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Trump's new drug pricing plan isn't "the best deal" for patients

Within days, President Trump will unveil a new plan to reduce drug prices.

American Girl’s “Girl of the Year” for 2017 is African-American Doll Gabriela McBride

Dollmaker American Girl named its “Girl of the Year” Friday, revealing a new African-American doll named Gabriela McBride. She’s the first Girl of the Year doll since 2011 who wasn’t white. American Girl, a Mattel-owned company, sells the popular — but expensive, at $115 a pop — 18-inch dolls that aim to teach young girls about different historical eras and perspectives. The dolls also come with books, outfits, and accessories to personalize each one.

Stormy Daniels polygraph report released

Stormy Daniels was "truthful about having unprotected vaginal intercourse with Donald Trump in July 2006," according to a polygraph test report from 2011.

Former Astros longtime clubhouse manager Liborio passes away

Was popular, well-respected among players, staff and media during 32 seasons in Houston

Dennis Liborio, former longtime Astros clubhouse manager, passed away on Monday. He served as the Astros clubhouse manager for 32 seasons (1980-2011) before retiring in January of 2012 due to health reasons.

Young child in critical condition after fall from window of Boston apartment building

A young child remains in critical condition after he fell from a window at an apartment building in Boston's Dorchester neighborhood Wednesday afternoon.

Khloe Kardashian on raising her biracial child as a White mom

Khloe Kardashian is the mother of a biracial child and wants to fully embrace that. Appearing on Leomie Anderson's "Role Model" podcast the reality star/entrepreneur talked about raising her 3-year-old daughter, True, whose father is professional basketball player Tristan Thompson.

Seven Tyson-Approved Apps to Check Out

There are tons of apps out there to help you invest, manage your money, and save a few bucks. Eric Tyson, MBA—author of the new book Personal Finance in Your 20s & 30s For Dummies®—offers a few to check out.

Protesters are taking to the streets in Moscow. The Kremlin is watching to see if others will do the same

It's marching season in Moscow: Over the weekend, police detained more than 1,000 people in protests over municipal elections scheduled for September.

American Federation of Teachers on Arizona Budget Proposal for Teachers

The Arizona American Federation of Teachers and its parent union, the American Federation of Teachers, responded to Gov. Doug Ducey’s budget proposal that would take $100 million from a package originally earmarked for school funding and allow superintendents to decide whether to use it to pay for wage hikes for support workers or for school maintenance, classroom resources and other school needs. Ducey has already offered a proposal for a 20 percent pay raise for teachers by 2020.

Society for the Performing Arts Presents Sensory-Friendly Student Matinee for Ballet Hispánico

Performance is May 18 at Cullen Performance Hall at the University of Houston

The Education and Community Engagement department of Society for the Performing Arts presents a special sensory-friendly student matinee performance of Ballet Hispánico. SPA’s Student Matinees give educators and students alike a unique opportunity to have cultural and artistic experiences outside of the classroom.

Retired Educator Feeds the Community with Books

“Philanthropy in its most practical, yet sustainable, form”

Dr. Lynda Jones-Mubarak, a retired special education teacher, facilitator, and U.S. Army veteran has formed an alliance with Community Food Bank in Fort Worth, Texas. This alliance was forged in an effort to end hunger in the North Texas region. Community Food Bank’s mission serves to fight hunger by providing food, education, and resources to hungry families in a dignified, personal and timely manner. They operate as a food pantry and as a food bank; without zip code restrictions.

HDSA Team Hope Walk Returns to Houston on September 17

Hosted by the Greater Houston Area Affiliate of the Huntington’s Disease Society of America (HDSA)

Team Hope is HDSA’s largest national grassroots fundraising event. Thousands of families, friends, co- workers, neighbors and communities walk together each year to support HDSA's fight to improve the lives of people affected by HD and their families.

Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce Additional Food Benefits For Texas WIC Families This Summer

Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) today announced a temporary increase in food benefits for families participating in the Texas Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) through September 2021. This temporary increase specifically covers the purchase of fruits and vegetables.

A Walk Helping Children Find Their Voices

The 2023 Houston Walk for Apraxia event will be held on September 30th, 2023 at The Carruth Center to benefit children with apraxia of speech (CAS). The event begins at 9:00 am with a ceremony beginning at 11:00 am. Registration is FREE!

The Very Real Health Dangers of Virtual Reality

Is the magical world of virtual reality arriving in your home this holiday season? You're not alone. Statistics show that more than a million VR headsets were shipped during the third quarter of 2017. That number is expected to rise rapidly in 2018 as more manufacturers enter the market.

Two New York Men Plead Guilty In ISIS-Related Terrorism Case

Two New York residents accused of conspiring to support ISIS and plotting to set off a pressure-cooker bomb in the city have pleaded guilty to all charges, federal prosecutors and New York officials said.

Making It Better Guild Luncheon Sows the Seeds of Literacy

Friday, March 2, 2018 – 10 am – 2:30 pm - Junior League of Houston – 1811 Briar Oaks Lane

85% of all juveniles who interface with the juvenile court system are functionally illiterate, but Making It Better is working to change that statistic. By providing critical reading intervention programs for children in Houston’s under-served communities, the organization is sowing the seeds of literacy in an effort to grow the next generation of proficient readers. For more than a decade, Making It Better’s mission has been to transform lives through effective literacy programs, mentoring and enrichment opportunities for at risk youth in our city.

Self-Diving Shuttles Are Making Special Deliveries to Medical Staff On The Frontlines of COVID-19

Beep Teams Up with Park Pizza & Brewing to Deliver Pizzas to Orlando VA Medical Center in Lake Nona

Beep, an Orlando-based autonomous shuttle service provider, today announced it is using its autonomous shuttles to deliver pizzas to the Orlando VA Medical Center located in Lake Nona, an innovation hub where the company is headquartered.

Man awaiting trial today for attempted murder dies by suicide

KTBS has confirmed a man who died by suicide Monday morning on the Shreveport riverfront was scheduled to go on trial today for attempted murder in a 2021 shooting related to a child custody issue.

Nashville parents arrested after children under 4 left alone for more than 24 hours

The parents of four children face child neglect charges after the children were found alone and unfed for more than 24 hours inside a filthy home, according to court records.

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