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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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Massive McKinney Fire in Northern California leaves trail of destruction
As a massive wildfire continues to cut a path of destruction through a Northern California forest, residents are left to contend with lost homes and treasured family items.
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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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The battle over abortion rights helps Kamala Harris find her voice as vice president
Vice President Kamala Harris has seized onto abortion rights as an issue all her own, cementing herself as the administration's lead messenger on an area it hopes will resonate with voters at the ballot box in November -- and beyond.
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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.
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Cognitive decline linked to ultraprocessed food, study finds
Eating ultraprocessed foods for more than 20% of your daily calorie intake every day could set you on the road to cognitive decline, a new study revealed.
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'Go to hell,' journalist tells Iran after a man with a loaded rifle was arrested near her Brooklyn home
Iranian journalist and activist Masih Alinejad on Monday told the Iranian regime, "Go to hell," just days after authorities informed her a man armed with an AK-47-style rifle was arrested in the Brooklyn neighborhood where she lives with her family, including her stepchildren.
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Most US public schools plan to keep masks optional for start of classes
Students are heading to another school year amid the Covid-19 pandemic, but this time, there seem to be fewer discussions and fretting about masks and other mitigation measures -- despite a rise of infections sweeping the country.
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Most US public schools plan to keep masks optional for the start of classes. Children participate in a class activity at the Xavier Academy on …
Published on August 1, 2022
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Man accused of impersonating Homeland Security agent pleads guilty
Arian Taherzadeh, a Washington, DC man who impersonated a Department of Homeland Security agent while prosecutors say he ingratiated himself with federal agents through gifts and rent-free apartments, pleaded guilty on Monday and agreed to cooperate with the Justice Department.
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White House warns China against escalations over Pelosi's potential trip to Taiwan
Biden administration officials are warning China not to take escalatory actions amid House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's prospective trip to Taiwan, emphasizing that the potential visit would not mark a shift in American foreign policy.
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Battle of the Piney Woods Presented by H-E-B to Kickoff at 2:30 p.m. On Saturday, October 1
Game to be Broadcast on Bally Sports Southwest for Second Consecutive Year
Lone Star Sports & Entertainment today announced that the 2022 Battle of the Piney Woods presented by H-E-B, featuring the Sam Houston Bearkats and Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks, will kick off at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 1, from NRG Stadium in Houston. For the second consecutive year, a live television broadcast of the game will be provided by Bally Sports Southwest across the network’s four-state footprint, which includes Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana.
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Complete Communities University - Fall 2022 Leadership Training
Emerging leaders invited to apply for fall 2022 course
The Department of Neighborhoods (DON) invites Houston residents committed to making a positive impact in their communities to apply for Fall 2022 Complete Communities University (CCU) leadership training. The 8-week course will run September 21 – November 9. The classes will be held online via Microsoft Teams and in person on Wednesday evenings, 6-8:30 p.m. The application deadline is August 31, 2022.
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Help wanted: $78,000 a year to taste candy while sitting on your couch
A Canadian candy company is offering a very sweet gig. Candy Funhouse, an online retailer of confectionery treats from chocolate bars to gummies and licorice, is hiring for a $78,000 a year ($100,000 Canadian), work-from-home job as its Chief Candy Officer.
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Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson suspended for six games for sexual misconduct allegations
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has been suspended for six games without pay for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy for his "predatory conduct" in private meetings with massage therapists, according to a ruling by a judge jointly appointed by the NFL and the NFL Players Association.
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Eat and Play Your Way Around the U.S. Virgin Islands
Welcome to St. Croix, St. Thomas and St. John!
Visit the United States Virgin Islands and your foodie experience will be as pleasurable as your playtime.
