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City of Houston Awards $90,900 to Artists and Organizations Promoting Tourism and Resilience
The City of Houston Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs (MOCA) is awarding $90,900 in grants to nine individuals and nonprofit organizations focused on promoting cultural tourism and resilience in the city.
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Coast Guard Foundation Hires New Regional Director for the Gulf Coast
Kelly P. Hodges to Lead Organization’s Efforts in Texas, Louisiana
The Coast Guard Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to strengthening the Coast Guard community and service by supporting members and families, announced today that Kelly P. Hodges recently joined the Foundation’s fundraising team. In her new position as regional director for the Gulf Coast, she will work closely with Coast Guard units in Texas, Louisiana and throughout America’s heartland to identify and fulfill education, morale and wellness, and family support for Coast Guard members.
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Houston Health Department pauses Monkeypox vaccine appointments pending delivery of additional supply
Appointments for monkeypox vaccination through the Houston Health Department are temporarily on pause due to the limited supply.
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What India Couture Week reveals about this year's bridalwear trends
More than a dozen leading designers showcased their creations at India Couture Week (ICW), offering a glimpse -- among much else -- at the bridalwear trends shaping one of the world's largest wedding markets.
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More help needed to reach those stranded by deadly Kentucky flooding -- many requiring insulin or other care -- resident says
Hundreds remain unaccounted for after last week's flooding that has killed more than three dozen in eastern Kentucky, the governor says -- and heat will soon compound the challenges for searchers already hindered by destroyed roads and bridges.
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Appeals court reinstates Kentucky law banning abortion
A Kentucky state court of appeals has reinstated the state's so-called "trigger law" banning abortion as well as a separate law banning the procedure after roughly six weeks of pregnancy, siding with Attorney General Daniel Cameron and allowing the laws to temporarily be enforced while the case proceeds in the courts.
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A Kentucky court of appeals has reinstated the state law banning abortion. Pictured is Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron speaking to members of the press …
Published on August 2, 2022
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These are Tuesday's key House races
The 2022 midterm season returns in earnest Tuesday, with primary elections in five states: Arizona, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri and Washington.
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Access to experimental monkeypox treatment remains uneven, doctors say
A drug is available for monkeypox patients who have or who are at risk of severe disease, but doctors say they continue to face challenges getting access to it.
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TikTok's ties to China are once again under fire in Washington. Here's why
Two years after then-President Donald Trump said he would ban TikTok in the United States through an executive order, the short-form video platform is once again under scrutiny in Washington. And the underlying issue remains largely the same: TikTok's ties to China through its parent company, Bytedance.
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'My life will never, ever be the same.' Court hears of lives shattered in Parkland shooter death penalty trial
It's been 1,630 days since Linda Beigel Schulman spoke to her son Scott Beigel, a geography teacher killed in the 2018 high school shooting in Parkland, Florida, as he ushered students to safety in his classroom.
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Comcast Set to Invest More Than $1M to Help Close Houston Area Digital Divide
Comcast, a global media and technology company, will invest more than one million dollars in 2022 to fund community programs and other efforts designed to close the digital divide for low-income residents in Greater Houston.
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Investments will support dozens of community organizations that help thousands of Houston area residents with digital skills training, affordable connectivity and computers
Published on August 2, 2022
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What precautions should families take as children return to school? Our medical analyst explains
Many children are returning to schools while coronavirus case numbers are high in most of the United States. Parents and caregivers have a lot of questions about what precautions they should take for their children. Do their kids need to wear masks again? How often should they test their kids? Do they need to hold back on any extracurriculars? What happens if their kids contract Covid-19 — how long should they stay out of school? And should families get their children vaccinated if they haven't already?
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Examination of the substance in Brittney Griner's vape cartridges violated Russian law, defense expert says
The examination of the substance contained in vape cartridges that WNBA star Brittney Griner's carried at a Moscow airport in February did not comply with Russian law, a defense expert testified Tuesday in her high-stakes drug-smuggling trial.
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5 things to know for August 2: Al Qaeda, Taiwan, Extreme weather, Ukraine, Uvalde
A glimmer of relief is emerging at the checkout aisle: the return of discounts. Major retailers -- including Walmart, Best Buy and Target -- stocked up on merchandise months ago to prepare for supply chain shortages. But now, with extra goods sitting on their shelves, many stores are increasing promotions and lowering prices to entice inflation-weary shoppers.
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How Joe Biden and his team decided to kill the world's most wanted terrorist
Before he gave the order to kill Ayman al-Zawahiri, President Joe Biden wanted to intimately understand where the al Qaeda leader was hiding.
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Jan 6. rioter who carried gun to US Capitol and threatened Nancy Pelosi gets more than 7 years in prison
A federal judge on Monday sentenced Guy Reffitt, who brought a gun to the US Capitol during the January 6, 2021, riot and threatened House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, to more than seven years in prison, the longest insurrection-related sentence to date.
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Remarks by Vice President Harris on Climate Resilience
You know, it is a very challenging time in our country right now on this topic and many others. And it is good to be back in Miami with all of you and with the leaders who are here -- (applause) -- on the campus of FIU -- (applause) -- to discuss a very important topic.
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Chef Lorena Garcia, Ayesha Curry and Big Freedia Team Up with No Kid Hungry to Help Kids Get Free Summer Meals
Text 'FOOD' or 'COMIDA' to 304-304 to find free summer meals for kids; Awareness is critical as kids could miss out on 95M meals this summer
All kids deserve a happy, healthy summer, but as communities continue to struggle with the effects of the pandemic, millions of children are at risk of hunger this summer. No Kid Hungry, a national campaign to end childhood hunger, is launching an awareness campaign to help families find free meals for their kids and teens this summer through a bilingual text service. Parents, grandparents and caregivers can simply text "FOOD" or "COMIDA" to 304-304 to find sites serving free meals in their neighborhood. Chef Lorena Garcia, Ayesha Curry and Big Freedia are joining the effort as campaign ambassadors.
