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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Condemns Saudi Arabia attack on Yemem Chldren

Jackson Lee— “Saudi Arabia should be condemned for the tragic attacks on innocent Yemen children”

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Tony Buzbee Comments On Latest Prop B Ruling

This morning, during the weekly City Council meeting, Mayor Turner announced that a state district judge ruled Proposition B unconstitutional.

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Ice Cube and LL Cool J Are Planning to Buy 22 Regional Sports TV Networks Worth Billions

Rap legends turned actors, Ice Cube and LL Cool J, are joining forces, this time not as musicians, but as part of a dynamic group of investors hoping to place a bid on 22 regional sports television networks that the U.S. Justice Dept is forcing Disney to sell after their previous $71 billion acquisition of 21st Century Fox.

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Chicago Police Officer Convicted of Second-Degree Murder in Shooting of Laquan McDonald

A jury has found white Chicago police officer Jason Van Dyke guilty of second-degree murder in the 2014 high-profile shooting death of a black 17-year-old, Laquan McDonald.

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Macy’s Celebrates National Believe Day with a Double Donation to Make-A-Wish® and Wishes Across America

As part of its 10th annual Believe campaign, Macy’s has declared this Friday, Dec. 8, National Believe Day – a day focused on spreading the beloved holiday program’s message of generosity and hope.

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Has your boss recently given you a nice raise so you'll stay? Are you an employer paying workers more not to quit?

Workers who stick with the same employers are enjoying the biggest raises in nearly a quarter century.

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John Whitmire Endorsed for Houston Mayor by Former HISD Board President Paula Arnold

John Whitmire announced today that Paula Arnold, Former President of the Houston Independent School District Board of Trustees, has endorsed him in his campaign for mayor of the City of Houston.

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Commissioner Ellis’ Statement in Support of Congress Members’ Call to the Justice Department for Help Regarding Mail Ballots in Texas

Voting is a sacred right and among the most important hallmarks of our democracy. In Harris County, the State of Texas, and the nation, we have seen these fundamental rights stripped away from people.

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Carbon monoxide at Kohl's in Franklin County sends 15 people to hospitals

Fifteen people were taken to hospitals after being sickened by carbon monoxide at a Kohl’s in Franklin County.

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Paris attacker Salah Abdeslam sentenced to life in prison without parole

Salah Abdeslam, who is believed to be only surviving member of the group that carried out a series of deadly gun-and-bomb attacks across Paris in November 2015, was found guilty on Wednesday and handed France's harshest sentence -- life without the possibility of parole.

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John Whitmire Endorsed for Houston Mayor By Donna Fujimoto Cole

John Whitmire announced today that the Businesswoman and Community Leader Donna Fujimoto Cole has endorsed him in his campaign for mayor of the City of Houston.

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Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson makes WWE return

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson made a surprise return to the WWE.

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HISD to host public meeting to discuss District Annual Report

The Houston Independent School District will host a public meeting on March 2, 2023, to explain the 2021-2022 District Annual Report.

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John Whitmire Endorsed for Houston Mayor By St. Rep Ana Hernandez

John Whitmire announced today that State Representative Ana Hernandez of District 143 has endorsed him in his campaign for mayor of the City of Houston.

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The oat milk wars are just beginning

It's been a big year for America's oat milk fans — and the companies serving them. In March, Starbucks rolled out the option only to sell out a month later. Silk added oat milk to its line of plant-based milks in April. Oatly had a splashy IPO in May. And a slew of new ad campaigns, with jaunty music and cheeky banter, are vying for shoppers' attention.

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Trend of 'Sephora Kids' Highlights Tween Excitement for Skincare, Raising Concerns Over Zealous Practices

Tweens are obsessed with skincare. Their curiosity for all kinds of creams, gels, face masks and facial peels has even earned them a viral moniker: “Sephora Kids.”

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Smart City Expo USA to Convene September 14-15, 2022 in Miami, FL

This year's Expo is a White House Summit for Democracy Year of Action event featuring 50+ city and government officials

Fira de Barcelona and Smart City Expo World Congress, the world's leading summit for cities and smart urban solutions, are partnering with the African American Mayors Association, the National League of Cities, Miami-Dade County Mayor, Daniella Levine Cava, and Miami Mayor and U.S. Conference of Mayors President, Francis X. Suarez, to host Smart City Expo USA from September 14-15, 2022 at the Miami Beach Convention Center. Alongside the expo, Mayor Suarez will host the U.S. Conference of Mayors Fall Leadership Meeting in Miami, FL from September 15-18, 2022.

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Biden's Trillion-dollar Plan

After much drama last week, President Biden made it clear that his core legislative package - the American Jobs Plan, which would begin rebuilding our decrepit infrastructure and the American Family Plan, which would address essential needs - will pass together or not at all. Now Democrats are moving to negotiate the scope of the Family Plan so they can unify behind it.

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Reliable Sources: Kavanaugh calls allegation in New Yorker story a 'smear'

This is a smear, plain and simple," Brett Kavanaugh says. That's his response to the new allegation of sexual misconduct against him -- published by The New Yorker on Sunday night -- in a story co-bylined by Ronan Farrow and Jane Mayer.

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Explore Local Businesses, Events and Restaurants During Arts District Houston’s Inaugural Arts District Month

October is officially Arts District Month in Houston and Arts District Houston is partnering with Houston First, Visit Houston, and Le Meridien Houston Downtown to showcase all that the District has to offer. For the first time, visitors can celebrate the rich, thriving arts and culture community with an entire month dedicated to delivering the perfect getaway matched with artistic expression.