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What we know about the 16 fake electors charged in Michigan

State prosecutors in Michigan announced criminal charges Tuesday against the 16 Republicans who served as fake electors in 2020, a watershed moment in the still-ongoing federal and state investigations into the 2020 election aftermath.

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The Gilgo Beach killings suspect’s wife unknowingly helped in his arrest. She’s now filed for divorce

In her more than 27 years of marriage to Rex Heuermann, Asa Ellerup likely did not know about the gruesome double life her husband is accused of living, Suffolk County’s top cop says.

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Nearly two years after Texas’ six-week abortion ban, more infants are dying

Texas’ abortion restrictions – some of the strictest in the country – may be fueling a sudden spike in infant mortality as women are forced to carry nonviable pregnancies to term.

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Celebrating the Newest Honorary Members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.®

Delta Sigma Theta Welcomes New Members Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, Debra Lee, Rashida Jones, Ambassador Bonnie Denise Jenkins, Channing Dungey, Tamika Catchings, and Phyllis Newhouse

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated® announced their newest Honorary Members during the sorority's 56th National Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana. Ladies now proud to represent crimson and cream are Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, Debra Lee, Rashida Jones, Ambassador Bonnie Denise Jenkins, Channing Dungey, Tamika Catchings, and Phyllis Newhouse.

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Rev. Frederick Haynes III Is the Future of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition

Reverend Jesse Jackson named Dr. Frederick Douglass Haynes III as the new President and CEO of Rainbow PUSH Coalition. The transfer of leadership took place during the organization's national convention.

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Rockets Summer League Finish Gives New Life To A Rebuilding Franchise

The Houston Rockets fell short of accomplishing their goal on Monday of winning the NBA Summer League Championship, losing to the Cleveland Cavaliers by a score of 99-78 and finishing with a 5-1 record.

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Wreaths Across America Mobile Education Exhibit Tour Honors Our Nation’s Veterans in Local Communities

Look for the WAA Mobile Education Exhibit in your town or request a FREE visit in 2024!

In 2018, Wreaths Across America (WAA) rolled out its Mobile Education Exhibit (MEE). This museum on wheels was designed to share the mission to Remember, Honor and Teach in local communities across the country. Since that time the program and reach has travelled so much further than WAA could have anticipated – in 2023 alone, the MEE has visited nine states, joined 83 community events, had 8,495 visitors on board, welcomed home 1,575 Vietnam veterans, and officially thanked 113 military families for their sacrifices. The MEE has seen almost 100k visitors in total since it first hit the road in 2018!

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The Book of HOV - A Monumental Ode to JAY-Z In The Heart Of Brooklyn

In the vibrant expanse of Brooklyn, New York, the Brooklyn Public Library is the nucleus of knowledge and community engagement, ever-en- thralling residents, and visitors alike. Now, it burgeons with a new vibrancy and an undeniable resonance of hip-hop culture as it proudly unveils The Book of HOV, a stirring homage to the indomitable spirit and legacy of the borough’s native son, Shawn “JAY-Z” Carter. This awe-inspiring installation is the brainchild of Roc Nation, the multimedia entertainment titan founded by JAY-Z himself.

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Harris County Women’s Commission Presents First Report to Harris County Commissioners

The nine-member commission was created to improve outcomes for women in Harris County

During their July 18 meeting, Harris County commissioners discussed a report from the Harris County Women’s Commission outlining its future goals and issued new directives for the nine-member group.

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Child Molester Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison Without Parole

A repeat-offender child molester has been sentenced to spend every day of a 40-year prison sentence behind bars for repeatedly raping a 6-year-old girl, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.

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Federal Agency’s Equity Push Will Backfire on the Black Community

One of the most iconic photographs in recent sports history is one of basketball legend Michael Jordan celebrating his fourth NBA championship by holding up three fingers in celebration with a cigar in his mouth.

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Million-Dollar-Plus Nails of America First Colony Sugar Land Location To Debut on Sunday, July 23 in Sweetwater Plaza

Opening Day to Feature Traditional Vietnamese Lion Dance at 10:00 AM and 30% Off All Services

Greater Houston’s newest Nails of America location is debuting on July 23 at 4777 Sweetwater Blvd. in Sugar Land, bringing the footprint of locally-based parent Nails of America | Milano Nail Spa to nearly 70 locations. The Sugar Land unveiling marks another milestone in an unprecedented year of growth for the company and follows openings this month that include Milano Nail Spa Galleria and Milano Nail Spa Flower Mound (DFW), the first expansion unit outside of Houston. An acclaimed staff with an unwavering commitment to excellence now exceeds 1,000 companywide – a figure that represents mostly first and second-generation Americans.

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August is National Dog, Wellness AND Golf Month!

Did you know that August is national dog, wellness AND golf month?! I wanted to reach out and introduce you to the residential community that has all three! The Highlands by Caldwell Communities is a National Park-inspired living community outside of Houston, Texas that is dedicated to helping residents of all ages live active, full lives.

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Gold-Certified Mobile, AL, Rapper and Singer NoCap Announces Shows in Houston (Oct. 16) and Dallas (Oct. 18)

Tickets Available Starting on Thursday, July 20 with Presales

Today, NoCap announced The Birdnest Tour across North America this fall. The 17-date tour kicks off in Charlotte, NC, on Tuesday, September 26, and includes a stop at House of Blues in Houston, TX, on Monday, October 16, and House of Blues in Dallas, TX, on Wednesday, October 18, 2023.

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Construction Advisory: Morningside Place Drainage Improvements Project

In an effort to keep you informed about the Harris County Flood Control District’s continuing improvements in the Clear Creek watershed, we want to notify you of an upcoming construction project in your area.

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Houston native serves with U.S. Navy helicopter squadron supporting missions around the globe

Petty Officer 3rd Class Nijell Sanford, a native of Houston, Texas, serves with Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 40, based out of Mayport, Florida. The squadron’s primary mission is to conduct sea control operations in open-ocean and coastal environments. This includes hunting for submarines, searching for surface targets over the horizon and conducting search and rescue operations.

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Universal under investigation after it trimmed trees that shaded SAG-AFTRA protesters

The Los Angeles City Controller’s office is investigating after NBCUniversal severely trimmed a row of trees outside its studios where members of SAG-AFTRA were picketing company executives, eliminating shade during a searing heatwave.

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‘The idea of what makes an American movie is changing’: Celine Song and the cast of ‘Past Lives’ on love, loss and ‘inyeon’

Greta Lee isn’t afraid to mess around with her co-stars. The actor was sitting with John Magaro and Teo Yoo for an interview about their film “Past Lives,” an achingly beautiful romantic drama about a Korean immigrant’s experiences in the US. A question about the recent flurry of Asian American stories in the spotlight felt topical.

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Male grooming is booming. Here’s why

Men’s grooming is booming. According to data gathered by market insight company Statista this year, the global male grooming market is expected to be worth $115 billion by 2028, up from nearly $80 billion in 2022. The same market was worth an estimated $74.8 billion in 2021. So what’s behind the growth?

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Inside sunscreen’s luxury skin care evolution

The sunscreen boom is upon us. In 2020, the global value of sun care products was $10.7 billion. Already a staggering figure, that number is projected to grow by 4% each year until 2028, according to market analysts at Grand View Research. By the end of the decade, the sector is expected to reach upwards of $14 billion.