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4worldlovers: ‘We’re the ones who our families depend on’: It’s been a record-breaking summer in Texas. For these workers, they have no choice but to face the heat

Posted on August 1, 2023 · As temperatures continue to climb and reach new heights throughout the Houston area, those who work outdoors aren't spared from the oppressive heat. While many get relief by air conditioning, outdoor workers spend a majority of their days outside. These are their stories, told by them.


Tags extreme heat in Texasoutdoor workers in Texasoutdoor workers rightsTexas heat advisoryworking in extreme heat

Mike Miles seeks expanded authority, state waiver for Houston ISD to hire uncertified educators

Posted on August 3, 2023 · Mike Miles, appointed by the Texas Education Agency in June, wants the agency to grant a waiver allowing the district to hire uncertified teachers. The Houston ISD board of managers, also appointed by the agency, will consider that request as well as a push to give Miles expanded power Thursday night.

Tags HISD board of managersHISD Superintendent Mike MilesHISD TEA takeoverHISD teachersHouston ISDMike MilesSuperintendent Mike MilesTEA takeover HISDteacher certificationTexas Education Agency

Posted on August 3, 2023 · The football field-sized laboratory that orbits the Earth at 17,500 miles per hour is expected to be visible in Houston on Thursday, Friday and Sunday.

Cell phone videos lead to arrest of Southeast Texas man accused of rioting during Jan. 6 insurrection

Turner, Miles lock horns over plan to convert Houston ISD libraries to “team centers,” relocate librarians

City leaders criticize Houston ISD superintendent Mike Miles over plans for school libraries

White Linen Night 2023: Here’s where to celebrate in Houston’s Heights

Texas A&M settles with journalism professor for $1 million over failed hiring

Posted on August 3, 2023 · The university system released its findings in an internal review of the botched hiring of Kathleen McElroy and the investigation into Joy Alonzo's alleged criticism of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick at a recent lecture.

Posted on August 3, 2023 · A year into the city's 5-year, $3.5 million contract with ShotSpotter, a sensor system that alerts law enforcement when a gunshot is detected, Amy Peck says the "jury is still out" on whether the program can be considered successful.

Tags Amy Peckgun violencegun violence preventionhouston city councilHouston gunsHouston Police DepartmentLetitia Plummershotspotter


Dead body found stuck to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s border buoys in Rio Grande

Posted on August 3, 2023 · The body was discovered by Mexican government officials, who have condemned Abbott's placement of the buoys as a "violation of our sovereignty." The U.S. Department of Justice has sued Texas over the buoys.

Tags buoy barrierbuoys in rio grandeGov. Greg Abbottgreg abbottGrupos BetaMexican governmentoperation lone starTexas Governor Greg AbbottU.S. Department of Justice

March of Dimes’ doula training program receives $50,000 donation to provide pregnancy support

Posted on August 3, 2023 · A doula can provide a mother with physical and emotional support to help deal with the process of childbirth and even assist in changing diapers or cooking while a baby is a newborn.

Tags douladoula training programHouston maternal healthMarch of Dimesmaternal healthMolina Healthcare of TexasMolinaCares Accord

Trump pleads not guilty to federal charges that he tried to overturn 2020 election

Posted on August 3, 2023 · Trump appeared before a magistrate judge in Washington’s federal courthouse two days after being indicted on four felony counts. The charges accuse him of trying to subvert the will of voters and undo his election loss in the days before Jan. 6, 2021, when supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol in a violent and bloody clash with law enforcement.

Tags 2020 electioncapitol insurrectionDonald Trumpdonald trump indictedfederal courthousejan. 6 insurrectionU.S. Capitol insurrection

ACLU of Texas sues state attorney general, county attorneys over drag performance restrictions

Posted on August 3, 2023 · The ACLU of Texas claims a new law going into effect next month is so “yawning in scope it criminalizes and restricts an enormous swath of constitutionally protected activity, including theater, ballet, comedy, and even cheerleading.”

Posted on August 3, 2023 · The Grammy Award-winning artist from Houston is accused of sexual harassment by three of her former backup dancers. The dancers claim Lizzo created a hostile work environment.

Posted on August 3, 2023 · Self-described "transportation nerd" Veronica O. Davis, the director of Transportation and Drainage for the City of Houston, discusses her new book "Inclusive Transportation."

