Luis Ernesto Quintana Barney (CNN) — Butch Wilmore y Suni Williams, dos veteranos astronautas de la NASA que pilotaron el primer vuelo de prueba tripulado de la nave espacial Starliner de Boeing, llevan 63 días en el espacio, aproximadamente siete semanas más de lo esperado inicialmente. Todavía no hay una fecha de regreso clara a
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By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story August 7, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — Houston, get ready to be inspired and amazed as the unparalleled Simone Biles brings her glittering Gold Over America Tour to our city this October! On Saturday, October 19, 2024, the Toyota Center in Houston will transform
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By Brad Parks, Amy Simonson and Ray Sanchez, CNN (CNN) — Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker called on Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell to resign Wednesday over his handling of the fatal officer-involved shooting of Sonya Massey – a request Campbell dismissed as “political maneuvering during a tragic event.” “We join the Massey family in calling
Continue Reading By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story August 7, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — In an exciting development for the 2024 presidential race, global superstar Beyoncé has announced her support for Vice President Kamala Harris by donating a staggering $4 million to her campaign. This move underscores the significance of this
Continue Reading By Jeff Winter, CNN (CNN) — A second person was arrested Tuesday and charged in acts of antisemitic vandalism at the New York City homes of two Brooklyn Museum leaders earlier this summer, court records show. Samuel Seligson faces four felony counts of criminal mischief as a hate crime and four misdemeanor counts of criminal mischief
Continue Reading By Jo-Carolyn Goode Click here for updates on this story August 7, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — The Tony Award®-winning Alley Theatre, under the visionary leadership of Artistic Director Rob Melrose, has announced that single tickets for all remaining shows of the 2024-25 season are now on sale. This season promises a diverse and captivating
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Associated Press ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Online gambling company bet365 must refund more than a half-million dollars to customers who won bets, but were paid less than they were entitled to when the company unilaterally changed the odds when making the payouts, state gambling regulators said. The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement ordered
Continue Reading By Jo-Carolyn Goode Click here for updates on this story August 7, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — As the back-to-school season approaches, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is launching its new “Be Safe. Drive Smart” Back-to-School campaign this week, urging everyone to stay vigilant and help keep kids safe. Ensuring Safety in School Zones
Continue Reading By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story August 7, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — In a bold and strategic move, Vice President Kamala Harris has selected Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota as her running mate for the upcoming election. This decision elevates a former educator and Army National Guard commander to
Continue Reading By Jo-Carolyn Goode Click here for updates on this story August 7, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — The Sugar Land Branch Library is set to mark a significant milestone as it celebrates its 25th anniversary. The festivities will take place at the library’s location, 550 Eldridge, on Saturday, August 31, from 10:00 am to 12:00
Continue Reading Alexandra Ferguson Nueva York (CNN) — A veces, los mercados caen debido a un acontecimiento grande e inequívoco, como una pandemia, una guerra o una desaceleración económica. A veces, caen debido a fuerzas menos visibles, como las maniobras financieras de alto nivel diseñadas para generar beneficios de la nada. Esta semana, los mercados se han enfrentado
Continue Reading By Jo-Carolyn Goode Click here for updates on this story August 7, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — In a proactive response to the increasing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, a coalition of local residential developers has unveiled ‘Empowering Resilience,’ a groundbreaking initiative designed to create resilient housing and mitigate the economic and social
Continue Reading Associated Press A California woman has been charged with taking a cache of weapons into the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6, 2021, attack by a mob of Donald Trump supporters. An FBI affidavit unsealed on Wednesday says Kennedy Lindsey had a short sword, a steel tactical whip, a collapsible baton, pepper spray, a butterfly
Continue Reading By Jo-Carolyn Goode Click here for updates on this story August 7, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — The Fort Bend community gathered in splendid fashion to celebrate the 19th Annual Fort Bend Spring Brunch: Hats, Gloves, and Boutonnières, an event organized by the friends of the Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center – A Very Special
Continue Reading By Jo-Carolyn Goode Click here for updates on this story August 7, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — Fort Bend County Judge KP George is pleased to announce that Fort Bend County has been awarded substantial funding from the Texas General Land Office (GLO) through the Community Development Block Grant Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) program. This funding will
