City of Houston Activates Heat Emergency Plan
The City of Houston is activating its Public Health Heat Emergency Plan, providing resources for people to take refuge from extreme heat.
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month
As the population ages, more people will be faced with caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or another type of dementia. The road for caregivers is challenging at best and difficult to navigate without the proper guidance.
Domino’s will deliver your next pizza without an address
An address is typically required when getting food delivered. Not for Domino’s.
Older adults to party at “Senior Prom” hosted by Houston Health Department’s Congregate Meal Program
More than 150 Houston area seniors will dust off their dancing shoes and dress in their dazzle for a day of music, dancing, mingling and fun at the “Golden Time of Day Senior Prom,” hosted by the Houston Health Department’s …
Starbucks ordered to pay $25.6 million to a manager who says she was fired for being White
A jury on Monday found in favor of former Starbucks regional director Shannon Phillips, who sued the company for wrongfully firing her, claiming she was terminated for being White.
Bud Light loses its title as America’s top-selling beer
America’s top-selling beer is no longer American. Modelo Especial, the Mexican lager brewed near Mexico City by Constellation Brands, became the top-selling beer in May, overthrowing Bud Light from the top spot it has held for more than two decades. …
Bun B’s Trill Burgers opens its brick-and-mortar location in Houston
Trill Burgers, Houston’s acclaimed homegrown smashburger concept from legendary rapper Bun B, opens its first brick-and-mortar location today, June 7, at 11 a.m. Located in Montrose at 3607 S Shepherd Dr. at Richmond Avenue, the 3,236-square-foot restaurant will serve as …
Take Control of Blood Pressure
Effectively managing your blood pressure can help reduce your chances of life-threatening medical events, even death.
Houston Health Department Expanding Opportunities for Diverse Businesses
Abbott-LISC Funding: This source of lending capital was made available nationally to support the growth of diverse companies in the healthcare supply chain. This initiative will provide diverse small business owners with the tailored solutions, support and resources they need …
Trill Burgers welcomes friends and family for first look at new location
On Thursday, June 1, friends and family of Bun B and Trill Burgers flocked to the corner of Shepherd Drive and Richmond Avenue to get an exclusive first look inside Trill Burgers’ debut brick-and-mortar location at 3607 S Shepherd Dr.
As colorectal cancer rises among younger adults, some seek colonoscopies earlier
An unexplained rise in colorectal cancer rates among younger adults is leading more people – including physicians – to get screened for the disease early, sometimes far ahead of the recommended age of 45 for those at average risk.
Cicis® Pizza is Back, Houston!
Pizza enthusiasts in the Houston area are in for a treat as Cicis Pizza announced today the grand reopening of its Long Point store.
Weight-loss surgery is becoming more common among children and teens, new research shows
Millions of children and teens live with obesity in the United States, and weight-loss surgery is becoming a more common way to treat it, new research shows.
Houston Restaurant Stuff’d Wings Celebrates Special Collaboration With BBQ Staple Ray’s BBQ Shack Just In Time For Juneteenth Weekend!
In anticipation of the upcoming Juneteenth weekend, one of Houston’s favorite 3rd ward restaurants, Stuff’d Wings is excited to announce a collaboration with one of Houston’s BBQ staples, Rays BBQ Shack, which is also located in the 3rd ward area. …
New Harris County Initiative Aims to Assist Vulnerable Groups Through Integrated, “No-Wrong-Door” Service Care Approach
Following more than a year of program building, Harris County Public Health (HCPH) is launching a new initiative to improve the lives of individuals experiencing hardship by providing an integrated, “no-wrong- door” service care approach across different local agencies.
