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Everything you need to know about the updated Covid-19 boosters

There's a new kind of Covid-19 shot coming soon to a pharmacy or clinic near you.

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A 4-year-old took a loaded gun to his South Texas school. Now his father faces charges, police say

A 4-year-old took a loaded handgun Wednesday to his South Texas elementary school, and his father has been arrested after the incident prompted a lockdown, officials said.

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Southwest Airlines passenger AirDrops nude photo to other fliers

The pilot of a Southwest Airlines flight threatened to cancel takeoff after someone on the plane sent a naked photograph to other passengers.

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What to watch for at Thursday's hearing in Trump's bid for a special master over documents seized at Mar-a-Lago

After an explosive court brief and picture of classified documents from Mar-a-Lago earlier this week, the Justice Department will argue in court Thursday against a request by former President Donald Trump that a so-called special master be appointed in to review the evidence the FBI seized at his Florida resort last month.

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Body camera video shows a Columbus, Ohio, police officer fatally shooting an unarmed 20-year-old Black man

Police in Columbus, Ohio, have released body camera video that shows a police officer fatally shooting an unarmed Black man in his bed.

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Jackson, Mississippi, residents told to shower with mouths closed as water treatment plant repairs continue on Day 4 of water shortage

As Mississippi's capital city entered a fourth day Thursday with little or no water flowing from faucets, authorities are scrambling to get a failing water treatment plant plagued by decades of deferred maintenance back online.

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Police Chief Finner: Violent and Overall Crime Decreasing in Houston

In a positive crime summary report to Houston City Councilmembers today (Aug. 31), Houston Police Chief Troy Finner shared that violent crime in the City of Houston is down by 10% and overall crime is down 5% compared to the same time period one year ago.

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Houston Pays It Forward Mayor Sylvester Turner Announces Water Donation Drive For Mississippi

Mayor Sylvester Turner is encouraging Houstonians to donate water to help residents of Jackson, Mississippi. People in the state's largest city lack safe drinking water or water to flush toilets due to a catastrophic failure of that city's water system earlier this week following flooding and torrential rains.

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Your Right to Vote Is Not Tied To A Political Party

It appears that our recent discussions about the importance of each of us becoming Registered Voters and using our right to vote has been taken by some as an endorsement of a political party preference, as a necessity to voting. For the record, there is no constitutional requirement of a political party affiliation as a condition of voting. One only has to declare a party affiliation in states requiring such affiliation for voting Democratic or Republican in primary races.

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Houston Police Department– GHPAL "Sea Of Opportunities" Fundraiser Luncheon

The Houston Police Department is committed to relational policing. The community is important to us, and we remain committed to bridging the gap between youth and police.

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Mayor Turner and Bun B Announce "Trill Burger Pop-Up" at Houston City Hall for a Family Friendly Event

City Hall * Sunday, September 18, 2022 * 3pm-7pm

Hosted at Houston City Hall (901 Bagby St, Houston, TX 77002) in downtown Houston from 3-7 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 18, the pop-up will feature Trill Burgers’ full menu, including the OG Trill Burger, Grilled Onion Burger, Vegan Smashburger, and seasoned fries, with burgers for sale on a first-come, first-served basis until they sell out.

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There Are Long COVID-19, or Post-COVID Conditions You Should Know About

Sometimes there are some who have been infected by the virus that causes Covid 19 can experience long-term effects known as post-Covid conditions (PCC) or long Covid. It is also referred to by other names such as: long Covid, long-haul Covid, post-acute Covid or chronic Covid.

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Houston Health Department Urges Precaution Against West Nile Virus

Standing Water From Recent Thunderstorms Possible Breeding Ground

The Houston Health Department urges people to take precautions against West Nile Virus as stand- ing water from recent thunderstorms creates potential breeding grounds for mosquitos.

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Houston man gets life in prison for two murders

A Houston man was sentenced to life in prison for using a hammer to murder a woman he was having a relationship with in 2018, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced Wednesday.

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Performing Arts Houston Presents Blue Man Group

Tickets go on sale NOW for the return of Blue Man Group at Jones Hall, November 5 and 6 only.

Performing Arts Houston announced today that individual tickets for the Houston engagement of the all-new tour of Blue Man Group will go on sale August 22 at 9 AM Central Time. Tickets and information are available at performingartshouston.org.

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Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and Mariah Carey talk biracial identity in new podcast

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex returned with the second episode of her "Archetypes" podcast this week, this time featuring a conversation with Mariah Carey.

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Houston Pastor's Facing Harsh Critics After Sermon Calls Out Leaders Over Harris County Bond Issue

The political change in the Harris County Office surrounding the bond issue is due to “left-wing progressives in office. That is the truth in the eyes of Houston’s Second Baptist Church pastor, Dr. Ed. Young. This, of course, is not sitting well with Democrats and the backlash is great.

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Sheriff’s Office Begins National Night Out Registration

Citizens, along with business and community leaders of unincorporated areas of Fort Bend County, are invited to join their neighbors and meet with Fort Bend County Sheriff’s deputies during the 38th Annual Texas National Night Out, the nation's night out against crime. This year, Fort Bend County citizens will celebrate National Night Out on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022, by joining their neighbors at neighborhood block parties all across the county. Registration is required and is now open for groups wishing to have a Sheriff’s Office representative attend their gathering.

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Eight Harmony Public Schools teachers across Beaumont to receive up to an additional $9,000 in salary through TEA’s Teacher Incentive Allotment

Harmony Public Schools is proud to announce that eight teachers in the Beaumont area are recipients of the Teacher Incentive Allotment, a special fund created to reward the state’s highest-performing teachers.

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Progressive Forum Presents Karen Armstrong in Houston September 12, 7:30 p.m. CT

Acclaimed religious historian Karen Armstrong is returning to The Progressive Forum for the American launch event of her upcoming book, Sacred Nature: Restoring Our Ancient Bond with the Natural World, on Monday, September 12, at 7:30 p.m. CT.