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GirlTrek to Start Third Week of Black History Bootcamp, a 21-Day Walking Meditation That Celebrates A Different Black Woman Each Day

More than 85,000 people have signed up to participate in GirlTrek’s Black History Bootcamp, and its accompanying podcast has been downloaded more than 50,000 times.

Today, marks day 11 of GirlTrek’s Black History Bootcamp, a 21-day walking meditation for daily resistance that celebrates a different Black woman of historic significance each day; and day 21 of nationwide protests against racism and police brutality following the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

No More Donald Trump? US President 7/4 from 5/4 for Another Four Years as Incumbent

Joe Biden Skips into 4/7 Favourite from 4/5

As the weeks go by, more and more punters are turning their support towards Joe Biden to become the next President of the United States of America.

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State Representative Ron Reynolds 88th Legislative Session Accomplishments, Highlights, Missed Opportunities and Bad Bills

The 88th Legislative Session started with an unprecedented $33 Billion surplus. The state Republican leadership has failed miserably with misplaced priorities and focused on “red meat” right wing issues that do nothing to improve the lives of everyday working Texas families. Our public schools did not get the funding they need to properly educate our children, teachers did not get the long overdue pay raises, our electric grid reliability was not addressed and property tax cuts never came to fruition.

New Blood Test To Identify People At Risk Of Developing Alzheimer's Symptoms Will Be Used In Clinical Trial Aiming To Prevent Memory Loss

Research presented today highlights advantage of using blood test for trial that aims to prevent Alzheimer's

Up to 75 research centers across North America will use blood tests to identify those most at-risk for changes in the brain from Alzheimer's disease, thus, expediting prevention research

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PUCT Echoes ERCOT Conservation Request Ahead of Expected Tight Grid Conditions

Appeal for Conservation Effective Today, Aug. 29 from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. CT

Unexpected loss of thermal generation and expected low wind generation will result in anticipated low operating reserves for the Texas power grid this afternoon and into the evening. The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) is echoing a call from the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) asking Texans to conserve electricity use, if safe to do so, today from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. CT. ERCOT expects similar conditions to persist through tomorrow and asks Texans to stay tuned for additional communications.

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Skincare for All Skin Types: Tailoring Your Routine To Your Specific Needs

Skincare for all skin types has become popular in the last few years. Nowadays, you see hundreds of products marketed toward you. TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, and more push ads your way to make you shop with a specific brand.

Natural ways to prepare for this season’s coughs and colds

There’s never a convenient time for your child to get sick. While missed school (and work!) days are going to happen, there are steps you can take to minimize them. As a pediatrician and a parent, I’m eager to share strategies to support their immune system so they’ll be less likely to get sick in the first place. I’m also including simple ways to address your child’s cough and cold symptoms that don’t involve medication.

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Awards $4.8 Million in Recreational Trail Grants to Texas Communities

During Thursday’s meeting, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approved more than $4.8 million dollars in grants funding 17 motorized and non-motorized recreational trail-related projects across the state.

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Travis Scott announces Astroworld Festival

Travis Scott is headling the Astroworld Festival. Titled after his recent album, the festival will take place on November 17th in Houston across from where Astroworld Theme Park used to be at NRG Park.

Federal dietary guidelines need to cut carbohydrates

This year, as they do every five years, federal officials will publish a new version of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. These periodic updates to federal nutrition guidelines influence everything from school lunches and military meals to public health initiatives and products developed by the food industry.

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Celebrating the power of connection at Sims Bayou Greenway Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting

On Saturday, Houston Parks Board, Houston Parks and Recreation Department, and CenterPoint Energy celebrated the newest segment of Sims Bayou Greenway and recreational trail along CenterPoint Energy easement in Houston.

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Missouri City native supports U.S. Navy Super Hornet Jet Aircraft

Lt. j.g. Tyson Stickler, a native of Missouri City, Texas, serves the U.S. Navy assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 106 in support of the F/A-18 Super Hornet.

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Vice President Kamala Harris to Announce Reforms to Ease the Burden of Medical Debt

One-in-three adults in the United States are saddled with medical debt, which now counts as the largest source of debt in collections – more than credit cards, utilities, and auto loans combined. According to a White House fact sheet, Black and Hispanic households are more likely to hold medical debt than white households.

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Boys & Girls Clubs Greater Houston and Boys & Girls Clubs of America hold Juneteenth celebration form Reedy Chapel AME Church in Galveston

The nationally broadcast, livestreamed webinar in Galveston featured a virtual appearance by NASA Astronaut Stephanie Wilson

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Anderson, Gordon Lead Rockets Past Kings, 105-83

Ryan Anderson had 25 points and 11 rebounds, Eric Gordon added 17 points and the Houston Rockets used a big second-quarter run to beat the Sacramento Kings 105-83 on Tuesday night.

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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Issues Statement on the President’s Use of the MOAB or ‘Mother of all Bombs’ in Afghanistan

Congresswoman Jackson Lee: “Bombing alone does not amount to an effective strategy to fight ISIS. I hope this is not an effort by the President to create distractions to hide his unknown foreign policy.”

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Southern University System President Issues Statement on Wesley Bishop Leave Questions

"The Southern University System office has worked diligently with the Southern University at New Orleans administration to address the use of leave issues involving Wesley Bishop, associate vice chancellor for academic affairs.

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Texas School Marshal Law

Recent school shootings, such as the Parkland, Florida tragedy, have highlighted the need to consider all security options for schools. The Texas Private Schools Association would like to thank Rep. Jason Villalba and Senator Van Taylor for working with us to think ahead to solutions and passing SB 579 in the 85th session. This new law allows private schools to access school marshal training at the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.

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Sumner Manufacturing Partners with Houston Community College for $208,493 Job-Training Grant

Sumner Manufacturing, A Southwire Company, has partnered with Houston Community College to provide job training for 144 new and incumbent workers using a $208,493 Skills Development Fund grant from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). The grant will benefit workers in the Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast area.

Fort Bend County Update on Current Conditions During Countywide Burn Ban

Fort Bend County will remain under a Burn Ban Order due to the current drought conditions that persist. At this time, the county is not under a fireworks ban for the use or regulation of fireworks this Fourth of July holiday weekend.