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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.
Wells Fargo to host free “Advancing Homeownership” fair in Houston
Rising rents have people questioning whether now is a good time to buy a home. Wells Fargo will host a free “Advancing Homeownership Fair” to help Houston residents learn more about the homebuying process, local resources available for down payment and closing costs and opportunities that may help them achieve the goal of becoming a homeowner. The fair will take place on Saturday, July 15, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Houston Community College, 6815 Rustic Street, Houston TX 77087. Complimentary Breakfast will be served.
Bank of America accused of opening fake accounts and charging illegal junk fees
Federal regulators said Tuesday they found that Bank of America harmed customers by double-dipping on fees, withholding credit card rewards and opening fake accounts, all of which are violations of various consumer financial protection laws.
Fran Drescher criticized for Dolce & Gabbana Italy trip as actors strike deadline approaches
Fran Drescher, the president of the SAG-AFTRA union, is facing criticism for traveling to Italy to attend Dolce & Gabbana’s Alta Moda festivities this past weekend as her 160,000-member actors union faces a Thursday deadline to go on strike.
Residents evacuated as homes slide down Los Angeles County hillside following ‘significant land movement’
A dozen homes have been evacuated in Rolling Hills Estates, California, after the ground shifted, causing extensive damage, city and Los Angeles County officials said.
Keke Palmer credits motherhood for feeling ‘powerful’ and in her ‘big boss era’
There’s been a great deal of conversation about Keke Palmer lately. The 29-year old actress made headlines after her infant son’s father, Darius Jackson, commented on social media about what she wore to see an Usher concert in Las Vegas.
From Mike Pence to ‘fake’ electors, here’s who has testified to the January 6 grand jury or met with prosecutors
For months, federal prosecutors have brought witnesses in front of a grand jury in Washington, DC, to investigate efforts by former President Donald Trump and his close allies to reverse the results of the 2020 presidential election.
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner to Address PVAMU's Summer Graduating Class
Prairie View A&M University is thrilled to announce Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner will be addressing its summer 2023 graduating class as the distinguished speaker. The ceremony will take place on Saturday, Aug. 12 in the University’s William “Billy” J. Nicks, Sr. Building.
Transition to Fall Fashion with Tommy Bahama
Can it truly be Fall already? Tommy Bahama continues their 30th Anniversary celebration with a nod to relaxation and the carefree spirit from which the lifestyle brand was born. Signature prints, ultra-soft fabrics, and effortless silhouettes live on even when days grow shorter, and hemlines and sleeves get longer. National Relaxation Day is August 15 – and Tommy Bahama uses this day to kick off the Fall season as the “unofficial outfitter” of the day of relaxation, with a dress code that is carefree and comfortable with relaxed styling that celebrates comfort as the endless days of summer give way to Indian summer.
Adult Education and MAREK Transform Careers with ESL Classes and Tech Boost
Students in HCDE’s Adult Education program got a tech and language boost last week thanks to partnerships with MAREK Construction, the Harris County Public Library, and T-Mobile.
Extreme Heat Kills: Record Temps Leave Us All Vulnerable
If you clicked on any major news site this week, there was one consistent headline that would be difficult to miss, let alone ignore: “Hottest Day Ever Recorded on Earth.”
Staying Cool in Extreme Heat When the Power Fails
Electrical grid failures, or blackouts, have significantly increased in frequency in recent years, placing millions of Americans at risk for health-related illness and death. This is especially true during the summer months, when extreme weather events (including heat waves, hurricanes, tornadoes, and wildfires) intersect to maximize demand for electricity. Over the past decade, failures have more than doubled nationwide, increasing a whopping 151% between 2015-2016 and 2020-2021, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Houston Selected as Finalist for Bloomberg Philanthropies Public Art Challenge
Bloomberg Philanthropies recently announced that Houston has been chosen as one of the 17 finalist cities to receive grants of up to $1 million each as part of the prestigious Public Art Challenge. This program, launched in 2014, supports temporary public art projects that address urgent civic issues.
The legal drinking age in 21 popular destinations
International travelers must keep up with all kinds of sobering rules as they cross borders: Entry regulations, currency exchanges, customs reporting and such.
The world is big enough for US and China, Yellen says as she concludes Beijing trip
The world is big enough for both the United States and China to thrive, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Sunday as she wrapped up a visit to Beijing aimed at stabilizing the relationship between the world’s two largest economies.
How to spice up your pantry the Mediterranean way
Sign up for CNN’s Eat, But Better: Mediterranean Style. Our eight-part guide shows you a delicious expert-backed eating lifestyle that will boost your health for life.
Family of woman shot and killed by San Antonio police file wrongful death lawsuit against city, 3 officers charged
The family of Melissa Perez, who was fatally shot in her home by San Antonio police in June, is filing a wrongful-death lawsuit against the city and three officers involved who have been charged with murder.
Applications Open for Nonprofit Partners, Volunteers, Food Vendors and Live Entertainment for Bayou City Art Festival Downtown
Bayou City Art Festival, produced by the Art Colony Association, Inc., has opened the applications for nonprofit partners, volunteers, food vendors, and live entertainment for the Bayou City Art Festival Downtown on Saturday-Sunday, October 14-15, 2023.
Hosea Helps Goes Back to the Basics for their 17th Annual ‘Back To School’ Jamboree Powered by Amazon
Hosea Helps return to their original giveaway layout providing supplies, services, and essentials to Atlanta’s youth and families for the upcoming academic school year.
Hosea Helps, Inc., continuing the legacy of the late Hosea Williams Sr., plans to celebrate the ending of a safe and fun summer with a grand sized education focused festival. Hosting their 17th Annual Back 2 School Jamboree on Saturday, July 15th, 2023, Hosea Helps returns to the Georgia International Convention Center 2000 Convention Center Concourse, College Park, GA 30337 from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm, and to their roots with services and activities for the children alongside its drive-through giveaway for Georgia’s families.
Trapped drivers swam out of their cars. A woman died after being swept away by floodwaters. What to know about the heavy rainfall hitting the Northeast
Intense rain and flash flooding that left at least one dead in southeastern New York continued to pelt the Northeast on Monday, forcing residents from their homes and prompting road closures and water rescues.
