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Stay Safe This Summer at a Texas State Park by Using These Six Heat Hacks

Last year, as temperatures soared into the triple digits in Texas, 48 Texas State Parks handled 129 heat-related illnesses in humans and pets. Now that the summer has officially begun and temperatures are steadily climbing, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is sharing their top six heat hacks for staying safe in the outdoors.

Many Questions Unanswered About School Calendar Proposals Driven by COVID-19, says Association for Texas Professional Educators

State’s largest educator association shares member concerns about potential changes

The Association of Texas Professional Educators (ATPE), the largest educator association in Texas, is actively monitoring discussions surrounding proposed recommendations for school calendars from the Texas Education Agency (TEA).

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About 86 million in the northern half of US are under some kind of winter warning, watch or advisory right now

Severe weather is expected to stretch from coast to coast Tuesday, with about 86 million people under some sort of winter alert, millions facing a flood threat and more snow on the way in Seattle.

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Edward Pollard Announces Candidacy for Houston City Council District J

Local attorney and entrepreneur Edward Pollard officially announces his candidacy for Houston City Council District J. Pollard is the proprietor of Pollard Legal Group, which primarily focuses on personal injury cases.

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Lizzo Winning On All Levels

In a race, everyone sets out to be the winner. Although there is only one official winner once the race is done there are many ways to win a race. One can win by beating their previous score or time. One can win because they never gave up. Winning can be as simple as entering the race in the first place. However, you define a win makes you are a winner. R&B rap artist Lizzo is having one winning year racking up awards, accolades, and acclaims everywhere she goes.

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What to expect if there's a partial government shutdown

A possible partial government shutdown is only a hand full of days away with President Donald Trump and congressional Democrats locked in a dispute over border security with no resolution in sight.

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Sugar Land Native Serves Aboard U.S. Navy Guided-Missile Destroyer in Pearl Harbor

A 2010 Stephen F. Austin High School graduate, 2014 Texas A&M University graduate and Sugar Land, Texas, native is serving in the U.S. Navy aboard the guided-missile destroyer, USS Halsey.

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Theresa May Assassination Plot Suspect in Court

A man who allegedly plotted to assassinate British Prime Minister Theresa May appeared in court Wednesday charged with terrorism offenses.

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World Renowned Media Powerhouse, International Speaker, and Policy Expert , Dr. Avis Jones-DeWeever selects “The epiMediaGroup, LLC” as her Public Relations Firm

On January, 2018 World Renowned Media Powerhouse, International Speaker and Policy Expert , Dr. Avis Jones-DeWeever, selected The epiMediaGroup, LLC, (epiMediaGroup) a global PR conglomerate, as her official public relations agency. Dr. Avis is a passionate race and gender empowerment expert, which is reflected in her award winning book “How Exceptional Black Women Lead”. She regularly voices her views on race and gender equality, as well as current political issues of the day as a contributor on PBS’ To the Contrary, Sirius XM Radio, the Huffington Post, NBC BLK, Black Enterprise and formerly, TV One’s NewsOne Now with Roland Martin.

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Biden signs executive orders establishing Gender Policy Council and addressing sexual violence in education

President Joe Biden signed two executive orders on Monday to establish the White House Gender Policy Council and address sexual violence in the education field.

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Record rainfall causes widespread flash flooding near St. Louis, including on I-70

Torrential and record-breaking rainfall caused widespread flash flooding in the St. Louis area Tuesday morning, submerging vehicles on streets, forcing rescues from homes and cars and spurring numerous road closures, including part of Interstate 70, officials said.

Merrick Garland says threats against Supreme Court justices are taken 'extraordinarily seriously'

Attorney General Merrick Garland said Wednesday that the Justice Department takes threats against Supreme Court justices "extraordinarily seriously" as he voiced support for a bill that extends security protections to justices' immediate family members.

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Ryan Reynolds and more pay tribute to Betty White

Betty White is being remembered for her light, humor, charm and friendship. Ryan Reynolds posted a loving tribute to longtime friend and "The Proposal" costar, who died Friday at the age of 99.

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Here's what a subpoena is -- and what happens if you ignore one

Subpoenas have been at the center of some of the highest profile inquiries in Washington and beyond -- including the House select committee investigating the January 6 riot and the New York attorney general's office's efforts to compel testimony from members of the Trump family.

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Houston Native Serves at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island

Petty Officer 1st Class Kendrick Pope, a native of Houston, Texas, is serving with the U.S. Navy’s cutting-edge maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft squadron in Oak Harbor, Washington. Pope joined the Navy 11 years ago. Today, Pope serves as an intelligence specialist.

THE LOS ANGELES LATINO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES THE FIVE VISIONARY AFRO LATINO AND FIVE VISIONARY INDIGENOUS LATINO RECIPIENTS OF ITS LATINX INCLUSION FELLOWSHIP SERIES

The Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival (LALIFF) announced the ten visionary Afro Latino and Indigenous Latino directors that were selected for its Latinx Inclusion Fellowship, sponsored by Netflix.

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‘What’s a Uyghur?’: Miami mayor and 2024 GOP hopeful Suarez fumbles question on China

Miami mayor and 2024 Republican presidential candidate Francis Suarez indicated in an interview on Tuesday that he was unfamiliar with the plight of Uyghur Muslims, a predominantly Muslim ethnic minority in China whose treatment has been the subject of worldwide condemnation for years.

More than 12 million global deaths are associated with environmental risks every year, Pan American health official says

More than 12 million deaths all over the world are associated with environmental risk factors every year, said Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Assistant Director Jarbas Barbosa.

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Alley Theatre Announces the Cast & Creative Team of Sherlock Holmes and The Case of the Jersey Lily

Alley Theatre Resident Acting Company Member Todd Waite Returns to the Role of Sherlock Holmes for the Fifth Time at the Alley

The Tony Award®-winning Alley Theatre announces the cast and creative team of Sherlock Holmes and The Case of the Jersey Lily. The comedy-mystery Sherlock Holmes and The Case of the Jersey Lily by Katie Forgette and directed by Alley Theatre’s Associate Producer & Casting Director Brandon Weinbrenner runs April 14 – May 7, 2023 in the Hubbard Theatre.

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Houston's New Era of Governance: Mayor Whitmire and Controller Hollins Chart a Course for Economic Fortitude

In a city renowned for its dynamic spirit and resilience, Mayor John Whitmire and City Controller Chris Hollins have set the tone for their term by initiating a strategic partnership aimed at tackling Houston's fiscal challenges. The first official meeting between the city's new leaders underscores a commitment to fostering fiscal sustainability and elevating the quality of public services, marking a significant stride toward securing Houston's financial future.