All results / Stories

Tease photo

Congressman Al Green Votes for Passage of Inflation Reduction Act

On Friday, August 12, 2022, Congressman Al Green released the following statement:

Tease photo

Florida man threatened people 3 different times before shooting man in 'stand your ground' case

The man charged with manslaughter after shooting another man in a Clearwater, Florida, convenience store parking lot has a history of threatening drivers, according to documents from the Pinellas County Circuit Court.

Tease photo

Janet Yellen will never forget’ scramble to prevent bank run after Silicon Valley Bank implosion

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen detailed on Tuesday the scramble by US officials last March to prevent the implosion of Silicon Valley Bank from infecting the broader economy.

Tease photo

Russia can sustain war effort ‘another two/three years,’ say analysts

Russia can sustain its war effort in Ukraine “for another two or three years” but will have to sacrifice “quality for quantity” as it replaces destroyed or damaged weapons with older systems held in storage, according to a report published this week.

Tease photo

New York University Study Shows Diversity in Schools Has Positive Impact on Student Achievement

A new report by the Metropolitan Center for Research on Equity and the Transformation of Schools at New York University finds that there is an academic advantage for students who go to diverse schools. Researchers compared demographic information on the student bodies at New York City public schools with results on achievement tests and graduation rates.

Tease photo

Mayor Sylvester Turner, Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis and Houston Police Department Launch Gun Buyback Program

Program Part of City-County Efforts to Combat Violent Crime

The City of Houston, Harris County Precinct One and the Houston Police Department (HPD) announced details of a gun buyback program today during a news conference at Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church. Watch the full news conference here.

Tease photo

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Calls on all to Harness the Urgency of Now and Pass the 2018 Reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act

The Violence Against Women Act (“VAWA”) is landmark legislation which—through policy reforms, interstate cooperation and grant allocation—has been pivotal in providing a national response to protecting half of the population.

Tease photo

Construction employment increases in 281 metros from October 2017 to October 2018]

Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land and Midland, Texas Have Largest Gains over 12 Months; Middlesex-Monmouth-Ocean, N.J. Has Worst Total and Percentage Job Loss for the Year

Construction employment grew in 281, or 78 percent, out of 358 metro areas between October 2017 and October 2018, declined in 43 and was unchanged in 34, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released today by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials cautioned that such widespread employment gains might not continue without policy changes to increase the supply of qualified workers.

Tease photo

How to spice up your pantry the Mediterranean way

Sign up for CNN’s Eat, But Better: Mediterranean Style. Our eight-part guide shows you a delicious expert-backed eating lifestyle that will boost your health for life.

Tease photo

US to keep existing Covid-related travel restrictions

The White House has decided to maintain existing coronavirus travel restrictions amid surging cases triggered by the Delta variant, a White House official told CNN Monday.

Tease photo

Delta variant is 'Covid-19 on steroids,' expert says, with cases increasing in nearly half of US states

Twenty-four states have seen an uptick of at least 10% in Covid-19 cases over the past week, Johns Hopkins University data shows, as health experts and the federal government keep pressing for more people to get vaccinated.

Potential for significant wildfires continues this week for much of North, Central and East Texas as firefighters work to contain several new fires from Monday

The fire environment, characterized by critically to extremely dry vegetation and critical fire weather, will support wildfire activity this week.

Tease photo

Pappas Brothers Steakhouse Hosts Alto Adige Wines

Recently, we took part in a wine seminar from Italian Winemakers Alto Adige, which was hosted by Pappas Brothers Steakhouse in the Galleria area of Houston. A group of selected guests were privileged to hear the stories about the grapes, the topography, and passion that is poured into every bottle of the final product.

Tease photo

AARP Texas Survey: Voters 50+ to Decide Houston’s Next Mayor

A new survey commissioned by AARP Texas revealed that 84% of registered voters who are 50-plus will “very likely” vote in the 2023 Houston Mayoral election. The survey also revealed that 89% of those polled want Houston’s next top city leader to address crime and safety, calling those issues “top priorities” for this powerful voting bloc. Another 75% said jobs and the economy are essential to them. These issues will likely influence voting behavior at the polls in city elections this coming November.

Stowaway Marmot From Colorado Caught 600 Miles Away In Arizona

A marmot from Colorado was captured in Arizona, after surviving a 600-mile road trip underneath a car — in record heat. Wildlife officials were called to a report of an “unknown creature” in the Phoenix area last month.

Tease photo

Houston Man Sentenced to 50 Years for Killing Acquaintance at Bissonnet Gas Station

A Houston man was sentenced to 50 years this week for shooting a man in the back of the head at a convenience store on Bissonnet in 2021, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.

Tease photo

Skincare for All Skin Types: Tailoring Your Routine To Your Specific Needs

Skincare for all skin types has become popular in the last few years. Nowadays, you see hundreds of products marketed toward you. TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, and more push ads your way to make you shop with a specific brand.

Tease photo

Toyota Research Institute to Bring Disruptive Tech to Market Faster With Toyota AI Ventures

$100 Million initial investment in new corporate venture capital subsidiary to provide early funding to promising start-ups

Toyota Research Institute (TRI) will invest an initial $100 million to launch Toyota AI Ventures, a new corporate venture capital subsidiary designed to provide early-stage financing to startup technology companies.

Tease photo

Bodies believed to be pregnant Texas teen Savanah Nicole Soto and boyfriend found dead with gunshot wounds

Missing Texas teen Savanah Nicole Soto, who was due to give birth any day, and her boyfriend have been found dead following a multi-day search, a family member confirmed Tuesday.