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Toyota Kicks Off ‘Juntos Somos Imparables’ Series in Texas to Salute Latino Achievement at the NALEO 34th Annual Conference

Automaker to highlight new home in Plano at conference

Toyota, the best-selling automotive brand among Hispanics since 2004, will highlight its new home north of the Dallas metroplex and kick-off its inspirational ‘Juntos Somos Imparables’ (Together We Are Unstoppable) campaign at the 34th annual conference of the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO), taking place from June 22 to 24 at the Sheraton Dallas Hotel.

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Seven Exemplary Students Awarded Scholarship from Houston Housing Resource

Local high school graduates with outstanding academic performance and demonstrations of community service receive thousands in financial aid to fund expenses for college

Thousands of dollars were awarded to seven outstanding students through the Carmen V. Orta Memorial Scholarship Fund, which provides financial aid to students within the Houston Housing Authority (HHA) Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher programs.

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Case Against Ex-University of Cincinnati Officer Goes to Jury

A Cincinnati jury began deliberations Monday in the retrial of a former University of Cincinnati police officer who fatally shot a motorist during a traffic stop.

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Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 10603 South Wilcrest

Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man found at 10603 South Wilcrest about 10:40 p.m. on Saturday (June 17).

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Alejandro Sanz Named 2017 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year

Proceeds from the tribute gala and concert will benefit the charitable work of the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation®

The Latin Recording Academy® today announced Spanish singer/songwriter and musician Alejandro Sanz will be honored as the 2017 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year during a prestigious gala held on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2017 at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. An 18-time Latin GRAMMY® and three-time GRAMMY winner, Sanz will be honored for his artistry and substantial philanthropic contributions to organizations such as Doctors Without Borders, Save the Children and Greenpeace, among others.

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Sporting Events on a Budget – It's Possible with a Plan

Season ticket holder or first timer, watching your team take the field or visiting new teams in a different venue, gripping your seat tightly during the finger-biting last minutes of a close game or cheering on a decisive win – sports can certainly be some of the best entertainment possible.

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Jews, Christians and Muslims Make Holy Ground in America's Heartland

When most people think of Omaha, they imagine sizzling steaks, billionaire Warren Buffet or even former NFL quarterback Peyton Manning calling out before the snap. (Remember "Omaha-Omaha"?).

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Guns Kill Nearly 1,300 US Children Each Year, Study Says

Rambunctious third-graders filled a classroom in Seattle on a crisp autumn day. One of the students dropped his backpack, and horror ensued.

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Chicago Cubs Draft Son of Charleston Church Shooting Victim

Chris Singleton's dream of playing major league baseball got a major step closer to becoming reality almost two years to the day after his mother was gunned down in a racially motivated shooting at a historically black church in Charleston, South Carolina.

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5 Things for Monday, June 19: London Attack, Warship Collision, Iran, Trump

London wakes up to another terror attack involving a vehicle. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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Join Representative Coleman To Celebrate Juneteenth

This weekend, join Representative Coleman for the Emancipation Park Rededication Ceremony on Saturday, June 17th and the ribbon cutting ceremony for Emancipation Avenue, Juneteenth Emancipation Celebration, and a Gulf Coast Junettenth on Monday, June 19th. ALL EVENTS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

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Governor Abbott Signs Sandra Bland Act Into Law

Governor Abbott signed SB 1849, known as the Sandra Bland Act into law. SB 1849 by Senator Whitmire is the Senate companion to HB 2702 that Representative Garnet Coleman (D-147) wrote in the House. Rep. Coleman released the following statement:

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Officer Who Shot Philando Castile Found Not guilty

Jeronimo Yanez, the Minnesota police officer who fatally shot Philando Castile during a traffic stop last year, was found not guilty of second-degree manslaughter Friday.

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Who is Otto Warmbier?

After 17 months of detention in North Korea, the conditions of which are still unclear, Otto Warmbier returned to his home state of Ohio Tuesday night.

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8 Questions the Jury Has Had In the Bill Cosby Trial

During more than 41 hours of deliberations so far, jurors in Bill Cosby's indecent assault trial have asked eight questions.

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Judge Finds Michelle Carter Guilty of Manslaughter In Texting Suicide Case

In a case that hinged largely on a teenage couple's intimate text messages, Michelle Carter was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter Friday in the 2014 death of her boyfriend, who poisoned himself by inhaling carbon monoxide in his pickup truck, a Massachusetts judge ruled.

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South African Winemaker Ntsiki Biyela Debuts Aslina Wine Collection

Ntsiki Biyela, South Africa’s first black female wine creator, debuted her new wine collection, Aslina, in Houston recently. Four wines are included in the Aslina collection - Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and a Bordeaux blend.

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Dump the Pump with METRO and Save

METRO wants you to Dump the Pump and save. On Thursday, June 15, 2017, METRO will offer free rides on our system.

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Cricket Wireless Launches Cricket Cares

New Corporate Social Responsibility Platform Aligns All Cricket Community Initiatives Under One Umbrella

Cricket Wireless announced today the launch of Cricket Cares to boost its commitment to bettering communities where you live, work and play.

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Project Lead The Way and Verizon Take Major Step in Expanding Access to Computer Science Education

Students in more than 150 middle schools across the U.S. will have access to computer science courses for the first time, thanks to more than $3 million in grant funding made possible by a partnership between Verizon and Project Lead The Way (PLTW).