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Back-to-School with FCA: Inspiring Athletes Through Faith in Jesus Christ

Fellowship of Christian Athletes Provides Smart, Step-by-Step Training as Well as a Cohesive Community of Believers

Scores of children across the U.S. are already back at school and busy with their fall sports programs, while millions more are preparing to start soon. As always, Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA, www.fca.org) is supporting thousands of coaches and athletes all over the world as athletic programs kick off—and particularly so this year, after the pandemic brought enormous challenges.

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Biden attends dignified transfer at Dover Air Force Base for those killed in Afghanistan

President Joe Biden watched stoically as flag-draped cases carrying the remains of American service members killed in Afghanistan returned Sunday to the United States.

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US and other countries say they will hold Taliban to promises to let people leave Afghanistan after August 31

The US, along with about 100 other countries, said they will hold the Taliban to their promises that they will allow people to leave the country after August 31, according to a joint statement released Sunday.

Governor Abbott Deploys Emergency Response Resources, Personnel To Louisiana To Support Hurricane Ida Recovery Efforts

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that, at the request of the State of Louisiana through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC), the State of Texas has deployed numerous resources and personnel to support Hurricane Ida response and recovery efforts. Resources include: 1 CH 47 (Chinook) Helicopter, 14 crew members, 30 Type 1 Fire Engines, and 132 firefighters through the Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System (TIFMAS). Texas A&M Task Force One is also on the ground to provide urban search and rescue capabilities.

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January 6 committee to ask telecommunications companies to preserve phone records of members of Congress who participated in 'Stop the Steal' rally

The House Select Committee investigating the deadly January 6 riot is set to request that a group of telecommunications companies preserve the phone records of a group of GOP members of Congress and former President Donald Trump, as well as members of the Trump family, who played some role in the "Stop the Steal" rally that served as the prelude to the Capitol insurrection.

'Historical' human bone found at dog park in Rocky Mount

The Rocky Mount Police Department is investigating after a 'historical' human bone was found at a dog park earlier this week.

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Evacuation from Afghanistan in final phase after deadly Kabul airport attack

The US still plans to end its mission in Afghanistan this month, the Pentagon said Friday, as the evacuation of US citizens and allies enters its final desperate stage after a bombing at Kabul's airport killed at least 170 people including 13 US service members.

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Winner Winner! Chicken Dinner!

When meeting new people, you should never ask, “So, what do you do for work?”. I ask one simple and impactful question, “So what did you eat today?”. I had the pleasure of asking King Borris of the kB Experiment podcast this question, just to find out that he is as passionate about food as he is about criminal justice! You guys, I found a new foodie friend to add to my foodie family. Not only did he suggest the restaurant, but he did the infamous foodie description of what he ate.

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Winner Winner! Chicken Dinner!

When meeting new people, you should never ask, “So, what do you do for work?”. I ask one simple and impactful question, “So what did you eat today?”. I had the pleasure of asking King Borris of the kB Experiment podcast this question, just to find out that he is as passionate about food as he is about criminal justice! You guys, I found a new foodie friend to add to my foodie family. Not only did he suggest the restaurant, but he did the infamous foodie description of what he ate.

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New Louisiana Poet Laureate, Dr. Mona Lisa Saloy, Looks to Use Platform to "Give Hope in Verse"

An English professor and folklorist at Dillard University in New Orleans will become Louisiana’s poet laureate.

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H-E-B's Quest for Texas Best Awards $70,000 and Shelf Placement to Four Texas Entrepreneurs

Four Texas-based small businesses claim prize money and winning titles in eighth annual competition

After tastings, intense deliberations, and review of everything from books, beignets, and bottled water, to syrups, sausage and seasonings, H-E-B’s Quest for Texas Best named FOUR winners at the eighth annual competition. The winners of the 2021 event hail from Dallas, Austin and Santa Elena and received a combined $70,000 in cash prizes and coveted space on H-E-B store shelves statewide.

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The Reset of TSU with Dr. Lesia L. Crumpton-Young

"What is the transformative thing that I am going to do today?" is the question that Texas Southern University President Dr. Lesia L. Crumpton-Young asks herself at the start of each day. It's a question that causes her to act intentionally for a defined purpose. This is how she will approach each day of the presidency of Texas Southern University.

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Scheduled March On for Voting Rights for August 28th Has Been Cancelled

The planned March On for Voting Rights in Houston has been canceled due to COVID concerns. Officials are following the advice from the CDC, Houston and Harris Public Health, and Discovery Green.

Governor Abbott, TDEM Launch COVID-19 Antibody Infusion Center In Nacogdoches

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM), in partnership with local officials, will launch a new COVID-19 therapeutic infusion center in Nacogdoches. The infusion center will begin accepting patients tomorrow and has been provided with Regeneron's monoclonal antibodies to treat outpatient cases of COVID-19 who have a referral from a doctor. This treatment is available at no cost to the patient. Local partners include Nacogdoches County, City of Nacogdoches, and Nacogdoches Medical Center.

Trump's rally script fell apart

Starting well before he ever got elected, former President Donald Trump had a talent for making his rallygoers boo. Just mentioning Hillary Clinton or CNN (or, near the end of his presidency, Fox News) would trigger a paroxysm of jeering from his supporters, who knew the role they played in punctuating his performances and happily did their part.

Police locate mother of wandering boy

Police say they have found the mother of a wandering boy found Thursday in Independence.

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US troops, Afghans killed in suicide attacks outside Kabul airport

Twelve US service members and dozens of Afghans have been killed in two bombing attacks outside Kabul's airport, according to the Pentagon and Afghanistan's Ministry of Public Health.

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Houston Native Serves at Naval Air Station Jacksonville

A Houston native is serving with the U.S. Navy’s cutting-edge maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft squadron in Jacksonville, Florida.

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Dog ownership is associated with good health. Mandatory Credit: Getty Images

If you have a dog and tell them it's National Dog Day, I suspect they will reply: "I thought everyday was dog day! Now where's my treat?"

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The benefits of owning a dog -- and the surprising science behind it

If you have a dog and tell them it's National Dog Day, I suspect they will reply: "I thought everyday was dog day! Now where's my treat?"