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Houston Random Acts of Kindness Day, HISD Wrap Around, Parkway, and Yellowland Records to Reveal First-Ever Student ‘RAK Room’

Exciting New Incentive-Based School Stores and Resource Rooms will Reward Good Behavior and Address the Needs of Students in Multiple HISD Schools

Houston Random Acts of Kindness Day (RAK Day) Founders, Treveia and David Dennis, in partnership with the Houston Independent School District (HISD), HISD Wraparound Services Department, and sponsoring business partner Yellowland Records, will reveal their first-ever student “RAK Room” on Monday, August 15, 2022, at 10:00am at Paul Revere Middle School (10502 Briar Forest Drive) in Houston!

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5 Black Service Members Shaping Contemporary Military History

Black Americans have served in the U.S. Armed Forces since the Revolutionary War, paving the way for Black service members today.

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Richer people are eating more at Applebee's and IHOP

Cash-strapped consumers are starting to trade down, swapping higher-priced goods for more affordable alternatives. That's good news for Applebee's and IHOP.

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Search intensifies for California teen Kiely Rodni, who may have been abducted after a party

Friends, family and authorities are scrambling to find 16-year-old Kiely Rodni after she disappeared following a campground party in Northern California.

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Nearly $1.5 million settlement approved for correctional officers of color who were barred from guarding Derek Chauvin

lThe Ramsey County Board of Commissioners in Minnesota on Tuesday approved a nearly $1.5 million settlement agreement for eight correctional officers of color who were barred from guarding former police officer Derek Chauvin in 2020.

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'I Just Killed My Dad' is Netflix's latest true-crime series not to watch with the whole family

As titles not to watch with the kids go, "I Just Killed My Dad" has to rank pretty high on the list. Yet there are enough twists in Netflix's latest true-crime docuseries to keep audiences engaged, with another sensational case that's more of a whydunit -- given the killer's immediate confession -- than who.

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Rudy Giuliani ordered to appear in front of Georgia grand jury investigating 2020 election aftermath next week

Rudy Giuliani was ordered by an Atlanta-area judge Tuesday to appear in person on August 17 in front of the special purpose grand jury investigating whether former President Donald Trump and his allies violated the law in their efforts to flip the 2020 election results in Georgia.

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Southwest flight attendant injures back after hard landing, NTSB says

A Southwest Airlines flight attendant suffered a compression fracture in her back in July after the plane "landed with such force she thought the plane had crashed," according to a report from the National Transportation Safety Board.

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SSLW & Partners Hosted 33rd “College Send Off”!

Fort Bend County, Texas. Suburban Sugar Land Women (SSLW) & Phenomenal Partners hosted their 33rd empowering and engaging “College Send Off” for NINE full-time enrolled scholarship recipients. Recipients’ attendance is mandatory. All attendees submitted covid vaccination records and wore masks. This annual project was generously underwritten by Dr. Margaret Allen and Ms. Belinda Allen, sisters for the fourth consecutive year.

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Jessie Trice Community Health Systems’ Annie Neasman Inducted Into Huron Hall Of Fame

Honored for dedication and compassion in positively impacting the healthcare industry

Jessie Trice Community Health System (JTCHS) announced Annie Neasman was inducted into the Huron Hall of Fame and recognized as a healthcare industry difference maker. The award was presented by Huron, a global professional services firm, during its 20th annual What’s Right in Health Care® conference in Chicago on August 8-10, 2022. We are thrilled and delighted that our President and CEO is the recipient of this national prestigious honor, says Irene Taylor Wooten, chair of the JTCHS Board.

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Chicago schoolteacher sentenced to 50 years for sexual exploitation of a minor in Hancock County

A Chicago schoolteacher was sentenced in Federal Court Monday to 50 years for sexual exploitation of a child and attempted sexual exploitation of a child.

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Toni Minichiello, former coach of Olympic gold medalist Jessica Ennis-Hill, handed lifetime ban by UK Athletics for alleged sexually inappropriate conduct

Toni Minichiello, the athletics coach known for helping Jessica Ennis-Hill to gold at the 2012 London Olympics, was handed a lifetime ban by UK Athletics on Tuesday for repeated instances of alleged sexually inappropriate conduct, emotional abuse and bullying.

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Here's what's next for Trump after the FBI searched Mar-a-Lago

The FBI search of former President Donald Trump's residence in Florida on Monday signaled an extraordinary escalation of an investigation into the handling of certain documents from his presidency and raises questions about whether his legal exposure extends beyond whether he improperly took government records when he left the White House.

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Flavorful Family Favorites for Hectic School Nights

Once the homework is finished and long days in the classroom and at the office are drawing to a close, you’re likely to find hungry loved ones waiting near the kitchen. When busy school nights have you feeling like you’re pinched for time, turn to recipes that are easy to make yet still delicious to enjoy.

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How to Be a Savvier Shopper

Whether you’re shopping online or in-store, you can ensure you’re getting the most for your money with a little extra planning.

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Breakfast-to-Go Grape Smoothie

Whether it’s at school or at home after a day of learning, many kids love to snack. Lunches and snacks that are packable, easy to make and fun to eat start with a convenient, versatile ingredient like grapes. As a favorite fruit that goes well with a wide variety of ingredients, grapes offer a balance of sweet and tart for a juicy burst of flavor perfect for packing in school lunchboxes.

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5 Tips to Ace College Entry Exams

Because most colleges and universities require applicants to submit ACT or SAT results as part of admissions consideration, prepping for the test itself can be a critical component of that process.

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Simplify Security this Back-to-School Season

The beginning of a new school year offers plenty of excitement each fall, but it can also be a stressful time for parents and students alike.

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Pop Up a Sweet, Kid-Friendly Treat

The next time your kids are begging for an indulgent snack after finishing chores or dessert following dinner, call them to the kitchen for a quick, delicious lesson. Teaching children to cook helps them get more comfortable with an important life skill while encouraging independence – all while having a little fun.

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What Consumers Need to Know About the Future of In-Person Banking

From digital payments to video banking, the way consumers conduct basic financial transactions has changed substantially throughout the past decade, and the COVID-19 pandemic has only accelerated the trend toward digital banking. However, brick-and-mortar bank branches continue to play an essential role for many consumers when it comes to important financial conversations. Industry experts say more changes are coming down the pike to meet consumers’ evolving needs and to provide the right mix of digital tools and experiences, with more personalized human interactions at brick-and-mortar bank locations.