From varicose veins to chronic venous insufficiency, these conditions can lead to discomfort and limitations in daily life. However, within these challenges lies an opportunity for empowerment.
Sharing this information about sickle cell is the everyday work of Houston-based charity “As One Foundation,” which was founded by sickle cell carrier and former Houston Texan Devard Darling, who lost his identical twin brother to exertional sickling in 2001 at Florida State University during a football conditioning workout.
Brooklyn Baker, a straight-A student with a 3.8-grade point average, is known for accomplishments that have put a spotlight on Brazoswood High. She recently broke the girls’ triple jump record for the sixth time this past track season with a jump of 40 feet 1.5 inches and broke the girls’ long jump record with a jump of 19 feet and 9.75 inches.
To ensure mental well-being, it’s essential to adopt a proactive approach to nurture and maintain it.
In an era where digital technology permeates every facet of our existence, from communication to education and employment, being digitally literate is no longer optional.
Being a wife, mother and first lady of Higher Dimension Church Houston are just a few things that Torsha Johnson is widely known for. For years, she has helped lead women of all ages as they grow in their relationship with God. This calling, which she has wholeheartedly embraced, is now being reflected in the beauty industry with the creation of the Shower Chique Shower Cap.
Mrs. LaTisha Guillory, an English teacher at North Shore Senior High 10th Grade Center, was named the 2023 Houston Area Alliance Black School Educator (HAABSE) Outstanding Secondary Teacher of the Year for the entire Houston area in February 2024, a recognition given to educators who exemplify excellence in their field.
Mark Norman, Managing Partner for SHMARK Restaurant Group, says that what he learned in his 10 years of franchising is that most people in our community want “exterior recognition, meaning their name on the building,” more so than franchising or having someone else’s name on the building.
May 6-10 is Teacher Appreciation Week, a wonderful time to recognize the hard work, dedication and impact of the educators in our lives.
As part of its new Continuum of Care model for student wraparound supports, the Houston Independent School District is expanding its partnership with Hazel Health to every campus and Sunrise Center in the district.
Black women face unique challenges when it comes to vaginal health.
While mental illness can impact anyone, adult learners who are balancing their personal lives with professional and educational pursuits need special attention.
U-Haul is extending its disaster relief program to flood victims in and around Livingston, making 30 days of free U-Box® portable moving and storage container usage available to residents affected by the ongoing rains north of Houston.
“Mother of Juneteenth” Opal Lee and civil rights activist Medgar Evers are among those being honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom this year.
Judge Lina Hidalgo issued a disaster declaration for Harris County Thursday and called for mandatory evacuations for residents living closest to the banks of the East Fork of the San Jacinto River in response to ongoing flooding and heavy rainfall north of Harris County that is now making its ways south along the river.
The Houston Independent School District will hold job fairs on Saturday, May 4 for individuals interested in working at HISD’s New Education System (NES) and non-NES campuses in the 2024-2025 school year.
Mental health conditions are among the most common complications of pregnancy and can present themselves in many ways. Here are a few tips to help combat maternal mental health challenges.
The initiatives include calling on states to increase teacher pay, fix public service loan forgiveness (PSLF), support special education teachers, establish a technical assistance center, provide data on PSLF, and increase special education funding.
As temperatures rise, pollen and other allergens will fill the air, leaving you sneezing and wheezing instead of enjoying sunnier days.
Finance professionals say these five strategies can help you hit the ground running during this transitional phase of life.