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New Report Shows How Mexican Cartels Are Infiltrating Texas

Mexican cartels smuggle more drugs into the U.S. than any other criminal group, the federal Drug Enforcement Administration said in a new report.

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Children's Museum Houston Celebrated Juneteenth

Sponsored by Gilbert Andrew Garcia & Garcia Hamilton & Associates, L.P.

On Saturday, June 19th, the Children’s Museum was proud to celebrate and honor Juneteenth with spoken word poetry, interactive activities, line dancing, and so much more. Activities included,

Commissioner Rodney Ellis Calls for Apartment Complex to Immediately Correct Horrible Living Conditions

Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis joined the call for Sterlingshire Apartments’ management to correct the deplorable living conditions that include no air conditioning, rodents and nonworking appliances.

Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee’s Statement on La Porte Chemical Incident

Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee gave the following statement regarding the chemical incident Wednesday at the Dow Chemical facility at 13300 Bay Area Boulevard.

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The Hidden History of Black Nationalist Women’s Political Activism

Black History Month is an opportunity to reflect on the historical contributions of black people in the United States. Too often, however, this history focuses on black men, sidelining black women and diminishing their contributions.

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Dollar Shave Club founder: We want to be known for much more than razors

Think of it as Dollar Shave Club 2.0. Over the last two years, the company has transformed from a monthly razor subscription service to a one stop shop for men, offering a line of toiletries as well as lifestyle and wellness content for men.

Michael Wolff defends book sourcing, says Trump era is getting 'crazier and crazier'

A version of this article first appeared in the "Reliable Sources" newsletter.

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Discovering Self-Love and Inner Happiness: 'The Girlfriend's Therapist Handbook' by Nettie Jones

In a world obsessed with external validation, 'The Girlfriend's Therapist Handbook' by Nettie Jones offers a transformative roadmap to prioritize self-love and discover true inner happiness.

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Aaron Hernandez’s Death Officially Ruled Suicide, 3 Notes Found In Cell

DA concludes investigation into Hernandez's death.

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Joni Sledge Dead At 60

The "We Are Family" singer was found unresponsive by a friend at her home.

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WorldStarHipHop.com Founder’s Cause Of Death Revealed

Authorities say Lee O’Denat, who founded the popular website WorldStarHipHop.com, died of natural causes.

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American Muslims Growing More Liberal, Survey Shows

American Muslims are growing more religiously and socially liberal, with the number who say society should accept homosexuality nearly doubling during the past decade, according to a major new survey.

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3 Texas Men Missing While Duck Hunting Found Dead

The bodies of three men who disappeared during a duck hunting trip on Texas' Gulf Coast have been found, authorities said Sunday.

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Vigil held for murdered 2-year-old

The Laurens County Sheriff's Office said an investigation is underway after a two-year-old was found dead at a residence in Clinton. Deputies said they responded to residence on Country Lane on Saturday and found the child deceased inside the home.

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Press Release - Interim Emergency Coronavirus Relief

Jackson Lee: “I continue to fight to ensure small businesses receive appropriate access to the funding in the Interim Emergency Coronavirus Relief Package. This stimulus package is not a corporate bailout, but a concerted effort to replenish the small business loan program created to support our very small businesses. It also provides $100 billion to keep hospitals open and operational which includes $25 billion for an expanded Coronavirus testing program. The key to reopening our economy is testing, testing, testing! We cannot wait. We must pass this bill now.”

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Lovell' Food For Thought - Has HDEART/ICC had an Impact?

Will those impacted respond to a survey/

There is no doubt that the Health Disparities, Education, Awareness, Research & Training Consortium (HDEART-C), the Intercultural Cancer Council (ICC) and its Network has had an impact on the career trajectory of a significant number individuals in health, especially health inequities. The issue is whether we can document its impact. Will those who have benefited take the time to respond to do the survey? That is the biggest question?

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Doctor donates kidney to co-worker

A local doctor is giving her co-worker another chance at life. Once Dr. Melanie Altizer found out her friend at Lee Health, Marianne McGiffin needed a kidney transplant she went and got tested to be a donor.

Stepfather found guilty of child abuse after waitress noticed bruises, called police

An Orange County stepfather has been found guilty of child abuse after a local waitress noticed a child in distress and called the police.

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Federal report finds steady rise in hate crimes at schools

In a first-of-its-kind report released Monday, the Department of Justice found hate crimes at schools have steadily risen since 2020 and schools were the third most common location for reported hate crimes to occur in the US.

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Deputy and woman he arrested found dead after patrol car crashed into Tennessee River

A sheriff’s deputy and a woman he arrested have both been found dead after officials say the officer accidentally drove his patrol car into the Tennessee River.