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How to talk -- or not talk -- to kids about weight

Oona Hanson's child came home from school one day with a desire to eat healthier, which she thought was a positive development.

NAACP Condemns Misrepresentation by Amy Coney Barrett on Racial Justice Ruling, Calls for Judiciary Committee to Pursue

Derrick Johnson, president and CEO of the NAACP, issued the following statement today on the misleading testimony of Judge Amy Coney Barrett before the Senate Judiciary Committee regarding her nomination to the Supreme Court:

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Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 12345 Bob White

Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man at 12345 Bob White about 3:45 a.m. on Tuesday (July 11).

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HISD Trustees To Meet With State Officials, Vow To Avoid School Closures

State officials are heading to HISD headquarters Thursday to discuss plans to improve the district’s chronically failing schools – or face a state take-over of the board. A

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Applebee’s® in Texas Announce ‘Buy 1, Provide 1’ Initiative to Help Local Food Banks Feed its Neighbors in Need

Leave it to Applebee’s in Texas to serve craveable entrees to its guests while providing fundraising dollars at Food Banks to feed its neighbors in need.

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Dallas Taps Wells Fargo Commercial Bank Star From Houston

Wells Fargo & Company announced that is has named 16-year company veteran Brendon Riley to its Dallas Middle Market Banking leadership team as regional vice president, effective immediately.

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Beyonce’s Drummer Cora Coleman Tapping Into Houston’s Real Estate

Best known for her percussion skills backing up iconic performers Beyonce and Prince, drummer Cora Coleman has been tapping in the real estate industry as owner of a construction company. According to KPRC, Coleman opened her company Building Simple this month.

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Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 12647 Ashford Meadow Drive

Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man that occurred at 12647 Ashford Meadow Drive at about 1:20 a.m. on Sunday (March 19).  

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Mayor Turner's Statement on the death of Mr. Ovide Duncantell

Mayor Sylvester Turner released the following statement following the death of Mr. Ovide Duncantell.

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Charming Charlie Closing 10 Stores In Texas As Part of Its Bankruptcy

Houston-based Charming Charlie has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and will be closing 25 percent of its stores right after Christmas.

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Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 3400 Bremond

Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man found at 3400 Bremond about 5:50 p.m. last Friday (October 27).

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Green and Purple Lines to Remain Open for Rockets Conference Finals

Houston is buzzing after last night's stellar performance by the Rockets who advance to the Western Conference Finals. As METRO cheers on our hometown team, all rail service interruptions on the Green and Purple Lines in the downtown area will be postponed.

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Federal Judge Dismisses Claim Against Harris County DA in Wrongful Conviction Case

Federal Judge Lee Rosenthal dismissed a claim against Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg brought by a former death row inmate who was wrongfully convicted.

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Nick Gordon, Found Liable in Bobbi Kristina’s Death, Dead of Suspected Overdose

Once Bobbi Kristina Brown’s boyfriend, he was also held liable in her 2015 death in a 2016 civil trial.

School Districts Extends District-Wide Closures Through, April 10, 2020

As districts around the state and across the country continue to grapple with how to proceed in this unprecedented challenge to public health and education, Houston ISD, Fort Bend ISD, Alief ISD, and Stafford MSD will extend the suspension of normal district operations through Friday, April 10 in an effort to support the nation’s need to flatten the curve of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Project Row Houses and Own Every Piece-Community and Conversation

Own Every Piece and Project Row House hosted Community and Conversation, an informative and empowering conversation about contraceptive care. The event was in conjunction with Project Row House’s Round 50: Race, Health and Motherhood, curated by PRH’s Ryan N. Dennis, Round 50 addresses maternal mortality and its impact on women of color - specifically, Black women in Houston’s Third Ward community.

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Young Actor Makes TV Debut On ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’

A Houston kid actor made his national TV debut on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ reports ABC13.com.

Harris County Early Voting Site at Scarsdale Annex Remains Open

With the advisement of the Harris County Facilities & Property Management, it has been determined that the Harris County Early Voting site at Scarsdale Annex is fully operational and relocation will not need to take place.

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Beto O'Rourke Kicks Off Campaign for President in Houston

Beto O'Rourke officially kicked off his run for president Saturday from downtown El Paso, his hometown, promising “a campaign for America, for everyone in America.”

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Powerful Look At Black Colleges And Universities Coming Next Month

The rich history of America’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) began before the end of slavery, flourished in the 20th century and profoundly influenced the course of the nation for more than 150 years — yet remains largely unknown.