All results / Stories

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas Offering Quality, Affordable Plans During Open Enrollment

Eligible participants may qualify for $0 monthly payments on some plans

The Open Enrollment season is here and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) will be offering multiple health plan options — some with $0 co-pays — as part of its continuing commitment to provide quality, cost-effective health care to Texans.

New Clinic for Seniors Opens in Stafford Legacy Community Health continues to expand services in Southwest Houston

Legacy Community Health Services, Inc. (Legacy), the largest federally qualified health center in Texas, proudly announces the opening of a second clinic designed exclusively to meet the unique health and wellness needs of seniors. The Legacy Stafford Fountains Clinic, located at 12540 Sugardale Drive in the Fountains Shopping Center, officially opens on January 10, 2022 and is Legacy’s first clinic in Fort Bend County.

Tease photo

Bringing Awareness to Food Insecurity and Homelessness Is One That Is of Great Importance

Despite Houston leading the nation with the least amount of homeless people we still see about 4,000 that are without permanent shelter on any given night based on a SEARCH homeless services report. Even though we have crossed the over into the new year, the giving season lasts all year long. There is always a reason to help and give back to the lives of others.

Tease photo

TDECU offers 5 things you need to know for 2023 Hurricane Season

The 2023 hurricane season is here, and TDECU, Houston’s largest credit union, is committed to the well-being of its Members and the local community.

Tease photo

Traveling with Denella Ri'chard Juneteenth One-Hour Television Special in Partnership With The GreenBook Experience Scheduled to Broadcast in 60 U.S. Markets

Traveling with Denella Ri'chard, the 2023 award-winning television travel show, is thrilled to announce its co-production partnership with The GreenBook Experience to produce the first-ever Juneteenth one-hour television special. The nationally syndicated television show will air in 60 U.S. markets, including Seattle (NBC), Orlando (ABC), Philadelphia (MNT), Washington D.C. (IND), Houston (C.W.), Boston (MNT), Detroit (C.W.), Miami (C.W.) and New Orleans (CBS) reaching an audience of 36 million U.S. television households. The television special will also be available streaming on-demand on GoTraveler and GFNTV.

Tease photo

The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD Partners with Harris County to Debut the Youth Diversion Center

The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD is excited to announce the grand opening of the Youth Diversion Center in Houston. The Youth Diversion Center is a collaborative effort between the Harris County Resources for Children & Adults, the Harris County District Attorney’s Office, the Harris County Juvenile Probation Department, and the Kinder Institute of Urban Research at Rice University. A ribbon cutting will be held on Monday, May 15, at noon.

Tease photo

Texans Coach Lovie Smith Knows He has His Hands Full Against Cardinals Offense

The issue that Houston Texans defensive coordinator Lovie Smith faces on Sunday when they take on the undefeated Arizona Cardinals is they have a team full of number one’s on the offensive side of the ball.

Tease photo

HBCUs: Pioneers of Excellence in African American Athletics

In the heart of our nation's intricate history, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) stand as monumental pillars, sculpting the future of African American athletes with resilience and prowess. Post-Civil War, these institutions arose phoenix-like to meet the educational cravings of freed African Americans, carving a safe haven for intellectual and athletic flourish.

Tease photo

Harris County Pioneers Joint Primary Election, Uniting Republican and Democratic Voters

In a groundbreaking move that speaks volumes about the power of unity, Harris County has announced a joint primary election, slated for March 5, 2024. This collaboration between the Republican and Democratic parties is not just a first for Texas' largest county, but a beacon of bipartisan cooperation.

Tease photo

Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively 'deeply and unreservedly sorry' for plantation wedding

Ryan Reynolds says he and his wife, Blake Lively, still feel sorry about holding their 2012 wedding on a former plantation in South Carolina.

Worried About Saving For College? Here Are The Key Points To Consider

As students head back to college, millions of parents are hoping their younger children someday can do the same.

Tease photo

32 fired Georgia state troopers cleared after yearlong cheating investigation

Following a yearlong investigation, Georgia state officials have cleared nearly all of the Georgia state trooper cadets who were implicated in a cheating scandal and fired in January 2020, according to Mike Ayers, executive director of the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council (POST).

Tease photo

What are the Covid-19 vaccine side effects in young kids? Experts seek to ease parents' concerns

An inability to stand on one leg for 10 seconds in later life is linked to nearly double the risk of death from any cause within the next decade, according to a new study.

Tease photo

Next Generation Entertainment Center Now Open in Katy

Katy is now home to a one of a kind entertainment experience at iRACE, a 60,000 square foot facility. iRACE features the only two-level indoor race track in Texas along with high tech virtual reality games, NASCAR simulators, iBLAST, bowling, arcades and Mike’s Garage restaurant.

Tease photo

The Open House with Realtor Falyn Davis - Become an Airbnb Host

Welcome back to the Open House. It’s officially August, meaning a new month for new home opportunities. You might have seen on Tik Tok there are thousands of people creating videos on how you can make money by becoming an Airbnb host.So if you have an extra room in your house that rarely gets used or if you thrive in creating experiences for people to enjoy, joining Airbnb might be the best money move for you.

Tease photo

Voter Registration Deadline Approaching for November 8 Election

Harris County voters participating in the November 8 General Election have until next week to register to vote. To register, voters have a number of options, including:

Tease photo

Harris County DA’s Domestic Violence Division to unveil new facility, donate over $440,000 to community partners

In recent years, a courthouse under renovation and the coronavirus pandemic scattered domestic violence resources to different corners of Harris County, forcing victims to go to multiple locations to seek help, such as filing for protective orders and finding information about shelters and other resources. It was an ordeal that proved confusing and potentially put them at greater risk.

Tease photo

Travis Scott’s Giza Pyramids concert canceled

Travis Scott’s concert at the Giza Pyramids was officially canceled two days before it was set to be held due to “complex production issues,” event organizer Live Nation said.

Tease photo

Commissioner Ellis, March of Dimes and Harris County Public Health Officials will Provide Local and National Updates on Maternal and Child Health

News Conference Held in Conjunction with Maternal and Child Health Conference

Join us for a vital pre-event feature, where Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis, along with esteemed representatives from March of Dimes and Harris County Public Health (HCPH), will provide crucial updates on maternal and child health at both local and national levels.

Mayor Yolanda Ford Signs Proclamation Declaring a Local Disaster

MCTX COVID-19 UPDATE: Mayor Yolanda Ford Signs Proclamation Declaring a Local Disaster; Recreation & Tennis Center to Close Until March 29; Fire Station Tours/Visits Suspended & Other Programs Temporarily Postponed