An economic report by Tourism Economics confirmed that Acrisure Arena has boosted the economy by almost $170 million in 2023, city officials announced today. Tourism Economics stated the venue pushed $168.5 million in total and brought in approximately 2,000 jobs, surpassing its initial 2023 projects in areas like annual direct spending and labor income, the
Continue ReadingAP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — Kyle Higashioka homered twice, including his first career grand slam, and Dylan Cease pitched seven brilliant shutout innings for the San Diego Padres, who beat the Washington Nationals 8-5 Wednesday to sweep a contentious three-game series. Higashioka hit a two-run homer off rookie DJ Herz in the second
Continue ReadingBy Burt Levine Click here for updates on this story June 26, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — Houston City Council Member Edward Pollard, re-elected last fall to represent District J, continues to prove that being fiscally prudent is his top priority. His recent votes against major budget proposals and contracts highlight his commitment to fair
Continue ReadingBy Jo-Carolyn Goode Click here for updates on this story June 26, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church (WABC), the historic church founded by Rev. William A. Lawson, is set to commemorate his remarkable legacy with a generous $1 million donation. In honor of what would have been Rev. Lawson’s 96th birthday
Continue ReadingBy Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story June 26, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — In today’s rapidly evolving political landscape, it’s crucial to understand the potential consequences of a terminally corrupt and authoritarian federal government. Such a government could erode the very foundations of American democracy, leading to a loss of
Continue ReadingBy Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story June 26, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — The Biden-Harris Campaign has made a significant move in securing support from Black voters by committing to a $1.5 million advertising buy with the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA). This partnership, which highlights the importance of the
Continue ReadingAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Most U.S. adults plan to watch some element of Thursday’s presidential debate and many think the event will be important for the campaigns of both President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. Both men remain
Continue ReadingAssociated Press/Report for America DENVER (AP) — Former Republican U.S. Rep. Ken Buck resigned from Congress frustrated by a flank of the GOP’s unwavering devotion to former President Donald Trump. Now he will likely be replaced by one of their most boisterous leaders, Rep. Lauren Boebert. Boebert’s political gambit of switching districts mid-election season paid
Continue ReadingBy Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story June 26, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — Ida M. Lewis Ashford, born on October 12, 1930, in Double Bayou, Anahuac, Texas, was the second child of Mr. Robert Lewis and Mrs. Inez Lewis. Her passion for education and commitment to fostering learning in others
Continue ReadingBy Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story June 26, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — In a heartbreaking announcement, legendary boxing champion Roy Jones Jr. shared that his son, DeAndre Jones, tragically passed away by suicide on Saturday at the age of 32. This devastating news has prompted Jones to emphasize the
Continue ReadingBy Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story June 26, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — The National Brotherhood of Snowsports (NBS) has announced Keystone Resort as the distinguished host for its 2025 Annual Ski Summit, marking a milestone in their commitment to fostering diversity in winter sports. Partnering with Vail Resorts, NBS
Continue ReadingBy Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story June 26, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — The Los Angeles Lakers have made an exciting announcement, officially naming JJ Redick as the franchise’s next head coach. Redick, who becomes the 29th head coach in the history of the Lakers and the 25th in the
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It’s hot! High temperatures are more than 5° above the average for the date (106°). The ridge of high pressure to our east is having a large impact on states across the region. The Excessive Heat Warning remains in effect across the Coachella Valley until Thursday evening for dangerously hot temperatures. Even after the warning
Continue ReadingAssociated Press INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb says the state plans to resume executions for the first time in over a decade after acquiring a drug used for lethal injection. Holcomb’s Wednesday announcement says the state is seeking an execution date for Joseph Corcoran, a man convicted in the killings of four
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On Wednesday, June 26, at 2:00 PM, deputies assigned to the Palm Desert Sheriff’s Station were dispatched to a bank robbery at U.S. Bank in the 72000 block of Highway 111, Palm Desert. Upon arrival, deputies were told that the subject had fled from the location. During the investigation, deputies learned that the suspect had
Continue ReadingAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — George Latimer’s decisive victory over Rep. Jamaal Bowman in suburban New York dealt the left-flank its first electoral defeat this cycle. It is now raising concerns about how other incumbents might fare in the coming months and whether the progressives party’s recent ascension in Washington is coming to an end.
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Alexandra Ferguson Seúl, Corea del Sur (CNN) — Junto a un escritorio repleto de soldaduras, cables sueltos y piezas electrónicas, la pantalla de la computadora de Choi registra las condiciones del viento y la ubicación GPS de unos paquetes insólitos: enormes globos “inteligentes” que envía flotando a Corea del Norte. Desde un pequeño departamento en
Continue ReadingLA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) — The president of Bolivia is a 60-year-old leftist whom many see as an opponent of Washington-backed free-market and neoliberal policies. Luis Arce was the target of a failed coup Wednesday when the general commander of the army led rebels to Bolivia’s government palace. Arce named a new army commander, and
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By Dakin Andone, CNN (CNN) — Texas’ parole board on Monday denied clemency for death row inmate Ramiro Gonzales, who is scheduled to be executed Wednesday for a 2001 murder, despite the fact a key expert witness no longer stands by his testimony at trial. Gonzales, 41, had asked the Board of Pardons and Paroles
Continue ReadingBy Chris Youd, CNN (CNN) — The Tennessee Attorney General’s office has turned its investigation into the failed foreclosure attempt of Elvis Presley’s Graceland estate over to federal investigators, according to a statement provided by his office. “The Tennessee Attorney General’s Office looked into the Graceland matter, and it quickly became apparent that this was a matter best
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