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Oldest American World War II Veteran Dies At 112
The United States has lost its oldest World War II veteran. Richard Overton, who fought overseas in a segregated unit, died Thursday at age 112. He was hospitalized recently after a bout with pneumonia and took his last antibiotic on Dec. 21 — "a true soldier in fighting this infection battle with all that he has," his cousin, Volma Overton, said on Facebook. Richard Overton was born in 1906, near Austin, Texas.
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Search Continues For Suspect in 7-Year-Old Houston Girl's Shooting
Police and family members have asked for the public's help as a search continues for a man suspected of shooting a 7-year-old girl to death in Houston.
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Jimi Hendrix Honored in Hometown of Seattle with Post Office Renamed in his Honor
According to the Seattle Times, musical artist, counterculture figure and guitar legend Jimi Hendrix will have a post office renamed for him in his Washington state hometown.
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Overcoming Barriers to Disease Treatment
A diagnosis of a chronic condition such as Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, cancer, or diabetes can bring a swirl of thoughts and emotions. There may be relief at finding an explanation for bothersome symptoms, but that relief is often quickly overshadowed by insurance issues, financial concerns, and worry about the future.
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The political trends that will define 2019
The New Year is only a few hours old, but the political forces that are likely to shape a turbulent 2019 are already in play.
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The Champs Are Here: The Texans defeat the Jags to win the AFC South Division
Muhammad Ali, who was one of the greatest boxers to ever live once uttered a phrase that was heard throughout the boxing world and in homes all across the country. “The champ is here,” he said with the confidence of an individual who just knew that he would not lose. I am certain that’s how the Houston Texans felt in the last game of the regular season with the AFC South divisional title on the line. Houston defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars by a score of 20 – 3 in front of a home crowd of over 71, 000 who celebrated the victory with them.
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LeBron James Named Associated Press’ Male Athlete of the Year
Although he’s been sidelined for the next several games with a groin injury, it hasn’t overshadowed the moves LeBron James has made on and off the court.
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New Year, Same Old Kanye Love for Trump
Kanye West kicked off 2019 by reaffirming his admiration for President Donald Trump and generally riling up Twitter. So basically, bringing the old year into the new.
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Mayor Turner congratulates Harris County's newly sworn-in leadership.
Mayor Sylvester Turner today attended the swearing in ceremony and celebration for Harris County's new leadership and issued the following statement:
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Kim Kardashian West is expecting baby No. 4 via surrogate
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are expanding their family again. A source close to the couple told CNN Wednesday that they are expecting their fourth child via surrogate this year.
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Here's why college football teams use live animals as mascots
The Georgia Bulldogs took on the Texas Longhorns in the Sugar Bowl Tuesday night in New Orleans, and the clash wasn't just on the gridiron.
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You've resolved to read more in the new year. Here's where to start
t's a new year. You need some new books. But which ones? Hundreds of thousands of titles are published every year, and unless you're plowing through a favorite author's oeuvre, it can be hard to figure out which are worth your time.
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New year, same old Kanye love for Trump
Kanye West kicked off 2019 by reaffirming his admiration for President Donald Trump and generally riling up Twitter.
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New House rules to allow Democrats to defend Obamacare
Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel sided with President Donald Trump over her uncle Mitt Romney, slamming the Utah senator-elect for writing an op-ed in which he criticized the President.
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Trump's wild ride may get bumpier still in 2019
Donald Trump has a New Year's message for Americans reeling from his disruption and exhausted by his impossible-to-ignore presidency: "CALM DOWN AND ENJOY THE RIDE."
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How the Trump era is driving some Republican families apart
Family loyalty is a key theme in Donald Trump's business life and political career.
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The Original Frenchy’s Prepares for Big Move for Church Expansion
For 49 years, chicken lovers have known that the best chicken in town was on the corner of Scott and Wheeler at Frenchy’s. The Creole spices filled the air drawing customers in for miles just to get a 5-wing special, fries, and a strawberry soda.
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This red pickup truck may hold clues in the shooting death of a 7-year-old girl
With a photo of a red truck and loose description of the suspect, Texas authorities are begging for the public's help in finding a killer.
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RNC chair Ronna McDaniel sides with Trump over her uncle Mitt Romney after op-ed
Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel sided with President Donald Trump over her uncle Mitt Romney, slamming the Utah senator-elect for writing an op-ed in which he criticized the President.
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Beyond the Rhetoric: Trump’s Africa Power Initiative – Part 2
The Trump Administration is wisely addressing the dismal situation in Africa. To let China come in and economically exploit this continent would directly be a national security problem for the rest of the world – especially the United States. Chinese exploitation is alive and real in every one of the 54 nations within the continent. Allow us to give you a few examples that we experienced from our journeys to the Motherland.
