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A Delta flight crashed then flipped upside down while landing in Toronto. Here’s what we know

A Delta Air Lines flight from Minneapolis crashed, turned upside down and caught fire on the runway at Toronto Pearson International Airport while attempting to land Monday, the latest in a string of passenger plane crashes since December.

Houston Fuels Creativity with $100,000 in Grants to Artists and Cultural Innovators

Houston is making a bold statement in its commitment to artistic excellence and cultural innovation. The City of Houston Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs (MOCA) has awarded a total of $100,000 in grants to 40 visionary individuals and nonprofit organizations …

Sugar Land’s May 3rd Ballot: A Historic Showdown of Leadership & Legacy

As election season heats up in Sugar Land, democracy is thriving like never before. With 23 candidates vying for key positions in the May 3 municipal elections and seven contenders stepping up for the Fort Bend ISD School Board, the …

Trump’s Funding Freezes and Clawbacks: Illegal, Stupid, Dangerous

"Panic, confusion, and anger.”

What I found when I tried to unplug from social media

I noticed the compulsive behaviors first. The way, at any pause or break in my day, my finger clicked the Instagram or X app on my phone, seemingly without my consent. Eating a snack? Click. Sitting on the toilet? Click. …

College student wins $100,000 after beating Bucks star Damian Lillard in three-point contest at NBA All-Star Weekend

College student Jaren Barajas has a new claim to fame after beating Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard in a shooting contest, winning $100,000 in the process.

Sheryl Crow sells her Tesla and donates proceeds to NPR

If it makes Sheryl Crow, happy it can’t be that bad, right? The singer recently dumped her Tesla in protest of the company’s owner, Elon Musk.

Eric Adams’ embrace of Trump unites Democrats against the New York City mayor

Eric Adams has united Democrats in New York City. From across the boroughs and otherwise warring ideological factions, there is widespread agreement that the mayor has little to no chance of winning the Democratic primary in June — and that …

Pope Francis’ hospital treatment dealing with ‘complex clinical’ condition, Vatican says

Pope Francis has a “polymicrobial infection” of his respiratory tract that will require his hospital treatment to be changed, the Vatican said Monday, with tests indicating a “complex clinical picture” for one of the oldest popes in the church’s history.

Death toll rises in multi-state floods as rivers rise and rescues continue

Water levels were still rising on some waterways in Kentucky and other portions of the Ohio Valley and mid-Atlantic flooded by a deadly coast-to-coast winter storm and now snow and dangerous cold is coming.

PNC Bank and Freddie Mac Join Forces to Make Homeownership a Reality in Houston

The dream of homeownership is alive and well in Houston, and PNC Bank, in partnership with Freddie Mac, is making sure that dream is within reach for more families. On Saturday, March 1, 2025, from 11:00 A.M. to 2:30 P.M., …

Houston’s Libraries Unite: A Digital Love Story for Readers Harris County and Houston Public Libraries Expand Access to eBooks and Audiobooks

Houston, get ready to swipe right on your next great read! In a groundbreaking collaboration just in time for Valentine’s Day, Harris County Public Library (HCPL) and Houston Public Library (HPL) are teaming up to create a literary love affair …

Unearthing Black Ancestry in the American West: Dr. Alicia Odewale’s Groundbreaking Lecture at UHD

In celebration of Black History Month, the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) proudly presents a compelling and illuminating installment of the 2025 President’s Lecture Series: Searching for Black Ancestors in the American West featuring Dr. Alicia Odewale, an African diaspora archaeologist …

Celebrating Impact: The 2025 Audrey H. Lawson IMPACT Awards Luncheon and Fashion Show H-E-B Leads the Charge as Presenting Sponsor and Esteemed Community Leaders Backing the Mission

The stage is set for one of the most anticipated events of the year, the 2025 Audrey H. Lawson IMPACT Awards Luncheon and Fashion Show, where Houston’s most distinguished leaders, organizations, and businesses will converge to celebrate excellence, community service, …

Jazzy Sundays in the Parks 2025: A Celebration of Houston’s Vibrant Jazz Legacy

Houston’s favorite springtime jazz series, Jazzy Sundays in the Parks, is back, bringing rhythm, soul, and a whole lot of groove to the city’s most iconic green spaces. With a spectacular lineup of world-class musicians, this annual series promises to …