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 over the weekend.
19th Annual IgboFest Houston African Festival
Houston has the largest and growing Nigerian community in the United States. Many people travel here to experience Nigerian food, culture, and nightlife! Within the Nigerian community, the Igbos are one of the largest ethnic groups in Nigeria and the …
Refreshing and Simple Summer Cocktails to Sip in the Sunshine
If you’re looking for a refreshing cocktail to sip on in the sunshine, look no further than this range of tequila, aperitivo, liqueur and amaro cocktails for the perfect summer serve.
JINYA Ramen Bar Celebrates 12 Years of Serving Bold, Japanese Cuisine
JINYA Ramen Bar is inviting its local communities to commemorate the acclaimed Japanese ramen restaurant’s 12-year anniversary with two weeks of contests and special deals!
Amazon partners with Grubhub to offer Prime customers meal delivery perks
Amazon Prime members in the United States can now get free meal deliveries through Grubhub as part of a growing business partnership between the two companies.
WHO to consider again whether monkeypox outbreak is public health emergency of international concern
As monkeypox cases continue to rise globally, the World Health Organization plans to reassess whether the outbreak constitutes a public health emergency of international concern.
FDA allows licensed pharmacists to prescribe Pfizer's Paxlovid under certain conditions
The US Food and Drug Administration revised the emergency use authorization for Pfizer's Covid-19 antiviral treatment, Paxlovid, on Wednesday to allow state-licensed pharmacists to prescribe the treatment to people who are eligible.
Urban Star Restaurant Under Renovation at Hyatt Regency Houston/Galleria in Houston
Hyatt Regency Houston/Galleria, located in the heart of uptown Houston, announces its restaurant, Urban Star, has begun renovation and will reopen this summer. Located next to the Galleria, the largest mall in Texas with all major luxury brands, Urban Star …
Morelia Gourmet Paletas Launches New Boozy Paletas for the Summer
Morelia Gourmet Paletas, also known as Paletas Morelia, has just launch two new boozy flavors - Mojito and Bliss on the Beach! These alcoholic pops will be available at all locations — from South Florida to Charlotte, NC and Sugar …
Subway is redesigning its menu
Subway is launching a new menu, and it's the most extensive makeover in the company's nearly 60-year history.
My transplant opened my eyes to the need for organ donors
My CNN colleague Richard Roth recently needed a kidney transplant -- his second in nearly 25 years. The email announcing he'd gotten the organ and was so grateful for his donor made me smile and cry a little.
Little Red Box Grocery in East End Houston Aims to End Food Deserts
Samuel Newman opened the Little Red Box, a 800 sq-ft retail location as a ‘third place’ for the neighborhood for food access.
Demand for abortion providers is expected to surge in some states. Doctors and nurses turned to TikTok to offer help
After the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, medical professionals across the country are using their TikTok accounts to show support and offer help to obstetricians and gynecologists who may be facing an increased demand for abortion care in …
It's OK to feel angry at the Roe v. Wade reversal. Here's how to take care of yourself in this tough time
Those were some of the emotions that flooded over many people when the United States Supreme Court announced it was overturning Roe v. Wade, eliminating the federal right to an abortion.
Covid-19 reinfections may increase the likelihood of new health problems
Repeatedly catching Covid-19 appears to increase the chances that a person will face new and sometimes lasting health problems after their infection, according to the first study on the health risks of reinfection.
