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October 20, 2021

Four freaky family-friendly things to do in Houston this Halloween

Houston is crawling with spooky events for all the little ghouls and goblins this Halloween. Don’t miss out on these freaky fun attractions! Zoo Boo...

by Nevaeh Richardson

October 18, 2021October 22, 2021

National News

First Black US Secretary of State and military leader Colin Powell dies from COVID-19 complications

Colin Powell, the first Black US secretary of state has died at the age of 84 from complications relating to COVID-19, his family shared on...

by Nevaeh Richardson

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5 women conquering challenges gifted ‘So Unique’ experiences

Helpless? Hopeless? Many of us have had those feelings from time to time, but like the saying goes, “I don’t look like what I’ve been...

by Editor-in-Chief October 18, 2021October 22, 2021

Health & Wellness News

Smart flu prevention tips for workplaces

(StatePoint) It’s estimated that influenza sent up to 400,000 people to the hospital with flu complications and caused an estimated 22,000 deaths in the United...

by Staff October 18, 2021October 22, 2021

Community Local News

Mayor Turner selects new director of Solid Waste Management

Mayor Sylvester Turner has selected Mark C. Wilfalk as the new Director of the Solid Waste Management Department. Wilfalk, who has nearly three decades of...

by Staff October 17, 2021October 22, 2021

Health & Wellness Local National News

Protecting yourself against the flu helps fight COVID-19 too

(StatePoint) With students across the country returning to the classroom and adults returning to the workplace and gathering in person, the Centers for Disease Control...

by Staff October 11, 2021October 15, 2021

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Spring ISD launches first-ever barber program at Westfield H.S. – and it’s pretty dope!

During a time when many complain that this new generation of kids and students are not being taught to work with their hands and/or develop...

by Staff October 10, 2021October 15, 2021

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What options do you have during a home search?

—Distributed by the Houston Association of REALTORS® Buying or selling a home can become complicated in this already high-pressure market that we are experiencing. Even...

by Staff October 10, 2021October 15, 2021

Community Health & Wellness Local News

Houston Health Department COVID-19 vaccine gift card incentive program reaches capacity

The Houston Health Department on Thursday evening reached its capacity of 20,000 participants for its COVID-19 vaccine incentive program. As of October 3, 76.8 percent of eligible Houstonians have their first...

by Staff October 10, 2021October 11, 2021

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50 Cent’s ‘Hustle Tank’ giving Houston kids chance to level up as entrepreneurs

Well here’s the type of news we love to shout about. On Monday, 75 students from Kashmere, Wheatley, and Worthing high schools were inducted into...

by Editor-in-Chief September 28, 2021October 8, 2021

Health & Wellness News

How to Make an Impact This National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

(StatePoint) October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual opportunity to spend your dollars on products and services that benefit breast cancer advocacy, research...

by Staff September 28, 2021October 8, 2021

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DePelchin Children’s Center to offer paid program to help families create relationship-building skills

The US Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families are offering a FREE relationship-building program for Fathers and Co-Parents (wife, grandparent, aunt, etc.) Dads participating in...

by Alexandria Green-Jones September 22, 2021October 22, 2021