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Demographic Factors Shaping Houston Council Races

As the deadline approaches for filing for ballot space in the upcoming Houston elections, the city's council races are being influenced by its diverse demographics. Houston stands out among America's and Texas' largest cities with its combination of at-large and district City Council Members.

Houston Rockets Take Next Step in Rebuilding Process After Successful 2023 Draft

It has been three years since the Houston Rockets have been labeled as "winners" regarding things on and off the court. In order to bring some relevance back to the team, the organization has a three-phase plan in place, and after Thursday night's 2023 NBA Draft, they are already winning the second phase.

Fort Bend County Officials Advise Resident on Safety and Keeping Cool During Extreme Heat

Announces Cooling Centers and Summer Safety Tips

Fort Bend County Judge KP George led a summer safety press conference earlier today to address the rising temperatures and provide valuable resources and tips for the residents of Fort Bend County. County officials urged residents to take the necessary precautions to combat the heat during summer in anticipation of the heat index exceeding 100 ° F.

Your Fourth of July cookout will cost you less this year, according to American Farm Bureau

Good news for your Fourth of July cookout — it’s more affordable than last year. Families can expect to pay $67.73 for a party of 10, down 3% from last year’s record high, according to a survey from the American Farm Bureau Federation.

British woman whose death sparked conspiracy theories accidentally drowned, coroner rules

Nicola Bulley – a British woman whose missing person case triggered feverish conspiracy theories and criticism of the police investigation – died from drowning after she accidentally fell into cold water in January, UK’s PA Media reported.

City of Houston Status Report: Electric Vehicle Implementation Reaches Milestone

The City of Houston recently marked a milestone with the overall implementation of electric vehicles in its municipal fleet despite national supply chain issues and inflationary pressure.

Rainforest destruction soared in 2022 despite global pledges to halt deforestation, new report finds

The destruction of the world’s rainforests ramped up last year, despite global pledges to end deforestation by 2030, according to a new report.

DOJ issues scathing rebuke of Bureau of Prisons detailing multiple failures that led to Jeffrey Epstein’s suicide

The Justice Department’s Office of the Inspector General on Tuesday issued a scathing rebuke of the Bureau of Prisons detailing the multiple failures that led to the death of high-profile financier Jeffrey Epstein following his arrest in 2019 but found no evidence to contradict the “absence of criminality” in his death.

Lab-grown meat doesn’t involve slaughter. Does that mean it’s kosher or halal?

The USDA gave two brands, Good Meat and Upside Foods, the green light last week to start producing and selling lab-grown, or cultivated, chicken in the United States. But is that kosher, literally?

Why we need more Black blood donors to treat sickle cell anemia

Living with sickle cell anemia, each day feels like a silent battle against my body’s limitations.

It’s one of the world’s oldest spirits. Now it’s making a comeback

Arak might just be one of the most interesting spirits you’ve never heard of – and the Middle Eastern drink is having a revival across the globe.

Starbucks promises ‘clearer’ guidelines after Pride Month decor clash with union

Starbucks will clarify its policy on Pride decorations following criticism and strikes at unionized stores.

Prosecutor says there’s ‘insufficient evidence’ for murder charge against woman arrested in shooting of a Black mother who knocked on her door

A woman accused of fatally shooting her neighbor through a closed door earlier this month will not face murder charges, Florida officials said.

More dogs and cats with deadly diseases are ending up in shelters and foster care

- A local animal rescue organization in Tarrant County is sounding the alarm on what they are describing as a "community crisis."

Racism, sexism and class-based discrimination ‘widespread’ in English cricket, independent report finds

An independent report into the culture of cricket in England and Wales has found racism, class-based discrimination, elitism and sexism to be “widespread” and “deep rooted” in the sport.

Justice Thomas renews attacks on landmark First Amendment decision in fiery dissent

Justice Clarence Thomas on Tuesday renewed his yearslong attack on a landmark First Amendment decision, with the conservative jurist again calling for the Supreme Court to revisit the “flawed” ruling in the 1964 case.

He’s lived in a Cape Cod dune shack for nearly 80 years. Now this 94-year-old artist faces eviction

Salvatore Del Deo is a 94-year-old artist and Korean War Veteran who has made a dune shack in Provincetown, Massachusetts, his part-time home for the past 77 years.

Diageo ends its 15-year partnership with Diddy following lawsuit

Spirits maker Diageo has cut ties with Sean “Diddy” Combs, ending a lucrative 15-year partnership that recently culminated in a racial discrimination lawsuit.

UC Davis nurse heads into year-long NASA mission studying life on Mars

A local woman is learning what it's like to live on Mars right now and she didn't even have to leave Earth. Alyssa Shannon is an Advanced Practice Nurse with UC Davis Health. She was one of only four people selected by NASA to take part in a one-year analog mission to simulate living on Mars.

‘What’s a Uyghur?’: Miami mayor and 2024 GOP hopeful Suarez fumbles question on China

Miami mayor and 2024 Republican presidential candidate Francis Suarez indicated in an interview on Tuesday that he was unfamiliar with the plight of Uyghur Muslims, a predominantly Muslim ethnic minority in China whose treatment has been the subject of worldwide condemnation for years.

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