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A decade of racial justice activism transformed politics but landmark reforms remain elusive
Read full article: A decade of racial justice activism transformed politics but landmark reforms remain elusiveMichael Brown’s fatal shooting by police a decade ago set off more than a week of protests by thousands of people in Ferguson, Missouri.
Kamala Harris' election would defy history. Just 1 sitting VP has been elected president since 1836
Read full article: Kamala Harris' election would defy history. Just 1 sitting VP has been elected president since 1836As Vice President Kamala Harris begins her fall campaign for the White House, she can look to history and hope for better luck than others who have tried the same.
Wesley Bell defeats ‘Squad’ member Cori Bush. A pro-Israel group spent $8.5 million to help oust her
Read full article: Wesley Bell defeats ‘Squad’ member Cori Bush. A pro-Israel group spent $8.5 million to help oust herSt. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Wesley Bell has defeated U.S. Rep. Cori Bush in a Democratic primary in St. Louis.
White Sox lose 21st straight game, tying AL record set by 1988 Baltimore Orioles, falling 5-1 to A's
Read full article: White Sox lose 21st straight game, tying AL record set by 1988 Baltimore Orioles, falling 5-1 to A'sThe Chicago White Sox lost their 21st straight game, tying the American League record with a 5-1 defeat to the Oakland Athletics as Max Schuemann hit a tiebreaking, two-run single in the fourth inning.
A pro-Israel super PAC helped defeat one Squad member. Now it's going after another, Cori Bush
Read full article: A pro-Israel super PAC helped defeat one Squad member. Now it's going after another, Cori BushA pro-Israel super PAC that helped defeat one member of the congressional group called the Squad is pushing to oust another — Missouri's Cori Bush.
Ominous history for Biden: Incumbents trying to win over their parties often struggle to win again
Read full article: Ominous history for Biden: Incumbents trying to win over their parties often struggle to win againDemocratic Party leaders are publicly standing by President Joe Biden after a disjointed debate performance.
Man who killed father outside west Houston bowling alley sentenced to more than 60 years in prison
Read full article: Man who killed father outside west Houston bowling alley sentenced to more than 60 years in prisonCourt records say Dionate Banks, 31, shot Gregory Shead in the back during a fight and afterward "took to social media to claim the killing was in self-defense" and in an interview with HPD "made up facts about the incident because he did not realize it had been captured on video."
Justice Department investigating Democratic Rep. Cori Bush over alleged misuse of campaign funds
Read full article: Justice Department investigating Democratic Rep. Cori Bush over alleged misuse of campaign fundsThe Justice Department is looking into allegations Democratic Rep. Cori Bush of Missouri misused government funds for her personal security.
Controversial international terminal project at Bush Intercontinental starting to see ‘light at the end of the tunnel’
Read full article: Controversial international terminal project at Bush Intercontinental starting to see ‘light at the end of the tunnel’Houston Airport System Director Mario Diaz (no relation to the author), delivered his annual State of the Airports address to a filled ballroom inside the Marriott Marquis hotel on Monday afternoon.
Travelers, next time you’re stranded in Houston, visit one of these 7 places to pass the time
Read full article: Travelers, next time you’re stranded in Houston, visit one of these 7 places to pass the timeHere are some recommendations to explore H-Town while you wait for your next flight. Just grab an Uber or Lyft and let’s go.
Repeat offender believed to be suspect behind several auto thefts at Hobby, Bush airports
Read full article: Repeat offender believed to be suspect behind several auto thefts at Hobby, Bush airportsHouston police are searching for a group of people they believe are behind several auto thefts at both Hobby and Bush airports. Police believe a 23-year-old, identified as Joe Aguirre, committed some of the crimes.
Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation celebrates 10 years of helping Houstonians learn to read
Read full article: Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation celebrates 10 years of helping Houstonians learn to readNeil Bush, Houston Mayor Turner, The Rev. Dr. Russell J. Levenson Jr. and nationally best-selling authors Nelson DeMille, Tess Gerritsen, Tom Papa and Isabel Wilkerson support the legacy of former First Lady Barbara Bush and her mission to help all Houstonians learn to ready. Learn more about the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation at barbarabushhouston.org
‘It’s not moving quick’: Nearly 800 people charged with murder or capital murder in Harris Co. jail are waiting for trial
Read full article: ‘It’s not moving quick’: Nearly 800 people charged with murder or capital murder in Harris Co. jail are waiting for trialA new legislation proposal hopes to address the backlog of court cases statewide by prioritizing murder and capital murder cases. If passed, the law would mandate judges to take up those cases first.
Peter Roussel, former press secretary for President George H.W. Bush, dies from cancer at age 81
Read full article: Peter Roussel, former press secretary for President George H.W. Bush, dies from cancer at age 81Peter Roussel, the former press secretary for President George H.W. Bush, has died after a courageous fight with cancer, family members said. He was 81 years old.
