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Houston Conman Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Real-Estate Scams

A Houston conman who made more than $1 million pretending to sell distressed properties for cash to dozens of people was sentenced to 20 years in prison Monday, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.

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‘Oppenheimer’ cast walks out of UK premiere ahead of SAG strike

The cast of director Christopher Nolan’s hotly anticipated war-era drama “Oppenheimer” is standing united in the effort to support the SAG-AFTRA strike.

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Jason Aldean says he’s ‘feeling a lot better’ after ending Connecticut concert early due to ‘heat exhaustion’

Country singer Jason Aldean says he is on the mend after suffering a heat-related medical incident during his concert at the XFinity Theater in Connecticut last night, forcing the show to end early.

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Championing Fairness: Commissioner Ellis Advances Resolution for Just University Funding

In a decisive move for educational equity, the Harris County Commissioners Court, led by the committed Commissioner Rodney Ellis, sanctioned a pivotal resolution on Tuesday. This mandate urges the State of Texas to eradicate the existing financial inequities plaguing Historically Black Colleges and Universities

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An Argentinian fencer lost her match but won a proposal of marriage

Argentinian fencer Maria Belen Perez Maurice may have lost the chance of a medal at the Tokyo Olympics on Monday, but she is definitely still winning at life.

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Biden announces Michael Whitaker as FAA pick

President Joe Biden intends to nominate Michael Whitaker as administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, the White House announced Thursday.

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PVAMU Chief of Police named inaugural Associate Vice Chancellor of Law Enforcement, Security for The Texas A&M University System

Effective Sept. 1, Keith Jemison, Ed.D., Associate Vice President for Public Safety & Chief of Police for Prairie View A&M University, will assume a new role at The Texas A&M University System in College Station as the first-ever Associate Vice Chancellor, Law Enforcement & Security. In this role, Dr. Jemison will serve as the principal advisor to the Chancellor’s office on law enforcement matters and the liaison between the TAMUS member universities’ Police Chief’s Council and the Chancellor’s office.

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Chelsea Handler says she 'didn't know' she was on Ozempic

There's a great deal of conversation recently about celebrities using Type 2 diabetes medication Ozempic for weight loss.

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How Rihanna stayed grounded, while so high in the air at the Super Bowl

Yes, the seven floating stages during Rihanna's Apple Music Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show were theatrical and cool, but they also had a very practical purpose.

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Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva banned for four years by Court of Arbitration for Sport

Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva has been found guilty of an anti-doping violation by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) and has received a four-year ban from competition.

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Two Houston MCs Qualify for Red Bull USA Finals, Free Livestream Airs Today via YouTube & Twitch

The Red Bull Batalla's USA Regional Qualifier competition took place this past weekend, as the Houston event will be streamed for free via Twitch and YouTube later today at 3pm CST.

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Michael Cohen reaches settlement with Trump Organization in dispute over unpaid legal bills

Michael Cohen reached a settlement with the Trump Organization in a dispute over nearly $1 million in unpaid legal bills, averting a civil trial set for Monday.

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Biden administration announces launch of HHS office focused on long Covid research

A new office has been formed within the US Department of Health and Human Services to lead the nation’s response to the lingering effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.

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CCISD Athletics chooses new method to determine heat conditions

Football practice kicks off Monday for most high school programs in Texas.

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Pearland Celebrates MLK Day with Vision for the Future

In a vibrant declaration, Pearland Mayor Kevin Cole has honored the spirit of MLK Day, symbolizing this annual observance as a beacon for new beginnings in Pearland’s dynamic community. The proclamation comes amidst Pearland's remarkable growth, heralding a new era of diversity and civic pride.

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Payments to veterans begin in $6 billion 3M earplug settlement

3M has started sending payments as part of its previously announced $6 billion settlement to resolve almost 300,000 lawsuits alleging that the manufacturing company supplied faulty combat earplugs to the military that resulted in significant injuries, such as hearing loss.

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Are you struggling to save for retirement?

The United States is on the brink of a retirement crisis.

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The 10 Senate Seats Most Likely to Switch Parties in 2018

The GOP's Senate recruiting challenges -- failing to land candidates in some states, attracting too many candidates in others, while two vulnerable incumbents are also targeted from within -- mean the party faces a long list of internal battles. Only after those are settled can the GOP fully turn its attention to unseating Senate Democrats in the 2018 midterm elections.

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Campus Chronicles - March 20, 2024

Join the staff and students at Create Fest—an exhilarating arts festival highlighting the talents of Spring Branch ISD Visual Arts! Community members are invited to compete, exhibit, connect, and celebrate on Saturday, April 6, 2024, from 10AM to 2PM at the Altharetta Yeargin Art Museum, Westchester Academy. Don't miss out—be part of the excitement! For details, visit SpringBranchisd.com and join in for a day filled with creativity and fun!