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Alan Arkin, Oscar-winning actor, dead at 89

Alan Arkin, the Oscar-winning star of “Little Miss Sunshine,” has died, his family announced Friday. He was 89.

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Supreme Court limits LGBTQ protections with ruling in favor of Christian web designer

The Supreme Court Friday ruled in favor of a Christian web designer in Colorado who refuses to create websites to celebrate same-sex weddings out of religious objections.

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Statement on Astroworld Concert Tragedy

A Harris County grand jury on Thursday issued six no-bills related to the deaths of 10 spectators, two of whom were younger than 15, at the 2021 Astroworld concert, which means that no criminal charges will be filed in the incident, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.

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Travis Scott Cleared of Criminal Charges in Astroworld Crowd Crush Tragedy

Travis Scott, the rapper and producer behind the ill-fated 2021 Astroworld Festival, will not face criminal charges in connection with the tragic crowd crush that resulted in the deaths of 10 people and injured numerous others, according to District Attorney Kim Ogg. The decision was made by a grand jury, which also chose not to indict other individuals involved in the festival's organization, including chief of security John Junnell and festival director Brett Silberstein.

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NHMC is feeling the heat with the director and cast of Flamin’ Hot

Have you seen Flamin’ Hot? If you have, be sure to check out this amazing panel. If you haven’t, where have you been?

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METRO Unveils Bus Shelters in Historic Independence Heights Neighborhood

Join METRO Board Members and staff along with Houston City Council Member Karla Cisneros and leaders from the Independence Heights neighborhood for an unveiling of new bus shelters designed in partnership with the community. Each shelter shares historical information about Independence Heights and the pioneers of the neighborhood.

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Francesca’s® Girls’ Night Out at The Rustic Post Oak

Francesca's® and 93Q Country hosted a fun girls' night out for select Fran Club members on June 14th at The Rustic Post Oak. Ladies rounded up their girl gang for an evening of live music and cocktails while browsing the jewelry and bag bar. Country music artist Marynn Taylor performed with opener Bo Bottoms. The event showcased Francesca's Urban Cowgirl collection, the brand's luxe collection. As a token of appreciation to Fran Club members, guests received a unique shopping experience that allowed for a fun and lighthearted way to shop the latest trends with their girlfriends, enjoy cocktails, and take pictures with Marynn Taylor.

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Deadline for airline 5G retrofits could add to travel woes this July 4 holiday

A looming deadline for airlines to retrofit their planes with updated technology could potentially disrupt some flights during one of the heaviest travel weekends of the year.

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France braces for more violence after 17-year-old shot dead by police

France is bracing for what could be a third night of violent protests following the fatal police shooting of a teenage boy that was captured on video.

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Justices Clarence Thomas and Ketanji Brown Jackson criticize each other in unusually sharp language in affirmative action case

The Supreme Court’s landmark ruling Thursday on affirmative action pitted its two Black justices against each other, with the ideologically opposed jurists employing unusually sharp language attacking each other by name.

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Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee Statement on Supreme Court Ending the Use of Race in College Admissions

Today, the Supreme Court of the United States issued a decision that effectively ends the use of race as a factor in university admissions. The court issued the decision in Students for Fair Admission, Inc. v. President and Fellows of Harvard College, ruling that Harvard’s and UNC’s admissions programs violate the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment of the US Constitution.

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Alief Taylor High School Alumna Selected for Prestigious Television Academy Foundation Internship Program

Alief Taylor High School alumna Jessica Tifase has been selected for the prestigious Television Academy Foundation Internship Program. She is one of just 38 students chosen by Television Academy members from across the country for the 2023 summer program. The Foundation’s annual Internship Program provides eight-week paid internships at top Hollywood studios and production companies to college students nationwide.

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China unveils sweeping foreign policy law as Xi consolidates power — and aims to counter the US

China has unveiled a sweeping foreign relations law enshrining its right to impose “countermeasures” against actions that it deems a threat – in Beijing’s latest bid to bolster its position amid strained relations with the West.

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Man files federal civil rights lawsuit against city of Detroit after wrongful imprisonment

A Detroit man files a federal civil rights lawsuit against the city of Detroit for wrongful conviction and imprisonment.

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Eating this food may be a reason why some people live to 100

Beans, beans, the magical … longevity food?

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Climate event El Niño could hit the economy from food prices to clothing sales this year

Earlier this month, scientists at the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) confirmed that the climate event known as El Niño has officially emerged for the first time in more than four years, and it’s expected to be strong this time around.

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Flight problems mostly over — except at United

The problems with flight delays and cancellations that have plagued US travelers this week are mostly over — except at struggling United Airlines.

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150 arrested in second night of French protests after 17-year-old shot dead by police

Police stations, town halls and schools were set alight across France on Wednesday, the second night of protests following the fatal police shooting of a teenage boy that was captured on video.

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Learning to let love lead: A family’s journey to accept their transgender daughter

As an ordained Christian minister, Ontay Johnson’s faith teaches love is patient and kind. After one of his children came out as a transgender woman, the husband and father of three has had to practice what he preaches.

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‘Rogers: The Musical’ Live Theater Show Premieres at Disneyland Resort June 30, 2023

▪ All-new, one-act musical performs at the Hyperion Theater in Disney California Adventure Park for a limited time, June 30-Aug. 31, 2023 ▪ Classic tale for Super Hero fans and guests of all ages follows the journey of Steve Rogers – Captain America ▪ Themed food, beverages and merchandise salute the show