'Big Floyd' Remembered In Houston As Force For Change
The funeral capped six days of mourning for George Floyd in three cities.
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The funeral capped six days of mourning for George Floyd in three cities.
Ne-Yo shed tears on Tuesday while singing a rendition of G.C. Cameron's "It's So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday."
The black man whose death has inspired a worldwide reckoning over racial injustice will be laid to rest today in a private ceremony in Houston -- George Floyd's body carried home in a horse-drawn carriage.
Biden has called for substantial changes to police practices in the U.S., but he opposes some activists' call to defund police.
Gov. Abbott told reporters outside the church that he will include Floyd's family in discussions about police reform and any related legislation.
It was just after 10:00 a.m. on Monday in Houston and already thousands of people had lined up to pay their respects at a public memorial viewing for George Floyd.
Harris County is the final stop in a series of memorials honoring George Floyd -- a 46-year-old black man killed while in police custody in Minneapolis. Mourners will be able to view Floyd's casket Monday in his hometown of Houston.
Joe Biden will travel to Texas on Monday to privately meet with and offer his condolences to the family of George Floyd, according to a Biden aide.
The body of George Floyd has arrived in Texas for a final memorial service and funeral, according to Houston's police chief.
A Texas Republican county chairman-elect said Saturday he won't assume office amid backlash over posting a controversial image of a Martin Luther King Jr. quote with a banana in the picture.
Mayor Sylvester Turner told the crowd that the rally and march were about "lifting up the family of George Floyd."
A Texas fire captain and his girlfriend were found dead inside a home Friday, and authorities are investigating their deaths as a murder-suicide.
The girlfriend of former Texas Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst was arrested in an alleged attack that broke two of his ribs, prosecutors said Wednesday.
A man who fatally stabbed an elderly woman in the parking lot of a Walgreens in Texas was shot and killed by an officer on Saturday, police said.
Police began searching Wednesday night for a man suspected of fatally shooting three people during the span of less than an hour at separate locations in Houston.
Willie Nelson decided to pay it forward by signing face masks that were given to him and sending them back to a Texas resident so that they could be auctioned off to make money for more masks.
Employees at a Texas hospital decided to honor their fellow colleagues who are fighting the coronavirus pandemic by singing through video chat.
Five-year-old Jordan Allen, Jr. was on the balcony of his apartment in Houston making TikTok videos with his father when shots began to ring out.
A university in Texas is taking an extra step when it comes to helping health care workers during the coronavirus pandemic.
The counselor found out he tested positive for the disease Sunday after doing "cell side counseling" at a prison outside of Houston last week.
One person in Texas is stepping up in an effort to help a locally-owned restaurant that is one of many that will be affected by restrictions across the state on dine-in areas, bars, nightclubs and more.
"As heartbreaking as it is, we are making this decision in the best interest of those who love our event," Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner said.
Houston officials said the latest people confirmed to have coronavirus were likely exposed while traveling in Egypt, as was the case with the two Fort Bend County women.
Fort Bend County Health and Human Services says a man in his 70s recently traveled outside of the U.S. and is now getting treated in a hospital.
A Texas man wasn't going to let an hours-long wait deter him from casting his vote on Super Tuesday -- even if it meant waiting until 1:30 a.m. Wednesday.
When officers arrived at the scene, a perimeter was set up, and they attempted to contact the suspect multiple times but were unsuccessful.
President Trump said the U.S. hit a "big facility" last week linked to alleged drug boat operations, as tensions ratchet up with Venezuela.
Actor Mario Rodriguez alleged in the lawsuit filed last week in California that Tyler Perry sexually assaulted him during encounters between 2014 and 2019.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also announced President Trump will receive the Israel Prize for his work on peace negotiations.
A 39-year-old man died after an apparent accidental shooting near Mansfield late Sunday, while another man was treated and released, Tarrant County officials said.
When officers arrived at the scene, a perimeter was set up, and they attempted to contact the suspect multiple times but were unsuccessful.
