTUS decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
Houston Plastic Surgeon Dr. Basu Designated 2022 Castle Connolly Top Doctor Status
Houston Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Bob Basu has been recognized with Castle Connolly Top Doctor status for the tenth consecutive year. Castle Connolly has spent over 25 years researching, reviewing, and selecting Top Doctor candidates. To be considered, physicians …
ON THE MOVE: Roger Harris Joins HillDay Industries, Inc.
HillDay taps small business development industry veteran Roger Harris as its HillDay Industries, Inc. vice president to lead its supplier diversity, contract compliance, workforce development, and business development services for its clients.
Supreme Court's decision on abortion could open the door to overturn same-sex marriage, contraception and other major rulings
The Supreme Court's opinion overturning Roe v. Wade on Friday could open the door for courts to overturn same-sex marriage, contraception and other rights.
Bear dies after getting trapped in a hot car while searching for food in Tennessee
A black bear in Sevierville, Tennessee, died after it got into an unlocked car in search of food, the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency said Thursday in a news release.
Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade
The Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade on Friday, holding that there is no longer a federal constitutional right to an abortion.
How music and writing helped Japanese Breakfast's Michelle Zauner overcome her mother's death
The past two years have been a whirlwind for Japanese Breakfast's lead vocalist Michelle Zauner. She's headlined music festivals, performed on Saturday Night Live, landed two Grammy nominations and her 2021 memoir, "Crying in H Mart," is a New York …
Eight medical professionals charged with homicide in Diego Maradona's death will go to trial
An Argentine judge ruled on Wednesday that eight medical professionals charged with "simple homicide" in the death of football legend Diego Maradona will go to oral trial, according to court documents seen by CNN.
Donald Trump's lasting legacy will now be the overturning of Roe v. Wade
During his run for the Republican presidential nomination in 2016, Donald Trump had one sure-fire way to beat back doubts about his conservative bona fides: he would talk about who he might appoint, if given the chance, to the Supreme …
How outlawing abortion could worsen America's maternal mortality crisis
Dr. Judette Louis recalls a time when she treated a patient who was hemorrhaging from her pregnancy — and how she had to wait to obtain permission before she was allowed to terminate the pregnancy for the health of the …
Biden to address overturning of Roe v. Wade as Democrats consider path forward on abortion rights
President Joe Biden is scheduled to speak Friday afternoon on the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade and eliminating the constitutional right to an abortion, according to the White House.
