Amazon Web Services experiences another big outage
It’s the latest of several recent AWS outages that took down large chunks of the digital economy. Two weeks ago, service problems tied to malfunctioning network devices created issues with Amazon’s Ring home security business and other cloud-based applications. Another outage the following week was resolved in less than an hour. Last year, huge swaths of the web were knocked offline after the company’s Northern Virginia servers became overwhelmed, affecting access to Ring and iRobot, among others.
washingtonpost.comSurpassing 25,000 dead in state from COVID-19: How pandemic evolved from killing Chicagoans to southern Illinoisans
A Tribune analysis of state and federal data shows how the pandemic’s deadly waves have evolved since March 2020 amid starkly different mask-wearing and vaccination habits across the state.
chicagotribune.comSurpassing 25,000 dead in state from COVID-19: How pandemic evolved from killing Chicagoans to southern Illinoisans
A Tribune analysis of state and federal data shows how the pandemic’s deadly waves have evolved since March 2020 amid starkly different mask-wearing and vaccination habits across the state.
chicagotribune.comLarry King, broadcasting giant for half-century, dies at 87
FILE - In this Nov. 20, 2017, file photo, Larry King attends the 45th International Emmy Awards at the New York Hilton, in New York. (Photo by Andy Kropa/Invision/AP, File)LOS ANGELES – Larry King, the suspenders-sporting everyman whose broadcast interviews with world leaders, movie stars and ordinary Joes helped define American conversation for a half-century, died Saturday. In its early years, “Larry King Live” was based in Washington, D.C., which gave the show an air of gravitas. Originating from Washington on the Mutual network, “The Larry King Show” was eventually heard on more than 300 stations and made King a national phenomenon. “Larry King Live” debuted on June 1, 1985, and became CNN’s highest-rated program.
Column: Under Siege: A poem about Donald Trump, to the tune of ‘The Yellow Rose of Texas’
This is the latest, and close to last, installment of my ongoing rhyming chronicle of the presidency of Donald J. Trump, based, as always, on his words and acts. Note: It can be sung to the tune of “The Yellow Rose of Texas.”
chicagotribune.comHouston Newsmakers: Cornyn confident but not comfortable
Houston Newsmakers: Cornyn confident but not comfortablePublished: November 1, 2020, 2:03 pmHis lead in the polls against opponent MJ Hegar is between 5 & 10 percentage points, depending on which poll you look at, but Senator John Cornyn (R) is not breathing easier.
Houston company hopes to pump new life into Oil and Gas industry that’s been crushed by COVID-19
Houston company hopes to pump new life into Oil and Gas industry that’s been crushed by COVID-19Published: September 28, 2020, 6:39 pmIt’s no secret that COVID-19 has put the U.S. economy in a serious crunch. And the heart and soul of Houston’s economy, the oil and gas industry, has been especially hard it.
Good deals available as Houston’s travel and tourism industry begins a slow recovery
Good deals available as Houston’s travel and tourism industry begins a slow recoveryPublished: September 4, 2020, 6:54 pmHouston’s travel and tourism industry has been hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. The hotels, bars and restaurants, and airports that pump hundreds of millions of dollars into the regional economy each year have shed tens of thousands of jobs since March.
Harris County Clerk sued by state, county GOP over effort to send ballot by mail applications to all registered voters
Harris County Clerk sued by state, county GOP over effort to send ballot by mail applications to all registered votersPublished: August 31, 2020, 6:49 pmThe state of Texas filed suit against Harris County Clerk Chris Hollins Monday in an effort to stop him from sending vote by mail applications to all 2.4 million registered voters in the county.
George Floyds body arrives in Houston ahead of public viewing and funeral
The body of George Floyd, who died in police custody in Minneapolis on May 25, arrived in Houston Sunday ahead of a scheduled public viewing Monday and a funeral service Tuesday. George Floyd and his family are safely in Houston," Acevedo said in the Tweet. There will be a public viewing in Houston on Monday, June 8 followed by a private funeral service on Tuesday, June 9 at 11 a.m. Both the public viewing and private funeral will be held at The Fountain of Praise church, located at 13950 Hillcroft Ave in Houston. Click here for more information about the public viewing and funeral.
Ask 2 Live chat brings KPRC 2 anchors and fans together
Ask 2 Live chat brings KPRC 2 anchors and fans togetherPublished: May 29, 2020, 7:34 pmOn Wednesday, May 27, after the day's storms passed, KPRC 2's Dominique Sachse; Kris Gutierrez; Frank Billingsley; Khambrel Marshall and VP/General Manager Jerry Martin joined an intimate bunch of KPRC 2 fans for a live Q & A.
Church Suing Over Coronavirus Stay-At-Home Order Destroyed By Arsonist
Church Suing Over Coronavirus Stay-At-Home Order Destroyed By ArsonistPublished: May 25, 2020, 12:54 pmGraffiti reading "Bet you stay home now you hypokrits" was found in the parking lot of the First Pentecostal Church in Holly Springs, Mississippi.
