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Ieshia Champs, Single Mother of 5, to Graduate Magna Cum Laude From Texas Southern University’s Thurgood Marshall School of Law
Ieshia Champs never could have imagined what she would achieve when she grew up, as she bounced around family homes, entered into the foster care system, and had her first child at age 19. But nearly 14 years and a total of five kids later, this mom is about to graduate from law school after a difficult journey — and she says her faith led her through it all.
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Tennis Great Zina Garrison and Commissioner Ellis Encourage Youth at Street Olympics Final Event to Keep Late Commissioner Lee’s Tradition Alive
Tennis great Zina Garrison joined Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis on Friday, Aug. 2 to offer words of encouragement to about 2,500 Houston-area youth who competed for medals at the 33rd annual Harris County Street Olympics Final Event at NRG Arena.
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Study presents unexpected — and complicated — findings on link between alcohol and dementia
Keeping alcohol consumption to one or two drinks a day lessened the odds of developing dementia, according to a study of nearly 4 million South Koreans.Keeping alcohol consumption to one or two drinks a day lessened the odds of developing dementia, according to a study of nearly 4 million South Koreans.
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You're probably washing your hands all wrong, study says
Hand-washing seems pretty simple, but a recent study shows that 97% of the time, we're still doing it wrong -- which can lead to contamination of food and surfaces and result in foodborne illness.
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Empowering Innovation: PVAMU debuts Blackstone LaunchPad to support next generation of entrepreneurs, professionals
On Feb. 12, Prairie View A&M University hosted a groundbreaking event to inaugurate the Blackstone LaunchPad on campus, marking a significant milestone in fostering innovation and entrepreneurship among students and faculty. The event was the culmination of a $10 million commitment across Texas dedicated to entrepreneur success and economic mobility.
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Healthy lifestyle may mean lower risk of long Covid, study says
People who have a healthy lifestyle before Covid-19 infection may have a lower risk of long Covid than their peers, a new study says.
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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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2nd Annual "STRONGER THAN" Event Celebrates Women Storytellers
Free virtual special event to be held March 24 at 4 p.m. EDT
The 400 Years of African American History Commission (400YAAHC), a 15-member federally appointed commission established to coordinate the 400th anniversary of the arrival of the first enslaved Africans in the English colonies on August 20, 1619, announced today a free, live virtual event designed by women to lift up women who tell their stories of triumph, empowerment and accomplishment.
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Free Cervical, Breast Cancer Screenings to Benefit Uninsured, Underinsured Women
Uninsured and underinsured women ages 21 to 64 are eligible to receive free cervical and breast cancer screenings on Saturday, Aug. 12, from 7 a.m. to 1 pm. at the Sunnyside Health Center, 4605 Wilmington.
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Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 6210 Gaston
Houston police are investigating an apparent murder/suicide at 6210 Gaston about 3:50 p.m. last Friday (June 16).
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President George H.W. Bush To Remain In Hospital For A 'Few More Days'
President George H.W. Bush will remain in the hospital for observation after being treated for pneumonia.
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Janet Jackson Promises Something Special for Houston
Hurricane Harvey is not going to stop Janet Jackson. The superstar singer kicks off her tour Thursday at the Cajundome in Lafayette, Louisiana, and she's scheduled to perform in Houston, Texas on Saturday.
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Amy Welch to Host Plexus Worldwide’s “Super Saturday” Training Forum in Houston
Amy Welch, of Spring, Texas is part of the host committee bringing Plexus Worldwide’s “Super Saturday” event to Houston. Plexus’ Super Saturday is a massive training forum held simultaneously in more than 20 cities across the U.S and Canada on Jan. 11, 2020. Welch is a Plexus® Ambassador (independent sales representative), who will welcome hundreds of attendees to the event as they learn how to grow their independent, home-based businesses in an interactive workshop format.
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Kroger Houston Kicks Off Annual Backpack Boosters School Supply Drive
Customers can donate a school supply kit at any Houston Kroger location
Thousands of students will receive free school supplies as part of Kroger’s annual Backpack Boosters school supply drive.
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Lee Thinks Houston Airplane Incident Was Racial
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas) said she thinks the reaction of a passenger who accused United Airlines of giving away her first-class seat to the Democratic lawmaker was race-related. Jackson Lee released a statement on Twitter after a woman claimed the airline gave away her seat to the congresswoman on her flight from Houston to Washington.
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Following another victory for transparency, Mayor Turner applauds court decision
Mayor Sylvester Turner released the following statement today in response to the Texas 14th Court of Appeals decision ordering a trial court judge to vacate a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) against the city.
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NEW Clinique Launches for Houston
See the new products by Clinique launched this month in Houston: Dramatically Different Hydrating Jelly & My Happy Fragrances – both are under $30
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Children’s Museum of Houston raises nearly $1.1 million in spirit-lifting, Halloween-inspired gala
Halloween made an early arrival when the Children’s Museum of Houston transmogrified The Corinthian into “A Wicked Affair” gala on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, and made a hair-raising near $1.1 million for the Museum.
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HISD to continue operating under free and reduced-price meals Community Eligibility Provision (CEP)
Houston ISD announced today it will continue its policy to operate the Community Eligibility Program (CEP) under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program for the School Year 2022 - 2023. Schools qualifying to operate CEP serve breakfast and lunch to all children at no charge and eliminate the collection of meal applications for free, reduced-price, and paid student meals. This approach reduces burdens for both families and school administrators and helps ensure that students receive nutritious meals.
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Joint Statement by Congressman Al Green (TX-09), Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (TX-29), and Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee (TX-18)
“The people have suffered long enough. The people of Texas in general, and Harris County more specifically, have suffered long enough. It has been more than four years since Hurricane Harvey devastated Houston and Harris County.
