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Sailor with family ties to Houston supports Pacific Partnership 2024
Ensign Lacy Burkett, a sailor with family ties to Houston, Texas, is serving aboard the hospital ship USNS Mercy as part of Pacific Partnership 2024-1 (PP24-1).
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At least five killed in severe storms in Michigan
At least five people have died in Michigan during severe storms that struck late Thursday into the overnight hours, bringing heavy rains, strong winds and at least one confirmed tornado to the region.
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UHD Prepare Teachers to Lead as Principals in New Master of Educational Leadership Program
Powered by $150,000 Grant from Powell Foundation
For more than three decades, the University of Houston-Downtown’s (UHD) College of Public Service (CPS) has been training teachers with stunning results: More than 2,000 teachers trained by UHD have been placed in area school districts. In addition, UHD’s undergraduate teacher-preparation program was among just 23 percent of programs nationwide recently awarded an “A” by the National Council on Teacher Quality for teaching the science of reading.
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John Mayer Seems to Have Learned From His Past
John Mayer, you've come a long way. In a new interview with Rolling Stone, the singer said he's coming into adulthood as he approaches 40.
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Houston Host Memorable Celebration for Gospel Artist Earnest Pugh’s Top 20 Billboard Single "I Need You to Breathe"
It was an evening full of praise and worship for Dr. Earnest Pugh’s Billboard Celebration. Memphis native, Earnest Pugh, who recently moved to Houston, celebrated his eleventh Top 20 Billboard single, “I Need You to Breathe.”
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Donald Trump Just Blinked On The Border Wall Showdown
Just days after insisting that any spending bill to keep the federal government open include more than $1 billion for his proposed border wall, President Trump backed off that pledge -- abruptly ending the expected brinksmanship between the White House and Congress expected to dominate the week.
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U.S. to South Korea: We'll Pay for Missile Defense System (for now)
After President Trump set off a furor over who should pay for a U.S. missile defense system that's being installed in South Korea, his national security chief said Washington will pick up the check. For the time being, at least.
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Lone Star Family Health Center Congratulates Representative Brady on Healthcare Award
At a meeting last week, the Lone Star Family Health Center (LSFHC) Board of Directors signed a letter of congratulations for U.S. Representative Kevin Brady on his receipt of the 2017 Distinguished Community Health Defender Award from the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC). This award recognizes elected officials that advocate for health center funding, co-sponsor important legislation, and engage with the health centers in their districts.
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FBI Director Nominee Removed Reference to Case Involving Russian Government From Law Firm Bio
Donald Trump's nominee to be the director of the FBI, Christopher Wray, represented an American energy executive in 2006 who was being criminally investigated by the Russian government.
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Lt. Gov. Asks Texas Rangers To Help In Search For Brady's Jersey
Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick has asked the Texas Rangers to help Houston Police in finding Tom Brady's missing jersey.
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Mark Zuckerberg makes cursory mention of Facebook murder video at F8
Mark Zuckerberg used his biggest press event of the year to briefly address an uproar over a murder video posted to Facebook.
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Flynn Immunity Offer Hangs Over Russia Investigators
Former national security adviser Michael Flynn's offer to testify in return for immunity from prosecution hovered over the investigations Friday into Russia's communications with top aides to President Donald Trump.
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Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley Resigns
Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley resigned Monday in the face of impeachment hearings over accusations he tapped state resources to facilitate and hide an alleged extramarital affair with a former aide.
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Fact Check: Michigan's rejection of ballots from dead voters is an example of the system working, not fraud
As the President continues his efforts to discredit voting by mail, he and his allies have pointed to several so-called examples of voter fraud. The latest favorite? More than 800 ballots that were received by mail from "dead voters" in Michigan's recent state-wide primary.
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Christie urges Americans to wear a mask and says they are not a 'partisan or cultural symbol'
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie wrote Wednesday that mask wearing is not a "partisan or cultural symbol," urging Americans to wear one to guard against the coronavirus.
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Exhausted firefighters sing together after a 14-hour shift battling wildfires in Oregon
Sprawled on a smoky street, a crew of Oregon firefighters belted out a song after a long day fighting fires.
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Black MLB players donate salaries to racial justice initiatives for Jackie Robinson Day
Dozens of Black baseball players will donate their salaries from Thursday and Friday to support racial justice initiatives, in honor of Jackie Robinson Day and in protest of Jacob Blake's shooting by police.
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Bringing that same energy
There is just something different about Houston Texans safety, Michael Thomas. Spend five minutes around him and you can’t help but to recognize his southern hospitality and energy. Thomas met with the media on Saturday after training camp practice and brought the same fervor and tenacity that he brings to the field as he talked about the social injustice issues that surround our society.
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American ISIS member pleads guilty to supporting terror group
A US citizen who had traveled to Syria to join ISIS and was later captured on the battlefield "pleaded guilty Wednesday to conspiring to provide material support to terrorism," according to a statement from the Office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas.
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Janice Dickinson to testify at Bill Cosby's retrial
Model and reality TV personality Janice Dickinson has been subpoenaed to testify at the upcoming retrial of Bill Cosby as one of as many as five "prior bad acts" witnesses, according to a source close to the case.
