Democratic Rep. Stephanie Murphy considers Senate bid against Marco Rubio
Florida Democratic Rep. Stephanie Murphy is seriously considering a run against Republican Sen. Marco Rubio in 2022, launching a listening tour on issues including the pandemic, "managing misinformation," fighting climate change and for social justice.
Researchers to restore what might be the oldest building in the US dedicated to the education of free and enslaved Black children
After years of examining centuries-old writings and digging up artifacts, researchers recently confirmed that an 18th-century building on the College of William & Mary campus was once a school for free and enslaved Black children.
CDC must encourage better ventilation to stop coronavirus spread in schools, experts say
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention should be doing more to guide and encourage improved air circulation in buildings -- especially in schools -- to help prevent the spread of coronavirus, ventilation experts say.
Going maskless is a key factor in Covid-19 outbreaks at gyms, studies say
Wearing masks and other safety precautions are key to stop the spread of Covid-19 during indoor group exercise, according to two new reports published by the US Centers for Disease and Prevention.
Prince Harry and Meghan donate new roof to Texas women's shelter damaged in storm
A Texas shelter badly damaged by last week's winter storm is getting help from an unexpected donor.
Fort Bend County Judge KP George Partners with Lucille’s 1913 and Attack Poverty Donates 4000 meals, 2000 liters of bottled water and 1000 PPE kits
Fort Bend County Judge KP George in partnership with Non-profit Lucille’s 1913 and Attack Poverty, distributed 4,000 meals to residents in North Richmond and North Rosenberg area on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021. 1,000 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) kits, 2,000 liters …
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston open and continues to provide essential services to families
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston continues to provide essential services to Houston area families as they recover from last week’s unprecedented winter storm. In a survey that the organization sent to parents of club members, it was determined …
As Houston Recovers, Kroger Houston Stores Return to Regular Opening Hours
Kroger Houston today announced its return to regular operating hours in all stores across Greater Houston, resuming from the reduced hours of operation in effect due to the winter storm.
KIPP Texas-Houston partners with the Houston Food Bank to host Recovery Fairs Friday, February 26 for KIPP families affected by Winter Storm Uri
In the week since Winter Storm Uri wreaked havoc across the state, students and their families have dealt with many challenges: freezing temperatures, power outages, water shortages, and post-storm cleanup and repairs.
Residents drive hours to rural counties where vaccine doses go unused
Hundreds of thousands of people in the current tiers are scrambling to find vaccines and some are driving half way across the state where there are surpluses.
Traumatized and tired, nurses are quitting due to the pandemic
Nursing was more than a career to Rachel Ellsworth. She says she was "called" to the work.
Trump's tax returns and related records turned over to Manhattan district attorney
Tax records that former President Donald Trump tried to keep secret for years are now in the hands of the New York district attorney.
Biden administration prepares to impose sanctions on Russia over Navalny poisoning and SolarWinds hack
The Biden administration is preparing to impose sanctions on Russia in the coming weeks over the poisoning and jailing of Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny and the SolarWinds hack, according to two administration officials familiar with the Navalny plans and …
Instacart is moving beyond the grocery store
Instacart started as a grocery delivery service. But it's increasingly moving into delivering office supplies, sporting goods, televisions, makeup and drug store essentials.
A spike in prices could change everything for Wall Street
Wall Street is increasingly concerned that a wave of spending when the economy reopens could cause prices to spike, spoiling the financial market party that's been raging since last March.
