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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is one of the biggest cultural events in Texas and one of the largest rodeos in the world, blending livestock competitions, carnival attractions, food festivals, and blockbuster concerts that draw hundreds of thousands to NRG Stadium every spring. With total event attendance routinely topping 2.5 million visitors across its […]
A dramatic rescue unfolded early Monday in north Houston after a man was found trapped inside a sewer for several days. According to the office of Mark Herman, deputies were alerted after reports of a man screaming for help in a residential area. Deputies with Harris County Precinct 4 responded to the call and deployed […]
In a strong showing, Del. Mike Jones won the special election on Tuesday to takeover the vacated seat in the Virginia Senate. The seat was previously held by Lt. Gov-elect Ghazal Hashmi in District 15 which covers parts of Chesterfield and South Richmond. See full story here
Today is Election day for voters in Richmond and parts of Chesterfield to fill the Senate District 15 seat that was previously held by Lt. Gov.-elect Ghazala Hashmi who is stepping down to fulfill her new role. The race features Democratic nominee Del. Mike Jones and Republican nominee John Thomas. A second seat to be […]
The first Black-owned children’s bookstore, Liberation Station, has reopened in Raleigh, North Carolina Monday, Dec. 29, after online threats forced it to close earlier this year. The bookstore has relocated to 430 Hill Street in Southeast Raleigh. The owner, Victoria Scott-Miller, a former educator, said that her two young boys were the motivation behind her […]
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is appearing before a state senate committee today (Dec. 17) to address questions surrounding her conduct in the 2020 election interference case. The committee’s inquiry focused on allegations of a conflict of interest stemming from her relationship with special counsel Nathan Wade, who was involved in the prosecution of […]
State Farm Arena ranks 7th globally, grossing $121M and hosting 939K visitors in 2025, cementing its status as a premier entertainment destination.
A 10 year old boy and a 70 year old woman were found dead following a house fire in Richmond’s Church Hill neighborhood on Saturday morning. The Richmond Fire Department confirmed the deaths after crews responded to a residential blaze on North 22nd Street. Firefighters were dispatched just before 9 a.m. on Dec. 13 after […]
Virginia has received federal approval to exclude sweetened beverages from purchases made through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. The U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed it has granted the state a waiver allowing the change, which is aimed at encouraging healthier food choices among SNAP recipients. According to state information, the restriction applies to beverages commonly […]
Tuesday evening, hundreds of people gathered in Moore Square and marched through downtown Raleigh to protest the immigration enforcement action taking place in the Triangle. Tuesday, Customs and Border Patrol agents were deployed into the Triangle, conducting sweeps across several cities, including Raleigh, Durham and Cary. This comes after ICE and Border Protection agents performed […]
Raleigh Mayor Janet Cowell said that the Department of Homeland Security will be sending US Customs and Border Protection Agents to the Raleigh area starting Tuesday, Nov. 18. She told CBS 17 in a news release that agents will be doing sweeps in the area. The Raleigh deployment would come after ICE and Border Protection […]
Residents in parts of Charles City County were placed under a boil water advisory Sunday after E. coli was detected in the local water distribution system. The Charles City County Sheriff’s Office warned that those living along Wayside Road and Kimages Road should not use tap water without boiling it first. Officials have not released […]
