Tag Archives: Houston
Sandra Bland Died One Year Ago – And Since Then, At Least 810 People Have Lost Their Lives In Jail
By Dana Liebelson & Ryan J. Reilly Over the past year, there have been so many stories of violence and injustice in America, and even the most well-known deserve to be revisited. This is one: Last July, Sandra Bland was … Continue reading
WTF!? Houston Police Place White Teen In Protective Custody After Seeing Her With Black Legal Guardians
Stand-alone emergency rooms popping up
By Phil Galewitz When Lisa Boncler gashed the side of her head on the gate to her front yard, she immediately called her neighbor for a ride to the emergency room. In this fast-growing Houston suburb, six … Continue reading
Men’s Wearhouse fires founder and famed pitchman George Zimmer
By Elizabeth Lazarowitz Men’s Wearhouse has handed founder and high-profile pitchman George Zimmer his hat. The retailer said on Wednesday it had fired Zimmer as its executive chairman, but offered no reason for his abrupt departure. Zimmer, who started the … Continue reading
How long it takes to cover rent in major U.S. cities
By Matthew Tarpey Most experts agree that about one-third of your salary should go toward paying rent. Unfortunately, in some cities that’s a tough goal to achieve. Using data from Economic Modeling Specialists International, along with average rent costs provided … Continue reading
