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Winter Weather Alert for Houston

The National Weather Service has advised a cold front is expected to pass through the Houston area beginning Sunday, January 14, that will include a hard freeze. Cold weather can pose a danger to the health and safety of Houston residents and proper care should be taken to reduce exposure to these conditions.

Fort Bend County Prepares Residents for Freezing Temperature

Today, in preparation for an impending hard freeze, Fort Bend County Judge KP George, in collaboration with emergency response department leaders and community partner Attack Poverty, held a press conference.

Israeli soccer player detained in Turkey after protest in support of hostages held in Gaza

Sagiv Jehezkel, the Israeli soccer player suspended from top-tier Turkish club Antalyaspor for an on-pitch protest in support of hostages held in Gaza, is returning to Israel after he was briefly detained by police.

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin released from hospital

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was released from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Monday, according to the Pentagon, two weeks after he was admitted for complications following prostate cancer surgery.

Cracked window on Boeing 737 forces All Nippon Airways flight to turn back

A domestic flight operated by Japanese carrier All Nippon Airways (ANA) returned to its departure airport on Saturday after a crack was found in a window in the cockpit of the Boeing 737-800 plane, the airline said Monday.

‘Brotherly Shove’: Why in vogue ‘Tush Push’ becomes unstoppable play in NFL

Inevitability isn’t a word often associated with sport – especially in the National Football League (NFL) where fans know that almost anything can happen at any given time. Yet the Philadelphia Eagles seem close to harnessing the power of certainty thanks to one play: “The Brotherly Shove.”

Seasonal affective disorder doesn’t mean SADNESS. - 6 self-care tips to fight the blues

The start of a new year means continued short days and long nights. While some might be unhappy over the lack of daylight outside, millions of people have to worry about a more severe type of sadness: the winter blues.

Five things to watch in Iowa’s Republican presidential caucuses

Iowa Republicans who are willing to brave record-low temperatures are set to kick off the party’s 2024 presidential nominating process with Monday night’s caucuses.

MLK Parades Postponed Due to Weather Safety Concerns

The City of Houston, with deep regret, has postponed Houston's Downtown Martin Luther King, Jr., Day parade and a separate Midtown parade due to weather-related public safety concerns. A trail ride scheduled for later that morning has also been postponed.

Woman knits 5,000 hats for Hopkins nonprofit from thousands of miles away

A local non-profit that aims to make sure children have warm heads and hands is getting help from a knitter in one of the most tropical places.

Huge network of ancient cities uncovered in the Amazon rainforest

Archaeologists working deep in the Amazon rainforest have discovered an extensive network of cities dating back 2,500 years.

Conductor invited refugees who’d never played instruments to join his orchestra changed his lifeed

Ron Davis Álvarez stood on a train platform in Stockholm, stunned by what he saw.

John Kerry steps down as US climate envoy

US climate envoy John Kerry plans to step down from his post by this spring, a source close to Kerry confirmed to CNN.

Christie supporters consider who to back - former New Jersey governor out of the race

Some New Hampshire voters have an unexpected decision to make with less than two weeks to go until the first-in-the-nation primary: who to cast their ballots for on January 23 now that former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has dropped out of the race.

UHD GatorServe to Restore Houston’s Moody Park for MLK Day of Service

University of Houston-Downtown’s GatorServe for the MLK National Day of Service at Houston’s historic Moody Park.

Friends of The Periwinkle Foundation presents “Hops & Hot Tamales” fundraiser on Wednesday, January 24 at Bad Astronaut Brewery Company

Public is invited to learn more about the Foundation and enjoy beer and tamales at casual event

Friends of The Periwinkle Foundation presents “Hops & Hot Tamales,” a fundraiser and “friend raiser” to thank current supporters and invite community members to learn more about the nonprofit. Guests will enjoy delicious tamales and other goodies from El Patio, while sampling an array of local beers from Bad Astronaut Brewery Company. Additionally, there will be games, brief presentations and opportunities to engage with The Periwinkle Foundation staff, board members, long-term survivors and patients impacted by the organization’s programs, all in a fun and casual atmosphere. The Periwinkle Foundation is a Houston-based nonprofit organization which develops and provides programs that positively change the lives of children, young adults and families who are challenged by cancer and other life-threatening illnesses and are cared for at Texas Children’s Hospital. WHEN: Wednesday, January 24 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. WHERE: Bad Astronaut Brewery Company 1519 Fulton St. Houston, TX 77009 TICKETS: Tickets range from $35 for guests ages 35 and under to $80 for a couple’s ticket. Become a Lifetime Friend for a donation of $1.000. Go to https://periwinklefoundation.org/support/friends-of-periwinkle/hops-and-hot-tamales/ to purchase tickets or click here. For more information, contact Jared Walton directly at jwalton@periwinklefounation.org or call 713-807-0191. # # #

Hawthorn Park Landfill Will Not Be Expanded into Neighborhood

USA Waste of Texas Landfills, Inc. announced that they withdrew their application to expand the Hawthorn Park landfill. Their previous plan to expand the existing landfill would have caused it to be positioned closer to the Carverdale neighborhood.

Senator Borris L. Miles Addresses TCEQ Permit for Concrete Crushing Facility Near LBJ Hospital

Yesterday, my office was informed that Texas Coastal Materials has been given a permit to build a concrete crusher right next to LBJ Hospital. This battle is not over and I will continue to fight the construction and operation of this polluting facility.

Major travel disruptions - highest US flight cancellations in six months

Winter weather combined with the grounding of the 737 Max 9 planes is causing major disruptions for air travel.

AI-based study finds fingerprints not unique.

“Do you think that every fingerprint is actually unique?”

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