As funeral arrangements for Pope Francis move forward, a remarkable assembly of world leaders is preparing to gather in Rome to honor one of the most reform-minded Popes in recent memory. The outdoor funeral, scheduled for Saturday, April 26, will take place in front of St. Peter’s Basilica and be attended by heads of state, royals, and religious leaders from around the globe.
Harvard University has filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration, escalating a conflict over federal funding, academic freedom, and the university’s response to antisemitism concerns.
Warm and breezy weather will kick off the Easter weekend in Houston, but residents should prepare for storms and cooler temperatures by Sunday evening.
Houston will see warm temperatures heading into Easter weekend. Still, residents should prepare for a shift in the weather, as thunderstorms and rain chances increase on Sunday, with more unsettled weather expected next week.
A Houston-based crochet protest group called Houston Stitching Together brought bold visuals and heartfelt advocacy to the 2025 Art Car Parade, rolling out a life-sized puppet of HISD Superintendent Mike Miles and a colorful, yarn-covered car to protest state education reforms.
In a widening immigration crackdown, 53 international students at four Texas universities have had their legal status terminated, raising urgent concerns over due process and federal surveillance tied to campus protests and social media activity.