The wreck of the USS Houston has sat underwater in Indonesia for 84 years since a battle with Japanese forces killed more than 1,200 sailors from the United States and Australia in World War II. HOUSTON HISTORY: Column: The story of the USS…
February 1, 2025 / 10:12 AM EST / CBS/AP Beginning Feb. 1, schools, museums and communities across the nation mark the start of Black History Month — a celebration of Black history, culture and education. The history of the observance dates back almost a century, and…
On Friday’s show: We recap the Harris County Judge debate. And maritime archaeologist Mensun Bound details his 2022 expedition that led to the discovery of “Endurance,” explorer Ernest Shackleton’s wooden ship that was lost in 1915 during an expedition to reach the…
After years of vacancy and plans to renovate the historic Imperial Sugar Char House, the City of Sugar Land has finalized plans to restore the building and protect the historic landmark—for real this time. Sugar Land officials first acquired…
The city’s investment means advancing extensive preservation work on the century-old Imperial Sugar Char House, a historic city landmark, while preparing the site for future redevelopment work. The Sugar Land City Council approved a $15 million infusion of future sales tax…
Updated on: October 20, 2025 / 4:18 PM EDT / CBS News For more than two centuries, amendments have allowed our Constitution to grow with the country. The 13th Amendment, for instance put an end to slavery, while the 19th gave women the vote. It was intended…
Updated on: November 25, 2025 / 12:35 PM EST / CBS News Two turkeys headed Tuesday from the posh Willard Hotel to the White House, becoming the latest turkeys to be pardoned by an American president in a tradition that officially dates back to President…
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