Sweet Meets Spicy
There’s no better way to spice up a party than by using unexpected ingredients in fun, flavorful dishes and drinks. For your next fiesta, celebrate a star of the party with sweet and juicy watermelon.
Workers Trapped by Harvey at a Mexican Bakery Feed a Hungry Houston
Three bakers were trapped in a Houston area bakery when the first rains of Hurricane Harvey began to fall. All the men were worried about the safety of their families so they decided to channel their energy into baking.
Singer K. Michelle Announces Battle with Lupus: “I was so broken”
Memphis native and R&B singer K. Michelle revealed on Twitter that she was recently diagnosed with Lupus, but gratefully, received a negative result during a follow-up visit.
Second Annual Butcher's Ball to take place Saturday, Oct. 15 at Brenham's Rockin' Star Ranch
Following a successful inaugural year that showcased 13 Texas chefs competing for the Golden Cleaver award to a crowd of nearly 500, The Butcher's Ball is back - scheduled for Oct. 15, 2017 at beautiful Rockin' Star Ranch in Brenham, …
Chipotle's Recovery Hopes Melt with 'gritty' Queso
Chipotle's queso is shaping up to be another disappointment for the struggling fast food chain. The cheesy addition to the menu was rolled out with a bang last week. Customers appear unimpressed.
HS Green Fresh Kitchen Adds New Happy Hour Bites and Sips to Its Good-For-You Menu
Whether you skipped lunch and are experiencing a late afternoon slump or just need to cool your jets before the commute home from work, HS Green, located at 5092 Richmond Ave. (70056), now offers happy hour relief Monday through Friday …
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital First in Montgomery County Designated as Level III NICU
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital, a Baby-Friendly® Designated birth facility, and the only Magnet® recognition hospital in Montgomery County, announces another prestigious achievement: it has received official designation from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) as the first …
Throw the Ultimate Tailgate
Football season is back, and that means it’s time to stock up on all the tailgating essentials. Nailing the food lineup is key because few things can ruin a good game like getting “hangry” before kickoff. This year, kick your …
Jamila Barefield Receives Her Angel Wings
In 2014, Jamila Barefield heard the words no one ever wants to hear. “You have cancer.” She has just an examination of her colon in 2013 and doctor told her everything looked well. The thing is that the doctors only …
Elvin Franklin Jr. Looking Out for the Underserved of Houston
Never forget from whence you came was a principle that a young Elvin Franklin Jr. learned at church. It is a lesson that has not only stuck with him but motivates him for what he does daily, help the underserved.
Lady Gaga Will Open Up About Fight with Chronic Illness in Netflix Documentary
Lady Gaga is hoping her forthcoming Netflix documentary will raise awareness of chronic illness, as she herself battles with fibromyalgia. The singer on Tuesday opened up about her condition on social media, saying, "In our documentary the #chronicillness #chronicpain I …
FAIR Health Launches Next-Generation Healthcare Planning Tool for New Yorkers
FAIR Health has launched a groundbreaking website, YouCanPlanForThis.org, aimed at transforming how people in New York State engage in healthcare planning. A next-generation transparency tool, the free site gives New Yorkers unprecedented access to accurate medical and dental costs and …
NHLBI: Exploring Research Directions in Hope of a Widely Available Cure for Sickle Cell Disease
September is not just “back-to-school” month; it’s National Sickle Cell Awareness Month—a month selected to call attention to a life-long illness affecting around 100,000 Americans, the majority of whom are African American or Hispanic.
Houston Health Department Urges Health Precautions to Citizens Affected By Harvey
The Houston Health Department urges people take health precautions when dealing with impacts of Hurricane Harvey. People 7 years of age and older with puncture wounds or cuts that were exposed to Harvey floodwaters may be at risk for contracting …
Harris County Warned of Flood Risks 20 Years Ago
A report released two decades ago on the Harris County reservoir system predicted with alarming accuracy the catastrophic flooding that would besiege the Houston area if changes weren't made in the face of rapid development. The report released in 1996 …

