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Vicious storm triggers historic coastal flooding - Arctic chill chaser battered US
A vicious storm that smacked the central and eastern US Friday will continue Saturday with heavy rain, snow and dangerous coastal flooding in New England; blizzard conditions from blowing snow in the Midwest; and snow off the Great Lakes, including the Buffalo area. Meanwhile, a brutal blast of Arctic air is spreading south and east through the central US on the heels of this storm. Here’s the latest.
Texas tells Supreme Court it’s working to give Border Patrol access to boat ramp on Rio Grande
Texas officials told the Supreme Court early Saturday that the state is “working promptly” to ensure US Border Patrol agents have access to a boat ramp used to launch patrol boats into the Rio Grande, a day after the Biden administration complained to the court that the state had effectively blocked agents’ access to a key part of the US-Mexico border.
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?”
Oil prices rise as US-led strikes in Yemen raise fears of wider conflict
US-led airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen rattled energy markets on Friday, sending oil prices sharply higher.
Citigroup to cut 20,000 US employees
Citigroup will lay off 20,000 employees over the next two years, CFO Mark Mason said Friday.
Houston PetSet and L3 Design Team Up to Protect Pets in Cold Weather
Houston PetSet and L3 Design collaborate to address the homeless animal crisis, providing 50 custom-built dog houses to BARC Animal Enforcement ahead of a predicted hard freeze.
Olympics tap its first-ever global beer sponsor
Bud Light brewer Anheuser-Busch InBev is becoming the first-ever beer sponsor for the next three Olympics and Paralympic Games — with a non-alcoholic brand taking the torch.
Five investors on their biggest takeaways from 2023
Markets were anything but predictable last year. Investors aren’t looking to get caught flat-footed again.
Iowa Braces for 'Life-Threatening' Blizzard, South and East Coast Face Record Lows and Tornado Risks
A calamitous cocktail of vicious winds, extreme snowfall, dangerous thunderstorms and potentially deadly cold is taking aim across the country as perilous conditions snarl travel and threaten power outages in freezing temperatures. Here’s the latest:
Who are the Houthis and why are they attacking ships in the Red Sea?
Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels are stepping up their strikes on ships in the Red Sea, which they say are revenge against Israel for its military campaign in Gaza.
Tensions at the border grow as the number of migrant apprehensions drops significantly
A migrant surge continues to overwhelm authorities at the US-Mexico border — and in US cities where many asylum-seekers are being sent.
Poor Bank Earnings This Quarter: Uncovering the Reasons Behind the Slump
JPMorgan Chase kicked off earnings season Friday with a big miss. But that’s because of some strange accounting.
The FAA is auditing Boeing’s 737 Max 9 production
The Federal Aviation Administration says it will audit the Boeing 737 Max 9 production line and its suppliers, with a focus on ensuring quality control.
Star-studded 2024 RODEOHOUSTON® Entertainment Lineup
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo officials released the entertainment lineup for the 2024 Rodeo season, scheduled for Feb. 27 – March 17.
DEI Challenges: Expert Insights at Stake
When the murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police set off a wave of racial unrest across the country in 2020, corporate America responded swiftly with renewed and public commitments to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI).
Fact Check: Donald Trump repeats false claims about his legal troubles after closing arguments in civil trial
Former President Donald Trump went on a conspiracy theory-laden rant at a news conference Thursday after his attorneys wrapped up their closing arguments at his civil fraud trial in New York.
