SouthEast Inspirational Choir; The LEGACY Continues
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SouthEast Inspirational Choir; The LEGACY Continues

Exuberantly re-emerging with new EP and purpose By: Karen Ri’Chard McMillan, SEIC Historian and Owner, Literally Speaking Like a new day’s dawn, SouthEast Inspirational Choir (SouthEast/SEIC) exuberantly emerges from their 5-year COVID and production hiatus to present their new extended play record on May 23, 2025, entitled, LEGACY… which is what it really is. This…

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ Elects Executive Leadership for 2025-2026 Season
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Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ Elects Executive Leadership for 2025-2026 Season

Photo Credit: Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo HOUSTON – The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo (HLSR) is thrilled to announce the new leadership for the 2026 Rodeo, set for March 2-22. HLSR’s board of directors met Tuesday, June 3, to elect the 2026 nominees which include a new chairman-elect of the board, two new at-large…

Melinda Little Comcast
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Comcast Names Melinda Little to Lead External Affairs in Texas

Comcast announced that Melinda Little has been named Vice President of External Affairs for the company’s Texas Region. In her new role, Little will lead the region’s local government affairs, impact and inclusion and external communications teams. She will be based in Houston and report to Jose Espinel, Regional Senior Vice President for Comcast Texas. …

Depressed Black Teen talking to therapist about mental health
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Four Ways You Can Support Young Men Mental Health

There is an epidemic of loneliness affecting boys and young men in America. The fascination with recent shows like Netflix’s “Adolescence,” Jonathan Haidt’s “The Anxious Generation,” and the return of the online “Ice Bucket Challenge” spotlight this youth mental health crisis in important ways that have reached millions. Statistics show that large numbers of boys…

Young Boy Reaching for a Glass of Orange Juice
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Choosing Healthy Beverages for Kids and Teens

Choosing healthy beverages for children and adolescents is just as important as choosing healthy foods, as it impacts everything from oral health to chronic disease risk. That’s why leading health and nutrition organizations developed new healthy beverage recommendations for families with children ages 5-18. These evidence-based recommendations were created as part of a collaboration by…

RODEOHOUSTON® Announces Multi-Platinum Country Artist Cody Johnson as 21st Star Entertainer for 2026 Rodeo Season
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RODEOHOUSTON® Announces Multi-Platinum Country Artist Cody Johnson as 21st Star Entertainer for 2026 Rodeo Season

Photo credit: Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo The 94th Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ will conclude with anelectrifying full-length concert performance by Cody Johnson, scheduled for Sunday, March 22, 2026.Johnson will be the second entertainer to have a concert-only event at RODEOHOUSTON. “Over the years, Cody has become a part of our beloved tradition –…

Couple going over their finances.
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New Study: Americans Rate Their Financial Happiness a 4.9 out of 10

On America’s financial scorecard, people rate their happiness with their overall personal finances a 4.97 out of 10. New Empower research introduces comprehensive findings on how Americans plan to navigate the next wave of decisions on saving, investing, and the value of good advice. Self-assessment across all dimensions of people’s financial happiness is flagging: Americans…

Woman having a virtual meeting
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Put Your Best Face Forward: 5 Tips for Better Virtual Business

The ultra-connected working world has distinct advantages, especially for those who wish to work from the comfort of home, but the connectivity comes with a price. While meeting fatigue is a familiar workplace challenge, video fatigue brings a new layer of challenges. Avoid exhaustion, burnout and digital eye strain from a rigorous video meeting schedule…

Woman managing her ecommerce business
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Ecommerce in 2025: 5 trends shaping the future of online selling

Thanks to the explosion of ecommerce over the past couple decades, consumers can find virtually any product or service they can think of online. In fact, the consumer ecommerce market is expected to approach $6 trillion by 2027, according to the International Trade Administration, up from roughly $4 trillion in 2024. While major marketplace retailers…

Nurse Anesthetist Working In Operating Theatre Wearing Protecive Gear checking monitors while sedating patient before surgical procedure in hospital
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Top 5 things you need to know about Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists

When you or a loved one undergoes a surgical procedure, it can be overwhelming. Many healthcare professionals comprise the surgical team to ensure your well-being throughout the process, including nurses. One type of nurse involved in your surgery and pain management is a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), also known as a nurse anesthesiologist or…

Boys at a summer camp
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How to Choose the Best Summer Camp for Your Kid

Selecting the perfect summer camp for your child can be a pivotal experience, shaping memories for years to come. Camps can encourage them to step out of their comfort zones, try new activities and overcome challenges away from the comforts of home. Because campers are immersed in a variety of programs, such as outdoor adventures,…

Child learning to write in cursive writing
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Can Learning Cursive Help Kids Read Better? Some Policymakers Think it’s Worth a Try

Cursive handwriting is making a comeback of sorts for K-8 students in the United States. Several states in recent years passed legislation mandating instruction in cursive handwriting, including California, Iowa, and Oklahoma. Pennsylvania and New Jersey are considering similar legislation, as are other states. Shawn Datchuk is an associate professor of special education and the director of the Iowa Reading Research Center. At the center,…

Smiling woman working from home
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U.S. workers with remote-friendly jobs are still working from home nearly half the time, 5 years after the pandemic began

Five years after the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted office life, American workplaces are settling into a new rhythm. Employees in remote-friendly jobs now spend an average of 2.3 days each week working from home, a research team that tracks remote employment has found. And when you look at all workers, they’re working remotely 1.4 days a week, or…

Small business owner working on an iPad
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Expert Tips for Small Business Success in the AI Era

Today’s small businesses are entering a new era, with smart, accessible technology helping to level the playing field, making it easier than ever to compete, grow and thrive. From AI-powered PCs and generative AI tools like ChatGPT and Gemini, to intuitive platforms like Canva, Square, Shopify, Mailchimp and QuickBooks Online, there’s technology available to support…

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ELECTION NEWS: 2025 Fort Bend Candidate Forum

University of Houston Sugar Land was the site of a well-attended candidates’ forum for the Fort Bend ISD school board and Sugar Land mayoral and city council elections, organized by Emgage Texas and the following sponsors: Houston Voting Initiative, Alpha Kappa Alpha – Alpha Gamma Alpha Omega Chapter, Fort Bend Voters League, Baker Ripley and…

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ Awards Record-Breaking $500,000 in Vocational Scholarships
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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ Awards Record-Breaking $500,000 in Vocational Scholarships

This year, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is distributing $500,000 in Vocational Scholarships — the highest amount yet — to benefit students attending Greater Houston area colleges and trade schools. “Our dedication to the next generation of vocational professionals is reflected in our commitment — past, present and future,” said Houston Livestock Show and…