Hurricane Harvey Had Lasting Health Effects On Houston Residents, Study Says
Chemicals released after Hurricane Harvey may have lasting health effects, according to an ongoing study from Baylor College of Medicine’s Center for Precision Environmental Health. Cheryl Walker, the center’s director, told Houston Matters that the study comes in response to …
Mental Health and the Law - Untreated Mental Illness and the Criminal Justice System
To be clear: untreated severe mental illness places a great burden on our legal system. The Treatment Advocacy Center, a national nonprofit organization founded in 1998, dedicated to eliminating barriers to the timely and effective treatment of severe mental illness …
Mental Health and Veterans - Drive On
Veterans who deal with mental health issues have a tough time after service.
Mental Health and Social Media - Mental Health and Social Media
Although fentanyl has been around since 1960, it became infamous in 2016. According to the National Center of Drug Abuse, in 2016, fentanyl and analogues were the most common cause of overdose deaths in the United States at more than …
Mental Health and Stigmas - Breaking Generational Curses with a Mental Health Day
I wasn't sure what to expect after pulling up to the large, unassuming building that held everything from a bank to the office that I was there to visit. Once inside I found the room was cozy and inviting, as …
Mental Health: Comprehending, Coping, and Conquering
More than a feeling of melancholy, anxiety, and disconnect, mental health encompasses your emotional, psychological, and social well-being. Meaning it affects how you think, feel, and behave. Mental health can affect anyone, at any age, at any time. Nearly 44 …
Mr. Consistency
Webster defines the word consistency as, steadfast adherence to the same principles, course, form, etc. It means that an action or behavior is repeated over and over again usually ending in the same result. Texans undrafted rookie cornerback Derrick Baity …
Women Empowering Nations Announces Girls Leading Our World 2020 Tour Dates with the Debut of Mini Documentary
This documentary captures the experiences of teen girls as they travel the world exploring topics of social justice, world economics, sustainability and women in leadership–all in 24 minutes With the debut of a mini documentary, Women Empowering Nations (WEN) offers …
BakerRipley Hosts Annual Back to School Health Fair throughout Houston
BakerRipley is hosting its annual Back to School Health Fair at 3 of its locations throughout Houston.
Watch Raiders of the Lost Ark while Houston Symphony Performs Incredible Score at The Pavilion August 29
On Thursday, August 29, all are welcome to attend a screening of Steven Spielberg’s very own Raiders of the Lost Ark at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. The Houston Symphony will be performing the movie's suspenseful score live, as the …
Complimentary Breakfast for Teachers at the breakfast klub
the breakfast klub wants to show teachers their appreciation by offering them a COMPLIMENTARY BREAKFAST before they begin the new school year. The breakfast will be served at Signature Kafe. The Signature Kafe is an extension of The Breakfast Klub …
Michael Moore Announces Candidacy for Harris County Commissioner, Precinct 3
Michael Moore, who served as Houston Mayor Bill White’s Chief of Staff, announced his candidacy today for Harris County Commissioner, Precinct 3.
Greater Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Foundation to Graduate Next Cohort of Emerging Leaders
The Greater Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Foundation (GHHCCF) will graduate its newest cohort of Emerging Leaders on Thursday, August 1st. In attendance will be the graduates’ families and friends, past ELI graduates, and leaders from across the city. Keynote …
I'll Be Single Before I Settle Stage Play
I’ll Be Single Before I Settle, starring local author and spoken word artist Inertia Justice, is a stage play using art to end the silence about domestic violence at Houston’s MATCH theater August 17, 2019.
County Attorney Ryan Sues ExxonMobile Over Pollution Caused by Baytown Plant Fire
Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan today filed suit against ExxonMobile Chemical Company over pollution caused by a fire Wednesday at its Baytown Olefins plant.
