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Takeoff, member of rap group Migos, dead at 28
Takeoff, who was one third of the platinum-selling rap group Migos, was shot and killed early Tuesday in Houston, Texas, a source close to the group confirmed to CNN.
Protests break out after Catalonia ex-leader Carles Puigdemont detained
Protests broke out in Barcelona Sunday after news that Catalonia's former separatist leader Carles Puigdemont had been detained in Germany.
Archeologists uncover hidden neighbourhood in ancient Maya city
Despite the ruins of Tikal being one of the most thoroughly studied archeological sites in the world, archeologists recently uncovered a hidden neighbourhood near the ancient Maya city.
England footballers Phil Foden and Mason Greenwood to return home for breach of Covid-19 protocols
Two footballers for England's men's national team have had to leave the squad after breaching Covid-19 protocols in Iceland, manager Gareth Southgate announced Monday.
HISD teams-up with local law enforcement and Ministers Against Crime
The Houston Independent School District Police Department, Houston Police Department, and Ministers against Crime will kick off Project Safe Start, a partnership to prevent crime and provide additional security for students and teachers as they begin the 2022-2023 school year.
HISD Pre-K Program Participants More Prepared for Kindergarten, Says Rice Researcher
Students who attended one or two years of Houston Independent School District (HISD) pre-K were significantly more likely to be prepared for kindergarten than peers who did not attend HISD pre-K, according to a new research brief from Rice University’s Houston Education Research Consortium (HERC).
Study: State Revenue Declines Lead to Cuts in Children’s Medicaid Benefits, Education Spending
State spending cuts during economic downturns fall more heavily on children than the elderly, according to new research by experts at Rice University. Their findings are published in the National Tax Journal and analyze implications for policymakers.
Arco del Tiempo: World's First Generative and Sustainable Piece of Public Art To Be Installed in Houston
The City of Houston made another bold move in climate leadership today with Mayor Turner's announcement at Talento Bilingüe (TBH).
Wall Street launches new stock exchange, taking direct aim at NYSE and Nasdaq
The New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq are hearing some footsteps behind them today.
Wells Fargo announces more than 300 $15,000 down payment assistance grants
It was announced Wells Fargo along with NeighborWorks America and Avenue, will bring our NeighborhoodLIFT® program back to Houston for a third time to help more than 300 low- and moderate-income individuals get on a path to homeownership with $15,000 down payment assistance grants—a total $5 million investment.
George Floyd's Legacy Is Bigger Than a Defaced Statue or a Posthumous Pardon
The recent defacement of a bronze bust of George Floyd in New York City offers important clues about our national journey toward racial justice and repair.
HISD is helping those who want to change careers and become certified teachers
Changing careers and becoming a teacher is getting easier at the Houston Independent School District.
HISD expands participation in Verizon Innovative Learning program
Houston Independent School District, in partnership with Digital Promise and Verizon Innovative Learning, will welcome eight schools into the Verizon Innovative Learning program, Verizon’s education initiative which addresses barriers to digital inclusion, for the 2022-23 school year.
RNC announces 2028 convention to be held in Houston
Republican Party officials have selected Houston to host their party’s 2028 presidential convention, approving the location during a closed meeting on Friday.
Dangerous chemicals found in food wrappers at major fast-food restaurants and grocery chains, report says
Alarming levels of dangerous chemicals known as PFAS were discovered in food packaging at a number of well-known fast-food and fast-casual restaurants and grocery store chains, a new report found.
Precinct 4 to Commemorate Our Heroes on Memorial Day
In tribute to those service members who paid the ultimate price for our freedom, Commissioner Lesley Briones invites the public to attend Precinct 4’s 2023 Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 29, at 2 p.m. at the war memorial at Bear Creek Park, 3535 War Memorial St., Houston.
‘Very dangerous’: Colorado escapee Elias Buck on the run after allegedly shooting New Mexico officer
A manhunt is underway in the Four Corners area for a 22-year-old Durango resident who authorities believe shot and injured a Farmington, New Mexico, police officer during a traffic stop Friday night.
The City of Houston and Houston Community College Partner on Executive Education Program
Build Up Houston 2017 Class
Twelve small business owners will participate in the 2017 Class of Build Up Houston. Now in its 3rd year, Build Up Houston is the city’s executive education program that supports construction companies currently operating and doing business in the City of Houston. The program utilizes Interise’s award-winning StreetWise 'MBA'™ curriculum and will cover topics such as business development, strategic planning, access to capital, government contacts, financials, marketing and sales, and human resources. Classes will meet bi-weekly from January 31, 2017 through July 2017 at the Houston Community College’s Central Campus.
NAACP Warns Black Passengers About Traveling With American Airlines
The NAACP is warning African-American travelers to be careful when they fly with American Airlines. In an advisory late Tuesday, the organization said it has noticed "a pattern of disturbing incidents reported by African-American passengers, specific to American Airlines."
People with dementia have 11 times the risk of dying soon after starting any opioids, study finds
People over 65 with dementia were four times more likely to die within the first six months after starting to take an opioid for pain, and six times more likely to die If the opioid was a strong one, such as morphine, oxycodone or fentanyl, according to a new study.
