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Former Houston City Council member launches House bid to succeed late Sylvester Turner
Former Houston City Council member Amanda Edwards announced her bid for Congress on Wednesday to fill the seat vacated after the death of Rep. Sylvester Turner (D-Texas), saying the Democratic ...The Hill - 1d -
City council declares Boston a 'sanctuary city' for transgender community
City councilors voted 12-1 Wednesday to make Boston a sanctuary city for members of the transgender community.NBC News - Mar. 13 -
Boston declared sanctuary city for LGBTQ+ community
Boston's city council has approved a resolution naming the city a sanctuary for the LGBTQ+ community by a 12-1 vote. WBTS' Matt Prichard reports.NBC News - Mar. 13 -
USSF prez Parlow Cone elected to FIFA Council
U.S. Soccer Federation president Cindy Parlow Cone was elected to the FIFA Council on Saturday, as the North America representative from Concacaf.ESPN - 5d -
The Papers: 'Starmer threatens Putin' and 'council tax soars'
Friday's front pages cover proposals for a Ukraine military deployment and council tax rises.BBC News - 7h -
New-look Big 12 Tournament set to begin in Kansas City with Houston as the No. 1 seed
Kansas as the No. 6 seed for a second straight year? Cincinnati playing on the opening day as the No. 13 seed? Nobody would have expected that at the start of the season.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 10 -
Man forced to pay dead father's £3,000 car fines
Gary Davies says Birmingham City Council did not believe that his father had died.BBC News - Mar. 10 -
To Finally Close Rikers, Panel Suggests Making It Someone’s Only Job
The jail is “decrepit, dysfunctional, and violent,” according to a report from a commission appointed by the City Council speaker, Adrienne Adams.The New York Times - 1d -
For Black Women, Adrienne Adams Is More Than Just Another Candidate
The New York City Council speaker, who officially launched her mayoral campaign on Saturday, would be the first woman to lead City Hall.The New York Times - Mar. 8 -
Man, 80, gives up solar panels fight with council
Barry Thompson's local council refuses his efforts to install six solar panels.BBC News - Mar. 14 -
British Council accused of forcing gig economy teachers into ‘feeding frenzy’ for work
With regular teaching hours unavailable, agency tutors must compete for lessons. The British Council has been accused of exploiting hundreds of agency teachers on zero-hour contracts forced to ...The Guardian - 6d -
U.S. Soccer's Parlow Cone voted onto FIFA council
US Soccer Federation president Cindy Parlow Cone has been elected to the FIFA Council after a vote at the congress of regional body CONCACAF. Parlow Cone was elected as the representative for the ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Texas A&M's Wade Taylor IV leaves SEC Tournament as career scoring leader, passing Allan Houston
Wade Taylor IV is leaving Music City his earliest yet with No. 14 Texas A&M. The 6-foot guard played and lost his 11th tournament game Thursday in double overtime to Texas, but not for lack of ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Distilled Spirits Council CEO warns European whiskey tariff could be 'very, very devastating'
The CEO of the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States on Wednesday warned that a European whiskey tariff would be "very, very devastating." “We've just gotten the news early, early this ...The Hill - Mar. 12 -
Sources: U.S. billionaire eyes Houston NHL team
American billionaire Dan Friedkin has emerged as a strong ownership option to bring the NHL to Houston, sources told ESPN.ESPN - 8h -
Texas A&M-CC Islanders play the Houston Christian Huskies in Southland Tournament
The Texas A&M-CC Islanders and Houston Christian Huskies play in the Southland TournamentABC News - Mar. 9 -
Another former Jacksonville Jaguars player joins Houston Texans
Another former member of the Jacksonville Jaguars is joining the Houston Texans.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Big 12 Tournament - BYU vs. Houston Prediction: Odds, Expert Picks, Betting Trends and Stats
BYU Cougars vs. Houston Cougars Game PreviewYahoo Sports - 6d -
Big 12 Tournament - Arizona vs. Houston Predictions: Odds, Expert Picks, Betting Trends and Stats
Arizona Wildcats vs. Houston Cougars Game PreviewYahoo Sports - 5d -
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The mums taking on a council over landfill site fires