Constable deputy transported to hospital after being hit by vehicle while working extra job at Bush Airport
Read full article: Constable deputy transported to hospital after being hit by vehicle while working extra job at Bush AirportA constable deputy has been transported to the hospital after being hit by a vehicle at Bush Airport, according to the Houston Police Department.
‘Hardest thing I’ve ever done in my life’: Mom of man killed at Memorial-area bowling alley planning his funeral
Read full article: ‘Hardest thing I’ve ever done in my life’: Mom of man killed at Memorial-area bowling alley planning his funeralGreg Shead, 24 was trying to remove loved ones from a fight when he was gunned down, according to family.
Well that was a record-smashing June...
Read full article: Well that was a record-smashing June...As you know, we had ONE day in June where temperatures didn’t reach 90° thanks to the tropical disturbance just offshore--of course, that is officially at Bush/IAH. If you were west and north, you were plenty hot again yesterday. Here’s the month we just went through:
Houston-area airports suffer widespread cancellations, delays as summer travel peaks
Read full article: Houston-area airports suffer widespread cancellations, delays as summer travel peaksAirports across the U.S. have experienced widespread flight cancellations and delays as the summer travel season reached its peak.
Southwest Airlines says ‘planned system outage’ affecting flights nationwide, including in Houston-area
Read full article: Southwest Airlines says ‘planned system outage’ affecting flights nationwide, including in Houston-areaA “planned system outage” early on Saturday affected Southwest Airlines flights nationwide, including some at Houston-area airports.
‘Hatred in the eyes’: How racist rage animated Jan. 6 riots
Read full article: ‘Hatred in the eyes’: How racist rage animated Jan. 6 riotsThe Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol insurrection by pro-Trump supporters and right-wing group members shattered the sense of security that many had long felt at the Capitol as rioters forcefully delayed the certification of President Joe Biden’s election victory.
Becoming an influencer: How a love for ‘Real Housewives’ turned into a career for this Detroiter
Read full article: Becoming an influencer: How a love for ‘Real Housewives’ turned into a career for this DetroiterSamantha Bush created the Instagram account @BravoHistorian on a whim, just looking for an outlet to share her opinions about all the ridiculous reality TV shows on the Bravo network.
Sleep In Sunday! But Why?
Read full article: Sleep In Sunday! But Why?My friends, Tim and Stephen, played it smart with Daylight Saving Time---they were in Puerto Vallarta last weekend and got an extra hour of sleep as Mexico went back one hour last Sunday. Now this weekend back home in Texas, they’ll get another extra hour of sleep! You may remember back in 2007 when President Bush changed the ‘change day’ to the first weekend in November rather than the last weekend in October---too much danger in the dark during Halloween for trick-or-treaters. Mexico stuck with the original so if you’re looking for extra hours of sleep consider that trick next time! But this is what we have for us this Sunday:
No 90s November!
Read full article: No 90s November!I always call November the “no nineties” month which means finding cooler weather is easy as pumpkin pie. While we have seen the 90 degree mark across the area in this month, our official BUSH/IAH recording station has never reported higher than 89 in this month (seven times we’ve officially hit 89 and each time was a record high for the day). Generally, the first half of the month falls in the upper 70s with lower 70s the second half, while lows hover in the low 50s falling to the upper 40s. Here’s a handy, dandy chart I put together:
Defense, run game spur Broncos’ win streak
Read full article: Defense, run game spur Broncos’ win streakWinning the turnover battle and stronger production in the run game have Fort Bend Bush on a four-game winning streak after starting the season 0-3. More leaders and better buy-in from players have the Broncos already three wins better than they were last season.
Congressional members share own abortion stories at hearing
Read full article: Congressional members share own abortion stories at hearingThree Democratic members of Congress have offered deeply personal testimony about their own abortions as a congressional committee looks at how to respond to conservative states that are passing laws limiting abortion access.
Desert Hot Weekend!
Read full article: Desert Hot Weekend!I felt sure we’d make 100F over the weekend and we came close (Feels Like Temps were 103-105 and will be again today). For Saturday/Sunday Highs BUSH made 98/97, Hobby 97/96, Sugar Land 97/96--those were the hottest. Galveston came in at 90 both days with Wharton a cool 93 and 94. While we were sunny and hot, we were also sandy and hot. Just look at these dusty sunsets:
George Bush Presidential Library and Museum is reopening next month. What you need to know before you visit
Read full article: George Bush Presidential Library and Museum is reopening next month. What you need to know before you visitAfter shutting its doors due to the pandemic last March, the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum, located at Texas A&M is set to finally reopen next month.
Southwest Airlines offers 50% off airfare to celebrate its golden anniversary
Read full article: Southwest Airlines offers 50% off airfare to celebrate its golden anniversaryTo celebrate its 50th anniversary, Southwest Airlines is offering 50% off 50 days of fall travel, but today is the last day you can take advantage of the deal.
