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Monday Is the First Weekday Trump Has Not Tweeted Before 8:15 a.m.

For the first time since taking office, President Donald Trump on Monday didn't tweet before 8:15 a.m. ET on a weekday.

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Amazon’s Voice-Activated Assistant Will Begin Delivering CPR Instructions

The American Heart Association’s International Stroke Conference has provided numerous research and consumer items for the general public. From items regarding African-American women at risk of heart disease facing far more loneliness than their white counterparts to Amazon’s Echo device being able to give users instructions for CPR, heart attack & stroke warning signs, researchers have covered plenty of bases. 

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Did Janet Jackson’s Marriage Troubles Stem From Cultural Differences?

Could cultural differences be behind the couple's sudden split?

Folks are still dealing with the shocking news of the separation of Janet Jackson and her Muslim billionaire husband Wissam Al Mana just three months after the birth of their first child, a boy.

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The Billionaires Club Shrank By 283 Last Year

The billionaire population took a hit last year, declining 3.1% from its record high in 2015, according to a report from Wealth-X released Tuesday. That's the first annual drop since the financial crisis.

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Mayor Sylvester Turner Named As Board Of Directors Chair Of Resilient Cities Network

The Network Focuses Its City-Led Entity On Strengthening Cities Capacity To Recover From COVID-19

Mayor Sylvester Turner has been tapped as chair of the board of directors for the Resilient Cities Network.

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Mayor Sylvester Turner Addresses COVID-19 Response and Resiliency in 2020 State of the City

“The City’s foundation is strong; the City itself is resilient; and the City’s future is bright.”

Mayor Sylvester Turner delivered his fifth State of the City address, his first on virtual platform, on Oct. 22, hosted by the Greater Houston Partnership.

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Despite rain and snow, 70-year-old man stands with anti-Trump sign 7 days a week

If you happen to drive by North Main Street in Uxbridge you bound to stumble upon Bruce Archambault. With his single Anti-Trump sign, he takes a seat and peacefully waves at the cars that drive by, who either love him or despise him.

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A nurse pulled three newborns out of a hospital hit by the Beirut blast

Photojournalist Bilal Jawich was at home on the outskirts of Beirut when an explosion, which has left at least 100 dead and thousands injured, rocked the Lebanese capital.

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Facebook whistleblower says more companies had access to user data

Data crunching firm Palantir Technologies is denying claims made by Cambridge Analytica whistleblower Christopher Wylie that it has links to the controversial company.

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The Answer to One of HipHop's Greatest Mysteries - The Life & Death of Rapper Guru

Consider the rumors... the alleged villain... suspicions of murder and forgery... all around the life of one of Hip Hop's most renowned rappers. This story sizzles from top to bottom and here's a chance to bring closure and clarity to one of the music industries most controversial partnerships.

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France-Germany Rail Merger Aims to Take On China

Europe is creating a train giant to fend off Chinese competition. French high-speed train manufacturer Alstom is merging with the transportation unit of Germany's Siemens, the companies said in a statement late Tuesday.

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Mercury Chamber Orchestra showcases brilliance of Brahms and Mendelssohn in October 6 concert juxtaposing composers' Third Symphonies

Concert marks orchestra's return to the Wortham Center

More than music can be heard on Mercury Chamber Orchestra's October 6, 2018 concert as it returns to its longtime downtown home, the Wortham Center's Cullen Theater. Under the direction of co-founder and Artistic Director Antoine Plante, Mercury offers an enticing program of music that is not only bright and bold, dramatic and melancholy, but also aurally authentic of the time the works were composed.

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Phoebe Robinson could be your new BFF

Phoebe Robinson is U2's biggest fan, a worshipper of all things Oprah, and someone with an unapologetic love of "the Aidan years" of "Sex and the City."

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Ways you can honor Martin Luther King Jr. 50 years after his assassination

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination. In recognition, The King Center in Atlanta has a list of events and service projects you can get involved with.

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Celebrity Hair Care Professional Vonda Kennedy-Young

Houston-based stylist joins Amirakal Marketing roster of celebrity talent

Amirakal Marketing has once again expanded its clientele to include Houston, TX-based celebrity hairstylist Elvonda Kennedy-Young.

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Are You Getting All Your Vitamins? Revamping Your Diet in 2020

Getting all the vitamins and nutrients you need each day is one of the most important things you can do to feel your best.

Enjoy Memorial Day Weekend with David Nail at The Rustic

Live performance by popular country artist set for May 22

The Rustic is giving Houstonians a special way to celebrate the holiday weekend with a live performance by innovative country music artist David Nail.

Houston 2020 high school senior celebration only days away

Live event program information and updates to video tribute celebrity lineup

Now just days away, Houston area high school seniors will soon celebrate their achievements at a series of special outdoor events created by their respective school districts at the urging of Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner. Five participating districts: Aldine, Alief, HISD, Spring Branch and Spring have announced locations and plans for their individual celebrations Friday, June 5, at 6:30 p.m.

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Trentino Gelato Makes Life Sweeter

In the midst of the Stay at Home order, some of us might find ourselves challenged with controlling our snacking impulse. We are fortunate to live in the fourth largest city in the United States where restaurants are plentiful and so are grocery stores. While the restaurants are temporarily limited to delivery and take-out, more people have been compelled to buy more food items to prepare and enjoy at home.

HISD, Houston Food Bank distribute over 280,000 pounds of food Saturday at NRG

When HISD Nutrition Services Senior Operations Manager Keith Lewis drove up to NRG Stadium Saturday for the massive food distribution effort, he wasn’t nervous. He was excited.