What Colin Powell's surprise endorsement of Barack Obama revealed about his view of America's future
With two weeks remaining in the historic 2008 presidential race, Colin Powell delivered a surprise announcement: He endorsed Democratic candidate Barack Obama and offered words of regret to his old friend, John McCain.
Democratic Rep. David Price of North Carolina will not run for reelection in 2022
Democratic Rep. David Price of North Carolina announced on Monday that he will not seek reelection in 2022.
Biden mourns loss of Colin Powell: 'He will be remembered as one of our great Americans'
President Joe Biden on Monday mourned the loss of Colin Powell, describing him as a "dear friend" and a dedicated public servant who broke barriers as the first Black US secretary of state.
Colin Powell, first Black US secretary of state, dies of Covid-19 complications amid cancer battle
Colin Powell, the first Black US secretary of state whose leadership in several Republican administrations helped shape American foreign policy in the last years of the 20th century and the early years of the 21st, has died from complications from …
Mayor Turner Selects Mark C. Wilfalk as New Director of Solid Waste Management
Mayor Sylvester Turner has selected Mark C. Wilfalk as the new Director of the Solid Waste Management Department. Wilfalk, who has nearly three decades of experience in solid waste resource and environmental management, will join the City of Houston from …
Where Things Stand in the Legal Battle Over Texas' Six-week Abortion Ban
Texas' six-week abortion ban is likely to stay in force at least for a few more days, if not longer, with a federal appeals court signaling Tuesday that the end of the week would be the earliest it would take …
HISD statement on ballot error
The Houston Independent School District is aware of an error regarding the name of a District VII Board of Education candidate on the upcoming November 2, 2021, election ballot. Mr. Lee Macerlaen Walker's application was filed in the Office of …
Fort Bend County Judge KP George Pens Letter to the Members of the Texas State House of Representatives Regarding Redistricting
leaders, seeking to ensure that a congressional district, in its entirety, is located within the already existing borders of Fort Bend County.
Commissioner Rodney Ellis Issues Statement on Harris County Public Safety Investments
Keeping Harris County safe and healthy requires a combination of effective and fair crime prevention strategies and equitable community investments. It requires short- and long-term solutions. And it requires comprehensive data-driven decisions, free from partisan politics and misinformation campaigns.
Fort Bend County Announces Updates to Childcare Voucher Assistance Program
Last Week, Fort Bend County Judge KP George announced the addition of $2.1 Million in childcare voucher funds to provide financial assistance to Fort Bend County families economically impacted by COVID-19.
Advocates fear Texas and Mississippi abortion laws will worsen the Black maternal health crisis
Briana McLennan was 19 years old and at least eight weeks pregnant when she had to make a tough decision: get an abortion and continue with her plans of moving to Atlanta for college, or stay home in Texas and …
Biden to LGBTQ Americans on National Coming Out Day: 'You are loved and accepted just the way you are'
President Joe Biden on Monday commemorated National Coming Out Day by saying the US still has work to do to achieve equality for all Americans amid a wave of anti-LGBTQ legislation in state legislatures across the country.
Jennifer Sewell, missing Fort Hood soldier, found safe
Missing Fort Hood solider, Pfc. Jennifer Sewell, has been found safe, officials said in a press release.
Humans were using tobacco at least 12,000 years ago
The tobacco plant has shaped the fortunes of humanity. Today, the substance is used and abused by a billion people around the world. It is a habit that dates back to the Stone Age, new research shows.
Afghan interpreter who helped rescue Biden in 2008 gets out of Afghanistan
An Afghan interpreter who helped rescue then-Sen. Joe Biden after his helicopter was forced to land in a snowstorm 13 years ago has left Afghanistan, sources familiar tell CNN.
