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Bayou City Art Festival Downtown Announces 2018 Houston Nonprofit Beneficiaries
A portion of the proceeds from the weekend outdoor fine art festival will benefit six local charities
The 2018 Bayou City Art Festival Downtown, produced by the Art Colony Association, Inc. (ACA), has selected six local nonprofits that will benefit from a portion of the proceeds of the event. The weekend celebration will be held Saturday-Sunday, October 13-14, 2018, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and will spotlight 300 artists from around the country representing 19 different disciplines in Downtown Houston.
Senate GOP Scrambles to Find Legislative Response In the wake of Two Deadly Shootings
The deadly massacres over the weekend have sent Senate Republicans searching to find a robust response to help prevent future mass shootings amid loud demands that they quickly pass tougher gun control measures sought by Democrats.
Norway island wants to be world's first time-free zone
Don't you wish those long summer days could last forever? An island in northern Norway is campaigning to do just that.
Amazon condemns Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for 'starvation wages' comment
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez criticized Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos for being a billionaire while his company pays its warehouse workers "starvation wages." Amazon says Ocasio-Cortez is "just wrong."
Biden replaces controversial White House physician
President Joe Biden has replaced the controversial White House physician who offered misleading information about President Donald Trump's coronavirus diagnosis last fall.
Actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are set to complete takeover of Welsh soccer team
The gang has bought a soccer club. You may have never heard of Wrexham AFC, but you might do soon. Actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney moved a step closer to becoming investors in the Welsh soccer team -- one of the world's oldest professional soccer clubs and currently playing in English soccer's fifth tier -- after their takeover bid was overwhelmingly approved by the club's board.
NYC announces Covid-19 vaccine mandate for all public school employees, with no testing opt out
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Monday that all Department of Education staff for public schools across the city must be vaccinated against Covid-19, without a testing alternative.
Time for Democracy to Work
The right to vote is fundamental to a democracy. Today in America, however, that right is under partisan attack across the country. If it is to be defended, nonpartisan reforms must pass across a partisan divide. The question now is whether Democrats will join together to protect the right to vote from the assault it faces from Republicans at every level of government.
Barbie condemned after releasing 'inclusive' Tokyo Olympics collection without visible Asian representation
America's most popular fashion doll Barbie has received widespread criticism on social media for not featuring an Asian Barbie in their collection dedicated to the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
Officials: Charges filed against shooters connected to Water Street mass shooting
New criminal charges have been filed against three men connected to a mass shooting on Water Street Friday, May 13. The charges are the first to allege people fired guns at the crowd.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene again targeted in 'swatting' incident, police say
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene was again the target of a "swatting" police call early Thursday morning, police said.
Chicago man accused of leaving voicemail with death threats at office of Republican candidate for governor
A Chicago man is accused of making violent threats against the Republican candidate for Illinois governor. Scott Lennox, 21, allegedly called the office of Illinois state Sen. Darren Bailey last Friday and left a lengthy voicemail, according to the Cook County State's Attorney's Office.
Two Spanish journalists and an Irish citizen killed in Burkina Faso
Two Spanish journalists and an Irish citizen have been killed after they were kidnapped during an anti-poaching patrol in Burkina Faso on Monday.
Sheriff in 'Rust' investigation discusses 'concerning' text messages
A day after releasing videos and documents related to the fatal shooting on the "Rust" movie set, Santa Fe County Sheriff Adan Mendoza told NBC's "Today" that text messages are "concerning" and the investigation continues into who brought live ammunition on set.
The Navy is working on plans to flush contaminated water, including shipping in massive water filters
Lt. Commander John Daly saying the water will have to be turned over several times to scrub the water clean of contaminants in a process that could take 7-14 days.
Fox agrees to give more Murdoch docs to Smartmatic in its defamation case
Fox News has agreed to give voting technology company Smartmatic additional documents about Fox Corporation Chairman Rupert Murdoch and other senior corporate executives. Smartmatic is suing the right-wing network for $2.7 billion over its airing of 2020 election lies.
Texas law banning some drag shows is unconstitutional, federal judge rules
A federal judge in Texas declared on Tuesday that a state law that bans “sexually oriented performances” on public property and in the presence of anyone younger than 18 is unconstitutional.
Mayor Turner Alarm By State to Takeover HISD
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner ran late on Wednesday morning, March 1, 2022, for the Houston City Council. Over the weekend, he met with several people, including legislators and Commissioner of Education Mike Morath, to discuss the future of the Houston Independent School District (HISD). The commissioner did not give him a definitive answer. However, the legislators did inform him of the state's intention to takeover HISD. According to Turner, Texas Education Agency (TEA) has intentions of replacing the Board of Education, Superintendent Millard House, and taking over the entire school district.
Missouri executes Johnny Johnson, convicted of murdering a 6-year-old girl, despite his claim he was mentally ill
Missouri has executed a death row inmate for the 2002 murder of a young girl over the objections of his attorneys, who argued he was mentally incompetent and thus ineligible to be put to death.
Comerica Bank Honored
Texas Bankers Foundation Honors Comerica Bank, EMPOWER Series, Inc. With LiFE Award
The Texas Bankers Foundation recognized Comerica Bank with a Leaders in Financial Education (LiFE) Award for its partnership with the EMPOWER Series, Inc., a nonprofit organization offering free monthly financial education and self-development coaching and counseling workshops for low- and moderate-income students and adults in South Dallas and Southeastern Houston. The LiFE Award acknowledges and honors Texas banks that are dedicated leaders in promoting financial education in their communities.
