By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story August 15, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — The world lost a legendary entrepreneur and a true original in Wallace “Wally” Amos, who passed away at the age of 88. Known for creating the iconic Famous Amos chocolate chip cookies, Wally Amos left behind a
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Living in a kennel, and surrounded by hundreds of other animals for long periods of time, could have significant negative impacts on our furry friends. That’s why the Humane Society of El Paso focuses on ‘kennel enrichment.’ Officials said kennel enrichment is extremely important, and can be fulfilled in a
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Dozens of migrants and staff at both the Kiki Romero and Leona Vicario migrant shelters gathered at the Estadio 20 de Noviembre in Ciudad Juárez for the second edition of the Copa América Migrante, or Migrant America Cup. Representing eight countries, they gathered to enjoy one of their favorite sports: soccer.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — This Monday, El Paso County Commissioners voted to put two bond measures on the November ballot.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Mayor Oscar Leeser is set to hold a news conference Thursday to discuss the city manager selection process, timeline, and next steps. This comes after committee member Cindy Conroy told ABC-7 she feels the process is being “rushed.” With the election around the corner and six council positions
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Project Bravo and private partners are working to with the County of El Paso to place solar panels that create drinking water from water vapor present in the air in underdeveloped parts of El Paso County. Project Bravo’s AguasEsperanza program currently has four sets of SOURCE® Global Hydropanels in the
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By Amy Woodyatt, CNN (CNN) — The Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) has condemned an anonymous online petition concerning Rachael Gunn – the viral breaker known as Raygun – saying it contains falsehoods about how she was selected to compete at the Paris Games. Gunn, a 36-year-old university lecturer from Sydney, failed to register a point
Continue Reading CNN By Amy Woodyatt, CNN (CNN) — The Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) has condemned an anonymous online petition concerning Rachael Gunn – the viral breaker known as Raygun – saying it contains falsehoods about how she was selected to compete at the Paris Games. Gunn, a 36-year-old university lecturer from Sydney, failed to register a
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Ángela Reyes Haczek (CNN) — El príncipe Harry y su esposa Meghan, duque y duquesa de Sussex, llegaron a Colombia en una visita para apoyar iniciativas que protejan la salud mental de niños y mujeres frente al ciberacoso. La visita de cuatro días se produjo a raíz de una invitación de la vicepresidenta Francia Márquez,
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By Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — A closeup of a leopard seal’s gaping jaws, an octopus sheltering in a plastic bag and a jackfish hiding inside a jellyfish are among the amazing photos selected as finalists in this year’s Ocean Photographer of the Year competition. The 105 images were selected from the more than 15,000
Continue Reading By Alexis Scott Click here for updates on this story CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (KRIS) — Parents of students at T.G. Allen Elementary School are frustrated after learning two air conditioning units were not working on campus. Several of those parents called our newsroom to emphasize their concern as the school year began on Monday. Cissy
Continue Reading By CHAZ MILLER Click here for updates on this story HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Residents of a northwest Harris County subdivision are shaken up after a newborn baby boy was found dead in the back of a garbage truck. The discovery was made at about 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in the 13200 block of Fountaincrest Court
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By Katie Bo Lillis and Natasha Bertrand, CNN (CNN) — Russia appears to have diverted several thousand troops from occupied territory inside Ukraine to counter a surprisingly successful Ukrainian offensive inside Russian borders in a move that potentially weakens Moscow’s war effort, two senior US officials told CNN. The development has drawn American attention and
Continue Reading By Megan Lee Click here for updates on this story FRANKLIN, Wisconsin (WTMJ) — High school football season is kicking off, but one family is worried their teen will be stuck on the sideline. “Due to his disabilities and IEP (Individualized Education Program), he would not be able to be a part of the high
Continue Reading Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Independent experts with the United Nations have urged Bahrain to ensure those held at its Jaw prison have access to adequate food, water and medical care. They said Thursday they had received allegations guards have cut air conditioning in the island kingdom’s sweltering summer. Bahrain called the
Continue Reading By Chris Bovia Click here for updates on this story HOLLAND, Michigan (WXMI) — A boat is stuck on the Holland south pier Thursday morning after crashing into it and throwing a teen-aged passenger into the rocky waters. Ottawa County Deputies tell FOX 17 it happened around 10:15 Wednesday night— a 69-year-old Holland man was
Continue Reading By Marc Blaine Click here for updates on this story TOOELE, Utah (KSTU) — It was a hero’s welcome for former United States Air Force Technical Sgt. Jesse Clark as he and his family arrived to see for the first time their new home in Tooele, courtesy of the nonprofit Tunnel to Towers Foundation. The
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CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of US Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch.PersonalBirth date: August 29, 1967Birth place: Denver, ColoradoBirth name: Neil McGill Gorsuch Father: David Gorsuch, lawyerMother: Anne Gorsuch Burford, lawyer and administrator of the EPA for nearly two years under President Ronald ReaganMarriage: Marie Louise GorsuchChildren: Emma
Continue Reading By Andrew Amouzou Click here for updates on this story GREEN BAY, Wisconsin (WGBA) — “That was a concern yesterday,” Celestine Jeffreys, Green Bay City Clerk, said. After higher-than-expected voter turnout at Tuesday’s elections Jeffreys said the city is already preparing for November. That includes replacing five ballot reading machines that malfunctioned during the primary.
