December Delights: Top Chef Dinner, Wine Tastings, Cheesy Parties, and Holiday Fun in Houston
Houston's December lineup features a Top Chef wine dinner at JŪN, a new Wine Tasting Club, Montrose Cheese & Wine's raclette party, and a festive family night at Feges BBQ.
Suspect in killing of health care CEO arrested on gun charge in Pennsylvania, NYC top cop says
A man arrested Monday on a gun charge in Pennsylvania has been identified as the suspect in the “brazen, targeted” fatal shooting last week of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Midtown Manhattan, according to New York police officials.
H-E-B's Feast of Sharing: A Celebration of Community and Giving Back
This Saturday, December 14, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., the heart of Houston will beat a little brighter as thousands of residents gather at the NRG Yellow Lot for the highly anticipated H-E-B Feast of Sharing. This cherished annual …
Texas Comfort: DQ's Chicken & Dumplings Are Back to Warm Your Winter
Winter in Texas might not bring blizzards, but it does deliver chilly nights perfect for cozying up with a bowl of something warm, hearty, and undeniably comforting. Enter Dairy Queen's fan-favorite Chicken & Dumplings, making its much-anticipated return to select …
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. and NAMI Join Forces to Champion Mental Health Awareness
In a historic move that brings hope, healing, and empowerment, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. has partnered with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) to elevate mental health awareness and provide critical support within the Black community. This collaboration …
When male puberty hits, parents need to be prepared
As a urologist, I’ve spent my career talking to thousands of men about their health — even those who rarely go to any other doctor appointments. But one of the most important conversations should happen long before they become adults …
Coca-Cola is dramatically scaling back its plastic promises
Coca-Cola is scaling back its packaging sustainability goals, igniting outrage from environmental activists.
Egg prices are going even higher. This time it’s avian flu and the holidays
Egg prices have risen steadily over the past two years. A spike in avian flu and the approaching holiday season are combining to make the problem even worse.
Alcohol use increased during the Covid-19 pandemic. A new study shows that it’s still high
A surge of stress-related drinking and alcohol-related deaths brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic in the US has not tapered off the way Dr. Brian Lee, a transplant hepatologist at Keck Medicine of the University of Southern California, had hoped.
In the wake of Hurricane Helene’s devastation in North Carolina, neighbors unite to ensure no one spends Thanksgiving hungry
For weeks, David Burke couldn’t shake the haunting images of small mountain communities in western North Carolina unexpectedly pummeled by a historic storm.
Starbucks forced to pay its baristas manually because of a ransomware attack on third-party software
A ransomware attack has disrupted a third-party software system that Starbucks uses to track and manage its baristas’ schedules, forcing the coffee chain to shift to manual mode to ensure its employees get paid properly, a Starbucks spokesperson said Monday.
Bird flu virus detected in raw milk in California
Bird flu virus has been found in a batch of raw milk sold in California, and consumers should not drink it, the state Department of Public Health warned Sunday.
7.4 million Americans could gain Medicare or Medicaid coverage for anti-obesity drugs under Biden proposal
Millions more senior citizens and lower-income Americans could obtain coverage for costly anti-obesity drugs under a proposal being unveiled Tuesday by the Biden administration.
Silent Nights: A Beacon of Hope for Grief During the Holidays
The holidays are often portrayed as a season of joy, connection, and celebration. But for many, this time of year is also a poignant reminder of loss, grief, and the deep emotional challenges that accompany those feelings. The 11th Annual …
Celebrate Small Business Saturday in Style with Local Foods Market
The holiday shopping frenzy is upon us, Houston, but this year, let’s trade the chaos of big-box retailers for the charm and community of local businesses. Whether you’re stocking up for the holidays, hunting for the perfect gift, or simply …