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Biden’s diverse judicial nominees move swiftly through Democratic Senate after spring frustrations

As the start of summer brought several landmark Supreme Court rulings that jerked the law to the right, across the street, the Democratic-controlled Senate was confirming judicial nominees whose progressive legal backgrounds served as a foil to the direction the conservative justices were heading.

FDA approves antibody to protect infants from RSV

This fall, parents and pediatricians will have a new option to protect babies from a lung-attacking virus that is the leading cause of hospitalization in infants under a year old in the United States every year.

Enduring heat wave continues to choke the Southwest as high temperatures will move east

More than 85 million people remained under heat alerts Saturday as the weekslong heat wave continues and intensifies in the Southwest.

Syphilis has increased 128% among women in Houston since 2019

The Houston Health Department has reported a syphilis outbreak, with an increase of 128% among women in the city, and a ninefold increase in congenital cases in Houston and the surrounding Harris County area since 2019.

A Houston-area man has been federally charged in a social media sextortion scheme of minors

A Houston-area man was arrested Thursday and federally charged with the sexual exploitation of children for obtaining explicit images and videos of women throughout the United States, many of whom were minors, and using them for extortion, according to a criminal complaint.

Alarm bells for DeSantis, Pence falls behind and Biden stays frugal: Takeaways from new campaign finance reports

The first full financial look at the 2024 presidential race came into focus over the weekend as candidates filed campaign finance reports with federal regulators. They highlight potential trouble spots for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, a skeletal campaign operation for the current White House occupant and a wide chasm between the early fundraising leaders in the Republican primary and the rest of the field.

A $900 million jackpot is up for grabs in Monday night’s Powerball drawing

Feeling lucky? A $900 million Powerball jackpot grand prize is up for grabs during Monday’s drawing – the third largest jackpot in the game’s history, according to Powerball.

El Franco Lee II: A Journey Through Urban Mannerist Pop Art

The Houston Museum of African American Culture (HMAAC) is proud to present a captivating exhibition titled "El Franco Lee II: Mid-Career Survey," curated by HMAAC's esteemed Chief Curator, Christopher Blay. This highly anticipated showcase marks the first solo museum exhibition dedicated to the remarkable works of Houston-based artist El Franco Lee II.

Stellar Lineup of Chefs and Wine Experts Grows for Galveston Island Wine Festival at Moody Gardens

With each announcement of new additions to the 2023 Galveston Island Wine Festival lineup, anticipation for the Labor Day weekend festivities builds. Today’s announcement includes an award-winning restaurateur and his Executive Chef, one of 260 Master Sommeliers in the world, and two highly respected veterans leading the “Freedom Stories Bourbon Tasting”. Set against the picturesque backdrop of Moody Gardens, this year's festival promises to be a celebration of exceptional flavors, enticing aromas, and unforgettable experiences.

New Immersive Venue the Museum of Illusions Readies An Extensive Array of Mind-Bending Interactive Thrills and Captivating Illusions for a Late Summer Launch in the Bayou City

Immersive venue company Beyond Entertainment today announced that it is bringing its wildly-popular entertainment concept The Museum of Illusions to Houston later this summer. Set to open at 5060 West Alabama St. within the Galleria, this opening marks Museum of Illusion’s third Texas location, following successful launches in Austin and Dallas. In total, the concept – which originated in Zagreb, Croatia– has captivated guests on a global scale across 40 locations in 25 countries with its reality-defying illusory components that are indicative of the things are not always as they appear motif.

Sparkling Elegance with LeMel: Houston's Finest Jewelry Crafted by Passionate Sisters

In the vibrant heart of Houston, a shining gem stands out among the rest—LeMel, a captivating jewelry boutique founded by the dynamic duo of Jen and Mel. United by their shared love for stylish, collectible jewelry that suits everyday wear, the sisters embarked on a remarkable journey in 2015 to create a haven for those seeking timeless beauty.

Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has a history of repeatedly sharing unfounded conspiracies that man-made chemicals in the environment could be making children gay or transgende

Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has a history of repeatedly sharing unfounded conspiracies that man-made chemicals in the environment could be making children gay or transgender and causing the feminization of boys and masculinization of girls.

Texas’ TikTok ban hit with First Amendment lawsuit

Texas’s ban on TikTok at state institutions violates the First Amendment, claims a lawsuit filed Thursday by a group of academics and civil society researchers.

Pence says he supports banning abortions for nonviable pregnancies

Former Vice President Mike Pence said abortion should be banned when a pregnancy is not viable, according to the Associated Press.

Ohio plastic surgeon who livestreamed patient operations on TikTok has state medical license revoked permanently

An Ohio plastic surgeon who livestreamed some patient operations on TikTok and had three patients report complications after surgery had her state medical license revoked permanently Wednesday, according to the state’s medical board.

The US is short on homes. Here’s how builders are still offering the American Dream

America is in the middle of a housing crisis. There are only 1.08 million existing homes on the market, and the affordability of a single-family home is at its lowest level in several decades. One bid to close the estimated 3.8 million unit deficit in housing is by building new, single-family homes — but some are not for sale, they’re for rent.

CDC facing major funding cuts, with direct impact on state and local health departments

Last month, a local health department in Texas received notification that a pregnant woman living in the area had tested positive for syphilis and had fallen behind on her ob/gyn care. It was a troubling situation, one that has become increasingly common as sexually transmitted infection cases surge both locally and nationally.

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