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Bonuses for Teacher Appreciation Week being award to all 4,000 Harmony Public Schools active employees

In appreciation of their extraordinary work in educating the students of Harmony Public Schools while serving their communities during one of the most challenging years for educators ever, Harmony Public Schools will award a $250 bonus to nearly 4,000 employees in celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week.

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30 million people are under heat alerts as triple-digit heat bakes the Southeast

From California to the Great Plains and into the Southeast, 30 million Americans in 15 states are under heat alerts Wednesday.

Teach for America Awarded Math Education Grant From Greater Texas Foundation

Grant Aims to Increase Number of Texas Students Experiencing Mathematics Pathways That Help Prepare for and Complete a Postsecondary Credential

Greater Texas Foundation awarded Teach For America a $400,000 grant as part of its Math for Success goal, which aims to create and promote math pathways for Texas students.

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Raising Cane’s Celebrates New Caney Opening With “Raising Cane’s Rodeo” TOMORROW

Raising Cane’s celebrates New Caney Restaurant opening with rodeo-themed celebration including live music, carnival games, giveaways and more.

Raising Cane’s is continuing to spread its ONE LOVE® – craveable chicken finger meals – across Houston as it opens its 51st Restaurant in the area on Tuesday, May 16. The New Caney grand opening will take on a flair reflective of Houston’s biggest event, the Houston rodeo, as Raising Cane’s hosts “Raising Cane’s Rodeo,” complete with carnival games, a live band and fun for Caniacs of all ages.

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Harmony Public Schools begins open enrollment for 2022-2023 school year

Harmony Public Schools is a free, open enrollment public charter school serving families in 23 communities across Texas.

Harmony Public Schools, the largest STEM-focused charter public school network in Texas, is now accepting open enrollment applications for the 2022-2023 school year.

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Blink-182 announces first new album in 12 years

Remember when we said rock was having a resurgence? Blink-182 got the memo. The band is back together and now Mark Hoppus, Tom DeLonge and Travis Barker are dropping their first new album together in a dozen years.

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Tips for keeping pets safe from frigid temperatures in winter

When bitterly cold temperatures and snow move in, it's important pet owners take steps to keep their animals safe.

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Credit Rating Agency puts City on Notice about Downgrade in Absence of Pension Reform

Moody’s Investors Service has sent Houston a dire warning about the need for the Texas Legislature to approve the Houston Pension Solution. In its latest update on Houston’s $3 billion taxpayer supported General Obligation debt, the agency cites the “lack of a sustainable pension plan to address growing pension liability” as a factor that could lead to a downgrade in the city’s credit rating.

Opioid Overdoses on the Rise During Covid-19 Pandemic

Another pandemic is killing thousands of Americans. Pain Management Expert Dr. Paul Christo is on the frontlines to stop it.

Opioid related deaths in the United States have been on the rise since the COVID 19 pandemic began experts say and it’s only going to get worse according to their estimates. Authorities in across Texas, Pennsylvania, Florida, and New York are also reporting rises in overdoses during the COVID-19 crisis.

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Local Oral Surgery Practice Takes Public Health Emergency into Their Own Hands

Long-lasting, opioid-free option is offered for patients after surgical procedures

The nation’s current opioid epidemic is robbing the lives of 115 Americans each day, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. A report by Cedar Crest Behavioral Healthcare System showed the annual number of opioid-related deaths in Texas have increased 80% in the last 20 years. Bellaire Facial, Oral and Dental Implant Surgery is offering a pain management alternative to combat the crisis locally and calm the fears patients have of postsurgical pain and addictive narcotic prescriptions.

The Suga Project Foundation Launches its Evidence-based, Comprehensive Approach to Managing Type 2 Diabetes for Women

Health equity advocate seeks to end disparities in amputations and outcomes for largely preventable disease

The Suga Project Foundation, a new diabetes education platform and digital community, introduces its Diabetes Mastery Program, a combination of online courses and health coaching to help women over 40 lower their A1C. The 12-week program includes interactive exercises, meal planning, peer and professional support, access to specialized resources, and guidance for patients to enhance communication with their healthcare providers.

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Loafs Launches The Pacific Shoe to Stylishly Combat Climate Change

Fashion, comfort and sustainability harmonize in The Pacific, the eco-conscious shoe for the changemaker on-the-go.

Look good, feel good, do good. Today, all three are possible thanks to The Pacific,​ a new and stylish multi occasion shoe by Loafs LLC. This eco-conscious footwear line is made entirely from recycled materials including algae-based foam, chrome-free recycled leather trimmings and tree-based linings.

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Immigrants without documentation face mental health trauma even after arriving in US

New research from Rice University recommends open paths for authorized migration

Immigrants migrating to the U.S. face all kinds of hurdles, but after arriving stateside, the hardships continue, which can result in additional psychological distress, according to new research from Rice University.

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Abortion clinics saw an increase in violence and threats in 2022, report says

A new report says there was a "sharp increase" in violence at abortion clinics in 2022, the year when Roe v. Wade was overturned, ending the federal right to an abortion. A disproportionate increase occurred in states that protect abortion rights, according to the National Abortion Federation, a professional association for abortion providers.

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Pentagon to send 5,000 troops to border as migrants inch closer

President Donald Trump is sending 5,200 troops and a slew of military equipment to the southern border, doubling down on one of his favorite base-rallying issues with the midterm elections just days away.

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Hurricane Florence upgraded, on track to hit East Coast as major storm this week

Grocery stores are restocking shelves with water and bread, and supply stores are selling a lot of plywood and generators Monday as East Coast communities prepare for Hurricane Florence to strike hard later this week.

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AboutThatCar.com: 2019 Hyundai Veloster N

We came here to test drive the next step in Hyundai’s future, the 2019 Veloster N. As one executive said, “it is a racing car that we’re trying to sell to the public.”

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Prices fell last month for the first time since April 2020

After three-plus years of prices steadily — and sometimes sharply — increasing month after month after month, they fell in November.

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Georgetown created fact sheets on illegal militias at the polls and what to do if you spot them

It's illegal in all 50 states to engage in militia activity. Still, militia members will almost certainly appear at some polling places this election cycle.

Real Food Blends Launches 3rd Annual 12 Days of Holiday Magic

Special giveaways, stories of hope and charitable donations every day.

Real Food Blends, makers of 100% real food meals for people with feeding tubes, and the company that started a real food revolution in the medical community, is excited to announce its 3rd Annual 12 Days of Holiday Magic.