Rice asks small group to self-quarantine after employee was possibly exposed to coronavirus from overseas travel
The employee, a research staff member, traveled to a country that was not on the CDC's restricted travel list. The university is taking all necessary precautionary steps and working closely with and at the guidance of Harris County Public Health.
The employee, a research staff member, traveled to a country that was not on the CDC's restricted travel list. The university is taking all necessary precautionary steps and working closely with and at the guidance of Harris County Public Health.
Houston attorney battling Facebook over human trafficking
"It's building a bridge from the predator right into your home." Meet the Houston attorney making historic progress in her battle to protect minors on Facebook.
"It's building a bridge from the predator right into your home." Meet the Houston attorney making historic progress in her battle to protect minors on Facebook.
Facebook Sex Trafficking
Annie McAdams is a Houston personal injury attorney.?According to those around her, she will be the one to win this fight.
Annie McAdams is a Houston personal injury attorney.?According to those around her, she will be the one to win this fight.
Houston attorney battling Facebook over human trafficking
McAdams is representing multiple women who were sexually abused or trafficked as minors. All claim they met their trafficker on Facebook.
McAdams is representing multiple women who were sexually abused or trafficked as minors. All claim they met their trafficker on Facebook.
Disney has named Bob Chapek CEO, replacing Bob Iger in surprise announcement
The Walt Disney Co. has named Bob Chapek CEO, replacing Bob Iger, effective immediately.
The Walt Disney Co. has named Bob Chapek CEO, replacing Bob Iger, effective immediately.
Multiple coyote sightings reported around Rice University campus
According to a notice sent to faculty, staff and students, the Rice University Police Department has received multiple reports of coyote sightings over the last few weeks.
According to a notice sent to faculty, staff and students, the Rice University Police Department has received multiple reports of coyote sightings over the last few weeks.
Katherine Johnson, NASA mathematician, passes away at 101
Johnson played a key role in NASA?s voyages to the moon. She helped calculate the trajectory for Alan Shepard?s Freedom 7 mission in 1961.
Johnson played a key role in NASA?s voyages to the moon. She helped calculate the trajectory for Alan Shepard?s Freedom 7 mission in 1961.
Disney unveils princess-inspired wedding dress line
Disney has announced plans to launch princess-inspired wedding dresses.
Disney has announced plans to launch princess-inspired wedding dresses.
Texas Sen. Kirk Watson named founding dean of UH Hobby School of Public Affairs
Texas State Senator Kirk Watson will resign in April to serve as the founding dean of the University of Houston Hobby School of Public Affairs.
Texas State Senator Kirk Watson will resign in April to serve as the founding dean of the University of Houston Hobby School of Public Affairs.
New Twitter policy allows users to report false information about elections
In an attempt to get as many people to the polls as possible, Twitter has announced a new media policy and it's the first of its kind.
In an attempt to get as many people to the polls as possible, Twitter has announced a new media policy and it's the first of its kind.
Voter suppression: Hurdles that prevent many from casting a vote
Voter rights are important, and there are new mechanisms being put in place by Twitter to prevent voter suppression.
Voter rights are important, and there are new mechanisms being put in place by Twitter to prevent voter suppression.
President Trump reacts to acquittal
President Trump has taken to Twitter to react to his acquittal, not with words, but with a video of campaign signs lasting into eternity.
President Trump has taken to Twitter to react to his acquittal, not with words, but with a video of campaign signs lasting into eternity.
iPhone home repair service now available in select cities
The tech giant Apple has launched in-home repair services for iPhones and some of its other devices.
The tech giant Apple has launched in-home repair services for iPhones and some of its other devices.
Apple temporarily closes stores in China amid virus outbreak
The iPhone maker said in a statement it was closing stores, corporate offices and contact centers in China until Feb. 9 “out of an abundance of caution and based on the latest advice from leading health experts."
The iPhone maker said in a statement it was closing stores, corporate offices and contact centers in China until Feb. 9 “out of an abundance of caution and based on the latest advice from leading health experts."
Google showcases African American achievements with ‘most searched’ for Black History Month
Google celebrated the achievements of black Americans with a commercial and website highlighting who and what was "the most searched."
Google celebrated the achievements of black Americans with a commercial and website highlighting who and what was "the most searched."
University of Houston and Texas A&M ban travel to China
Students and faculty at all University of Houston systems received two notices Tuesday. The first informed the community that no known cases have been reported at their campuses. The second issued a ban on all non-essential travel to parts of China - specifically to Wuhan and Hubei Province, where the first case of the disease is believed to have originated from.
Students and faculty at all University of Houston systems received two notices Tuesday. The first informed the community that no known cases have been reported at their campuses. The second issued a ban on all non-essential travel to parts of China - specifically to Wuhan and Hubei Province, where the first case of the disease is believed to have originated from.
State partners with Uber to combat human trafficking
This partnership is the first of its kind and they are hoping to train drivers in the ride-sharing service on what to look out for with the passengers they pick up.
This partnership is the first of its kind and they are hoping to train drivers in the ride-sharing service on what to look out for with the passengers they pick up.
State partners with Uber to combat human trafficking
This partnership is the first of its kind, and they are hoping to train drivers in the ride sharing service what to look out for with the passengers they pick up.
This partnership is the first of its kind, and they are hoping to train drivers in the ride sharing service what to look out for with the passengers they pick up.
Over $1 Million in Food and Monetary Donations raised in first weeks of Souper Bowl of Caring food drive
Update on the annual Souper Bowl of Caring food drive serving local communities all across the greater Houston area.
Update on the annual Souper Bowl of Caring food drive serving local communities all across the greater Houston area.
66-year-old man dead after his wife shoots him in NW Harris Co.: HCSO
Carolyn Court, 68, has been charged in the murder of her husband, Ray Court.
Carolyn Court, 68, has been charged in the murder of her husband, Ray Court.