Locals say constant fires at Arnold's Field, Rainham, are harming their health.BBC News - 3d -
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LS Jon Weeks leaves Houston after 15 seasons to join 49ers
Long snapper Jon Weeks has spent his entire career in Houston, playing 15 seasons for the Texans.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Arizona Wildcats lose to Houston in Big 12 Tournament championship game
The Arizona Wildcats basketball program lost to the Houston Cougars in the 2025 Big 12 tournament championship.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Top 10 cap hits for Houston Texans in 2025 after free agency
Here's the top 10 cap hits for the Houston Texans in 2025 after the initial wave of free agencyYahoo Sports - 14h -
OKC Thunder jersey history No. 11 - Byron Houston (1994-95)
During his time suiting up for the SuperSonics, Houston wore only jersey No. 21 and put up 3.4 points and 1.4 rebounds per game.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Woman arrested for allegedly providing illegal abortions in Houston, Texas AG says
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced on Monday that a 48-year-old woman has been arrested for allegedly illegally providing abortions in the Houston area.ABC News - 3d -
Sam Houston hosts New Mexico State following Wilkerson's 29-point game
Sam Houston plays the New Mexico State Aggies after Lamar Wilkerson scored 29 points in Sam Houston's 89-87 win against the UTEP MinersABC News - Mar. 8 -
Houston beats 'Zona for Big 12 title, eyes 1-seed
Second-ranked Houston turned up its trademark defense in the final minute to hold on for a 72-64 victory over Arizona in the Big 12 tournament championship game Saturday night.ESPN - 5d -
US communications regulator to create council to counter China tech threats
Move comes as FCC’s remit has broadened in face of hostile acts by BeijingFinancial Times - Mar. 12 -
Council honors Kent Tuscarawas women's volleyball team for winning national championship
In his proclamation, Mayor Joel Day said the team had "set a new standard for excellence."Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Texans Pro Bowl OT Laremy Tunsil pens heartfelt goodbye to Houston after six seasons
After six seasons with the Houston Texans, Laremy Tunsil is saying goodbye to his second home and headed to D.C.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
NCAA Tournament Midwest Region predictions: Houston looking good starting March Madness
The Midwest Region of the NCAA men's tournament is led by Houston. Can anyone knock off the Cougars and what sleepers might emerge?Yahoo Sports - 4d -
NCAA Tournament: Auburn, Duke, Houston, Florida awarded top seeds in men’s bracket
The Auburn Tigers, Duke Blue Devils, Houston Cougars and Florida Gators were selected as No. 1 seeds in the upcoming NCAA Tournament.NBC News - 4d -
College basketball rankings: Duke, Houston keep top two spots in AP Top 25 entering March Madness
With the NCAA Tournament upon us, Duke and Houston retained their spots atop the latest rankingsCBS Sports - 3d -
March Madness: How to watch the Houston vs. Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville State game today
Houston will face SIU-Edwardsville in the NCAA Tournament First Round — we've got the channel, streaming info and tip-off time.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Catching up with Zander Yates about Houston state title team, playing for Liberty basketball
Houston standout Zander Yates started his career at Creighton, but now he's ready for his NCAA tournament moment with Liberty.Yahoo Sports - 2h -
Report: Houston has repeatedly shown trade interest in Suns star Devin Booker
Houston has repeatedly expressed trade interest in Suns star Devin Booker, ESPN’s Tim MacMahon reports, but Phoenix isn’t yet open to such a deal.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Houston vs. Arizona odds, prediction, time: 2025 Big 12 Tournament Final picks, bets from proven model
SportsLine's model revealed its college basketball predictions for the Arizona Wildcats vs. Houston Cougars on Saturday in the 2025 Big 12 Tournament FinalCBS Sports - 5d -
Houston vs. SIU Edwardsville odds, March Madness predictions: 2025 NCAA Tournament picks from proven model
The SportsLine Projection Model has revealed its SIU Edwardsville Cougars vs. Houston Cougars picks for the first round of the 2025 NCAA Tournament on ThursdayCBS Sports - 20h
