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The music industry, specifically the heart of the DMV’s gospel community, mourns the passing of a true giant, Raymond Reeder. Legendary singer, songwriter, and Grammy-winning producer, Raymond Reeder is the pen and the voice behind some of your favorite artists like Yolanda Adams, Tony Terry, and even Richard Smallwood. He was an original member of […]

John P. Kee and New Life choir made their NPR Tiny Desk Concert debut on Thursday, Feb. 5, bringing the fundamental elements of the gospel and the Black Christian Church in their music. Also Read: John P. Kee Returns with New Album, Tour After Health Battles During the performance, the gospel music mogul and his […]

The family of Houston music icon DJ Michael 5000 Watts has released an official statement asking for prayers and support as he faces serious health challenges. Watts has been hospitalized for the past week due to significant medical issues. The family expressed gratitude for the continued outpouring of love and asked the community fans and […]

ISS crew returning early, IRS accepting tax returns, man accused of bathroom recordings faces new charges.

Drivers brace for I-10 lane closures in Houston, pothole issues, AT&T tackles copper theft, sports updates on Rockets, Texans, Lions, and Browns.

3-Hour Waits For TSA Lines In Houston   Travelers in Houston are facing hours-long waits to get through security due to staffing issues caused by the government shutdown.  Wait times for TSA checkpoints at George Bush Intercontinental Airport reached three-hours for the second-straight day Monday. The lines snaked around and out of terminals.  TSA agents […]

Drivers in downtown Houston are facing frustration due to ongoing construction as the Texas Department of Transportation embarks on a major project to rebuild the I-45 and I-69 corridor. The project aims to shift the freeway from the west side to the east side of downtown, improving traffic flow and addressing concerns such as flooding […]

Millions of Americans are set to loose access to SNAP food assistance, starting on Saturday, due to the government shutdown. If you find yourself affected by the loss of access to this program, here’s a list of resources that may be able to help:

Many items that once belonged to former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner are being sold off this weekend. Town and Country Estate Sales will sell off Turner’s personal collection at its southwest Houston auction house. The inventory includes awards and plaques, furniture, paintings, rare books, African art, portraits of Turner, Italian suits and shirts, and other […]

Man Arrested After Four-Year Old Shoots Himself A man has been arrested in connection to the accidental self-shooting of a child in Houston.  Nicholas Zepeda-Quintanilla is charged with felony counts of injury to a child and unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon.  Police say the four-year old found a gun and accidentally shot […]

Early voting starts today in Texas for the November elections. In the Houston area, a special election for the 18th Congressional District will choose the successor of Representative Sylvester Turner, who died in March. Houston City Council’s At-Large Position 4 is up for grabs after Letitia Plummer stepped down to run for Harris County Judge. […]

Charges Filed Against Owners Of Mortuary Criminal charges have been filed against the owners of a Houston funeral home after decomposing remains were found in the facility.  Gayle Bell and Michael Richardson own the Robinson Family Mortuary.  They’re both charged with abuse of a corpse following a months-long investigation by state officials.  The Mortuary was […]