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US drone that crashed in Yemen appears to have been shot down by Houthi missile
Initial indications are that a US MQ-9 Reaper drone that crashed near Hodeidah in Yemen early Monday morning was shot down by a Houthi surface-to-air missile, a US official said Tuesday.
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US wholesale inflation closes out 2023 with 1% annual rate in December
US producer prices fell in December for the third consecutive month, bringing a closely watched gauge of inflation to a rate more in line with pre-pandemic times.
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Updated Covid-19 boosters are expected in September. Will it be too late?
This fall, Americans could get boosted with a mRNA Covid-19 vaccine unlike any that's come before.
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Doctor weighs in on the President's praise for antibody treatments as OHSU starts its own trial
President Trump praised one of the COVID-19 treatments he received, an antibody cocktail from the company Regeneron.
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The Skin Cancer Foundation’s Free Skin Cancer Screening Program Stops in Houston, TX
Destination: Healthy Skin Brings Skin Cancer Education to Thousands Nationwide
The Foundation’s 38-foot RV, customized with two private exam rooms, travels around the country each year. Inside the RV, local dermatologists provide free full-body skin cancer screenings. Participants will also receive educational materials and Walgreens brand sun care items. Complete details available in the press release.
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The Rose Hosts 4th Annual Ensemble Theatre Fundraiser to Decrease High Breast Cancer Death Rate of African American Women
On Sunday, October 8, 2017, The Rose bought “out the house” at the Ensemble Theater in Midtown Houston for an afternoon of entertainment, refreshments and great door prizes, plus a chance to impact the lives of African American women. The Reception started at 1:30 p.m., followed by an exclusive showing of Sassy Mamas, a romantic comedy about three women who confidently pursue their heart’s desires. This year, The Rose @ The Ensemble raised over $30,000 to fund 200 mammograms for patients of The Rose.
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Mormon church to end 105-year relationship with the Boy Scouts
The Mormon church is parting ways with the Boy Scouts of America after more than a century. In a joint statement Tuesday night, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the Boy Scouts of America announced their decision to end their relationship next year after 105 years.
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New ACLU Report: Black People Still Almost Three Times More Likely to Get Arrested for Marijuana in Texas
A Tale of Two Countries: Racially Targeted Arrests in the Era of Marijuana Reform Details Millions of Racially Targeted Marijuana Arrests Made Between 2010 – 2018
The American Civil Liberties Union today released a new report that showed Black people are 2.6 times more likely than white people to be arrested for marijuana possession in Texas. While Blacks and whites use marijuana at nearly equal rates, the ACLU’s report, A Tale of Two Countries: Racially Targeted Arrests in the Era of Marijuana Reform, shows the racial disparity that exists with arrests related to the possession of marijuana.
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City of Houston Seeks T.R.O., Files Lawsuit to Prevent the Texas General Land Office from Illegally Taking Control of $1.27 billion in Disaster Relief Funds
Today, Mayor Sylvester Turner announced the City of Houston filed a lawsuit seeking a Temporary Restraining Order and Temporary and Permanent Injunctions against the Texas General Land Office (GLO) and GLO Commissioner George P. Bush. The lawsuit filed in a Travis County State District Court, asks a judge to prevent the GLO from illegally taking control of $1.27 billion in disaster relief funds allocated by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the City of Houston’s Hurricane Harvey homeowners assistance program.
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Mayor Turner And 8 Texans Mayors Demand Mask Requirements From Gov. Abbott
Over the past few days Houston has set records and not the good kind. The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the city has been on a rise. The Memorial Day weekend and numerous protests have blamed in the spike. Social distancing and wearing masks has proven to be the most efficient way of combating the coronavirus. Governor Greg Abbott confirmed he supports such precautions in a press conference held earlier this week.
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Harris County Attorney Ryan Files Lawsuit Seeking to Stop Prostitution and Human Trafficking Along “Bissonnet Track”
Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan today filed a lawsuit to stop the prostitution and human trafficking that pervades an area on Houston’s west side known as the “Bissonnet Track.”
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This dietary supplement ingredient could cause a miscarriage or harm a fetus, FDA warns women
An ingredient found in dietary supplements may cause a miscarriage or harm fetal development, the US Food and Drug Administration warned women of childbearing age on Monday. Vinpocetine, a synthetically produced compound sold by itself or combined with other ingredients, is usually marketed for increased cognitive performance, enhanced energy and rapid reduction of body fat.
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Diversity And Inclusion Activist Thelma Scott Inspires At-Risk Students To Finish High School And Attend College
SAFE Diversity Communities is creating a difference through the entire city of Houston by decreasing drop-out and suicide rates. The organization focuses on supporting students with "Unique Abilities” in high school to assist them in completing and finishing their education.
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Lone Star College-Conroe Center Builds and Donates Furniture for Fire Training Facility
Welding students at Lone Star College-Conroe Center designed and built prop furniture and a prop appliance for the new seven-story City of Conroe Fire Training Facility. Students made a bed, table, chairs, sofa, coffee table, end tables and a refrigerator out of scrap metal. The donated props will help fire fighters learn how to search and maneuver around obstacles during fires.
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Another 742,000 Americans filed for unemployment claims last week, the first increase in a month
The pandemic is far from over as infections are on the rise and millions of Americans remain unemployed.
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Atlantic hurricane season will remain above-normal, NOAA says in updated predictions
This Atlantic hurricane season is still expected to be above-normal, forecasts released Thursday by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and Colorado State University show.
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Virginia Military Institute's first Black superintendent facing backlash from school's alumni
An alumni group of the Virginia Military Institute is publicly questioning why the college's first Black superintendent was awarded a more "generous" bonus than last year.
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Harris Health Ben Taub Hospital Receives Baby-Friendly® Re-Designation
Harris Health Ben Taub Hospital has again earned the coveted international recognition of Baby-Friendly® Hospital, joining a select number of hospitals that meet or exceed rigorous guidelines promoting high levels of newborn breastfeeding and mother-baby bonding.
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Spay and Neuter Awareness Month: Driving the No-Kill Movement Forward
February marks Spay and Neuter Awareness Month, a crucial time to spotlight the significance of this simple yet impactful step in advancing the no-kill movement. Best Friends Animal Society, a prominent national animal welfare organization committed to ending the euthanasia of cats and dogs in America's shelters by 2025, urges the public to embrace spaying and neutering as a vital measure not only to prevent future medical issues but also to manage animal populations effectively.
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Longest sled dog race in eastern US is canceled; not enough snow
The longest sled dog race in the eastern United States is canceled this year due to insufficient snow coverage, which organizers say could make trail conditions dangerous for participants.