Continue Reading Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — As students return to colleges across the United States, administrators are bracing for a resurgence in activism against the war in Gaza, and some schools are adopting rules to limit the kind of protests that swept campuses last spring. While the summer break provided a respite in student demonstrations
Continue Reading By Angela Bohon Click here for updates on this story NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia (WTKR) — An off-duty firefighter helped rescue six men from the water near the James River Bridge on Sunday. Jason Edwards, a 25-year veteran of the Newport News Fire Department, was on his fishing boat with his father and a friend when
Continue Reading WTKR, SUFFOLK FIRE & RESCUE, DAVID ZINK, BROADCASTIFY, CNN By Angela Bohon Click here for updates on this story NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia (WTKR) — An off-duty firefighter helped rescue six men from the water near the James River Bridge on Sunday. Jason Edwards, a 25-year veteran of the Newport News Fire Department, was on his
Continue Reading Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago’s police superintendent is touting extensive officer training as a critical part of the city’s preparations for the Democratic National Convention next week. Roughly 50,000 people are expected to come to Chicago for the convention, including thousands of anti-war activists who plan to demonstrate near the United Center. That’s where
Continue Reading By Ruta Ulcinaite Click here for updates on this story DETROIT, Michigan (WXYZ) — On Tuesday we shared the story of 36th District Court Judge Kenneth King placing a child visiting his courtroom in handcuffs and in jail clothing for falling asleep and “giving him attitude”, now the 15-year-old’s mother is speaking out. Latoreya Hill
Continue Reading WXYZ, 36TH DISTRICT COURT, CNN By Ruta Ulcinaite Click here for updates on this story DETROIT, Michigan (WXYZ) — On Tuesday we shared the story of 36th District Court Judge Kenneth King placing a child visiting his courtroom in handcuffs and in jail clothing for falling asleep and “giving him attitude”, now the 15-year-old’s mother
Continue Reading CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the death penalty in the United States.FactsCapital punishment is legal in 27 US states. Four of those states have governor-imposed moratoriums.According to the Death Penalty Information Center, 47 people were executed in the United States in 2025. Florida accounted for 19 of these executions. The
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CNN, POOL By Bryan Mena, CNN Washington (CNN) — The standard, 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.49% this week, up slightly from the prior week’s level, Freddie Mac reported Thursday. But that’s still well below this year’s peak and the two-decade high last fall — and that appears to be enough to entice homeowners to refinance.
Continue Reading BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Police in Barcelona have detained a fourth man accused of participating in the stabbing of the father of 17-year-old Spain soccer star Lamine Yamal. Police thanked citizens for helping them detain those accused of the stabbing of Mounir Nasraoui on Wednesday. Three people had been detained on Wednesday. Nasraoui remained hospitalized
Continue Reading By Kristen Holmes, Dana Bash and Steve Contorno, CNN (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump is expected to add staff to his campaign imminently, two sources familiar with the matter tell CNN, including the addition of his first 2016 campaign manager and staunch ally, Corey Lewandowski. It was not immediately clear what Lewandowski’s role would
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Las Cruces police just arrested 48-year-old Oscar Martinez. Officers were called out on a shoplifting call, and as they were arresting Martinez, they discovered he had an active warrant for murder out of Colorado. Martinez, who is from Denver, was suspected of shoplifting from the Walgreens near Roadrunner Parkway
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