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Florida governor opposes CDC's condition for cruises
Even though cruises have been given the green light to sail again, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is pushing back against the CDC's only condition.
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Teen Electrocuted After Playing On Phone In Bathtub
As she often did, 14-year-old Madison Coe ran a bath to unwind before bed.
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NIH Study Shows Exercise May Lower Risk of High Blood Pressure In African Americans
Researchers who study cardiovascular health have long known that exercise is one way to keep high blood pressure at bay.
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School District sued over alleged inappropriate behavior by volunteer soccer coach
The Lindbergh School District is now facing a lawsuit following accusations of inappropriate behavior by a soccer coach. The mother of a 12-year-old girl at the center of the lawsuit is speaking to News 4.
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Houston Tax Expert Reveals 5 Essential Prep Tips for Tax Season
Tax season officially opens today, January 29, 2024, and while most may not be prepared to file returns yet, early preparation can save money and alleviate stress before the filing deadline in April.
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Baby Dies of Viral Meningitis After Deadly Kiss
Mariana Sifrit, the infant girl who contracted viral meningitis caused by HSV-1 when she was less than a week old, died Tuesday morning, her mother posted on Facebook.
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'World's heaviest woman' Dies
Eman Abdul Atti, once believed to be the "world's heaviest woman," died on Monday due to complications from heart disease and kidney dysfunction, according to a statement from Burjeel Hospital in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates.
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We Must Hold Officials Responsible for Black Man's Death
This week I attended the funeral service for a 21-year-old young man, Emantic eE.J.i Bradford Jr.
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Amalgamated Transit Union applauds Senate passage of Stimulus Bill, $25 billion in critical emergency funding for public transit
Union urges House to pass bill
Citing the $25 billion in critical emergency funding for public transportation systems, the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) applauds the Senate passage of a $2 trillion stimulus package amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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Bayou City Art Festival Producer Art Colony Association, Inc. Names New Executive Director
The Art Colony Association, Inc. (ACA), a nonprofit organization dedicated to producing the Bayou City Art Festivals, recently named Kelly Batterson as the new Executive Director. Batterson is passionate about art and has extensive experience with all aspects of event production and sponsorship development.
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High school students offer a silent ovation while a classmate with autism receives his diploma
At his high school graduation, Jack Higgins approached the stage to receive his diploma with his fingers in his ears to block what he thought would be applause and cheers.
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Democrats Face a New 'Barrier to Entry': A Plan for College Debt
Free college is emerging as the new hot topic on the 2020 campaign trail. The term, which Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders helped make mainstream during his previous presidential bid, has become a catchall for a variety of plans aimed at making college more affordable.
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DJ Reader is On a Mission of Love
He was his teacher. He was his mentor. He was his best friend. David Reader Sr. was everything to his son, Houston Texans’ Defensive Nose Tackle David Vernon Jr. or DJ. Four years ago Reader lost his father to a disease that claims the lives of more people than breast or prostate cancer. An estimated 661,000 Americans have kidney disease according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases yet little is known about this deadly disease. Reader wants to change that as a tribute to his father on a mission of love.
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Avocado Crack is Bringing Flavor and Giving Back this National Avocado Day!
National Avocado Day is just around the corner on July 31! We use avocados in so many dishes like guacamole and salads, and the most famous dish is classic is avocado toast. Avocados don't have to just be enjoyed cold; we are exploring them in hot food like fried avocados, soups, and eggrolls. But one lady is changing the avocado game and giving this superfood LIFE!
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Two Texans Receive National Red Cross Lifesaving Awards
What started out as “a normal day” at community swimming pool last summer was anything but, when a lifeguard’s quick response saved two lives within minutes of each other, earning two Texans national recognition from American Red Cross.
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WHO employees took part in Congo sex abuses in Ebola crisis, report says
More than 80 aid workers including some employed by the World Health Organization (WHO) were involved in incidents of sexual abuse and exploitation during an Ebola crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo, an independent commission said on Tuesday.
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A Night of Stars and Solidarity: Tina Knowles Celebrates the 2023 EOD HAUL Gala
Houston Style Magazine is once again at the forefront of the city’s most star-studded and meaningful events. As the first to spotlight Beyoncé, we take pride in celebrating another luminary in the Knowles family, Tina Knowles, at the 2023 Equal Opportunity Day (EOD) Gala. This year, the Houston Area Urban League (HAUL) commemorates 55 years of trans- formative work with their theme “Legacy of Leadership,” honoring those who have paved pathways for progress within our vibrant community.
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Dr. Rudy Rasmus and Pastor Juanita Rasmus “Rewire” with Transition from St. John’s Downtown Church
Dr. Rudy Rasmus to join Bread of Life, Inc. as Executive Director
After more than 30 years of service, Dr. Rudy Rasmus and Pastor Juanita Rasmus announced their transition from Senior Pastors of St. John’s Downtown Church. Dr. Rudy will join Bread of Life, Inc. as Executive Director.
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Dr. Rudy Rasmus and Pastor Juanita Rasmus “Rewire” with Transition from St. John’s Downtown Church
Dr. Rudy Rasmus to join Bread of Life, Inc. . as Executive Director
After more than 30 years of service, Dr. Rudy Rasmus and Pastor Juanita Rasmus announced their transition from Senior Pastors of St. John’s Downtown Church. Dr. Rudy will join Bread of Life, Inc. as Executive Director.
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Michelle Yeoh's mom reacts to 'Everything Everywhere All at Once' star's historic Oscar win
Michelle Yeoh's mom may not have been present in the Dolby Theater on Sunday to see her daughter win an Oscar but cameras were rolling as she watched the historic moment live in Malaysia.