4worldlovers: The Texas Southern University Cheerleading Team made history as they won a national title at the National Cheerleaders Association (NCA)…

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Awards TSU $3 Million

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded Texas Southern University $3 million for the Center of…

Texas Southern University’s College of Science, Engineering and Technology (COSET) earned three grants from the U.S. Department of Transportation totaling…

4worldlovers: ‘We’re the ones who our families depend on’: It’s been a record-breaking summer in Texas. For these workers, they have no choice but to face the heat

Posted on August 1, 2023 · As temperatures continue to climb and reach new heights throughout the Houston area, those who work outdoors aren't spared from the oppressive heat. While many get relief by air conditioning, outdoor workers spend a majority of their days outside. These are their stories, told by them.


Tags extreme heat in Texasoutdoor workers in Texasoutdoor workers rightsTexas heat advisoryworking in extreme heat

Mike Miles seeks expanded authority, state waiver for Houston ISD to hire uncertified educators

Posted on August 3, 2023 · Mike Miles, appointed by the Texas Education Agency in June, wants the agency to grant a waiver allowing the district to hire uncertified teachers. The Houston ISD board of managers, also appointed by the agency, will consider that request as well as a push to give Miles expanded power Thursday night.

Tags HISD board of managersHISD Superintendent Mike MilesHISD TEA takeoverHISD teachersHouston ISDMike MilesSuperintendent Mike MilesTEA takeover HISDteacher certificationTexas Education Agency

Posted on August 3, 2023 · The football field-sized laboratory that orbits the Earth at 17,500 miles per hour is expected to be visible in Houston on Thursday, Friday and Sunday.

Cell phone videos lead to arrest of Southeast Texas man accused of rioting during Jan. 6 insurrection

Turner, Miles lock horns over plan to convert Houston ISD libraries to “team centers,” relocate librarians

City leaders criticize Houston ISD superintendent Mike Miles over plans for school libraries

White Linen Night 2023: Here’s where to celebrate in Houston’s Heights

Texas A&M settles with journalism professor for $1 million over failed hiring

Posted on August 3, 2023 · The university system released its findings in an internal review of the botched hiring of Kathleen McElroy and the investigation into Joy Alonzo's alleged criticism of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick at a recent lecture.

Posted on August 3, 2023 · A year into the city's 5-year, $3.5 million contract with ShotSpotter, a sensor system that alerts law enforcement when a gunshot is detected, Amy Peck says the "jury is still out" on whether the program can be considered successful.

Tags Amy Peckgun violencegun violence preventionhouston city councilHouston gunsHouston Police DepartmentLetitia Plummershotspotter


Dead body found stuck to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s border buoys in Rio Grande

Posted on August 3, 2023 · The body was discovered by Mexican government officials, who have condemned Abbott's placement of the buoys as a "violation of our sovereignty." The U.S. Department of Justice has sued Texas over the buoys.

Tags buoy barrierbuoys in rio grandeGov. Greg Abbottgreg abbottGrupos BetaMexican governmentoperation lone starTexas Governor Greg AbbottU.S. Department of Justice

March of Dimes’ doula training program receives $50,000 donation to provide pregnancy support

Posted on August 3, 2023 · A doula can provide a mother with physical and emotional support to help deal with the process of childbirth and even assist in changing diapers or cooking while a baby is a newborn.

Tags douladoula training programHouston maternal healthMarch of Dimesmaternal healthMolina Healthcare of TexasMolinaCares Accord

Trump pleads not guilty to federal charges that he tried to overturn 2020 election

Posted on August 3, 2023 · Trump appeared before a magistrate judge in Washington’s federal courthouse two days after being indicted on four felony counts. The charges accuse him of trying to subvert the will of voters and undo his election loss in the days before Jan. 6, 2021, when supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol in a violent and bloody clash with law enforcement.

Tags 2020 electioncapitol insurrectionDonald Trumpdonald trump indictedfederal courthousejan. 6 insurrectionU.S. Capitol insurrection

ACLU of Texas sues state attorney general, county attorneys over drag performance restrictions

Posted on August 3, 2023 · The ACLU of Texas claims a new law going into effect next month is so “yawning in scope it criminalizes and restricts an enormous swath of constitutionally protected activity, including theater, ballet, comedy, and even cheerleading.”

Posted on August 3, 2023 · The Grammy Award-winning artist from Houston is accused of sexual harassment by three of her former backup dancers. The dancers claim Lizzo created a hostile work environment.