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Mark Margolis, ‘Breaking Bad’ and ‘Better Call Saul’ actor, dead at 83

Mark Margolis, a veteran actor known for his performances on “Breaking Bad” and “Better Call Saul,” has died, his son, actor and Knitting Factory Entertainment CEO Morgan Margolis, told The Hollywood Reporter.

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The television trick to learning a new language

Every day for about five years, Israeli sisters Reut and Shoham Nistel ran home from school, made themselves sandwiches and plopped down on the couch to watch an Argentine telenovela with Hebrew subtitles.

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This was Texas' first weekend without Covid-19 limits. Here's how it went for business owners

For about a year, Texas businesses have done whatever they could to stay afloat. As Covid-19 ravaged the state and the country, they pivoted to takeout service, operated their dining rooms at reduced capacities and required masks for their employees and their customers, all according to state rules.

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Why a Personalized Diet Can Help You Achieve Better Results

From custom-designed sneakers to tailor-made sunglasses, the trend of personalization is going head-to-toe, and for good reason, making its way to the world of weight loss and wellness.

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HHS Working with Edingburg Community to Fight New Public Health Crises

After spending decades as an orthopedic surgeon serving communities in Southern California, honored to serve my nation and communities throughout the country as the deputy assistant secretary for minority health for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and director of the Office of Minority Health (OMH).

The Bad Girl of Comedy Gets Candid: Luenell Brings the Heat On & Off the Stage

It’s a November evening in Houston, yet the air is deceptively mild, as a small line begins to form outside of the Houston Improv. Weaving through the crowd and into the building - conversations fade in and out - with some eagerly remembering past shows, and others just ready for a good laugh.

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Haywire's Grand Entrance into Houston's Culinary Scene

Haywire, the epitome of Texas-inspired dining, proudly announces the grand opening of its latest venture in Houston, slated for May 20. This marks the esteemed restaurant's third establishment, promising to deliver an unparalleled gastronomic experience to Houstonians.

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Updated Covid-19 boosters are expected in September. Will it be too late?

This fall, Americans could get boosted with a mRNA Covid-19 vaccine unlike any that's come before.

Atlanta Public Schools Partners with I’m a Father F1rst to Deliver Free “Meals of Love” to Families in Need During COVID-19 Pandemic

Even though school is not in session, the lessons and love continue with an impactful collaboration between the Atlanta Public Schools and local nonprofit I’m a Father F1rst: The organizations are partnering to ensure families have access to nutritious chef-prepared meals. More than 500 students and family members in the Douglass and Washington High School districts have enjoyed food delivery since schools closed due to the pandemic in March.

Federal dietary guidelines need to cut carbohydrates

This year, as they do every five years, federal officials will publish a new version of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. These periodic updates to federal nutrition guidelines influence everything from school lunches and military meals to public health initiatives and products developed by the food industry.

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Spring Skincare Revamp: Expert Tips for Radiant Skins

With the transition to Spring and warmer weather, now is the best time to take a look at your beauty routine with fresh eyes and revamp for the new season. Beauty expert, dermatologist and Vaseline ambassador Dr. Brooke Jackson shares her key tips to help you minimize clutter, better utilize the products you love, and even try something new.

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2017 SWAC Tournament “Playing for Pride”

“It was very hard coming into a game knowing that nothing was really on the line but your pride, yet our guys still rose to the challenge,” said Head Coach of Texas Southern University Mike Davis.

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Nation says goodbye to Bush

The hilltop cathedral in Washington filled on Wednesday with recollections of George H.W. Bush as a modest but mighty president, a man whose characteristic humility was belied one final time with all the pageantry of a state funeral.

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We Can’t Let Up The Fight To End The Black Maternal Health Crisis, Especially Right Now

The coronavirus pandemic has blown the lid off something many of us have known our entire lives: that there are deep racial disparities in our country’s health care system.

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2018 Summer Games Close With 2,000 Boys and Girls Competing at NRG Arena

The 32nd annual Harris County Precinct One Street Olympics Summer Games, co-sponsored by Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis, concluded Friday, Aug. 3 with about 2,000 boys and girls competing in so-called street games.

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Houston Locals Take the Podcast World by Storm

In 2017, we saw a steady rise of podcasts and saw as they quickly became a guilty pleasure for everyone who is on the go but wanted a change from the radio. Houstonians alone have grown more keen to podcasts but little did we know we had our very own best kept secret brewing right in our own backyard.

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Kamala Harris to swear in Karen Bass as first female mayor of Los Angeles

Vice President Kamala Harris will swear in Karen Bass as the 43rd mayor of Los Angeles in an inauguration ceremony on Sunday in a meeting of two Democratic women who have broken barriers in politics.

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Working from home could wipe $800 billion from office values globally

Remote work risks wiping $800 billion from the value of office buildings in major cities worldwide by 2030 as the post-pandemic trend pushes up office vacancy rates and drives down rents, according to a new report.

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JSU Sonic Boom of the South Alumni Band Joins Forces with Rap Icon Drake on "It’s All A Blur" Tour

When Drake and J.Cole launched their highly anticipated "It's All A Blur – Big as the What?" tour in Tampa, Florida on February 2nd, fans were in for a surprise. Amidst the excitement surrounding the megastars' collaboration, the appearance of Jackson State University's Sonic Boom of the South Alumni Marching Band at Amalie Arena took social media by storm. This unexpected partnership between a rap icon and a legendary marching band has captivated audiences across the nation.

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Katherine Johnson and John Glenn: A Legendary Alliance That Transcends Time

Sixty-two years ago, on February 20, 1962, a pivotal moment in human history unfolded as America achieved an extraordinary feat – launching astronaut John Glenn into orbit around the Earth. But behind this monumental mission stood a dynamic duo forever linked in history: Katherine Johnson and John Glenn.