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Bryan-College Station teachers receive pay increase from Harmony Public Schools
Harmony Public Schools teachers in Bryan-College Station will receive an increase in base salary next year, following a weekend vote by the Harmony Public Schools Executive Board.
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Bryan-College Station teachers receive pay increase from Harmony Public School
Harmony Public Schools teachers in Bryan-College Station will receive an increase in base salary next year, following a weekend vote by the Harmony Public Schools Executive Board.
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Beaumont teachers receive pay increase from Harmony Public Schools
Harmony Public Schools teachers in Beaumont will receive an increase in base salary next year, following a weekend vote by the Harmony Public Schools Executive Board.
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Winnie Mandela, South African anti-apartheid activist, dies at 81
Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, the South African anti-apartheid activist and former wife of the late President Nelson Mandela, has died at the age of 81. The family said in a statement that she passed away at the Netcare Milpark Hospital in Johannesburg, South Africa after a long illness, for which she had been in and out of hospital since the start of the year.
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Ronnie Wilson (right), founding member of R&B group The Gap Band, has died at the age of 73. Mandatory Credit: Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images
Published on November 4, 2021
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Donald Trump Jr.'s Long Path to Politics
Donald Trump Jr. wasn't always comfortable being in his father's shadow. The father and son have a complicated history that includes a tabloid divorce and a year without speaking, Trump Jr. told New York Magazine in a 2004 profile. But later, the senior Trump found a key role for his son in the family real estate business -- and eventually, his political circle.
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Meet Houston Mayoral Candidate Gilbert Garcia
Houston residents are eagerly anticipating the upcoming mayoral election, where they will have the chance to choose a new leader for their city. With a diverse pool of candidates, ranging from seasoned politicians to fresh faces in the political arena, one individual has emerged as a standout contender: Gilbert Garcia. Although relatively new to politics, Garcia has made a significant impact on the Houston community and garnered attention for his vision and passion.
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Historic Third Ward Community Center Asks for Help Rebuilding After Harvey
A historic Third Ward community center damaged during Hurricane Harvey is pleading with the public for financial support to repair its building and restore a treasured work of art reports KPRC.
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Pregaming with the Talkin’ Bout It Tailgaters
It’s the best time of the year for the majority of sports fans. It is the return of professional football and tailgating. Houston Texans fans have been ranked nationally as some of the best tailgaters.
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The Hobby Center Unveils Exciting “Live at the Founders Club” Series
The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts, in collaboration with presenting sponsor ExxonMobil, proudly announces the launch of its newest entertainment series, Live at the Founders Club. This intimate cabaret-style experience promises captivating performances from local talents and renowned artists, pr
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Three family members were found dead Monday morning at a Northland home as part of a double murder-suicide, police say. Mandatory Credit: KSHB via CNN …
Published on April 5, 2024
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Harris County Attorney Ryan sues cement plant for spewing dust and dumping waste into storm drains
Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan filed a lawsuit against an east Harris County cement plant on Monday, accusing it of spreading cement dust onto the East Belt feeder and allowing cement waste to flow into storm drains.
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Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs Awards $30,000 to Digitally Innovative Arts and Cultural Works
Today, the City of Houston Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs (MOCA) announced that it is awarding $30,000 in grants to 12 individuals and nonprofit organizations who’ve imagined their work in the digital realm utilizing streaming services, virtual reality, and digital curation to deliver manifested live concerts, theatre performances, and literary concepts; all in online-only platforms.
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Community Corner: Emancipation Park: An Historical Treasure of Houston
Tired of feeling captive, a group of former slaves utilized their resources and talents to raised $1,000 to buy 10 acres of land in Houston 147 years ago to create a space where they could just be free. The space would become Emancipation Park, the central hub of generations coming together with a sense of community. Passing years has seen the park at its ups and downs causing it to be revitalized in 2006 by TIRZ7 and again this year with a $33 million renovation.
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Afghanistan peace talks resume in Doha with Taliban co-founder
The US special tepresentative for Afghanistan has met with one of the founding members of the Taliban for the first time, as the latest round of peace talks resumed in Qatar Monday.
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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Statement On President’s Afghanistan Speech
Jackson Lee: “The President’s loosely defined plan for Afghanistan leaves too many critical questions unanswered and does a disservice to the brave men and women of the U.S. military who put their lives on the line in defense of this nation.”
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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Denounces Trump Administration Intrusion Into Voters’ Personal Data
Congresswoman Jackson Lee: “I absolutely oppose the Trump Administration’s efforts to obtain voters’ personal data under the guise of investigating voter fraud.”
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Our Fellow Citizens in Puerto Rico Need Help Now
Jackson Lee: “To all of those whose lives have been impacted, I offer my deepest and most sincere prayers. Puerto Rico needs our help now more than ever, and the federal government must provide a robust and comprehensive response commensurate with the unprecedented wide-spread destruction that has taken place.”
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We Must Help Our Friends In Mexico
Jackson Lee: “To all of those whose lives have been impacted, I offer my deepest and most sincere prayers. Mexico needs our help now more than ever, and I urge the international community to respond.”
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas’ Controversial ER Claims Process Begins
The largest health insurer in Texas changed an ER claims review process Monday. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas said its 500,000 HMO members may have to pay the entire cost of an out-of-network emergency room bill, if they go for something not serious or life-threatening
