Story
93% of residents in Texas’ largest city support universal background checks for gun ownership
Rice’s 2023 Kinder Houston Area Survey: Respondents also overwhelmingly support abortion rights
A turbulent economy and increasingly expensive and unattainable housing were dominant concerns cited by respondents to the 42nd annual Kinder Houston Area Survey, released today at the annual Kinder Institute Luncheon at the Marriott Marquis in downtown Houston.
Story
Raising Cane’s Celebrates New Caney Opening With “Raising Cane’s Rodeo” TOMORROW
Raising Cane’s celebrates New Caney Restaurant opening with rodeo-themed celebration including live music, carnival games, giveaways and more.
Raising Cane’s is continuing to spread its ONE LOVE® – craveable chicken finger meals – across Houston as it opens its 51st Restaurant in the area on Tuesday, May 16. The New Caney grand opening will take on a flair reflective of Houston’s biggest event, the Houston rodeo, as Raising Cane’s hosts “Raising Cane’s Rodeo,” complete with carnival games, a live band and fun for Caniacs of all ages.
Story
Disney Springs® Resort Area Hotels offer room rates starting at $92 for teachers
Disney Springs® Resort Area Hotels honors the hard work and dedication of teachers and school support staff with room rates starting at $92 this summer to enjoy enchantment, excitement, and experiences at all four Walt Disney World® Theme Parks.
Story
Fewer than expected migrants arrived at the border after Title 42 expired, but officials remain on high alert
Despite warnings about a potential surge in migrants that sent thousands of federal personnel to the southern US border, officials said the days after the expiration of a Covid-related border restriction policy known as Title 42 saw fewer migrants arriving at the border than initially expected.
Story
FDA greenlights a new type of drug for menopausal hot flashes
The US Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved a new type of drug to treat hot flashes and night sweats during menopause.
Story
Honoring fallen law enforcement on Peace Officers Memorial Day: ‘Father, I pray you’re with every officer'
The City of Petersburg honored the six Petersburg Police Officers who have been killed in the line of duty since 1889.
Photo
The City of Petersburg honored the six Petersburg Police Officers who have been killed in the line of duty since 1889. They were remembered during …
Published on May 15, 2023
Story
The man behind ChatGPT is about to have his moment on Capitol Hill
For a few months in 2017, there were rumors that Sam Altman was planning to run for governor of California. Instead, he kept his day job as one of Silicon Valley's most influential investors and entrepreneurs.
Story
DeSantis signs bill to defund DEI programs at Florida public colleges
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed legislation to defund diversity, equity and inclusion programs at all state universities, which he called a "distraction from the core mission."
Photo
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, here on May 9, signed on Monday legislation to defund diversity, equity and inclusion programs at all state universities. Mandatory Credit: …
Published on May 15, 2023
Story
Suspect in custody in alleged kidnapping, murder of Patrice Wilson
A suspect is in custody in connection to the alleged kidnapping and murder of 29-year-old Patrice Wilson.
Story
EU approves Microsoft's deal to buy Activision Blizzard
European regulators have approved Microsoft's $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, handing the technology giant a victory at a time when the deal is being challenged in other countries.
Story
Florida teacher says she is under investigation after showing 5th grade class Disney movie with gay character
A fifth-grade teacher said she is being investigated by the Florida Department of Education after she showed her students "Strange World," a 2022 animated Disney movie featuring a character who is biracial and gay.
Story
Democratic congressman's staff attacked by man with baseball bat
Virginia Democratic Rep. Gerry Connolly said two staffers were injured Monday by a man wielding a bat who came into his district office in Fairfax.
Photo
Rep. Gerry Connolly, here in 2022, said two staffers were injured Monday by a man wielding a bat who came into his district office in …
Published on May 15, 2023
Story
Why Biden really doesn't want to cancel his overseas trip
It happens to every American president: a trip abroad gets derailed when crises are unfolding at home.
Story
Apparent cyberattack forces Philadelphia Inquirer office to close ahead of mayoral primary
An apparent cyberattack forced the Philadelphia Inquirer to close its office through Tuesday, the newspaper's spokesperson Evan Benn told CNN in an email on Monday.
Photo
An apparent cyberattack forced the Philadelphia Inquirer to close its office through Tuesday. Mandatory Credit: Alamy Stock Photo
Published on May 15, 2023
Story
Jamie Foxx and daughter Corinne Foxx to host new music trivia show
Jamie Foxx will host a new music-centric trivia game show with his daughter, Corinne Foxx, beginning in 2024. The announcement comes after Corinne Foxx shared Friday that her father has been "out of the hospital for weeks, recuperating" from a medical incident.
Story
JUST ANNOUNCED: Kyle MacLachlan Narrates Oedipus rex
The Houston Symphony thrilled to announce that Golden Globe Award-winning actor Kyle MacLachlan—best known for his roles in Twin Peaks, Dune, Blue Velvet, Portlandia, Desperate Housewives, and Sex and the City—will join the cast of Stravinsky’s Oedipus rex as narrator.
