Young Athlete Recovery
How chocolate milk can aid in replenishing nutrients for teen athletes
Between sports practices, training, games and tournaments, teen athletes endure a lot of stress on their bodies. While some parents know real dairy milk is a nutritious option for growing kids, many don’t realize that chocolate milk has nutritional benefits, too – especially when it comes to exercise recovery.
Houstonian Style: Barefield’s Battle Against Colon Cancer and Mental Health
Making sacrifices is a selfless act that requires one to put others before their own needs. Jamila Barefield championed herself as a sacrifice for the benefit of those suffering from colon cancer.
Effective Use of Social Media: 5 Tips for Small Businesses
While the digital world has proven to be lucrative, it can be a scary place for small businesses. Everyone is selling something; how do you compete with the conglomerates? Where do you get funds to hire influencers? Then you make your own mistakes: posting low quality content, inconsistency, not giving the customer information to make a sale. It can make you feel like an ant on a football field. If this is how you feel have no fear, Tay Mitch is giving you five tips to effectively utilize social media for business.
Power-Packed Lunchbox Ideas
Packing and prepping wholesome lunches doesn’t have to be a chore. You can kick health into high gear this school year with new ideas to make creative, nutrient-rich meals.
Jay-Z and Will Smith Will Help Tell the Story of Emmett Till's Mother as She Seeks Justice for Her Son
A new ABC series will tell stories of the civil rights movement through the black women behind it and will start with Mamie Till, who has been fighting for justice since her 14-year-old son's brutal killing more than 60 years ago. "Women of the Movement" will be executive produced by Jay-Z and Will Smith among others, the network announced.
Macy's Shoppers Get Ready to Go Back-to-School In Style This Weekend
Tax-Free Weekend: August 9 - 11, 2019
Bargain hunters can save big during the statewide tax-free weekend by making Macy’s their shopping destination. Texas residents can benefit from the tax-free event to save on clothing, shoes and back to school supplies. The savviest shoppers will take advantage of sales running simultaneously with tax free weekend, maximizing their potential savings.
Prayers and Condolences Are Not Enough
The horrifying and heartbreaking news of the domestic terrorist attacks in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio, in less than 24 hours over the weekend reached me while I was in Poland, a country haunted by the deadly power of politically irresponsible and racist rhetoric.
Senate GOP Scrambles to Find Legislative Response In the wake of Two Deadly Shootings
The deadly massacres over the weekend have sent Senate Republicans searching to find a robust response to help prevent future mass shootings amid loud demands that they quickly pass tougher gun control measures sought by Democrats.
Boy Scouts Refer 120 Allegations of Sex Abuse to Law Enforcement
The Boy Scouts of America on Tuesday said it has referred about 120 allegations of abuse by scout leaders to law enforcement for further investigation, saying it believes victims and that the youth organization is working to identify "additional alleged perpetrators."
Apple's Credit Card Is Here, But Most People Can't Use One Yet
Five months after it was announced, Apple's first credit card is now available — but not to everyone. Hundreds of thousands of people signed up online to be notified when the Apple Card became available.
Poverty Still Disproportionately Affects Blacks And Latinos In San Antonio
Many black and Latino families continue to have less access to wealth and opportunity in San Antonio, especially when they live in racially and economically segregated parts of the city.
City of Houston Seeks Artist for Piece to Honor Barbara Jordan
The City of Houston Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs is starting the process of selecting an artist to create the city’s first permanent outdoor artwork commemorating the life and legacy of the late Congresswoman Barbara Jordan, Mayor Sylvester Turner announced.
Cyntoia Brown Released After 15 Years In Prison For Murder
Cyntoia Brown, who served 15 years of a life sentence for killing a man when she was 16, has been released from a Nashville prison, Tennessee officials announced.
Galveston Officers On Horseback Seen Leading Handcuffed Man with Rope
ABC13.com reports Galveston police are responding to an uproar over a photo posted to Facebook showing a man being led by officers on horses, using a rope.
Death Toll in El Paso Shooting Climbs to 22
The number of fatalities following Saturday’s deadly shooting rampage at a Walmart has climbed to 22, according to the El Paso Police Department and local hospital officials.
Walgreens Plans to Close 200 U.S. Stores, According to New SEC Filing
Walgreens plans to close approximately 200 U.S. stores, the company announced Tuesday in an SEC filing.
Tips to Excel Beyond Expectations This School Year
Books, pens, and your favorite device are in your backpack. New clothes hang in your closet. Lunches with healthy protein and nutritious sides have been planned. And your hair is done too. You are ready to go back-to-school, right? Partially right. If you have not put in any thought or effort into planning how this school year will be a success then you are not ready.
Texans Take On the Green Bay Packers in Their First Preseason Game of 2019
The Houston Texans will take on the Green Bay Packers on Thursday night at Lambeau Field in their first preseason action of the 2019 NFL season. Although fans won’t see a lot of snaps from starters on both teams, the game will begin to answer some questions Texans fans have been pondering during the off-season and some that have arisen within the last week.
Houston Native Competes Nationally at Miss U.S. Latina Pageant
A native of Houston’s East End will represent the city on the national stage at the Miss U.S. Latina Pageant happening in Atlanta, GA.
Texas congresswoman to Trump: 'I refuse to be an accessory' to El Paso visit
Democratic Rep. Veronica Escobar of Texas on Tuesday said she declined an invitation to join President Donald Trump on his upcoming visit to El Paso, Texas, as the city recovers from a mass shooting.
