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What's Really Going On with LAMIK Founder Kim Roxie
I have to tell you, ladies, what's really been going on. Some of you who have been with me from the early days know me as a small business owner and makeup artist. Who consistently talked about how important it is for us to use clean and green beauty products.
What parents should know if their autistic child suffers from constipation and irritability
Ten years ago, university researchers might have been laughed out of the room for suggesting that soluble fiber intake may improve these common issues
About 1 in 59 children in the U.S. has been identified1 with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Most of these children also have chronic digestive issues2 – including constipation and leaky gut – because their good gut bacteria (probiotics) are out of balance. Frustratingly, these gut disorders often contribute to a child’s irritability.
Precautionary Drinking Water Advisory in North Houston
Work Complete on Large Water Main
Houston Water has completed repairs on a 66-inch (5.5-foot diameter) water main located near Beltway 8 North and US 59. Although the city knows of no resulting quality problems with the water supply to the area, a drinking water advisory is being issued for residents in the vicinity of Will Clayton Parkway, east of the airport and west of US 59 until final water samples are confirmed to meet state drinking water standards.
CBCF 5th Executive Economic Summit in Houston - Dec 10-11, 2017
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) will be in Houston for their 5th Executive Economic Summit. Chairwoman Sheila Jackson Lee is hosting the distinguished delegation to discuss relevant economic issues, especially during this current post-Hurricane Harvey period. The focus and theme will be: “Economic Lessons Learned and the Role of Business in National Disaster Relief Efforts”.
More Than Half of All African-Americans Have High Blood Pressure Under New Diagnostic Guidelines
Well over half of all African-American adults will be classified as having high blood pressure under new streamlined diagnostic guidelines released this week, illuminating the heavy burden of cardiovascular disease in the population.
AboutThatCar.com 2020 Cadillac CT5
At first glance, Cadillac’s CT5 looks just like the brand’s CT4. But on close inspection, it has a different front fascia, grille and it is a little bit bigger.
Seven Texas Students Named 2022 U.S. Presidential Scholars
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona today announced the 58th class of U.S. Presidential Scholars, recognizing 161 high school seniors for their accomplishments in academics, the arts, and career and technical education fields.
Shame on the Demagogues
On cue, like roaches crawling out of the woodwork in the darkness of night, the right- and left-wing demagogues emerged on television literally as innocent children and teachers were dying on the floors of a fourth-grade classroom in Uvalde, Texas.
Communities In Schools of Houston celebrates 10-year anniversary of Mental Health Initiative
Communities In Schools (CIS) of Houston marks the 10th anniversary of its Mental Health Initiative, (MHI) which was launched in September 2012 to expand mental health support across the Houston-area campuses it serves. For the past 43 years, supporting students' mental health and well-being has been at the core of what CIS does. With the MHI, the organization was able to implement targeted efforts to collectively address the growing mental health needs on CIS campuses.
First Saturday Arts Market Welcomes New & Returning Artists
Houston’s original monthly outdoor art market returns for holiday shopping November 5, 2022 on the parking lot at 540 W. 19th St. The November edition features over 40 artists from the greater Houston area and Austin.
Biden's cancer moonshot will miss without intellectual property
President Biden recently set a goal of slashing cancer death rates by at least 50% in the next 25 years -- and announced billions of dollars in new research funding to make it a reality. It's a plan with sky-high ambitions, a real "cancer moonshot," as the president has branded it.
Black Female-Owned Brand, Afro Unicorn, Brings Assortment of Party Supplies to Walmart
April Showers' brand launch highlights the importance of representation and Black beauty
Afro Unicorn™, a conscious brand with a mission to celebrate women and children of color, today launched a curated assortment of its party supplies and favors product line at Walmart. The new line of more than 20 exclusive products joins the retailer's roster of celebrations brands in over 1,500 stores across the country and on Walmart.com. With this launch, April Showers, the Founder and CEO of Afro Unicorn shatters the glass ceiling and becomes one of the first Black female-owned businesses to enter Walmart's celebrations party category.
Gospel Legend Kim Burrell Releases New Music Video
Stellar & Dove Award Winner Teams Up with Grammy Nominated Songwriter-Producer Travis Malloy on Inspirational New Single
How PBMs are hurting your local pharmacy
Across the country, local pharmacies are boarding up. A major new study from McKinsey found that the number of independent U.S. pharmacies has declined by half since 1980 -- leaving just 20,000 in business nationwide. Those that remain are reporting their slimmest profit margins in a decade.
Sharon Stone: Welcome To My Garden
The C. Parker Gallery in Greenwich, Connecticut presents the East Coast premiere of Sharon Stone’s paintings with the new exhibition Sharon Stone: Welcome To My Garden, on view now through December 3.
PVAMU professor co-leads groundbreaking research in pulmonary hypertension
Thanks in part to the work of Chief Scientist and Executive Professor Seungchan Kim, Ph.D., Prairie View A&M University is once again on the leading edge of groundbreaking research. This time, it’s about work that is promising to repurpose cancer drugs.
City of Houston and Bezos Academy Open Fourth Preschool in South Houston
Community members, elected officials and Bezos leadership joined Mayor Turner to celebrate the grand opening of Houston’s fourth Bezos Academy location, located within the New Hope Housing Reed Family Center in South Houston. The fourth Bezos Academy which offers tuition-free, Montessori-inspired preschool education for children ages 3-5, has already achieved full enrollment for the upcoming 2023-24 school year.
Ceremonia Appoints First C-Suite Hire As It Expands to 500+ Sephora Stores
Ceremonia is no stranger to breaking barriers and disrupting the hair care industry. Since launching the brand in October 2020, with a mission to celebrate the richness of Latinx culture through clean, sustainable hair products powered by natural ingredients, Founder and CEO, Babba Rivera has no plans of slowing down. With tripling YoY revenues two years in a row and a growing line of 20 original formulas and products, Ceremonia is entering a new stage of growth as the next big thing in the hair category.
Maternal Health Continues to be an Urgent Crisis in Harris County
Maternal Health Awareness Day is January 23 – A call to action to improve maternal health
January 23 is Maternal Health Awareness Day, a day in which Harris County Public Health (HCPH) highlights the urgent maternal and infant health crisis in the county and what Harris County is doing to combat that crisis. HCPH reminds families about the importance of knowing their risk and the many preventive steps that can be taken to ensure healthier outcomes.
Diverse Voices and Taboo Topics: Houston Public Media's Bold Sunday Lineup
Houston Public Media has introduced a bold new Sunday programming lineup on News 88.7 designed to amplify diverse voices and tackle sensitive topics head-on. It’s the kind of “go beyond” programming that public media can uniquely provide to expand listeners’ perspectives and stimulate new conversations and ways of thinking.
