SHAPE Receives New Kitchen and Computers Commissioner Rodney Ellis
Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis joined SHAPE Community Center officials in celebrating the completion of kitchen upgrades made possible by a $94,368 county grant Ellis secured for the Third Ward facility.
Trump's Big Lie Is a Threat to American Democracy
On Thursday evening, the House Select Committee investigating the sacking of the Capitol on January 6 will hold the first of its primetime, public hearings. The committee has done an exhaustive investigation, interviewing a thousand witnesses, looking at tens of …
Stepfather found guilty of child abuse after a Florida restaurant employee saved a boy with a note asking if he needed help
A stepfather in Florida has been convicted of child abuse after a restaurant employee last year noticed concerning signs and used a surreptitious note to ask a boy if he needed help, the Orange County State Attorney's Office announced Monday.
'Napalm Girl' at 50: The story of the Vietnam War's defining photo
The horrifying photograph of children fleeing a deadly napalm attack has become a defining image not only of the Vietnam War but the 20th century. Dark smoke billowing behind them, the young subjects' faces are painted with a mixture of …
Biden says he's looking at executive orders on abortion rights if Supreme Court strikes down Roe
President Joe Biden on Wednesday said he was weighing executive actions he could take if the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade's holding of a federal constitutional right to an abortion.
Murphy says he thinks there will be more than 10 GOP votes on gun safety legislation, but top negotiator says no deal this week
Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut, the lead Democrat in the bipartisan negotiations on gun safety reform, told CNN he believes there will be more than 10 Republicans supporting gun safety reform in the Senate but a top Republican negotiator says …
Mortgage rates are on the rise again
After taking a breather for several weeks, mortgage rates climbed again. The 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.23% in the week ending June 9, up from 5.09% the week before, according to Freddie Mac. The rate remains well above the 2.96% …
Black Female-Owned Brand, Afro Unicorn, Brings Assortment of Party Supplies to Walmart
Afro Unicorn™, a conscious brand with a mission to celebrate women and children of color, today launched a curated assortment of its party supplies and favors product line at Walmart. The new line of more than 20 exclusive products joins …
San Angelo drought landscaping, water conservation event is June 16
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and Texas Master Gardeners will present a drought landscaping and water conservation workshop on June 16 in San Angelo.
Energywell Announces The Launch Of Its Community Solar Business
Energywell, LLC ("Energywell"), an energy technology company powering the sustainable energy transition, announces the launch of its community solar business offering customer origination and revenue management services to community solar developers and asset owners in the United States.
Latino Victory Fund Congratulates Rob Menendez for Winning Congressional Democratic Primary in New Jersey
Latino Victory Fund congratulated Rob Menendez for winning the Democratic primary to represent New Jersey’s 8th Congressional District.
Suspect in Atlanta rapper Trouble's murder surrenders
A 33-year-old Georgia man suspected of murdering Atlanta rapper Trouble surrendered to deputies early Tuesday, according to Rockdale County Sheriff's Office (RCSO) spokesperson Jedidia Canty.
Suspected 'Pillowcase Rapist' is charged in a series of sexual assaults in Florida in the 1980s
Aided by advances in DNA technology, authorities in Florida say they have identified and charged the so-called Pillowcase Rapist accused of sexually assaulting multiple women in the 1980s.
China's BYD will supply EV batteries to 'good friend' Elon Musk 'very soon'
BYD, the Warren Buffett-backed Chinese electric carmaker, plans to supply batteries to Tesla "very soon," a senior executive from the company told a Chinese state-owned broadcaster. "BYD respects Tesla, and we also admire Tesla,"
Bass has chance to make history in Los Angeles mayoral race
US Rep. Karen Bass, a longtime Democratic lawmaker who was on President Joe Biden's short list for a running mate during the 2020 campaign, could make history in California.
