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1 in 4 globally will have a stroke at age 25 or older, according to new study

One in four people globally will have a stroke at age 25 or older, according to a new study published Wednesday in the New England Journal of Medicine.

Eli Hart’s former foster mom says she feared him returning to his mother’s custody

Six-year-old Eli Hart’s family is continuing to share the feelings of grief and frustration they say have persisted since the boy was found dead in a car trunk near Orono Friday morning.

Garcia on the Go January 2017

Making every day count January 2017 - Session Begins

I hope that you had a wonderful New Year, and that you are as excited as I am for this year's Texas Legislative Session

During African American Bone Marrow Awareness Month 10-Year-Old Texas Boy Makes Appeal for More Blood Stem Cell and Marrow Donors

MJ Dixon is battling leukemia and has been searching for a match for the past year

July is African American Bone Marrow Awareness Month, and Be The Match is working to raise awareness of a health disparity on the national blood stem cell and marrow registry that affects Black and African American patients in need of life-saving cell therapies. Patients battling blood cancers such as leukemia or blood diseases like sickle cell disease are most likely to find a matching donor in someone who shares their heritage or ethnicity. The odds of finding a match are dependent on a patient's ethnicity, with Black and African American patients least likely to find a matching donor. Black patients find matching donors 29% of the time compared to a 79% chance for white patients.

Watchdog: HHS not conducting key background check for staff at children's detention facility

The inspector general of the Department of Health and Human Services found the department was not, as of earlier this fall, conducting required FBI fingerprint background checks for the 1,300 staff members overseeing migrant children housed at a Texas facility.

African American Heritage Commission of South Carolina Launches New ‘Green Book,’ Names State’s Top Black History Sites

Many — perhaps most — African Americans can trace family roots back to Charleston. About 40 percent of enslaved Africans brought to North America arrived on ships that docked in Charleston Harbor.

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He was the man behind the man. Martin Luther King’s chief lieutenant. Why is he only getting attention now?

Five Places to Get Your Coffee Fix and Work

A hot, rich coffee is the morning wake up cup for many Americans. Some can make a masterful brew in their own homes complete with flavorings and whipped cream. However, there is nothing like going into a coffee house and having that smell of coffee beans being grind and brewed. Coffee houses have grown in popularity because of the smell but also because of the space itself.

No Thanks: 7 Ways to Say I'll Just Include Myself: The Remix

This special edition of No Thanks includes two bonus chapters and two bonus affirmations. The Remix covers how to identify and handle micro-aggressive bullies, with a focus on "Karen" in the workplace. Professional Black women surveyed say she is one of their biggest hindrances in the workplace.

MD Anderson Cancer Center Will Remain Closed

MD Anderson Cancer Center will remain closed for outpatient services, appointments and surgeries at all Houston-area locations through Tuesday, Aug. 29. High water conditions persist in the Texas Medical Center, and travel should not be attempted. All leaks reported yesterday are under control, and patient care has not been impacted.

TMSL Earl Carl Institute Hosts Inaugural Public Service Awards Event

The Earl Carl Institute honored four for their service to the Houston community and held the first Marcia Johnson Outstanding Public Service Award event. The inaugural winners are Natasha Malone (Student Leader), Joseph Do, executive director, Annam Community Development Corporation (Community Organization), Opal Mitchell Lee and Georgia Provost (Community Leader). Lee’s daughter, Deborah Davis, accepted the award on her mother’s behalf. All four were selected based upon a competitive review of service in three areas: student, community leadership and service through a non-profit organization.

Investigation into Fatal Crash at 11000 Homestead Road

Houston police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred at 11000 Homestead Road at about 4:40 p.m. on Sunday (June 18).

County Attorney Vince Ryan Obtains Order Shutting Down Unlicensed After-hours Bar in Brays Oaks

Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan obtained a court order shutting down an unlicensed, after-hours bar known as Insomnia at the corner of Bissonnet Street and the Southwest Freeway.

Roads To Stay Closed As Crews Dismantle Super Bowl Live

Sunday was the last day for Super Bowl Live at Discovery Green, but some of the road closures will stay in place for at least a couple of days as crews dismantle the setup.

Black Heritage Society Holds Ground Breaking Ceremony for Icon Bench Statues of Rosa Parks and Nelson Mandela

In 2014, the Black Heritage Society (BHS) established the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Project and unveiled one of Houston’s most precious sculptures at MacGregor Park. The memorial honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a larger than life size statue and a chronicle of Dr. King’s life embedded with granite in the floors of the plaza along with historical quotes taken from his speeches.

Exxon CEO Darren Woods Steps Out Of Tillerson's Shadow

Darren Woods, the new CEO of Exxon Mobil, is a veteran of the more cautious refining side of the oil business who’s likely to focus relentlessly on controlling costs.

Eight of Houston’s Finest to be Recognized during Hispanic Heritage Month

In celebration of this year’s Hispanic Heritage Month, Comcast will honor eight community volunteers for the fifth year since the Comcast Hispanic Hero Awards began. This year’s honorees will be celebrated through a series of vignettes, that will be featured on Comcast social platforms beginning September 15. Comcast will also donate $1,000 to the nonprofit organization of each honoree’s choice.

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