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Disturbing text messages, drawings help investigators tie Iowa man to woman’s death

A Mitchell County man has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of 29-year-old Angela Nicole Bradbury.

Delta flight to Los Angeles diverted to Dallas due to 'customer disturbance'

A "customer disturbance" aboard a Delta Air Lines flight from Atlanta to Los Angeles resulted in the flight being diverted to Dallas on Monday, according to Delta.

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Baytown Man Sentenced to 28 Years in Prison for Rape After Kidnapping Woman

A 35-year-old Baytown man was sentenced by a judge to 28 years in prison for kidnapping a woman, holding her at gunpoint and raping her in 2021, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.

Companies are making some changes for employees health insurance amid the pandemic

More coverage for virtual doctors' visits. Expanded mental health benefits. Access to on-site health clinics. As employees sign up for job-based coverage for 2021, they'll find the coronavirus pandemic has changed some of the benefits that their companies are providing, experts said.

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HISD welcomes back district leadership for 2020-2021 school year

Cars covered with colorful banners and balloons lined up to participate in the district’s annual Welcome Back event this week, which took on a different format from previous years due to COVID-19 precautions.

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Tencent stock tumbles after China crackdown hits growth

Tencent's stock suffered a sharp drop after the company reported its slowest-ever growth due to a bruising crackdown by China on the country's tech sector.

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Former Harris County Jailer Charged With Manslaughter in Inmate Death

A former detention officer at the Harris County Jail was indicted Thursday and charged with felony manslaughter in the February 2021 death of a jail inmate, the first time criminal charges have been filed against a detention officer in an in-custody death at the jail.

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BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Cornell University Makes 19th Century Black America Photo Archive Available to Public

Cornell University in New York has made a priceless photographic archive available to the public. It shows the lives of black Americans as they rose through society after the antebellum era. To see all photographs, go to: Loewentheil Collection of African American Photographs

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AboutThatCar.com 2021 Mercedes-Benz E450 4Matic

It sounds like a huge insult but the new Mercedes-Benz E450 is much better than the car it replaces. And the first place to start with this sedan is under the hood.

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Main Course Cooking School Announces HRW menu

Houston’s premiere cooking school awaits inside the gates of MainStreet America. With 6 hands-on cooking stations, accommodating 24 students, the Main Course Cooking School is stocked with the latest cutting-edge appliances from Jenn Air and KitchenAid and real-world Chef Instructors. It’s a fun and interactive destination for everyone from newbie to novice and for no occasion at all to a family celebration, Girl’s Night Out, Date night or for a gathering of foodie friends who are serious about learning new techniques and recipes.

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A Holiday Ham Worth Celebrating

Cooks today crave new food inspiration, creative recipes and flavorful dishes, and they want it all at a great price. Whether you’re trying one of the year's hottest cooking trends or serving up a spread for a holiday celebration, pork offers an affordable variety of cuts and flavor profiles to help inspire every occasion.

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Now’s the Time to Teach At-Home Nutrition

With a lot of parents facing the challenge of keeping housebound kids happy and healthy, this is the perfect time to teach kids the basics of nutrition and eating right.

It’s finally pumpkin spice season!

Here’s how we’re taking our love for this flavor to a whole new level

Americans are obsessed with pumpkin spice. We start craving it at the first hint of fall. While the kiddos may have their favorite pumpkin treats, today there are even better ways for adults to satisfy our urge for all things pumpkin. And with so many parties and holiday gatherings, this is our chance to get creative with everything from our décor to our food presentations.

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A Sweet Superfruit for Summer Meals

From backyard barbecues and family picnics to a bright addition to seasonal recipes, sweet cherries not only provide a boost of flavor but also pack a punch when it comes to nutrition, helping keep you and your family healthy during busy summer months.

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National Non-Profit Invests $100k in Minority Businesses in Texas to Retain, Grow Workforce Through the Pandemic

Founders First CDC to Award $100,000 to Minority Businesses Throughout the State to Create and Promote Premium Wage Employment Opportunities in Underserved Communities

Founders First CDC, a national 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that empowers expansion in diverse founder-led, revenue-generating businesses, announces its new Job Creators Quest Grant which will award $100,000 to support minority and underrepresented business owners throughout the state of Texas. The grant opened for submission on August 19, 2021. Thirty grants will be awarded to diverse-led companies located in the north, central or south Texas regions, with a current staff of 2-20 employees and the ability to add 1-2 net new premium wage jobs in the next 12 months. To be eligible, the company’s founder must be Black, indigenous, a person of color, LGBTQIA+, military veteran, woman or located in a low to moderate income area and be a for-profit company with annual revenues between $100,000 to $3 million.

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5 Tips to Meal Prep Like a Pro

Dinner can be a daunting task for any family with multiple mouths to feed. Factor in complex schedules and individual tastes, and a family meal can become a stressful thought for home cooks.

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Black Press of America Making Impact and Progress

While about 37,000 workers were laid off or furloughed at media companies like the Los Angeles Times, Condé Nast, The Dallas Morning News, Gannett, McClatchy, National Public Radio, and VOX, the NNPA added staff and expanded services to NNPA member publishers across the nation.

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Happier, Healthier Holidays

The holidays are filled with temptations and opportunities to over-indulge, and if you’re managing your health and weight, the season can feel anything but merry.

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Peanut-Powered Protein

Nutritious ideas for flavor-filled family meals

Sitting down for a homemade meal may feel harder to come by these days, but recipes that are both nutritious and flavorful can help bring your loved ones together at the family table.

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Woman In Dove Ad Says Company Should Have Defended Its Vision

A woman featured in a controversial Dove ad says the spot is being misinterpreted. Lola Ogunyemi, a black woman, wrote Tuesday in the Guardian that she agreed with the company's decision to apologize for its ad, which was seen by many as racially insensitive.