Story
The FDA is recalling some potatoes, lemons, limes and oranges due to potential listeria contamination
First it was onions and now, it's lemons, limes, oranges and potatoes. The FDA has announced a voluntary recall by Freshouse II LLC due to a potential listeria contamination.
Story
Why ESPN is going big on basketball
ESPN is doubling down on basketball content. For good reason. Millennials love basketball. About a quarter — 26% — of NBA fans are between the ages of 18-34, according to the Simmons National Consumer Study.
Story
Texas State Historical Marker Honors the Astrodome
The Harris County Historical Commission will dedicate a new Texas State Historical Marker for the Astrodome this Tuesday afternoon, May 29 at 3:00 PM. The event will be held on the west side of the Astrodome at NRG Park. Parking should be accessed through Gate 9 at Westridge and Kirby. The lot will open at 2:00 PM that afternoon.
Story
ABBA announces new music
Mamma Mia! ABBA is getting the band back together. The Swedish pop group announced Friday on its official Instagram account that an earlier announced avatar plan of the band, dubbed "Abbatars," helped rekindle the magic.
Story
American Federation of Teachers on Arizona Budget Proposal for Teachers
The Arizona American Federation of Teachers and its parent union, the American Federation of Teachers, responded to Gov. Doug Ducey’s budget proposal that would take $100 million from a package originally earmarked for school funding and allow superintendents to decide whether to use it to pay for wage hikes for support workers or for school maintenance, classroom resources and other school needs. Ducey has already offered a proposal for a 20 percent pay raise for teachers by 2020.
Story
Tesla is temporarily stopping production of the Model 3
Elon Musk has been working hard to convince Tesla investors that production of the company's first mass market car, the Model 3, is going just fine.
Story
Governor Abbott Announces Federal Stimulus Package To Help Texans Affected By COVID-19
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement regarding the recently passed $2 trillion federal stimulus package intended to relieve the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, with a special focus on unemployed workers and the state’s hardest-hit businesses.
Story
Hundreds of people celebrated the July 4 weekend at a Michigan lake. Now some have Covid-19
After revelers celebrated the Fourth of July at a Michigan lake, some started testing positive for Covid-19 -- prompting health officials to warn other party-goers that they might have been infected, too.
Story
Macy's Launches Capsule Collection With Danielle Bernstein
The perfect summer pieces for every wardrobe are available today on macys.com
Following the red-hot success of her Spring 2020 collection, world-renowned fashion influencer Danielle Bernstein, the face behind popular fashion blog WeWoreWhat, launches her latest line at Macy’s, just in time for summer.
Story
Most Houstonians With Symptoms Are Not Being Tested, According to Rice COVID-19 Registry
The vast majority of Houston-area residents who are experiencing symptoms consistent with COVID-19 are not getting tested for it, according to initial results of a survey from the COVID-19 Registry at Rice University.
Story
Harris County Clerk Resigns Due to Personal Reasons
Harris County Clerk Diane Trautman has issued her letter of resignation to Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and members of Commissioners Court, to be effective May 31, 2020.
Story
Award-Winning Writer’s Book a Unique Approach to Fun-Learning
Local Houston author Eva K. Pickens brings a fresh approach to fun-learning through a creative new book titled, Write/Right Your Own Story, which allows readers to participate in the production of their own personal masterpiece. The book is loaded throughout with interactive, fun and exploratory prompts that invites you to write, draw, reflect and engage with family, friends and even strangers if you choose to.
Story
NABJ Mourns the Loss of Pulitzer Prize-Winning Nobel Laureate Toni Morrison
The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) mourns the loss of Pulitzer Prize-winning Nobel Laureate Toni Morrison.
Story
73% of investors are worried about a recession
A growing number of economists predict that the United States will experience a recession sometime later this year or in 2020. Investors are starting to worry about a downturn, too.
Story
Astros Bats Make A Huge Impact In Four-Game Sweep Over The A’s
Houston (4-0) used a strong combination of hitting and pitching to take all four games from the defending A.L. West Champions Oakland A’s (0-4) including an impressive 9-2 win on Sunday. The Astros scored a combined 35 runs on the A’s averaging 8.75 runs per game which was almost as many as Oakland had for the entire series (9). They became the fourth team in Major League history to score eight or more runs in their first four games.
Story
Kooking with Kelli on OWNTv "Food Fantasies"
Beginning November 14, OWN will be home to four new mouthwatering food series! OWN is heating up the kitchen with ‘Lovely Bites,’ ‘Tregaye’s Way,’ ‘Food Fantasies’ and ‘Tanya’s Kitchen Table’ airing Saturdays starting at 12p/11c.
Story
La Vie Style House to Open Second Store in Houston
La Vie Style House is continuing their growth with a second store, set to open in Houston’s River Oaks District. The store – located at F130 River Oaks District – boasts 1,300 square-feet in varying shades of the brand’s signature pink. The new store, which is a natural extension and next step for La Vie Style House, is poised to open on Friday, October 15, 2021.
Story
Keke Palmer reveals baby bump as part of her 'Saturday Night Live' opening monologue
Some people like singing their good news from the rooftops, but in Keke Palmer's case, it was done on live television in front of millions of viewers.
Story
Graceyn “Gracie” Hollingsworth to take the “First Shot” for Kid’s Day During Houston Rockets January 8th Home Game
Houston Rockets Kids Day tradition was created by Team owner Tillman Fertitta
On Sunday, January 8, 2023, Graceyn Hollingsworth, known to millions as the voice of Gracie from the widely popular YouTube animated children’s series Gracie’s Corner, will take the “First Shot” during Kids Day at the Houston Rockets January 8th home game against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Story
Boston Police Subdue Knife-Wielding Man With Bean Bag Round On Mass Ave.
Police officers subdued a knife-wielding man with a bean bag round during an incident Tuesday afternoon on Mass Ave. in Boston. Cell phone video captured the suspect backing down Huntington Ave., yelling at the swarm of officers tracking him as they demanded he drop the knife.
