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Multiple bear sightings in town; one possibly injured

Police and the Pennsylvania Game Commission are on the lookout for one bear, possibly two, spotted in Perkasie, Bucks County.

Harmony Public Schools awarded grant to provide computer, internet access to thousands of low-income students

Harmony Public Schools is a free, open enrollment public charter school serving families in 23 communities across Texas.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has awarded Harmony Public Schools a $539,000 grant to connect low-income students with access to computers and the internet.

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Bestselling Authors on Board for SMU's Dallas Literary Festival

Novelists, poets and literary agents scheduled for free March 4 festival

SMU’s Dallas Literary Festival is bringing a blue-ribbon list of authors to Dallas on Saturday, March 4, for a day packed with discussion and inspiration.

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Russia’s presidential election nearing - we know who winner will be

Russia is nearing a presidential election that is all but certain to extend Vladimir Putin’s rule throughout this decade and into the 2030s.

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5 Things for Monday, October 30: Russia, Catalonia, Spacey, Green Beret

It could be a very interesting day in politics, so brew that coffee strong. More on that, plus everything else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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Most Stylish Houstonians of 2019

Houstonians are known throughout the world for their generosity and how they help their fellow man in a disaster. Rarely seen are the philanthropic efforts of Houstonians who just see a need and provide a solution. Those that excel professionally while still giving back in extraordinary ways are who we call most stylish.

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Democrats are moving ahead without Republicans on Covid relief

Democrats are moving now to fast-track a Covid relief package.

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Catalan Referendum, Explained: What's Behind the Push to Break From Spain?

Catalonia's separatist government is adamant it will go ahead with a referendum on October 1 to decide if the region should split from Spain, despite the country's highest court banning the vote.

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Is the Israel-Palestine War Deepening U.S. Inter-Ethnic Hate?

As the bloody war between Israel and Palestine escalates, so does antisemitic and Islamophobic U.S. hate.

As the bloody war between Israel and Palestine escalates, so does antisemitic and Islamophobic U.S. hate.

What happens if Donald Trump refuses to admit he lost in 2020?

Speaker Nancy Pelosi recently offered a very blunt assessment of what Democrats need to do in 2020 to ensure a peaceful transition of power in Washington: Win "big."

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There were at least 9 mass shootings across the US this weekend

A gunman opened fire at a family birthday party in Colorado Springs on Sunday, leaving six people dead and a community in mourning.

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Biden discusses $1.9 trillion top line for economic package and tells Democrats free community college is out

President Joe Biden informed House progressives Tuesday afternoon that the final bill to expand the social safety net is expected to drop tuition-free community college, a major White House priority, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter.

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Young, rich and loyal: The rising GOP star who passed on becoming Trump's chief of staff

As President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence prepared to gather for their weekly lunch in August 2017, the President told his staff to add two more plates.

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Ex-Trump Campaign Adviser Pleads Guilty to Making False Statement

A former Trump campaign foreign policy adviser has pleaded guilty to making a false statement to the FBI after he lied about his interactions with foreign officials close to the Russian government.

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2022 NFL Kickoff Presented By Verizon Celebrates Start of NFL Season Thursday, September 8

NBC Sports' Special Pregame Show airs Thursday, Sept. 8, 7 PM ET / 4 PM PT on NBC and streams live on Peacock

To celebrate the return to football, the NFL will host the 2022 KICKOFF EXPERIENCE PRESENTED BY VERIZON starting at 12:00 PM PT on Thursday, September 8 at ALAMITOS BEACH in Long Beach.

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Higher Concentrations of Streetlights Do Not Guarantee Safety

Higher concentrations of streetlights do not guarantee fewer nonviolent crimes in Houston neighborhoods, according to a new report from Rice University’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research.

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"Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life" Available on DVD and Digital November 28, 2017

We take you back to the nostalgic Stars Hollow for the ultimate revival of the adored series, Gilmore Girls. The coffee-loving, fast-talking, mother and daughter duo are back just as you remembered them as Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (WBHE) releases Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life on DVD on November 28, 2017. Take a stroll down memory lane with four 90-minute seasonal chapters, directed, written, and executive produced by series creator Amy Sherman-Palladino and Daniel Palladino. Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life will be priced to own on DVD at $24.98 SRP. The limited series will also be available to own on Digital on November 28, 2017.

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METRONEXT Poised for Progress with Moving Forward Plan

Draft Travel Improvement Plan Unveiled at State of METRO

Direct connections to Houston's airports, new rapid transit lines linking downtown to uptown, and eight new Park & Ride lots are just a few of the transit projects proposed to the sold out room at the State of METRO luncheon today. The Greater Houston Partnership's annual event drew business and community leaders from across the area. METRO Board Chair Carrin Patman unveiled the METRONext Moving Forward Plan. The $7.5 billion plan calls for more than 40 projects for 2040 and beyond to address the explosive population growth predicted for the region.

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Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Announces Plans for $2 Million Commitment to Hurricane Harvey Relief Efforts]

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo officials announced plans for its $2 million donation to Hurricane Harvey relief efforts to help rebuild Houston and the surrounding areas.

Texas State Parks Reopen for Day-Use

Texas State Parks will begin reopening for day-use only April 20 as part of a broader effort to begin reopening the state of Texas. Per Governor Abbott’s direction, new restrictions in effect include requiring visitors to wear face coverings and maintain a six-foot distance from individuals outside of their party, and prohibiting the gathering of groups larger than five.