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'Indispensable public service': Report shows Houston's public transit's importance during the pandemic
By Ariana Chiarenza | Oct 10, 2021
A new report released from Texas Southern University suggested that even though use rates for public transportation in Houston have decreased, it was a key factor in helping people get to work while restrictions were imposed under COVID-19.
Houston Hispanic Chamber aims to ‘elevate the perspective of Latinos’ amid Hispanic Heritage Month
By Kasey Schefflin-Emrich | Oct 4, 2021
The Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by continuing its mission to shed light on Hispanic businesses and entrepreneurs.
October is National Audiology Awareness Month
By Press Release | Oct 1, 2021
(HOUSTON, TX, Oct. 1, 2021) Texas Hearing Institute celebrates National Audiology Awareness Month by reminding parents to visit their child’s pediatric audiologist for routine checkups and to teach proper hearing health for a lifetime of sound.Hearing and speech are essential tools for learning, playing and developing social skills.
Houston ranked most 'diverse city in America' in WalletHub study
By Valerie Bonk | Sep 28, 2021
According to a WalletHub study, Houston is the most diverse city in America.
Houston's carbon capture and storage plans 'reimagine what it means to be the energy capital of the world'
By Emily Bevard | Sep 28, 2021
Houston's carbon capture and storage (CCS) plans have drawn attention from 11 companies who announced last week they would be collaborating on the hub in Houston.
'Things are trending in the right direction': CenterPoint Energy crews work to restore services post-Nicholas
By John Suayan | Sep 19, 2021
Crews with CenterPoint Energy jumped into action as soon as reports of power outages trickled in following Hurricane Nicholas’s landfall along the upper Texas Gulf Coast.
'Conditions remain dangerous' as Hurricane Nicholas makes its way to Texas
By Zachary Richter | Sep 16, 2021
The exact location of the landfall of Nicholas was approximately 10 miles west-southwest of Sargent Beach, gushing in with winds of 75 mph. However, just hours after it hit the land, it was categorized as a tropical storm with winds of 70 mph.
Even without new state census data, other findings show that Texans need bold action
By Every Texan | Sep 14, 2021
Most years, the Census Bureau releases in September new data from the American Community Survey (ACS) about poverty, health, income and housing in Texas. This year, however, the Census will not release 2020 state ACS data, which has been deemed statistically unreliable due to data collection issues related to the pandemic.
'One of Houston's greatest champions': Houston native Beyoncé turns 40
By Zachary Richter | Sep 10, 2021
Beyoncé's rise to fame was with Destiny Child, where she was the lead singer in the 1990s. This Houston native has never looked back and has made several global impacts.
'An astounding feat': Houston area sets new COVID hospitalization record
By Christina Heath | Aug 22, 2021
As of Aug. 18, the Houston area has a set new record for the number of COVID-19-related hospitalizations.
New poll finds most Americans 'disapprove' of shaming those who haven't opted-in to COVID-19 vaccine
By Trina Thomas | Aug 19, 2021
The majority of Americans are against publicly shaming those who have chosen not to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
'The delta variant is spreading rapidly': Houston hospitals report bed, staff shortages
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 15, 2021
Hospitals in the Houston area and across the state of Texas are facing a shortage of beds as the delta variant of COVID-19 rapidly spreads across the region.
'Record numbers': Fletcher urges uninsured residents to sign up for health care while enrollment is still open
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 12, 2021
A special enrollment period is still open through Aug. 15 for Texas residents to sign up for healthcare through the ACA Health Care marketplace.
DePelchin Children’s Center’s 'All Dads Succeed' program helps fathers navigate parenthood
By Valerie Bonk | Aug 12, 2021
The DePelchin Children's Center has a new program for the area that helps dads find their way.
Poll finds 'pride' and 'patriotism' are popular sentiments around the American flag
By Art Benavidez | Aug 4, 2021
If a new poll is any indication, Americans will feel pride and patriotism when watching the Tokyo Olympics – as those are the sentiments people expressed when they see the U.S. flag.
Poll: About half of Americans oppose schools teaching critical race theory
By Caleb Lombardo | Aug 4, 2021
A recent poll conducted by Convention of States Action (COSA) and the Trafalgar Group shows that parents in the U.S. believe that parents should take action if critical race theory is being taught in their child's school.
'The Delta variant is far more transmissible': COVID-19 cases soar in Houston
By John Sammon | Jul 29, 2021
It seems that people who refuse to get a COVID-19 vaccination in Texas communities like Houston are fueling a new upsurge in cases, causing health officials to raise the threat level from the second lowest tier (yellow) to the second highest (orange) on July 22.
'We hope this season brings you joy': Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha
By John Kelly | Jul 22, 2021
Muslims worldwide are celebrating Eid al-Adha, an Islamic religious festival that commemorates Prophet Abraham's faithfulness to God after being tested with the unfulfilled command to sacrifice his son Ishmael.
American Red Cross to public as the world heats up from climate change: 'Always have a plan for cool'
By Trina Thomas | Jul 22, 2021
As climate change is creating record-breaking temperatures this summer, the American Red Cross offers up their best tips and tricks on how to beat the heat.
'I wanted you to chill': Turner's unscripted rap highlight of 713 Day at Houston-opoly
By Karen Kidd | Jul 19, 2021
Mayor Sylvester Turner recently performed at a 713 Day holiday celebration in Houston.