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What authorities found inside the New Mexico compound
Stacks of tires, piles of trash and plastic sheets surrounded the squalid New Mexico compound, shrouding what was happening inside: five adults, including a fugitive wanted in the disappearance of his young son, living with 11 emaciated children.
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Marijuana use raises risk of heart attack, heart failure and stroke, studies say
Older adults who don’t smoke tobacco but do use marijuana were at higher risk of both heart attack and stroke when hospitalized, while people who use marijuana daily were 34% more likely to develop heart failure, according to two new non-published studies presented Monday at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions in Philadelphia.
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A King Kong-like ape once roamed southern China. Scientists say they now know why and when it disappeared
The largest ape on record stood almost 10 feet tall (3 meters) and weighed nearly twice as much as a gorilla. Why and when the legendary colossus — which has captivated the popular imagination as “the real King Kong” — disappeared is one of the biggest mysteries in paleontology.
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Stone Age facial piercings found near wearers’ skulls in Turkey - an archaeological first
Archaeologists in Turkey have discovered groundbreaking evidence connecting prehistoric facial piercings to the bodies of the people who wore them.
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'This is a huge step for law enforcement.' Police unions shift stance on protecting bad officers
In response to the police killing George Floyd, 15 unions that represent law enforcement officers across the US have endorsed a blueprint for policing that includes an unprecedented shift in the way unions protect bad police officers, according to a copy of the plan obtained by CNN ahead of its release this week.
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Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated inducts new members
Published on January 11, 2017
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Jamila Lloyd, First Year Wine Garden Committee Member
Published on March 9, 2018
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Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc-Sugar Valley chapter members.
Published on June 18, 2019
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January 6 committee investigating Capitol tour given by GOP lawmaker on the eve of the insurrection
The House select committee investigating the January 6 insurrection has formally requested information from Rep. Barry Loudermilk, a Republican from Georgia, about a US Capitol tour he gave to visitors the day before rioters stormed the building.
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Jenny Craig Introduces New "Rapid Results™" Weight-Loss Program
Innovative Program Leverages Revolutionary Science Involving the Body's Circadian Rhythm, Allowing Members to Lose Up to 16 Pounds in the First Four Weeks†
Today, Jenny Craig, a leader in the weight loss industry, announced Rapid Results, an innovative science-based program that leverages the body clock's natural circadian rhythm to help optimize metabolism and accelerate weight loss.1 The new program is now available at all Jenny Craig centers and Jenny Craig Anywhere.
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Burt and Sandra Levine with Missouri City Council Member Monica Riley
Published on February 6, 2024
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Resident Acting Company members in Little Comedies. Photo by Lynn Lane.
Published on October 26, 2023
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Amber Alert Issue for Missing Baby
Six-week-old Shanally Flores is missing after her mother was stabbed and died. An Amber Alert was issued.
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Border Officers Find Nearly 2 Tons of Weed Camouflaged as Limes
At first glance, these limes look like a normal shipment of the green fruit. But they don't contain the citrus juice you would squeeze into your margarita on a hot summer day.
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7-year-old sews headbands to raise money for local charities
While most 7-year-olds are trying to navigate the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, Andrew Medina of Greenwood has found a new hobby that allows him to help his community.
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Dr. Vivian Penn Honored by University of Virginia Medical Center with Hall Dedicated in her Name
As part of University of Virginia’s efforts to reconcile its controversial past, Wednesday, it formally dedicated Pinn Hall in honor of Dr. Vivian Pinn. Pinn is one of the earliest African-American women to graduate from the UVA School of Medicine. She went on to found the Office of Research on Women’s Health at the National Institutes of Health.
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Pennsylvania mother and daughter accused of killing five relatives
A Pennsylvania mother and her daughter are in police custody, accused of killing five of their relatives, according to the Bucks County District Attorney's Office.
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Police: Man Arrested Near White House Had Cache of Weapons in Car
A man who was arrested near the White House Sunday morning was found to have nine guns and three knives in his car, according to a police report. The man was initially stopped by law enforcement for allegedly urinating in public.
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Temporary Closure of All Fort Bend County Testing Sites Due to Anticipated Inclement Weather From: "Patel, Taral" <Taral.Patel@fortbendcoun
Fort Bend County Judge KP George announced the closure of all County Covid-19 testing sites for the rest of today, Friday, May 15th & tomorrow, Saturday, May 16, 2020 due to the anticipated upcoming inclement weather.
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Governor Abbott Applauds Sen. Kolkhorst, Rep. Simmons' Intention To Author Privacy Protection Legislation
In the upcoming special legislative session, Sen. Lois Kolkhorst and Rep. Ron Simmons will author legislation seeking to protect the privacy of women and children. This is one of 20 items that Governor Abbott previously announced will be added to the special session agenda. Governor Abbott thanked Sen. Lois Kolkhorst and Rep. Ron Simmons for taking the lead on this issue.
