Fresh opposition has emerged to a bill aimed at regulating college sports spending. The legislation has backing from major conferences and prominent leaders. However, some critics argue it prioritizes the interests of coaches and executives over those of athletes.
A bipartisan bill is being pushed through the Senate, with proponents hoping for passage before a break. Details of the bill's provisions and potential impact are available from the source. The college sports industry is undergoing changes, including new rules about player compensation, and this legislation is part of the ongoing debate about its future.
The Kennedy Center Board of Trustees is planning to propose adding President Donald Trump's name to the facility's exterior in recognition of his saving the building from its "precarious fiscal position."...
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Galveston County commissioners voted unanimously Monday to approve an agreement that would give the county administrative control of the Galveston County Health District. The County Judge and commissioners voted 5-0 to approve the shared-services agreement during Monday morning’s...
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Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky returned to the Senate on Monday for the first time since June 14, when he was hospitalized after a fall in his home. McConnell's three-month absence from the Senate generated a flood of criticism and online speculation, as the Kentucky...
A representative said the company was "conducting air monitoring in and around the site to help ensure the protection of our people, the community, and the environment."...
President Donald Trump has announced has nominated U.S. Representative Wesley Hunt (R-Texas) to become the next Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia....
For Houston native Armani Greer , the journey from local theater to Hollywood is reaching a major new chapter. Greer is starring in Tyler Perry’s Why Did I Get Married Again? , the highly anticipated sequel to the beloved franchise. She plays Jasmine, the daughter of Angela and M...