VYPE 2021 Softball Preview: Public School #6 Deer Park
Read full article: VYPE 2021 Softball Preview: Public School #6 Deer ParkSince 2010, Deer Park has won two state championships (2012, 2014), been to the state tournament four times, and made the Regional Finals five times. The Deer are that program that you just never count-out. Amy Vidal-Bush comes over from College Station High School to take over the program. Other players to take note of include Tabatha Bailey (San Jacinto JC), Linda Gobea (Jarvis Christian College), Reanna Nieman (San Jacinto JC) Erin Perez, Bryanna Fuentes, and Haidyn Hardcastle. AdCLICK HERE TO PURCHASE 2021 VYPE BASEBALL/SOFTBALL MAGAZINECLICK HERE TO PURCHASE 2021 VYPE BASEBALL/SOFTBALL PHOTOSCLICK HERE TO VIEW FULL DIGITAL MAGAZINE
Foundations turn to bond market in response to rising need
Read full article: Foundations turn to bond market in response to rising needIn addition to the California Endowment, the Bush, Kellogg, Mellon, and Rockefeller foundations and the UJA-Federation of New York are recent entries into the bond market. Suzanne Shank, who sits on Skillman’s Board of Directors, co-founded Siebert Williams Shank, which served as a manager on several of the recent foundation bond offerings. AdThe foundations’ debt offerings came in the form of social bonds, which allow investors to try to improve society and shoot for market returns simultaneously. Advocates of the foundation bond offerings say the time is right. Unlike nonprofits, whose finances have been crushed during the pandemic, foundations have continued to enjoy strong investment returns for their endowments from the stock market.
Police tighten Congress security in era of rising threats
Read full article: Police tighten Congress security in era of rising threatsIn this Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021 photo, riot fencing and razor wire reinforce the security zone on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Eileen Putman)WASHINGTON – The House’s chief law enforcement officer is tightening security for traveling lawmakers as Congress reassesses safety in an era when threats against members were surging even before Donald Trump’s supporters attacked the Capitol. Congress' 535 members travel frequently between their homes and the capital, and many have said they feel vulnerable in their districts and when they travel. The House members asked for tightened security procedures. President Joe Biden is in “close touch” with Pelosi about congressional security, White House press secretary Jen Psaki said.
Transition of power, throughout the years: Most cases peaceful, some awkward
Read full article: Transition of power, throughout the years: Most cases peaceful, some awkwardWhen President Donald Trump lost November 2020′s election, it marked just the 11th time in U.S. history an incumbent president was beaten in a re-election bid. On the surface, it seems like it might be an awkward transition -- in which the current president vacates his office and is forced to witness the inauguration of his successor. In the middle of the night before the inauguration was scheduled to start, Adams departed Washington, D.C. and started his post-presidential life. 1828There was some bad blood between incumbent president John Quincy Adams and challenger Andrew Jackson, which stemmed from a controversial ending to the 1824 election that involved both men. 1932This was not a peaceful transition of power between outgoing president Herbert Hoover and the man who defeated him in the election, Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
Rights group asserts 'Hotel Rwanda' hero was forcibly taken
Read full article: Rights group asserts 'Hotel Rwanda' hero was forcibly taken(Eric Draper/The White House via AP)JOHANNESBURG – Paul Rusesabagina sounded strained. “Paul briefly mentioned boarding a plane on the call, but this was strained and he cut off the discussion immediately after. The legal team points to publicly available flight records. But Rwandan authorities accuse him of supporting the armed wing of his opposition political platform, which has claimed responsibility for deadly attacks inside Rwanda. Rusesabagina’s legal team has filed a complaint with the United Nations special rapporteur on torture, and the office is “moving forward with their procedures,” Endless said.
Why I love living here: President and CEO of the Coalition for the Homeless on why he loves Houston
Read full article: Why I love living here: President and CEO of the Coalition for the Homeless on why he loves HoustonMichael Nichols is the President and CEO of the Coalition for the Homeless. This is an essay he wrote as part of our series Why I Love Living Here, a weekly feature where area residents share why they love living in Houston. When we decided to come to Houston, we left our large families and many friends in Atlanta. We also showed up in Houston at a time when tens of thousands of people were flooding into our job-rich region. Less than two years ago, I joined the Coalition for the Homeless as its interim CEO.
Friday Football Frenzy featured games for Oct. 26
Read full article: Friday Football Frenzy featured games for Oct. 26HOUSTON – Here are the Friday Football Frenzy Featured Games for this Friday, Oct. 26 live at 10:20 p.m. on KPRC Local 2 with Sports Director Randy McIlvoy. Kinkaid vs St. John'sPearland vs PasadenaWashington vs YatesCy Ranch vs Cy FairDeKaney vs KleinKaty Taylor vs MemorialBush vs ElkinsLamar vs MadisonTravis vs ClementsLangham Creek vs Cy SpringsHightower vs Dulles