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Florida rejects social studies textbooks
taking a knee and other content of 'concern'
Florida rejected nearly 35% of social studies textbooks submitted by publishers for approval, including those that referenced social justice and "other information that was not aligned with Florida Law," the state's Department of Education announced Tuesday.
'90 Day Fiancé's' Anna-Marie and Mursel Mistanoglu welcome baby born via surrogate in Ukraine
Anna-Marie Campisi and Mursel Mistanoglu of "90 Day Fiancé" have welcomed their first child. Campisi announced the news that their son, Gokhan John, was born via a surrogate on April 11.
Elizabeth Warren to Jerome Powell: Just how many jobs do you plan to kill?
As the Federal Reserve kicks off another pivotal rate-setting meeting, lawmakers are reminding the central bank exactly just how high the stakes are.
Houston Police Searching for Man Accused of Killing 2, Shooting Another
Authorities in Houston are searching for an armed and dangerous man accused of killing his estranged wife and another man on Monday, as well as non-fatally shooting a neighbor on Tuesday, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office.
KTSU Launches Spring Membership Campaign to Celebrate 50 Years of Public Radio Excellence
KTSU 90.9 FM, Houston's legendary public radio station announces the launch of its spring membership campaign from March 24 to April 2, 2023.
Why Kamala Harris' shoutouts to AKAs and HBCUs matter so much
During the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday, Kamala Harris accepted her party's vice presidential nomination -- and as she did, she brought a rich history of Black womanhood with her, and embraced what makes her different at a moment afflicted by division.
Maryland NAACP leader blasts Gov. Larry Hogan's posthumous pardons of lynching victims as 'political posturing'
The head of Maryland's NAACP on Sunday lambasted Gov. Larry Hogan's posthumous pardon of lynching victims as "political posturing," criticizing the Republican governor for issuing a blanket pardon of dozens of the state's Black victims even though many were never convicted of any crimes, but merely charged or accused of wrongdoing before they were killed.
Why Kim Kardashian wanted President Trump to free me
Alice Marie Johnson first wrote this piece in 2016, and updated it in early May when Kim Kardashian West was advocating on her behalf. On June 6, President Trump commuted her sentence. After serving 21 years of a life sentence received after a conviction for a first-time nonviolent drug offense, Johnson is expected to be released from prison soon. Kim Kardashian West tweeted: "BEST NEWS EVER!!!!" Her commutation is Trump's sixth act of clemency since taking office and the second after a celebrity appealed to him. Last month, Trump pardoned Jack Johnson after Sylvester Stallone raised his case with him.
Houston police officer killed in apartment complex shooting
A Texas police officer was shot and killed and another was injured Tuesday at an apartment complex, authorities said.
Houston Police K-9 dies from heat exhaustion after being left in a patrol car when the engine unexpectedly shut off, officials say
Houston police are investigating the death of a 4-year-old K-9 who suffered heat exhaustion Monday after being left in an air-conditioned patrol car when the engine unexpectedly shut off, police said.
Houston Grand Opera Presents Katie: The Strongest of the Strong October 10 through 12 at Miller Outdoor Theatre
HGO invites Houston students and families to the park for inspiring new company-commissioned opera
Houston Grand Opera (HGO) will present Katie: The Strongest of the Strong, part of its Opera to Go! series for students and families, from Tuesday through Thursday, October 10 through 12, at Miller Outdoor Theatre.
Hindus push for Diwali holiday in Houston area schools
Hindus are urging Texas’ all Houston area independent school districts; and private/independent, charter, parochial schools; to close on their most popular festival Diwali.
Syphilis has increased 128% among women in Houston since 2019
The Houston Health Department has reported a syphilis outbreak, with an increase of 128% among women in the city, and a ninefold increase in congenital cases in Houston and the surrounding Harris County area since 2019.
JJ Watt's Harvey Relief Pushes Higher Still: Beats $10 Million Goal
JJ Watt is a force on the field. His skills extend to fundraisers. The Houston Texans defensive end has been raising money to help victims of Hurricane Harvey and on Thursday he surpassed his latest goal of $10 million.
Cynthia Cooper: A True Houston Sports Legend
It is not easy to become an icon in the city of Houston, especially in the sports world. The fans are very strict about whom they give the title "Houston Sports Legend."
Dr. Oz announces bid for US Senate seat in Pennsylvania
Dr. Mehmet Oz, a cardiothoracic surgeon and television personality, is running for the US Senate in Pennsylvania as a Republican, according to an op-ed published Tuesday in the conservative Washington Examiner.
Democrat Christina Morales Wins Texas House Seat Formerly Held by Alvarado
Democrat Christina Morales has handily won the special election runoff to fill the former Texas House seat of state Sen. Carol Alvarado, D-Houston.
Texas takes control of Houston Independent School District
Leaders of the Houston Independent School District, the largest school district in Texas and one of the biggest in the nation, will be replaced by a new board appointed by the state commissioner of education, the district said Wednesday, raising questions over whether the new leaders will reflect the city's ethnic and racial diversity and its political priorities.
Employees protest against Houston hospital's policy that all staff must be vaccinated against Covid-19
A group of Houston Methodist Hospital workers protested on Monday the health care system's requirement that staffers be vaccinated against Covid-19, according to CNN affiliate KTRK.
Blind 85-yo fears losing her home after winter storm damage
A family in southwest Houston said they're on the verge of losing their home following the aftermath of the winter storm that hit Houston three weeks ago.
