Groundbreaking Advances: Mayor Whitmire and METRO Spearhead Westheimer Paving Project
Houston's Westheimer Road, a vital artery through the heart of the city, is set for a major transformation. Mayor John Whitmire and METRO Chair Elizabeth Gonzales Brock recently celebrated the groundbreaking of the Westheimer Improvement Project, a robust initiative poised …
Houston Man Receives Life Sentence After Violent Crime Spree and Triple Homicide
In a decisive move by the Harris County legal system, Jerome Moore, a 25-year-old Houston resident, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for his involvement in a series of armed robberies and a gang-related triple murder. The sentencing occurred after …
Houston Police Chief Troy Finner Announces Retirement Amid Departmental Probes
In a significant development within the Houston Police Department, Chief Troy Finner has announced his retirement, effective as of 10:30 p.m. Tuesday. This announcement was confirmed by Mayor John Whitmire in a late-night email to city employees, following a series …
HISD Aims to Enhance Gifted and Talented Program Amidst Diversity Challenges
Houston ISD (HISD) is striving to bridge the representation gap in its Gifted and Talented (GT) program, as revealed in the district's latest evaluation for the 2022-23 academic year. Despite an overall increase in GT identification, disparities persist, particularly among …
Houston Shines at the 2024 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards with Galena Park ISD Taking Top Honors
Houston educators and schools were in the spotlight at the glamorous H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards held on May 5, 2024, at the Marriott Marquis in Houston. In its 22nd year, the prestigious event saw a total of $480,000 in …
Harris County Department of Education Celebrates AANHPI Heritage Month with a Focus on Innovation and Leadership
This May, the Harris County Department of Education (HCDE) proudly joins communities and educational institutions nationwide in celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month. Embracing the 2024 theme, "Advancing Leaders Through Innovation," this special observance honors …
Hamas accepts Gaza ceasefire proposal from Egypt and Qatar
Hamas said it has accepted a ceasefire deal proposed by Egypt and Qatar, which seeks to halt the seven-month war with Israel in Gaza, prompting Israel to say it would send a delegation to negotiate – though it warned the …
Man filming Pennsylvania church service tackles person who pointed gun at pastor
It was a normal Sunday morning service for Pastor Glenn Germany. Germany said his church was praising worship longer than normal and having a great tim
When grief and AI collide: These people are communicating with the dead
When Ana Schultz, a 25-year-old from Rock Falls, Illinois, misses her husband Kyle, who passed away in February 2023, she asks him for cooking advice.
Kenan Thompson is supportive of college protests as long as they don’t involve his daughter in ‘SNL’ cold open
“Saturday Night Live” took on one of the top news stories of the past week on its latest episode, when cast members played concerned parents of New York City college kids involved in protests in the cold open over the …
Mayor Whitmire Conducts Aerial Assessment Over Kingwood Amid Rising Flood Concerns
Houston, as our community faces the challenges brought by recent heavy rains, Mayor John Whitmire took to the skies with the Houston Police Department Air Support Unit to oversee the affected areas in Kingwood. This Saturday, alongside Police Chief Troy …
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Honors Dr. Wallace E. Davis at Spring Commencement
In a ceremony marked by celebration and forward-looking aspirations, the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor (UMHB) proudly conferred an Honorary Doctorate of Humanities on Dr. Wallace E. Davis during its Spring 2024 commencement held at the Cadence Bank Center. This honorary …
Harris County Election Day Will Proceeds Smoothly Despite Weather Warnings
As Harris County braces for a forecast of severe weather, the Harris County Clerk’s Office (HCCO) is confidently moving forward with the scheduled May 4 Uniform and Special Elections. Despite recent heavy rainfall that has concerned many residents, authorities have …
Washtenaw Community College Enhances HBCU Pathways with New Partnership and Celebrates with Vibrant HBCU Day
In a significant step toward expanding educational opportunities, Washtenaw Community College (WCC) has proudly announced its latest partnership with Central State University (CSU), Ohio, as part of its HBCU Pathway program. This partnership was formalized during WCC's second annual HBCU …
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