By: Zeenat Amanat Child Labour is a crime against humanity. At this juncture I am reminded of a very moving story about one of the world’s greatest humanitarians Abraham Lincoln. The time, at which this episode took place, Lincoln was a candidate for a congress seat. And on that day, he had an important election speech to deliver. But he …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Rie Congelio stood on a sidewalk along the edge of Moody Park in Houston holding a white poster board with the words “Register to Vote” written in red and blue capital letters. “Are you registered,” she yelled as cars drove by the METRORail stop where she was standing. She paced back and forth and when a …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Just from watching her sing and dance, you would never know that 13-year-old Lyric Chanel has been through so much at such a young age. After chemotherapy and three brain surgeries didn’t work, Lyric and her family came to Houston for her fourth brain surgery after the tumor on her brain enlarged. While other doctors were …

As colleges and universities are dealing with the coronavirus outbreaks on campuses, the CDC announced a new approach that could help prevent or reduce the transmission. The CDC issued their initial guidance last June, which stated that it “does not recommend entry testing of all returning students, faculty, and staff.” At the time the guidance was released, people reported not …

Texans who were previously protected by a state program blocking utility disconnections during the coronavirus pandemic could again be at risk of having their lights shut off if they can’t pay their bills. Some customers could be on the hook for some back payments. The Public Utility Commission, a state utility regulator, enacted the Electricity Relief Program in late March …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A Houston woman was surprised Thursday night when a suspected burglar crashed into her home, causing fire and destroying her brand new car, according to police. Officers said they witnessed an older man breaking into a nail salon near Westheimer and Gessner Road around 11:30 p.m. The suspect was also said to be wanted for several …

AUSTIN, Texas (KTRK) — On Thursday, Gov. Greg Abbott issued a proclamation enhancing ballot security protocols for the in-person delivery of marked mail ballots for the Nov. 3 election. Under the proclamation, which begins on Oct. 2, mail ballots that are delivered in person by voters who are eligible to vote by mail must be delivered to a single early …

HOUSTON, Texas — Houston City Council members sparred at their Sept. 30 meeting over whether to recognize the second Monday of October as “Indigenous Peoples Day.” Several indigenous activists spoke during the public comment session the day before the council’s vote. “This will allow citizens to finally recognize our rich heritage and represent a huge step of healing and growth …

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — Today, 11 locations across Harris County where voters could drop off their mail-in ballots have closed. NRG Arena is the only remaining location where mail-in ballots can be dropped off in the county, which stretches 1,700 square miles. Harris County Clerk Chris Hollins is expected to address Gov. Greg Abbott’s order at 9 a.m. Come …