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“Dehumanizing and Degrading” – Church Rewrites Rules to Restrict Rights of Transgender Members
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has updated its General Handbook to address issues they have been having with transgender members and the church’s policies on biological sex. Handbook Update for Local Leaders. The General Handbook updates are the church’s attempt at providing local church leaders with...
Former Dodgers Prospect, DFA’d By Houston Astros, Joins MLB’s Worst Team
The Astros announced a set of roster moves on Sunday, including the news that infielder Jacob Amaya has been designated for assignment. Amaya, a former Los Angeles Dodgers prospect, came to the Astros in a trade from the Marlins back in April and only appeared in one game — as a defensive substitute in the Astros’ 10-3 …
Watch Chris Stapleton and Miranda Lambert Join Forces For Live Premiere Of “What Am I Gonna Do”
Chris Stapleton and Miranda Lambert are two of the biggest forces in country music today. And those forces combined are certainly something. The two country superstars co-wrote “What Am I Gonna Do,” the opening track on Stapleton’s highly acclaimed 2023 album Higher. On Saturday (Aug. 24), Lambert joined the “White Horse” singer onstage for their first-ever live duet of the song.
Fort Bend County and Houston Humane Society join forces to rescue three horses
Fort Bend County - The Houston Humane Society has rescued three horses from severe neglect in Fort Bend County. The horses, two females, and one male, were discovered living in unsanitary conditions without access to food and were significantly malnourished. The rescue was conducted in collaboration with the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office.
20-year-old Houston woman accused of stabbing 71-year-old man to death
HOUSTON – The motives of a 20-year-old woman are under investigation after the fatal stabbing of a 71-year-old man, according to the Houston Police Department. Alexis Maria Miller has been charged with murder in the death of Christos Simopoulos. What happened. Simopoulos was found suffering from multiple stab wounds...
WANTED: Gunman accused of punching man in SW Houston before stealing his wallet at gunpoint
The Houston Police Department is seeking information on a man who robbed a driver at gunpoint following a traffic incident. It happened on May 4 at around 8 p.m., when police say the victim was driving near the 15600 block of S. Post Oak. That’s when a black Buick Lacrosse backed into his vehicle at an intersection.
The ‘Darth Vader House’ In Texas Is For Sale Again
This very well-known house in Texas has popped up on the market again, but if you want it, you’re going to have to move quickly because it’s getting a lot of attention. And for good reason, this property has been featured on TMZ, CNN, the New York Times, and so many other media outlets as it’s known as the ‘Darth Vader House’.
The Houston Texans have a minor quarterback controversy brewing
The Houston Texans are a team to take seriously. They are talented, well-coached, and most importantly; deep. They're a team that seems to be two-deep at most positions on the team, and that includes at quarterback. While there seems to be some discussion, the going thought is that Davis Mills will backup C.J. Stroud. Mills, the team's former starter, remains a very good quarterback and could arguably claim to be a top-40 guy at the position.
Super Bowl WR Can Help Commanders After Roster Cuts
He Washington Commanders and rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels could use another wide receiver, and they’d surely welcome the chance to sign Super Bowl veteran Robert Woods if he doesn’t survive final roster cuts with the Houston Texans. Woods is on the bubble in Houston, according to Bleacher Report’s...
Squeezed by inflation and politics, a Texas food bank gets creative to keep people fed
LUBBOCK — Just a short walk behind the South Plains Food Bank lies an uncommon sight in the parched region — thousands of lush trees covered in apples, persimmons and other fresh fruit. The 15-acre orchard has its roots in East Lubbock, a known food desert in the...
Texas’ Smallest High School Has An Enrollment In The Single Digits
I used to always think my former high school in Texas was small, but as it turns out, it was pretty midsized. It was one of those places where you knew everyone in your high school class, along with the upper and lower classes, but you didn't all necessarily talk. The same thing applied to the small town of Brownsboro, TX where it was located.
Parents Are Furious After Texas School Allegedly Misplaces Child
It is the second week of school for the Killeen Independent School District. Unfortunately, there have already been some disturbing moments with a child who attends Reese’s Creek Elementary. A concerned parent reached out to me and explained a horrifying episode. The mother (Kristina Case) of the six-year-old girl stated that the Killeen Independence School District allegedly mishandled transportation for her daughter. This Texas mother said she couldn’t find her daughter for at least 15 minutes and not only did this put her into a complete panic but how she felt Reese Creek Elementary handled it was completely coldhearted and careless. .
Veterans Land Board offers essential training for realtors working with veterans
AUSTIN - Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., announced today that the VLB’s Texas Real Estate Commission-approved (TREC) Continuing Education course is now available to realtors.
Texas Lottery Officials Confirm Two New Texas Millionaires
The jackpot for Friday night's Mega Millions drawing was $535 million. That top prize will now head north to $575 million because nobody matched all six numbers in the latest drawing. However, two Mega Millions players matched all five non-Mega Ball numbers. One was from Tennessee, while the other was...
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