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Global experts race to understand rare cases when monkeypox leads to death

Out of tens of thousands of monkeypox cases around the world this year, there have been a dozen deaths linked to the virus, and for the first time, some of them have been outside Africa, in countries where the virus doesn't usually spread.

TDECU President & CEO named two-star Major General in the U.S. Army Reserve

TDECU President and CEO Isaac Johnson, Jr. has a new title, two-star Major General, U.S. Army Reserve. The U.S. Senate confirmed Johnson’s nomination, and he was promoted at a ceremony hosted by General (Ret.) Vincent K. Brooks at the Buffalo Soldiers National Museum in Houston on August 6, 2022.

Houston First Corp. Launches First-Ever Theater Week

Performing arts lovers will have access to exclusive deals and discounts

The first annual Houston Theater Week is the largest consumer promotion celebrating live theater and performing arts in Houston’s history. For one week only, August 22-29, 2022, theater enthusiasts and novices alike can take advantage of exclusive Buy One, Get One FREE tickets on 77 exciting and diverse shows.

US Secret Service Providing Personal Cell Phone Numbers Of Agents To Oversight Entities

Personal cell phone numbers of US Secret Service agents have been provided to oversight bodies looking into the January 6, 2021 attack on the US Capitol.

A Million Dollars Will ‘Level Up’ Thousands of Houston Area Residents Out of Digital Divide

If you’ve ever played a popular 80’s video game, then you know about the disadvantages your char- acter has right out of the gate. You can’t jump as high or as far, and it’s easier to lose the level and have to start all over again. But in the first few seconds, there’s usually always a chance to ‘level up’ your character. Instantly, you can jump higher and farther, run faster and if you encounter an enemy, you still have another chance at winning the level.

To prepare for possible monkeypox spread, colleges focus on educating students

With nearly 9,000 confirmed monkeypox cases nationwide, there is growing concern that US college and university campuses could become monkeypox "hotspots" this fall.

Harris County Clerk Helps Families Obtain Vital Records for Back-to-School Birth Certificate Program a Success

The Harris County Clerk’s Office (HCCO) served dozens of families and issued 200 birth certificates during its second annual Back-to-School Birth Certificate Saturday events. This program is dedicated to help families obtain the necessary records to enroll their children in school. So far, HCCO has issued almost 1,200 birth certificates this summer.

Eastern Kentucky Deserves Better Leaders

The extreme weather that is savaging various parts of America hit Eastern Kentucky last week when unprecedented flash floods wiped out homes and devastated communities, taking at least 37 lives, with hundreds still missing." The region was hit by 8 to 10 inches of rainfall in a 24-hour period, what experts called a one in a thousand-year rain event. Those who escaped now struggle to survive in high heat and humidity, with roads and bridges washed out, and food and clean water hard to find. And the region is under another flood watch as this is written.

Serena Williams announces she will 'evolve away from tennis' after upcoming US Open

Serena Williams has announced that she will "evolve away from tennis" after this year's US Open to focus on "other things that are important to me."

Feds removed documents from Mar-a-Lago in June with grand jury subpoena

The FBI search at Mar-a-Lago this week came months after federal investigators served an earlier grand jury subpoena and took away sensitive national security documents from former President Donald Trump's property during a June meeting, people familiar with the matter tell CNN.

Tips to fuel your vegetarian or vegan child

When pursuing a vegetarian or vegan diet, it’s important to be thoughtful about planning meals to ensure sufficient nutrient intake. Parents of vegetarian or vegan athletes should be sure to feed their children nutritious meals to fuel them for sports. A Baylor College of Medicine expert offers meal suggestions to energize vegetarian and vegan children.

STEM Global Action Partners with US Embassy, Projekt Inspire to Bring STEM Education to Under-Resourced Children in Tanzania

Children in Tanzania are benefiting this summer from a partnership with STEM Global Action (SGA), which is providing teacher-training, science kits, and other resources to support a series of activities that are advancing science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) knowledge in the African country.

HISD to continue operating under free and reduced-price meals Community Eligibility Provision (CEP)

Houston ISD announced today it will continue its policy to operate the Community Eligibility Program (CEP) under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program for the School Year 2022 - 2023. Schools qualifying to operate CEP serve breakfast and lunch to all children at no charge and eliminate the collection of meal applications for free, reduced-price, and paid student meals. This approach reduces burdens for both families and school administrators and helps ensure that students receive nutritious meals.

HISD offering free and reduced-price meals for 2022-2023 school year

Houston ISD announced its policy today for providing free and reduced-price meals for children served under the attached current income eligibility guidelines. The 9 schools that will participate in the application process will have access to the Free/Reduced Price School Meals application or the central office has a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by anyone on request.

Tearful Serena Williams begins farewell tour as she loses at the Canadian Open

Carrying a bouquet of flowers and wiping a tear from her eye, Serena Williams waved to the raucous crowd on Wednesday a day after her announcing her forthcoming retirement from tennis.

'It shocks the conscience.' Vanessa Bryant's lawyer says photos from Kobe's helicopter crash were shared with dozens of LA County employees

After the fatal helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna and seven others, disturbing images taken at the scene were shared among more than two dozen Los Angeles County employees, a lawyer for the NBA legend's wife Vanessa said Wednesday in her lawsuit against the county over the photos.

Clock is ticking for Biden to make key decisions on student loans

With less than three weeks to go until the federal student loan repayment pause expires, millions of borrowers are still in the dark about whether President Joe Biden will extend the current payment moratorium or possibly forgive any of their debts.

5 ways the Democrats' inflation bill could lower drug prices for seniors

Congress is poised to make the biggest changes to Medicare in nearly two decades.

Yellen directs IRS not to use new funding to increase chances of audits of Americans making less than $400,000

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Wednesday directed the Internal Revenue Service not to use any of the new funding allocated in the Democrats' new health care and climate bill to increase the chances of Americans making less than $400,000 a year getting audited, according to a copy of the letter obtained exclusively by CNN.

After the death of another mentally ill person in police custody, experts call for widespread training and health resources

When Frances Garrett lost her mentally ill daughter to police violence in 2014, she channeled her grief by demanding change.

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