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Congressman Al Green Attends White House Reception to Celebrate Passage of Inflation Reduction Act

“President Biden has done an exceptional job of leading our nation through a series of unique, unprecedented challenges including a pandemic, supply chain shortages, and record-high inflation. I am grateful for his leadership during these trying times and could not have been more pleased to join him today to mark the passage of H.R. 5376 – The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Under President Biden’s IRA, millions of Americans will benefit from reduced healthcare costs, as well as clean energy costs.”

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US Secret Service Providing Personal Cell Phone Numbers Of Agents To Oversight Entities

Personal cell phone numbers of US Secret Service agents have been provided to oversight bodies looking into the January 6, 2021 attack on the US Capitol.

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Killer Sentenced to 35 Years in Prison After DNA Found on Gearshift of a Car Pushed Into Bayou

A 21-year-old Galena Park man was sentenced to 35 years in prison Tuesday after pleading guilty to murder for shooting an acquaintance, putting his body in the backseat of a car and pushing the car into Hunting Bayou, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.

SRO seizes drugs, pellet gun, real ammunition from car outside school

A school resource officer in Frederick County uncovered drugs, a pellet gun and real ammunition while investigating a man who was found asleep in a car on campus, the sheriff's office said.

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Astros Sends Early Message To American League Champions

The Astros got a small piece of revenge on Friday against the Tampa Bay Rays. Although it was just a regular season game, Houston may have still had the feelings they felt the last time the two teams met in Game 7 of the 2020 American League Championship Series.

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Youth Encouraged To Apply For Internships Across City

Mayor Sylvester Turner encourages all youth aged 16-24 to apply for paid internships through his signature Hire Houston Youth internship program. While thousands of internships are available across the city, including in the private and non-profit sectors, the deadline for youth to apply for City of Houston positions is Friday, April 8.

Congressman Al Green Joins Mayor Sylvester Turner to Announce Updates on Sunnyside Solar Community Project

On Friday, April 22, 2022, Congressman Al Green will join Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner to announce upcoming plans on the Sunnyside Solar Farm, which is located in the Ninth Congressional District. Congressman Green released the following statement:

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Indiana reacts to police chief’s resignation days after deputy chief suspended

Less than a week after the Carmel deputy police chief was suspended, the city’s chief has resigned.

Mayor Turner Kicks Off Signature Hire Houston Youth Program

Mayor Sylvester Turner joined City officials and business leaders Monday to kick of his signature program, Hire Houston Youth, which provides paid summer jobs and internships to youth, age 16 – 24, at the City of Houston and in the public, private, and philanthropic sectors.

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Maury Povich's show ending after more than 30 years

"Maury" will be ending after 31 seasons. The popular daytime talk show comes to a close with the 2021-2022 season, reps for NBCUniversal confirmed to CNN.

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Oscars 2022: Amy Schumer wants Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to appear on the Oscars

Amy Schumer isn't going to avoid current world events during her Oscar hosting duties. The "Life & Beth" star is even trying to find a way to have Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky virtually attend the ceremony amid Russia's invasion of his country.

Boy dies in crash on way to school in; officials say weather a factor

A boy died in a crash that occurred while he was on his way to school in Camas Tuesday morning, according to the Clark County Sheriff's Office.

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Texans Offense Fails Them Again In Loss To Colts

“We don’t have the consistency,” Texans head coach David Culley said. “We’re still having some breakdowns. “Basically, those things put us behind the chains.”

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‘The Bachelorette’ Season 20 premiere had a few surprises

Chairty Lawson’s hunt for a husband has begun. Lawson met the 25 men vying for her heart on Monday’s Season 20 premiere of “The Bachelorette,” and said she was not going to settle for just anyone who she wasn’t “head over heels” in love with. Her choices include Harvard graduate Josh, record jumper Chris, who does a backflip upon meeting her, Warwick, a construction manager from Nashville, Brayden, a travel nurse, Caleb B., a professional wrestler, and others.

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Commissioner Ellis Thanks Residents and Organizers Whose Voices Led to Commissioners Court adding $7.7M to County’s Buyout Program for Flood Victims

Funds will Provide More Money for Relocation and Benefit for Undocumented Families

Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis said he is proud Commissioners Court voted unanimously to approve his request to add $7.7 million to a buyout program that gives repeat flood victims – including undocumented immigrants – more money for relocation.

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Driver in 2018 Drive-By Shooting Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison

A Houston man who drove past a group of people gathered in front of a home in 2018, allowing a gunman in the car to fatally shoot a 19-year-old, was sentenced to 30 years in prison this week, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.

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Jeff Young Named Chief Operating Officer for The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion

Jeff Young, who has most recently served as Vice President of Operations for The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer of the entertainment venue. In this position, Young will play a pivotal role in overseeing the daily operations of the organization, ensuring seamless execution of events, optimizing resource utilizations and contributing to the strategic growth and sustainability of the venue.

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‘The Voice’ crowns winner and bids Blake Shelton farewell

It’s the end for Season 23 of “The Voice” and also a farewell for Blake Shelton.

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Houston Gang Member Sentenced to Life in Prison for 2017 Murder in Humble

A Houston gang member was sentenced to life in prison this week for a 2017 murder, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.

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Man accused of shooting 3 senior citizens at Alabama church group meeting sentenced to life without parole

Robert Findlay Smith, who was accused of shooting and killing three senior citizens at an Alabama church group's meeting in June 2022, entered a guilty plea Tuesday for the intentional murder of Jane Pounds, Walter Rainey and Sarah Yeager, according to a news release from the Jefferson County District Attorney's Office.