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Why are Tony Buzbee and Bill King Attacking Our Black Elected Officials?

“Corrupt” “Vindictive” “Show pony” “Petty” “Pay to play politics” “Dictator.”

These are just a few of the epithets being hurled at Mayor Sylvester Turner by his two opponents in the November city elections.

Texas House Passes 'Save Chick-fil-A' bill Critics Say Will Discriminate Against LGBTQ Community

The Texas House passed legislation on Tuesday that supporters say provides religious protections, but Democrats and critics argue would allow discrimination against the state's LGBTQ community.

XFL Returns to Houston

Oliver Luck stood at the podium and flashed his huge smile that most Houstonians remember from his time as a quarterback for the Houston Oilers, CEO of Houston Sports Authority, and President/GM of the Houston Dynamo. Luck was in town to announce the new coach and general manager of the XFL team that will begin play in Houston at TDEC Stadium at the beginning of 2020.

McGowan Is First African American Valedictorian at St. Thomas High School

Doing something that no one has done before is a task with no blueprint. Although Kellin McGowan did have somewhat of a guide on his quest to become the first African-American valedictorian in the history of St. Thomas High School, his rich family legacy of achievements was all he needed.

Class of 2019: Saluting African American and Hispanic High School Valedictorians

Twelve years (13 if you include Kindergarten) of school makes the hassle definitely worth the tassel. High school seniors across our city don the ceremonial cap and gown for one of the most important walks of their life, the walk to receive their diploma. With bright smiles and wide eyes, they accept their diploma in their right hand and turn their tassel with their left hand.

Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia Introduces Bill to Require Congressional Access to ICE Detention Facilities

The Public Oversight of Detention Centers (POD) Act would provide members of Congress access to immigration detention centers within 48 hours of request

This week, Rep. Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) alongside Reps. Jason Crow (CO-06), Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), and Hank Johnson (GA-04) introduced legislation to prevent the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) from blocking members of Congress from access to detention centers that house immigrants and migrant children. The Public Oversight of Detention Centers (POD) Act would promote transparency and accountability by allowing members of Congress to gain access to detention facilities within 48 hours of request. The bill would provide entry to both juvenile and adult facilities. To date, there are over 200 immigration detention facilities with the detention bed number a record high of 49,000.

ACA Armstrong receives TDCAA Civil Practitioner of the Year award

Assistant County Attorney Barbara Armstrong received the 2019 Texas District and County Attorneys Association’s Gerald Summerford Civil Practitioner of the Year award during the annual TDCAA Civil Law Seminar in San Antonio, Wednesday, May 8.

'Aladdin' should rub audiences the right way

Chalk it up to modest expectations -- starting with early previews that rubbed people the wrong way -- but "Aladdin" is a great deal of fun, with charming leads and elaborately mounted songs. It's hardly a whole new world, but in this suddenly well-populated land of live-action reboots, makes the most out of its familiar one.

TV show producers cancel plans to scout for filming locations in Georgia because of abortion law

Executive producers for a new television show have decided not to scout for filming locations in Georgia because of the signing of the controversial "heartbeat bill."

Keanu Reeves voices new character in 'Toy Story 4' trailer

We're just one month away from "Toy Story 4" and Pixar has dropped a new trailer with yet another new character.

Even Aaron Rodgers didn't like 'Game of Thrones' finale

Being an extra in "Game of Thrones" didn't soften Aaron Rodgers' thoughts on the series' finale.

Kristen Wiig's comedy pulls out of Georgia after anti-abortion bill signing

The creative team behind "Bridesmaids" has joined a growing movement to boycott Georgia in the wake of the signing of an anti-abortion bill.

Wall Street's love affair with Tesla is over

Tesla was once the darling of Wall Street. Not anymore. The automaker's stock has plunged nearly 40% since the start of 2019, erasing most of the gains it made over the past several years. This week, Tesla shares fell below the $200 mark for the first time since 2016.

Drivers injured, students unhurt in bus-vehicle accident in Bel Air

Firefighters had to extricate a person from a car involved in an accident with a school bus in Harford County Wednesday morning.

Should you sell a stock if the CEO is?

If the CEO or board member of a company is selling stock, should I do so too?

Statement on the Shooting Death of Pamela Turner by a Baytown Police Officer

Jackson Lee: “I stand with the family of Pamela Turner. We must get to the truth, the facts and we will not relent until justice is served. The circumstances surrounding Ms. Turner’s death are shocking and I demand a state and federal inquiry into her death. First, what predicate did the officer involved have in detaining Ms. Turner? Why were no efforts made to deescalate the controversy so that it did not end in a loss of life? And, if Ms. Turner was known to law enforcement in prior dealings, did they not also know about her mental state? In recent months, we have seen too many instances of these types of killings.”

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