District 22: Troy Nehls, Kathaleen Wall in runoff for GOP ticket; Sri Preston Kulkarni wins Dem ticket
HOUSTON – A major race to watch on Super Tuesday is the race for Texas Congressional District 22 that covers most of Fort Bend County. The seat will soon be vacated by Republican Rep. Pete Olson who chose to not run for reelection. Fort Bend County Sheriff Troy Nehls and conservative activist Kathaleen Wall are headed for a May 26 runoff election to determine who will win the party ticket for District 22 race in November. See the results of the Texas Primary below:RepublicanDemocratAmong those vying for the Republican ticket was political newcomer Peirce Bush, grandson of President George H.W. He was the first member of his family to lose a race in Texas in more than 40 years.
Playground Fight: Neighbors Sue Over Terminally Ill Boy's Playscape
Playground Fight: Neighbors Sue Over Terminally Ill Boy's PlayscapePublished: January 21, 2020, 7:15 pmTexas family says they secured HOA's approval before constructing slide-and-swing set for their terminally ill 3-year-old now at the center of a neighborhood lawsuit.
TSU Board of Regents says president’s suspension linked to ‘improprieties in admissions process’
HOUSTON – Texas Southern University Board of Regents addressed why they made the decision to place the school’s president on paid administrative leave. In November, a TSU employee was fired over admissions issues. Lane told KPRC 2 he was caught off guard when he first heard of the news. The board replaced Lane with Kenneth Huewitt as acting president. We thank the TSU community for its patience while we balance the competing interests of respect for ongoing internal investigations and external criminal investigations with the desire to provide additional context for our recent Board action.
2 arrested after student shot to death at Bellaire High School, police say
Officials said the accused gunman is also a student at Bellaire High School. “Our hearts go out to that student’s family, his friends, his classmates and the staff here at Bellaire High School,” she said. She said Bellaire High School is expected to be open Wednesday with heavy security present but later announced in a press release that classes will be canceled. HISD released the following statement:“HISD will cancel classes for students at Bellaire High School tomorrow, Wednesday, January 15. The city of Bellaire Mayor Andrew S. Friedberg released the following statement:We're all shocked and devastated by this afternoon’s senseless tragedy at Bellaire High School.
Maleah Davis’ father jumps across courtroom to attack suspect Derion Vence Friday, DA says
HOUSTON – Things got heated Friday in court when Maleah Davis’ biological father, Craig Davis, jumped across the courtroom to attack suspect Derion Vence on Friday, according to the Harris County District Attorney’s Office. The DA’s office confirmed Friday afternoon that Vence appeared to the 308th court for a case. According to the DA’s Office, Craig Davis was an observer during proceedings in court and then jumped across the bar to attack Vence. Court documents reveal Vence is accused of striking Maleah with a blunt object, causing her to hit another blunt object and fall to the floor. He said he was knocked out during an attack and when he regained consciousness, Maleah and the family’s car were gone.
HPD K-9 bites McDonald’s employee who was hiding during robbery
HOUSTON – A McDonald’s employee said she’s recovering after she was mistaken by a K-9 as the bad guy. Houston Police responded to a robbery at the McDonald’s located on 10323 East Freeway Tuesday just after midnight. The Houston Police Department said it’s Tactical Operations oversees the K-9 Units and they rely on information from individuals or businesses to give them information before they send the K-9 to the scene. HPD said in this case, a McDonald’s manager told Tactical Operations that all employees were out of the restaurant and they believed everyone was accounted for. The police department said Tactical Operations will put together an “after-action” report and take a look at everyone’s actions to see how to prevent incidents like this in the future.
Sports fan dream job alert: NBA arena taste tester
Getting paid to attend a professional sporting event while eating all the delicious food the arena has to offer might sound like a fever dream to a hungry sports fan, but this can be a reality if you snag this NBA food taster job. The website Pickswise is offering a lucky individual $500 to become to official food taster for the NBA season. If you're picked, you'll get to travel to different NBA arenas to try the best grub they have to offer. The official food tester will be given $500, tickets to the games and an allowance to purchase food at the arena. Entering the competition is simple by following the steps on the Pickswise website.
One-tank trips: 5 ways to enjoy your next trip to Waco
It also attracts lots of “Fixer Upper” fans who are looking for a close getaway or lunch pit stop. Dr Pepper Museum & Free Enterprise InstituteDr. Pepper originated in Waco and serves as the oldest major soft drink in America. The museum celebrates this in the birthplace of Dr Pepper and allows visitors to view the historic Dr. Pepper collection along with showing Dr. Pepper science demonstrations at the liquid laboratory. Fixer Upper' tours“Fixer Upper” and “Fixer Upper: Behind the Design” are popular HGTV shows where Waco natives Chip Gaines and Joanna Gaines give client homes complete makeovers. Waco allows a handful of “Fixer Upper” fan tours that will take guests through the rich history of Waco and its sights, along with pointing out some notable “Fixer Upper” spots along the way.
KPRC 2 baby boom update
She's expecting a boy; his name will be Rivers Monaco Roth. The 5 pm anchor and mother to four other boys says she's craving ice. Freeman was part of the big KPRC baby boom of 2011. The Houston native says her cravings have changed throughout her pregnancy and that right now she's craving OJ, lemonade and fruit juices. The former beauty pageant star says she's craving watermelon, sorbet and chips--and that she has a big aversion to chicken.