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5 Things for September 22: A Nuclear Warning of the 'highest level'

It's the first day of fall, y'all! We hope you have a positively autumnal weekend. But first, here's what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

Serena Williams Pens Passionate Letter About Body Image to Her 'classy' Mom

Serena Williams gave birth to her baby girl Alexis Olympia this month and as she adjusts to becoming a parent for the first time the tennis great has written a heartfelt letter to her own mother, Oracene Price

Hurricane Maria Makes Landfall in Puerto Rico with 155-mph Winds

Hurricane Maria made landfall Wednesday in southeast Puerto Rico, ripping trees out of the ground and entangling two-thirds of the island in hurricane-force winds.

No Holiday Hiring for Walmart, Just More Hours for Its Workers

The holidays are right around the corner, but Walmart won't be hiring for help. The retailer plans to meet its need for extra work during the holiday shopping season by giving existing employees more hours, according to a release from the company.

Jimmy Kimmel Takes On New Health Care Bill, Says Sen. Cassidy Lied 'right to my face'

Jimmy Kimmel didn't pull any punches when it came to the Senate's new health care bill and U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy, saying that Cassidy lied "right to my face."

Fort Bend County Jail Cited for Failure to Check On Inmates-Then Inmate Commits Suicide

After Suicides Take Comm. On Jail Standards Cities Jail Twice for Failure to Do Rounds

The family of Eugene Ethridge Jr., 33, filed a federal civil rights lawsuit Tuesday against the Fort Bend County jail (lawsuit attached). The Fort Bend County jail has an atrocious record of failing to prevent suicide of inmates. September 29, 2015 Fort Bend County jail inmate Heriberto Correas committed suicide by hanging. The Texas Commission on Jail Standards (TCJS) investigated and wrote a letter directly to Fort Bend County Sheriff Troy Nehls.

Mayor's Statement On Deaths of Local First Responders

When we lose public servants who had the job of protecting lives, the sorrow is a burden for everyone," Mayor Turner said today.

Somber Day at Georgia Tech After Violent Protests Against Student Killing

Georgia Tech's campus didn't bear any scars Tuesday from a violent night that left a police vehicle torched and three people, at least one of them a student, in handcuffs.

Second Annual Butcher's Ball to take place Saturday, Oct. 15 at Brenham's Rockin' Star Ranch

40 of Texas' top chefs, butchers and culinary leaders converge to support sustainability while raising funds for local farmers and ranchers affected by Hurricane Harvey

Following a successful inaugural year that showcased 13 Texas chefs competing for the Golden Cleaver award to a crowd of nearly 500, The Butcher's Ball is back - scheduled for Oct. 15, 2017 at beautiful Rockin' Star Ranch in Brenham, Texas! The meat-focused food and drink event aims to highlight local ranchers adhering to ethical and sustainable ranching practices.

How Racism Impacts People, Families and Communities of Color

The statistics are troubling. People of color are far more likely to suffer from inequity. Inequity that can be traced directly to racism, a side effect and the enduring legacy, of slavery. The legacy of slavery has insinuated itself into the very fabric of our society via the criminal justice system, housing, and education.

Jack Johnson's New Activist Album

If mellow was a movement, Jack Johnson would be its peaceful and eternal leader.

Lady Gaga Manages Image In Netflix's 'Five Foot Two'

Backstage looks at celebrities are fraught with peril -- especially one as aware of the image she creates and projects as Lady Gaga. That's why a feature-length Netflix documentary devoted to a year in her life, "Gaga: Five Foot Two," never quite feels as spontaneous or illuminating as the access would suggest, unless you're totally gaga about Gaga.

Farmer's Market returns to City Hall grounds Wednesday

Enjoy a variety of locally prepared food or pick up farm-fresh weekly groceries amid Houston’s dramatic downtown urban setting when the City Hall Farmers Market, sponsored by CenterPoint Energy, returns for the spring season on Wednesday, September 20 from 11:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. in Hermann Square.

Actor Greg Alan WIlliams and Entertainment Manager Matthew Knowles Headline National Black Book Festival's 10th Anniversary

Double Emmy Award-winning actor and author, GregAlan Williams, is confirmed as a featured author at the 2017 National Black Book Festival, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. Williams is most recently known for his portrayal as the villainous, Robert "Mac" McCready, on OWN's hit drama series, Greenleaf, but is also known for a number of memorable roles across television (The Sopranos, The Game, The West Wing) and film (Remember the Titans, The Preacher’s Kid, Terminator Genysis). Williams' novel, Heart of a Woman, which was originally published in 2009, has recently been re-released in audio book format. This will be Williams’ debut as a featured author at the Festival and his appearance will be on Saturday, Oct. 28 @ 3:00 p.m.

Art Colony Association Announces Bayou City Art Festival Downtown $5 Ticket Prices for First Responders

The Art Colony Association, Inc. (ACA), a non-profit producing Bayou City Art Festivals, is showing its appreciation for first responders by offering festival tickets for $5 to those that show their badge or ID at the gate. Bayou City Art Festival Downtown will be held Saturday & Sunday, October 14 - 15, 2017, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Astros Team Store Opens for Postseason Clinch Event as Astros Secure Division Title

Astros Union Station Team Store now open for 24-hour shopping extravaganza

With today’s win, the Astros officially clinched their first division title since 2001 and kicked off the Astros Team Store Postseason Clinch Event. The Postseason Clinch Event is open now at the Union Station Team Store and will remain open to the public for 24 hours. This special retail event is the very first opportunity for Astros fans to purchase their 2017 Astros Postseason merchandise.

Astros Clinch AL West Division Title

First division title since 2001 & first as AL club

With today’s 7-1 victory over the Seattle Mariners at Minute Maid Park, the Astros have clinched the American League West Division title.

Rave Reviews Releases List of the Best Mattresses for 2017

ave Reviews, the innovative ranking site that creates entertaining write-ups using advanced data-driven analysis, has published its list of the Best Mattresses for 2017.

Lyft's Redesigned Street Concept Could Fix L.A. Traffic

Want your city to fix its traffic issues? It should start by narrowing streets and planting trees where cars currently drive. A new partnership with Lyft and transportation experts highlights the overlooked secrets of good urban design -- and the answers may sound counterintiutive. For example, building more lanes to transport more cars isn't a way to cut down on congestion.

Maria Sharapova: Serena Williams 'owns me'

In the space of one hour and eighteen minutes, Maria Sharapova's life would change for ever. On a sunny Saturday afternoon in July 2004, she stepped onto Wimbledon's Centre Court as an unknown 17-year-old and walked off a household name.

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