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He was a hero on Alaska Air 1282 - now, pickets for ‘livable’ wage
Steve Maller, a flight attendant for nearly 20 years, was one of the flight attendants on the Alaska Airlines flight 1282 when a door plug blew out.
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Mardi Gras: The most fun you’ll have with a history lesson
It’s time to break out your beads and get in your last bites of king cake – Mardi Gras time is here.
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San Francisco 49ers admit they didn’t know new Super Bowl overtime rules, following loss to Chiefs
Super Bowl LVIII came down to the wire. Sixty minutes of action couldn’t separate the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers and so the Super Bowl went to overtime.
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Houston Rallies Against Industrial Giant: A United Stand for Health Over Concrete
In the shadow of the LBJ Hospital in Houston, a battle against environmental injustice is being waged. Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee's assertion rings clear: "You don’t put a facility that crushes concrete, that pollutes the air, just across the street from a hospital." This powerful statement leads a chorus of community leaders, healthcare professionals, and citizens rallying against the TCEQ's decision to authorize a concrete crushing facility that could jeopardize the health of countless Houstonians and erode the $2.5 billion bond investment in the city's healthcare infrastructure.
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Farmers’ protests erupt across Europe - why?
Farmers are holding protests across Europe, clogging the streets with their tractors, blocking ports and pelting the European Parliament with eggs over a long list of complaints from environmental regulation to excessive red tape.
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Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announces Senate bid
Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announced Friday that he is running for US Senate this year, providing Republicans with a strong candidate in their bid to flip a seat in a deep-blue state.
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Bob Marley: One Love
It’s like Bob Marley never left this earth. Credit his infectious music for keeping his legacy alive. When you hear a Marley song, you get a fresh feeling. Like you’re listening to it for the first time, even though you’re not. Forty-three years after the reggae king’s death, his essence, love, wisdom and social concerns are alive and well in his verses, choruses, lyrics and melodies. The power of Marley’s music will lift viewers spirits for 1h 44m, as his story unfolds.
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Introducing The Notebook: Broadway's Newest Musical Sensation
Excitement fills the air as Broadway prepares to welcome the much-anticipated musical adaptation of the beloved novel and film, The Notebook. With previews set to begin tomorrow, February 10, and the grand opening scheduled for Thursday, March 14 at the prestigious Schoenfeld Theatre in New York City, theater enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating this heartwarming production.
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Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin" Premieres Feb 16th on Apple TV+
Get ready to step back into the beloved neighborhood with Snoopy and the Peanuts Gang as they unveil the heartwarming origin tale of one of their cherished companions, Franklin! Set to premiere globally on Apple TV+ on February 16th, "Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin" invites audiences on a delightful journey into the life of Franklin Armstrong, the trailblazing character introduced into the Peanuts Gang over 50 years ago.
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GOOD NEWS FOR FED: REVISED INFLATION DATA CONFIRMS LAST YEAR’S PROGRESS
Last year, the Federal Reserve was caught off guard when the Bureau of Labor Statistics released revised Consumer Price Index figures showing inflation rose in December 2022 and did not fall as previously thought.
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Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis to Spearhead Groundbreaking of Seniors’ Affordable Housing Development
Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis, in collaboration with the Community Services Department, New Hope Housing, and the Harris County Housing Finance Corporation, is set to lead the groundbreaking ceremony for a groundbreaking multifamily affordable housing development in Precinct One, downtown Houston. The New Hope Ennis development marks a significant step towards addressing housing affordability challenges faced by seniors in the area.
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Indulge in Romance: Comfort Foodies Unveils the Irresistible Lover’s Island Margarita for Valentine’s Day
Comfort Foodies, a culinary oasis where Southern Soul meets Caribbean flair, is set to steal hearts this Valentine's Day with the enchanting debut of their newest libation, the "Lover's Island Margarita."
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$3 for a single McDonald’s hash brown? Customers are fed up and pushing back
Corporate America may be bumping up against the limit of its power to keep raising prices as consumers in some markets cry uncle.
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Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Bridges Financial Gaps for University of Houston-Downtown Seniors, Making Graduation Dreams a Reality
In a groundbreaking initiative, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ (HLSR) has allocated a generous $125,000 Bridge Grant for Financial Gaps to support University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) seniors on the cusp of graduation. This landmark partnership aims to ensure that financial constraints do not impede the academic aspirations of deserving students, empowering them to embark on successful professional journeys.n a groundbreaking initiative, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ (HLSR) has allocated a generous $125,000 Bridge Grant for Financial Gaps to support University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) seniors on the cusp of graduation. This landmark partnership aims to ensure that financial constraints do not impede the academic aspirations of deserving students, empowering them to embark on successful professional journeys.
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Senate Republicans, in key vote, expected to block bipartisan border deal/foreign aid package
Senate Republicans are expected to tank a major bipartisan border deal and foreign aid package with assistance for Ukraine and Israel in a vote on Wednesday amid a torrent of attacks on the bill by former President Donald Trump and top House Republicans.