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Most of the nation's teens aren't getting enough exercise

With the explosion of smartphones, teens have learned to swiftly scroll and type away using only their thumbs. But the rest of their bodies are woefully inactive – and the effects are far-reaching.

HCDE Learning Expert Says Summer Academic Loss Heightened by COVID-19 Learning Lag

Summer learning expert Dr. Lisa Caruthers concedes that traditional summer learning loss experienced by students will be amplified by COVID-19 learning lag. Other family issues come into play as summer 2020 approaches and the coronavirus continues to be a threat.

The Savoy Joins Forces with Quad HTX and Third Ward Businesses for a 500 FREE Hot Thanksgiving Dinner Giveaway

Savor the spirit of Thanksgiving with a heartwarming event at The Savoy in Houston's Third Ward!

Airbnb Unites with NAACP to Combat Discrimination and Expand Room at the Inn

Since its inception nearly a decade ago, Airbnb has faced questions from people of color as to whether the company’s worldwide “vacancy” sign really applied to them.

Study of Houston’s Third Ward Reveal Solutions for the Future

African Americans face many disparities as an ethnic group. As it relates to health, African Americans are at an above average risk than any other racial group to be diagnosed with Diabetes, kidney disease, asthma, sarcoidosis, stroke, high blood pressure, and cancer. Census results indicate that African Americans are the second highest racial group behind Hispanics living with below average income. With a low income means that families don’t have access to better housing and other neighborhood amenities like grocery stores for good nutrition, schools for excellent education, and hospital for good healthcare.

A Closer Look at Vision Health

An estimated 4.3 billion people suffer from the same health problem regardless of gender, age or ethnicity: vision impairment. Whether moderate or severe, vision impairment can have far-reaching social and economic impacts.

The MARCH Foundation Announces $50,000 Gift to Paul Quinn College for Student Scholarships

The MARCH Foundation, a private non-operating foundation, has announced a gift of $50,000 to provide scholarships for deserving students at Paul Quinn College, the nation’s only Urban Work College and Texas’ first HBCU, located in Southern Dallas.

Time to Focus on School Choice in Houston and Across America

Later this month, schools, homeschool groups, organizations, and individuals in Texas and across America will work together to raise awareness about the importance of opportunity in K-12 education.

Spelman College Receives $30M Donation from Trustee Ronda Stryker to Help Fund New Arts Center

Spelman College, the historically Black educational institution for women in Atlanta, has received a $30 million donation from trustee Ronda Stryker and her husband William Johnston, The gift is the largest from a living donor in the 137-year history of the college.

Local Charity Is Committed To Changing The Way We See Life-Changing Diseases Through A Children's Fashion Show

Houston's ARC Village, The Gibson Lupus Resource Center is hosting their 1st Annual Children's Autoimmune Disease and Awareness Fashion Show at Go Cajun Subs (1027 Sawdust, Rd. #375 Spring, TX 77380) on August 24, 2019 from 6pm-8pm. The Gibson Center is seeking young models to participate from ages 5-15 years. Kid model call is on August 3, 2019 from 12pm-2pm at Go Cajun Subs.

Houston Health Department Expands COVID-19 Test Sites to Anyone Wanting to Get Tested

Testing Capacity Doubled to 1,000 per day

The Houston Health Department’s two COVID-19 drive-thru sites will broaden testing to anyone wanting to get a test and double their daily testing capacity to 1,000 on Tuesday.

(Re) X Signs Prominent Retail Stores, Universities and Museums to Carry Recycled Hangers

Agreements Expand Sustainable Plastic Hangers Reach at Retail

(re)x, an eco-design company, announced it has completed distribution agreements with elite schools, retail stores and museums which will carry its line of 100% recycled hangers made from previously ocean and ocean-bound plastic. (re) x (pronounced re-to-the-x) was founded by fashion designer Paulina Quintana whose mission is to reduce consumers’ environmental footprint by eliminating the need for products made from virgin plastic while delivering a fantastic, durable, and more versatile product.

7 Summer Events to Enjoy in Midtown’s Parks This July

With summer officially underway, there’s no better time to head to Midtown Houston parks to enjoy all the community has to offer. Check out these stacked options of fun-filled ways to get out and discover something new to do in July.

Local Lingerie Boutique Wins Industry Award and Immediately Switches Gears to Help Women Affected by Harvey

Locally owned and operated lingerie boutique Top Drawer Lingerie recently received a Best of Intima Award from industry publication Intima Magazine. The annual award honors the best independent lingerie, swimwear, and loungewear retailers in North America and arrived just before Hurricane Harvey devastated the store’s hometown of Houston.

Halfway Home: Rockets Look to Finish What They Have Started

As we approach the midway point in the 2017-18 NBA season, there is one thing that has remained constant throughout the first 56 games of the season. The Houston Rockets are good. Ok, let me repeat myself and add something else to that last statement.

Cold Bats Leads To Another Astros Loss

What started out as a great homestand seemed to turn quickly on the Houston Astros. After opening up the three-game series against the Oakland A’s with a 6-2 victory in game one, the big bats for Houston suddenly went cold. Oakland’s 7-3 gives them their third win of the season and evens the series against Houston at one a piece after taking back-to-back games in Minute Maid Park.

Texans Take Homegrown Talent To Help Bolster Needs In The 2022 NFL Draft

“There’s a lot of good football players in the state of Texas and specifically in the city of Houston,” said Caserio. “It’s probably a good place to start.”

Topgolf Celebrates Women's Golf Day on June 5 with Complimentary Class for Women

Thirty-seven U.S. locations will offer opportunity for women to learn golf and network

Global sports entertainment leader Topgolf® today announced that 37 of its U.S. venues will offer a golf instruction and networking event for women on Tuesday, June 5 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. This special Topgolf Coach class, hosted in honor of Women's Golf Day, will be tailored to teach women of all skill levels the fundamentals of the game in a relaxed and social setting.

Director Milos Forman, known for his work on Oscar-winning films "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" and "Amadeus," died at age 86.

Debt continues to be a crushing burden for many Americans. From credit cards to auto loans, mortgages, student loans and medical bills, a high percentage of the nation’s households have one or more of those types of debt.

Remembering Yolanda Pope: Houston Style's Resident Foodie

Writers are usually the ones who are never at a lost for words. However, this writer is finding it hard to use words to adequately describe Yolanda Pope. Her personality was welcoming. She didn't mind sharing her knowledge. The entire staff knew food, especially good food, was her weakness. Yolanda has had her last dish as she passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 16, 2021.

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