Continue Reading By Jo-Carolyn Goode Click here for updates on this story August 7, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — ommunities In Schools (CIS) of Houston, a leading educational nonprofit, is rallying parents and guardians to ensure a healthy and productive 2024-2025 school year for students of all ages. Serving campuses across various Houston-area school districts, CIS aims
Continue Reading Ángela Reyes Haczek (CNN Español) — Un juez de la Corte del Distrito Este de Nueva York negó la solicitud de Genaro García Luna, exsecretario de Seguridad Pública de México, para tener un nuevo juicio y que se anule el que lo declaró culpable de delitos relacionados con narcotráfico en febrero de 2023. Su defensa
Continue Reading By Jo-Carolyn Goode Click here for updates on this story August 7, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — FEMA is opening two Disaster Recovery Centers in Harris County August 7 to provide one-on-one help to Texans affected by Hurricane Beryl. Center locations: Sunnyside Health & Multi-service Center 4410 Reed Rd Houston, TX 77051 Baytown Community Center
Continue Reading By Holly Hinman, KESQ Click here for updates on this story Cabazon, CA (KESQ) — One year ago today, three firefighters were killed in a helicopter crash while battling the Broadway Fire in Cabazon. Two of the three men were senior firefighters, Cal Fire Division Assistant Chief Josh Bischof, 46, and Cal Fire Captain Tim
Continue Reading By Jo-Carolyn Goode Click here for updates on this story August 7, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — As the back-to-school season approaches, the annual Sales Tax Holiday offers a prime opportunity to support local businesses while saving money. From Friday, August 9 through Sunday, August 11, certain back-to-school items will be exempt from sales tax,
Continue Reading VIENNA (AP) — Organizers of three Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna this week called them off on Wednesday after officials announced arrests over an apparent plot to launch an attack on an event in the Vienna area such as the concerts as part of her Eras Tour. Swift was scheduled to play at the Austrian
Continue Reading By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story August 7, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — The Sugar Land Branch Library is set to mark a significant milestone as it celebrates its 25th anniversary. The festivities will take place at the library’s location, 550 Eldridge, on Saturday, August 31, from 10:00 am to
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By Oscar Holland, CNN (CNN) — What do sport hunters and fans of breakout queer pop star Chappell Roan have in common? Well, not much, perhaps. But now you can add at least one item to that list: Kamala Harris’ and Tim Walz’s new campaign cap. The pair’s first joint merch offering was unveiled Tuesday,
Continue Reading By Jo-Carolyn Goode Click here for updates on this story August 7, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — As Houston faces a resurgence of COVID-19 cases, the city finds itself at a crucial point in managing the pandemic. Driven by new, highly transmissible variants, this recent increase in infections has reignited concerns about public health and
Continue Reading Associated Press SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois governor is calling for the resignation of the sheriff whose deputy fatally wounded a Black woman after she called 911 for help last month. Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Wednesday that Republican Jack Campbell should step down after the July 6 shooting death of Sonya Massey in
Continue Reading By Jo-Carolyn Goode Click here for updates on this story August 7, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — Imagine a world where nurses are not only caregivers but also innovators, shaping the future of healthcare. Picture transitioning from the traditional bedside role to the decision-making table of business ownership. Welcome to the realm of nurse entrepreneurship—a
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PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Titan sub crew knew they were going to die before implosion, “experiencing terror and mental anguish,” lawsuit says.
Continue Reading CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of François Hollande, former president of France.PersonalBirth date: August 12, 1954Birth place: Rouen, Normandy, FranceBirth name: François Gérard Georges Nicolas HollandeFather: Georges Hollande, a physicianMother: Nicole Tribert, a social workerMarriage: Julie Gayet (June 4, 2022-present)Children: with Ségolène Royal: Flora, Julien, Clémence and ThomasEducation:
Continue Reading By Lisa Valadez Click here for updates on this story August 7, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — Harris County Commissioners Court has unanimously approved a comprehensive plan led by Commissioner Lesley Briones to invest in Harris County’s District Criminal Courts, enhancing the quality and efficiency of justice. Commissioner Briones, a lawyer and former judge, collaborated
Continue Reading By Lisa Valadez Click here for updates on this story August 7, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — Fort Bend ISD Brazos Valley Schools Credit Union employees have made a generous donation of school supplies to the Fort Bend ISD Shared Dreams program, which provides short-term assistance to students identified by their campus nurse and staff.
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