President Trump said the U.S. hit a "big facility" last week linked to alleged drug boat operations, as tensions ratchet up with Venezuela.
Actor Mario Rodriguez alleged in the lawsuit filed last week in California that Tyler Perry sexually assaulted him during encounters between 2014 and 2019.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also announced President Trump will receive the Israel Prize for his work on peace negotiations.
A 39-year-old man died after an apparent accidental shooting near Mansfield late Sunday, while another man was treated and released, Tarrant County officials said.
Texas veterans could be at risk of losing the help they need to stay home.
A North Texas couple tracked their stolen airport luggage across Dallas using an AirTag — only to learn police couldn't act on the data alone.
Nearly every day, hundreds of thousands of Texas students board a school bus.
Outdoor sirens are meant to warn Texans of tornadoes and floods. This summer's deadly flooding in Kerr County exposed how vulnerable many communities are, with sirens broken, outdated or missing.
It took Azellia Thompkins nearly a year to watch the video of her attempted suicide in the Scurry County jail. Now, she's hoping others will watch it.
President Trump said the U.S. hit a "big facility" last week linked to alleged drug boat operations, as tensions ratchet up with Venezuela.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also announced President Trump will receive the Israel Prize for his work on peace negotiations.
Brian Cole told investigators he believed that the 2020 election had been tampered with and he felt "someone needs to speak up," the DOJ alleges in court documents.
French politicians were divided on Monday over how to pay tribute to the late Brigitte Bardot who, despite her screen legend, courted controversy in later life with her far-right views.
The U.S. announced a $2 billion pledge for U.N. humanitarian aid as the Trump administration continues to slash U.S. foreign assistance and warns United Nations agencies to "adapt, shrink or die" in a time of new financial realities.
While retailers like Amazon, Macy's and Target are extending their return window for gifts bought during the holidays, some stores are adding fees to return purchases.
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
The first state-run psychiatric hospital will open next summer under the direction of UT Southwestern Medical Center in the heart of Dallas' Medical District.
A Georgia family celebrates their first Christmas with baby Anna Claire after life-saving heart surgery at Cook Children's in Fort Worth, a procedure other hospitals wouldn't attempt.
'Tis the season for holiday parties, air travel, and respiratory viruses.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
It's the Christmas surprise that no one wants to unwrap: a heart attack, and it happens more often than you may realize.
After years in the making, Texas Instruments' semiconductor factory in Sherman has officially begun production.
Smith and other Main Street businesses complained to Frisco about the impact on business.
Rodeo Dallas, a popular but controversial Deep Ellum nightclub, is getting back in the saddle. In Uptown.
"This is a Texas-sized investment in the future of our great state," Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said in a statement.
American Airlines has announced plans to cut management and support roles, mainly at its headquarters in North Texas.
Caleb Hawkins ran for two touchdowns and caught a scoring pass, Ashton Gray added a pair of rushing touchdowns and Cameron Dormer had two scoring catches as No. 23 North Texas beat San Diego State 49-47 in the New Mexico Bowl on Saturday night.
Russell Westbrook scored 21 points and moved past Magic Johnson for seventh place on the NBA's career assists list while leading the Sacramento Kings to a 113-107 win over the Dallas Mavericks.
The university fired ex-coach Sherrone Moore on Dec. 10 for having an "inappropriate relationship" with a female staffer.
Call it a Cowboys Christmas. It could be a new tradition for Cowboys fans.
Dak Prescott threw for 307 yards and two touchdowns, and the Dallas Cowboys blew most of an 18-point lead before squeezing past the Washington Commanders 30-23.
Actor Mario Rodriguez alleged in the lawsuit filed last week in California that Tyler Perry sexually assaulted him during encounters between 2014 and 2019.
French politicians were divided on Monday over how to pay tribute to the late Brigitte Bardot who, despite her screen legend, courted controversy in later life with her far-right views.
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
Mickey Lee, a former "Big Brother" houseguest known for her vibrant personality and bold gameplay, has died, her family announced in a social media post shared Friday.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
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