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Wife of suspended Sheriff Lopez arrested in connection to illegal gambling enterprise investigation

By Justin Schecker & Hayley Crombleholme Click here for updates on this story     LAKE COUNTY, Florida (WESH) — The wife of suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez has joined her husband behind bars in the Lake County jail. Robin Severance Lopez, 50, is facing the charge of conspiracy to use investment proceeds from racketeering, according

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Becoming American, Together: How BakerRipley Is Opening Doors to Citizenship and Opportunity in Houston

By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story     June 24, 2025 (Houston Style Magazine) — For thousands of Houstonians dreaming of a better life, the road to U.S. citizenship begins not with paperwork or policy—but with community. At the heart of this journey stands BakerRipley, a storied nonprofit whose legacy of service

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Safe, Strong, and Unapologetically Proud: Tammi Wallace Returns to Houston After Historic LGBTQ+ Delegation to Israel

By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story     June 24, 2025 (Houston Style Magazine) — Houston, TX – With hearts full of gratitude and eyes fixed on a brighter horizon, Houston proudly welcomes home one of its most courageous community champions. Tammi Wallace — Co-Founder, President, and CEO of the Greater Houston

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Extreme heat buckles 53 Wisconsin roads, causes power outages and has crews working in blazing sun

By Kathryn Merck Click here for updates on this story     WEST BEND, Wisconsin (WDJT) — The extreme heat is posing a risk to drivers after multiple areas have reported a rise in road buckling. According to Erik Lyngdal, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s (WisDOT) chief materials and pavements engineer, 53 road buckling events have been

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‘We should treat our trash like a treasure’: Dambo troll complete at Wauwatosa’s new Firefly Grove Park

By Jenna Wells Click here for updates on this story     WAUWATOSA, Wisconsin (WDJT) — The new Firefly Grove Park is officially open on Wauwatosa’s west side, and visitors will be greeted by a whimsical creature. “Something funny with these flowers Some have special needs and powers There’s no roots beneath these flowers Rain don’t rain

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B-2 bombers return to Missouri after strike on Iranian nuclear facilities

By Nick Sloan Click here for updates on this story     KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KMBC) — B-2 stealth bombers returned safely to Whiteman Air Force Base near Kansas City on Sunday following a U.S. military operation targeting Iran’s nuclear facilities. The seven bombers touched down around noon, completing “Operation Midnight Hammer,” which U.S. defense officials described

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75,000 pounds of THC products seized in DFW raids as Texas Gov. Abbott weighs statewide ban

By Andrea Lucia, Kelsy Mittauer Click here for updates on this story     ALLEN, Texas (KTVT) — Police raided locations across DFW on Tuesday in a year-long investigation into THC sales. The Allen Police Department, with help from the DEA, seized products at three warehouses in Dallas, while other agencies raided the owners’ homes in Carrollton,

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From Au Pair to Powerhouse: Carolina Bula’s American Dream Realized Through Citizenship From Au Pair to CEO: How U.S. Citizenship Empowered a Latina Entrepreneur to Transform Her Life and Her Community

By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story     June 22, 2025 (Houston Style Magazine) — When Carolina Bula boarded a flight from Cartagena, Colombia to the United States in 2021, she carried more than a suitcase — she carried the invisible weight of sacrifice, courage, and ambition as a first-generation U.S. immigrant.”

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Harvard Holds the Line: Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s Attempt to Strip Global Access – Settlement Talks on the Horizon

By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story     June 22, 2025 (Houston Style Magazine) — In a sharply symbolic and legally significant move, U.S. District Judge Allison Burroughs has indefinitely blocked former President Donald Trump’s attempt to strip Harvard University of its right to host international students. The ruling, a firm rebuke

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Judge Lina Hidalgo Rekindles Texas History Abroad with Historic Trade Mission at Paris’ Former Republic of Texas Embassy

By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story     June 22, 2025 (Houston Style Magazine) — Historic Trade Mission at Paris’ Former Republic of Texas Embassy By Francis Page Jr. PARIS, FRANCE – June 20, 2025 — In a moment blending history, diplomacy, and Houston’s bold global aspirations, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo

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South Florida dad who died saving daughter from drowning on Father’s Day honored as hero: “He laid down his life for his child”

By CBS Miami Team Click here for updates on this story     FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida (WFOR) — A South Florida dad who died after helping save his two daughters from drowning on Father’s Day is remembered as a fallen hero. A local organization is celebrating his life and courage as his family speaks out again. The

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Broad Street in Philadelphia transforms into celebration of creativity at Avenue of the Arts Block Party

By Eva Andersen, Sean Tallant Click here for updates on this story     PHILADELPHIA (KYW) — Broad Street pulsed with music, movement and imagination Saturday during the annual Avenue of the Arts Block Party. It’s part of the Wawa Welcome America festival. The event, presented by Ensemble Arts in partnership with the Avenue of the Arts

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Santa Clara County homelessness reaches record high

By Da Lin Click here for updates on this story     SANTA CLARA, California (KPIX) — Santa Clara County’s homeless population has reached an all-time high, according to the latest point-in-time count released by county officials this week. The visual count, conducted in January, recorded 10,711 individuals experiencing homelessness across the county—an 8.2% increase from the

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Minnesota labor union manager arrested, accused of making threats of violence toward State Capitol

By Nick Lentz Click here for updates on this story     Minnesota (WCCO) — A Minnesota labor union manager has been charged after he allegedly made threats of violence toward the State Capitol. Woodbury resident Jonathan Bohn, 41, faces charges of allegedly making threats of violence with reckless disregard for risk. According to a criminal complaint

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Florida Attorney General proposes “Alligator Alcatraz” as immigration detention site in Everglades

By Alyssa Dzikowski Click here for updates on this story     Florida (WFOR) — Florida’s attorney general has proposed a temporary detention facility called “Alligator Alcatraz,” which he wants to build in the Everglades to house what he calls “criminal aliens.” As of now, the area is an old airstrip used as a pilot training facility

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Roberts Markland LLP Makes History: $100K Gift Fuels Groundbreaking Juneteenth Remuneration Study at Texas Southern University

By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story     June 20, 2025 (Houston Style Magazine) — HOUSTON, TX — In a bold and visionary move that could help reframe the conversation around slavery, reparations, and justice in America, Houston’s own powerhouse law firm Roberts Markland LLP has donated $100,000 to fund the Juneteenth

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6-year-old girl in critical condition after hammer attack; mother charged with attempted murder

By Matthew Keck Click here for updates on this story     LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (WLKY) — A 6-year-old girl is in critical condition and her mother is facing an attempted murder charged after a domestic violence incident in the Park DuValle neighborhood. Louisville Metro Police Department said officers were dispatched to the 2900 block of Wilson Avenue

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