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Houston native awarded Arctic Service Ribbon for NATO exercise
Petty Officer 1st Class Alexander Mai, a Houston native, was recently recognized while serving with U.S. Navy assigned to Commander, U.S. Second Fleet, deployed to Norway in support of NATO exercise Steadfast Defender 2024.
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A hospital employee was arrested after loaded guns and ammunition were found inside his backpack. Mandatory Credit: Indian River County Sheriff/WPBF via CNN Newsource
Published on March 13, 2024
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Hospital employee arrested after loaded guns and ammunition found inside his backpack
Vero Beach, FL: An employee at an Indian River County medical facility was arrested.
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Home Slice Pizza Introduces #8 Supreme Pizza in Celebration of Pi Day
The #8: Supreme will be available at all Home Slice locations beginning this Pi Day
The #8 Supreme Pizza, a nod to Houston's appetite, debuts at Home Slice Pizza for Pi Day.
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TikTok fanatics: what the House vote to effectively ban could mean for you
If you’re a TikTok fanatic worried about how you’re going to stay connected to the world after a bill that could ban the app passed the House of Representatives Wednesday … don’t panic just yet.
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Uvalde Police Chief Unexpectedly Resigns Following Clearance of Officers in Robb Elementary School Massacre
Less than a week after the Uvalde City Council received an investigative report clearing local police officers of wrongdoing in the 2022 Robb Elementary School massacre, the Texas city’s police chief abruptly announced Tuesday he is quitting.
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RFK Jr. has chosen VP nominee who he will announce within two weeks
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has selected a vice presidential nominee and will announce his decision within the next two weeks, he told CNN on Tuesday.
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There were ‘people flying’: Passengers recall mid-air drop of LATAM Airlines flight
Chilean aviation authorities are on their way to New Zealand to investigate the LATAM Airlines flight that had a mid-air drop Monday, as teams on the ground remove the plane’s flight data recorders for analysis.
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Trend of 'Sephora Kids' Highlights Tween Excitement for Skincare, Raising Concerns Over Zealous Practices
Tweens are obsessed with skincare. Their curiosity for all kinds of creams, gels, face masks and facial peels has even earned them a viral moniker: “Sephora Kids.”
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Prices ticked higher in February, but there’s good news at the grocery store
Higher prices at the gas pump pushed up inflation more than expected in February, according to the latest Consumer Price Index from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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2024 Hispanic Chamber CEO Breakfast Summit
Under the radiant morning sun illuminating Uptown Houston, The Post Oak Hotel became the epicenter …
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All ages readers get lost in 'Rabbit Hole' Children's Literature Museum
A new museum is making reading fun for people of all ages. The Rabbit Hole’s new Children’s Literature Museum opened its doors to the public in North Kansas City on Tuesday.
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House passes bill; could ban TikTok despite resistance from Trump
The House voted on Wednesday to pass a bill that could lead to a nationwide ban against TikTok, a major challenge to one of the world’s most popular social media apps.
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Tow truck company owner arrested; customers overcharged
A tow truck company owner was arrested after customers were overcharged, according to East Haven police.
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Kansas City woman accused of decapitating son and dog in 2022 found competent for trial
Two years after she was ruled mentally unfit to stand trial, the mother accused of killing her 6-year-old son has been deemed competent and will be in court later this month.
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Quartermaster 3rd Class Jacklyn Lopez, a native of Houston, participates in the E-5 Navy-Wide Advancement Exam on the mess decks aboard USS Boxer (LHD 4), …
Published on March 13, 2024
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PVAMU’s ‘I Love My HBCU’ campaign ignites alumni passion, giving
March is not just another month for Prairie View A&M University; it’s a time to celebrate heritage, pride and the enduring legacy of HBCUs nationwide.
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2 arrested in Philadelphia bus stop shooting that left 8 high school students injured
Two 18-year-olds have been arrested for allegedly unleashing a hail of gunfire at high school students waiting at a bus stop Wednesday in Northeast Philadelphia, leaving eight injured.
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NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson is pictured. Mandatory Credit: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images/File via CNN Newsource
Published on March 11, 2024
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NAACP, DEI supporters call on Black athletes to avoid colleges in states with anti-DEI laws
Black activists, political leaders and supporters of diversity, equity and inclusion programs are urging Black student athletes to boycott colleges and universities in states that have promoted or passed anti-DEI policies.
