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Police find body of missing Guardsman in flood-ravaged Maryland river
Authorities working in flood-ravaged Maryland found the body of a missing Army National Guardsman in the Patapsco River, just east of the heavily damaged town of Ellicott City on Tuesday, the Howard County Police Department said.
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Rice Hosts Innovative Symposium On Braille Reading and Writing
Braille, the writing system that allows people who are blind or have other visual impairments to read by touch, was once greatly understudied by the academic community. This began to change with new research that emerged two decades ago showing that the brain’s visual cortex lights up when people who are born blind read braille.
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Police: Girl confined to basement room with alarm; 2 charged
A man and woman from New Boston are facing felony charges in connection with accusations that they held a girl against her will, police said.
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Houston Sailor Returns Home after Middle East Deployment
A 2002 Willowridge High School graduate and Houston native is one of 1,200 sailors who recently returned to Naval Station Mayport after a six-month deployment aboard USS Iwo Jima.
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Chef for Seniors Launches in Houston With Two New Franchises
Customized catering service to launch in Greater North Houston
Next month, Houston will be home to two new Chef for Seniors franchises, part of a growing national franchise that specializes in providing affordable, fresh and healthy meals to senior citizens. Franchisees Shonah Jefferson and Laurent Vals will launch their franchises in the North Houston area with two regions: Lake Houston, Kingwood, Humble, Spring, Porter, and Woodlands (East) and the Woodlands, Conroe, Egypt, and Shenandoah, respectively.
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Riel Hosts an Unusual and Classified Dinner
Riel Restaurant located at 1927 Fairview Street in Houston is open for business serving American Style cuisine with local flavors. Co-owner and Executive Chef Ryan Lachaine, who is originally from Canada, Manitoba Canada, run the kitchen.
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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Statement Following the Criminal Sentencing of the President’s Former Personal Lawyer
Jackson Lee – “I hope federal prosecutors review all the materials seized from Mr. Cohen to fully unearth the pattern of criminal conduct that has defined the last decade of his relationship with the Trump Organization, and pursue the facts wherever they may lead. I also look forward to an opportunity to hear from Michael Cohen, in an open, public setting before the House Judiciary Committee, so that he may fully reveal his criminal activity as it relates to the President, and especially regarding knowledge of Russian interference in the 2016 election and the extent to which associates of the Trump campaign aided and abetted in that crime.”
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Rosa threatens 9 million people with flooding, even in the desert Southwest
Millions of people unaccustomed to heavy rain will get walloped by Tropical Depression Rosa on Tuesday.
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Actor Bill Murray Brings His Charm in a Live Performance of Music and Literature at Jones Hall
The Houston Symphony welcomes award-winning actor and comedian Bill Murray to Jones Hall for a must-see live performance, New Worlds: Bill Murray, Jan Vogler & Friends, at 7:30 p.m. April 16, 2018, featuring music and literature.
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Walker warns GOP 'at risk of a #BlueWave' after Democratic win in Wisconsin court race
The Democratic-backed candidate won a seat Tuesday on Wisconsin's Supreme Court, another warning signal for the GOP that led Republican Gov. Scott Walker to tweet that the party is "at risk of a #BlueWave" in November.
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Yale is the latest to revoke honorary degree from Bill Cosby
Yale is the latest university to pull an honor it bestowed on disgraced comedian Bill Cosby. The school's board of trustees voted to rescind an honorary degree it awarded to Cosby in 2003.
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Bill Cosby's sentencing for his indecent assault conviction is set for September
Bill Cosby's sentencing hearing is set for September 24 and 25, according to a court order from Judge Steven O'Neill. Cosby was found guilty last month of three counts of aggravated indecent assault for drugging and sexually assaulting Andrea Constand at his home in a Philadelphia suburb in 2004.
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iHeartRadio owner files for bankruptcy
The two biggest owners of radio stations in America have both filed for bankruptcy. iHeartMedia, the operator of 850 stations across the United States, submitted the paperwork on Thursday. Its rival Cumulus, the operator of 445 stations, did the same thing a few months ago.
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When Adversity Hits
Rockets look for ways to improve after losing 4 out of 5 games.
Sometimes in the midst of trying to find yourself and come to a point of peace and tranquility, you lose yourself to adversity. There will be some trials and tribulations that will come before you can finally reach that place in your life where no problem is worth stressing over.
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The Skin Cancer Foundation Shares Sun Protection Tips for Tropical Holiday Vacations
Concentrated sun exposure on a beach getaway can be especially harmful to the skin
With the holiday season upon us, many people are hoping to escape the cold to a sunny shore far away. A winter getaway is a great time to relax and have fun, but it’s important to remember that ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun can cause severe skin damage, sunburn and ultimately contribute to the development of skin cancer.
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Houston ISD Relaunches Grab and Go Meals Program On Monday, April 6, 2020
The Houston Independent School District is relaunching its Grab and Go Curbside Meals Program on Monday, April 6, 2020.
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Netflix Moves $100 Million to Black-Led Banks to Help Build Economic Opportunity in Black Communities
Netflix announced today it is shifting $100 million of its cash to financial institutions that serve the Black community to draw attention to the racial wealth gap in America.
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Wholesome Supernatural Adventure Woven With Spiritual Insights
Journey to a new world with The Treasure Tree, a wholesome tale that weaves adventure, suspense and sweet romance with biblical principles that will resonate and prompt you to reflect upon your own choices and life journey.
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Trentino Gelato Makes Life Sweeter
In the midst of the Stay at Home order, some of us might find ourselves challenged with controlling our snacking impulse. We are fortunate to live in the fourth largest city in the United States where restaurants are plentiful and so are grocery stores. While the restaurants are temporarily limited to delivery and take-out, more people have been compelled to buy more food items to prepare and enjoy at home.
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This Museum Wants to Send Your Mom a Mother's Day Flower Bouquet
You can send your loved ones a free virtual bouquet of flowers, with help from India's Museum of Art and Photography (MAP) and their Bouquet of Hope. Flowers have always been the perfect Mother's Day gift because they symbolize life, love, and hope.